Episode Appearances
Freakonomics Radio · Mar 4, 2026
The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of (Update)
“Godfather of modern commodity trading; founded Mark Rich & Co in 1974; became most profitable trader ever; fled U.S. as fugitive; later pardoned by Clinton.”
Commodity Trading Industry Structure and OperationsPhysical Commodity Markets vs. Financial Derivatives TradingMark Rich and the History of Modern Commodity Trading
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The Joe Rogan Experience · Feb 3, 2026
#2447 - Mike Benz
“Financier and fixer; cited intelligence work as reason for presidential pardon; similar profile to Epstein”
Epstein Files and Intelligence ConnectionsBCCI Bank and CIA Money LaunderingIran-Contra Scandal and Covert Financing
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