Emile, Helen, Micah, and Sohrab discuss the stunning collapse of crypto exchange FTX, and the role of its founder Sam Bankman-Fried, the second largest Democratic donor. Plus, a sizable number of Republican senators side with railroad unions over corporate bosses and the Biden administration, and protests erupt in China over Covid-zero.
Picks of the week:
Emile: On Marriage, Betrayal, John Hirschauer
Helen: Myth-Busting Silicon Valley, Wells King
Micah: The Human Right, Micah Meadowcroft
Sohrab: The Once and Future Marriage, Michael Toscano