Part One: The Rise of the "Activist" Investor
This episode of Behind the Bastards explores the rise and moral ambiguity of activist investors — wealthy individuals or hedge funds who buy significant stakes in companies to force strategic changes, often for profit. The narrative centers on Bill Ackman, a prime example of this breed,
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