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John Paul Getty’s life of extreme wealth and extreme control is examined as we explore how the oil tycoon became the richest man in the world, his ruthless business tactics, and the infamous kidnapping of his grandson. This episode covers Getty’s rise through the oil industry, his obsession with frugality, the ransom refusal that shocked the public, and the legacy of a billionaire whose fortune came at a very human cost.
By datepiepodJohn Paul Getty’s life of extreme wealth and extreme control is examined as we explore how the oil tycoon became the richest man in the world, his ruthless business tactics, and the infamous kidnapping of his grandson. This episode covers Getty’s rise through the oil industry, his obsession with frugality, the ransom refusal that shocked the public, and the legacy of a billionaire whose fortune came at a very human cost.