85,000: The Podcast
By SLAP The Network
Categories: Society & Culture, Documentary, Business
85,000 the Podcast: Everything You Thought about Enron and Arthur Andersen is Wrong. A high-impact investigative 9-Episode Podcast series that exposes one of the most shocking examples of government overreach and corporate takedown in American history— the wrongful conviction and destruction of Arthur Andersen, the lead auditor in the Enron trial and one of the largest auditing, tax, and accounting firms in the worldThis isn’t just another true crime or financial podcast. This is the untold story of the fallout of “85,000” former employees in 84 countries around the world who, along with their families and friends, have been waiting 25 years to hear the truth be told.Featuring never-before-heard interviews with central figures, including David Duncan (the former lead audit partner who handled the Enron account), Rusty Hardin (the famed Houston attorney who represented Arthur Andersen, Former House of Representative Michael Oxley who was the co-author of the famed Sarbanes/Oxley law that governs the accounting firms to this day and Larry Katzen from Arthur Andersen delivering first-hand accounts that reframe everything the public thought they knew about Enron and Arthur Andersen, but were wrong.
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Recent episodes
- The Power of Our Government | The True Story of Arthur Andersen and Enron (Ep. 1)
This episode of "85,000" explores the untold story behind the Enron scandal, focusing on the 85,000 lives disrupted at Arthur Andersen—a company not named Enron. Through investigative reporting, interviews, and firsthand accounts, the series challenges... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy…
- Larry R. Katzen | The True Story of Arthur Andersen and Enron (Ep. 2)
This episode continues the in-depth exploration of the people and events behind the Arthur Andersen and Enron saga, focusing on the personal journey of Larry R. Katzen and the culture of Arthur Andersen. The episode weaves together personal stories, co... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy…
- Retirement | The True Story of Arthur Andersen and Enron (Ep. 3)
This episode follows the personal and professional journey of Larry Gorrell as Arthur Andersen faces seismic changes, both internally and in the world at large. The story weaves together the firm’s shifting culture, the impact of 9/11, and the fallout ... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy…
- The Congressional | The True Story of Arthur Andersen and Enron (Ep. 4)
This episode explores the congressional fallout from the Enron scandal, the scrutiny faced by Arthur Andersen, and the personal and professional consequences for key figures like David Duncan. The story highlights the intersection of politics, corporat... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy…
- The Indictment | The True Story of Arthur Andersen and Enron (Ep. 5)
This episode covers the rapid legal and public fallout from the Enron scandal, focusing on the indictment and trial of Arthur Andersen. It explores the government’s case, the defense’s strategy, and the personal and professional consequences for those ... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy…
- Meanwhile | The True Story of Arthur Andersen and Enron (Ep. 6)
This episode captures the chaos and personal toll inside Arthur Andersen as the firm collapses in the wake of the Enron scandal. It follows Larry R. Katzen and his colleagues as they struggle to keep the business afloat, navigate the scramble to sell o... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy…
- From Appeal to Supreme Court | The True Story of Arthur Andersen and Enron (Ep. 7)
This episode chronicles Arthur Andersen’s final legal battle at the Supreme Court, the emotional aftermath for its people, and the broader implications for justice and corporate America. It explores the flawed conviction, the unanimous reversal, and th... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy…
- Who is to Blame | The True Story of Arthur Andersen and Enron (Ep. 8)
This episode shifts the focus from the innocent employees of Arthur Andersen to the deeper roots of the Enron scandal, examining who was truly responsible for the collapse of both Enron and Arthur Andersen. Through firsthand accounts, expert interviews... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy…
- All Reunions | The True Story of Arthur Andersen and Enron (Ep. 9)
This episode moves beyond headlines and legal battles to focus on the lived experiences of Arthur Andersen’s employees—the 85,000 individuals whose lives were upended by the firm’s collapse. Through firsthand accounts, listeners hear about the emotiona... Hosted on beehiiv. Read the full Privacy…
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