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The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of (Update)

The Freakonomics Radio Book Club by Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher

Mar 4, 202601:06:15Society & Culture

Just beneath the surface of the global economy, there is a hidden layer of dealmakers for whom war, chaos, and sanctions can be a great business opportunity. In this updated episode from 2025, journalists Javier Blas and...

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The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of (Update) is an episode from The Freakonomics Radio Book Club by Freakonomics Radio & Stitcher. Just beneath the surface of the global economy, there is a hidden layer of dealmakers for whom war...

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Published Mar 4, 2026, 01:06:15 long, audio available.

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