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Good Bad Billionaire

BBC World Service
Jay-Z
Michael Jordan
NR Narayana Murthy
Charles Koch
Koch Industries
Air Jordan
Nike
Sam Bankman-Fried
Bill Gates
Roc Nation
Rockefeller Records
Infosys
Taylor Swift
Politics
Basketball
Chicago Bulls
Cryptocurrency
FTX
Hov
Hustling

How did the richest people on the planet make their billions? Find out with the Good Bad Billionaire podcast - now with a chance for you to have your say. Make up your minds whether you think they are good, bad or just another billionaire.

Latest episodes: Luciano Benetton and Elon Musk.

In each episode of Good Bad Billionaire, BBC Business Editor Simon Jack and journalist and author Zing Tsjeng a... more

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Ronnie Screwvala changed the viewing habits of the world’s most populous country, India - but he started out selling toothbrushes. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng chart his journey, from knocking on apartment doors in 1980s ... more

Larry Ellison’s business mantra is simple: “It is not sufficient that I succeed — everyone else must fail.” From humble beginnings as an adopted child in Chicago to becoming one of the richest men in history, BBC business editor Simon Jack and journa... more

Once hailed as the next Steve Jobs, Elizabeth Holmes became the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire after founding Theranos, a startup that promised to revolutionise healthcare with hundreds of blood tests from a single drop. BBC business e... more

Simon and Zing bring you a weekend listening recommendation: The Interface, the BBC's fiercely informed, fast and funny take on how tech is changing everything.

Hosted by three leading tech journalists whose work covers every aspect of the subject, ... more

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Recent Guests

Sara Blakely
Founder of Spanx
Spanx
Episode: Sara Blakely: Shaping the world with Spanx
Jack Ma
Founder of Alibaba and e-commerce pioneer
Alibaba
Episode: Jack Ma: China's ecommerce CEO
Yvon Chouinard
Founder of Patagonia and environmental activist
Patagonia
Episode: Yvon Chouinard: A $3 billion giveaway
Whitney Wolfe Herd
Founder of Bumble and co-founder of Tinder
Bumble
Episode: Whitney Wolfe Herd: Dating app entrepreneur
Sam Altman
CEO of OpenAI and notable technology entrepreneur
OpenAI
Episode: Sam Altman: ChatGPT and the AI revolution
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
India's first self-made female billionaire and founder of Biocon
Biocon
Episode: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: Beer, brewing and biotech
Sir James Arthur Ratcliffe
Founder and CEO of Ineos, sports enthusiast, part owner of Manchester United
Ineos
Episode: Sir Jim Ratcliffe: Man U mogul
Patrick Soon-Shiong
Surgeon, businessman, biotech billionaire
Episode: Patrick Soon-Shiong: Cures for cash
Michael Lewis
financial chronicler, author of Liar's Poker, Moneyball, and The Big Short
Episode: Sam Bankman-Fried with Michael Lewis

Hosts

Simon Jack
BBC's business editor and co-host, known for his analytical approach to the impact of wealth and philanthropy on society, Simon provides insightful commentary alongside engaging narratives.
Zing Tsjeng
Journalist, author and co-host noted for her engaging storytelling and in-depth explorations of billionaires' life stories and their societal impacts, helping to illuminate complex narratives in popular culture.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Please do Chuck Feeney

    Do an episode on Chuck Feeney

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    all the nicknames are taken009
    United States11 days ago
  • FANTASTIC

    very interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chickening907
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Brilliant

    The Elon Musk episode in particular was utterly brilliant. Well done all involved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RBUK89
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Amazingly spectacular 😆

    I am addicted to it love it so much. I usually listen to it for two hours a day. The hosts are great and really break down what happens - also I I’ve learned a lot about IPOs and share holders 😉. Being 11 and going to school I often listen while doing my assignments. I love it so much it really helped me when I moved from the UK to Spain, so thanks 🥹😁!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I love share holders
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • There are no good billionaires

    Every billionaire represents the disenfranchisement of all working people. No matter how much they make a performance of altruism, they are still the symbol of the suffering of millions. Philanthropy is just an illusion meant to distract. And, yes, this includes the beloved Taylor Swift.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Littleworldcunningly
    United States3 months ago

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While many find the content informative and entertaining, some express a desire for deeper exploration of controversial topics related to wealth and philanthropy.

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Sam Bankman-Fried with Michael Lewis
Q: How will he be remembered?
He’s gonna be remembered as a comic figure.
Sam Bankman-Fried with Michael Lewis
Q: What kind of impact did Sam Bankman-Fried have on philanthropy?
He crippled a philanthropic movement and made a mockery of effective altruism.
Sam Bankman-Fried with Michael Lewis
Q: How do you feel about billionaires?
Instinctively disapproving of that kind of inequality.
Sam Bankman-Fried with Michael Lewis
Q: Where would you put this story on the spectrum of financial drama?
It's the greatest financial drama ever.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Bad Billionaire

What is Good Bad Billionaire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the lives and motives of the world's wealthiest individuals, episodes feature an analysis of their financial achievements alongside a broader examination of their philanthropic efforts and the controversies surrounding them. The hosts dissect the journeys of notable personalities like Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, and Sara Blakely, questioning what it truly means to be a billionaire while engaging listeners in the discussion by inviting them to rate these figures as 'good,' 'bad,' or simply 'billionaires'. Each episode combines storytelling with critique, seeking to not only inform but also provoke thought on the impact and ethics of extreme wealth in today's society. The unique interactive aspect of inviting audience opinions contrib... more

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2. Jack Ma
3. Yvon Chouinard
4. Whitney Wolfe Herd
5. Sam Altman
6. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
7. Sir James Arthur Ratcliffe
8. Patrick Soon-Shiong

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