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Intersections | Season 2, Episode 9: Leon Black: The Financial Web

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How does a man who bills himself as one of the world's greatest value investors justify a 3,000% premium to an unlicensed felon?

In this episode, we follow the paper trail beyond the initial headlines to the staggering $170 million payout confirmed in the 2026 Senate Finance Committee reports. From sham charities and missing invoices to the "polymath" defense that cost Leon Black his reputation at Apollo Global Management, we explore the deepest plumbing of private equity. This isn't just about tax and estate planning—it's a case study in how a nine-figure ledger can build a bridge to the unthinkable.

I’m Betty, and this is Intersections.