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Back to SearchWere CDOs Financial Engineering or Mass Destruction?
Episode 2429
A collateralized debt obligation (CDO) is a structured financial product that pools loans into tranches based on risk. While designed to diversify de…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
CMBS Decoded: Commercial Real Estate, "Lockouts," and the B-Piece Buyer
Episode 2428
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the complex world of Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS). We explain how these investment vehicles d…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Adam Neumann: The $47 Billion Rise, Fall, and Reinvention of WeWork’s Founder
Episode 2427
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the chaotic career of Adam Neumann, the charismatic Israeli-American entrepreneur who co-founded WeWork with …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
How Wall Street Became Your Landlord: The Rise and Controversy of Invitation Homes
Episode 2426
In this episode of pplpod, we examine the history and business model of Invitation Homes, the largest owner of single-family rental homes in the Unit…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Blackstone Empire: From a $400k Startup to the World’s Largest Landlord
Episode 2425
In this episode, we dive into the history and massive footprint of Blackstone Inc., the American alternative investment giant. We trace the firm’s or…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Blackstone Owns Your Home and DNA
Episode 2424
Founded in 1985, Blackstone Inc. is the world’s largest alternative investment firm, managing over $1.1 trillion. It specializes in private equity, r…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Stephen Schwarzman: The Blackstone Billionaire’s "War" for Wealth and Influence
Episode 2423
In this episode of pplpod, we profile Stephen A. Schwarzman, the co-founder and CEO of Blackstone Inc., who built a financial empire managing over $1…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Sam Zell: The Life of a Real Estate Pioneer
Episode 2422
In this episode of pplpod, we profile Sam Zell (1941–2023), the sharp-tongued Chicago billionaire who made his fortune resurrecting distressed proper…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Robert Moses: The Unelected "Master Builder" Who Carved Up New York
Episode 2421
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the colossal and complicated legacy of Robert Moses, the urban planner who became one of the most influential f…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Assembly Line Dreams: The Rise of Levittown and the Fight for Integration
Episode 2420
In this episode, we examine the creation of Levittown, the massive suburban developments that transformed post-WWII America. We discuss how William J…
2 weeks, 3 days ago