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In this Christmas special we update you on our Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish Christmas traditions.
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• Tove’s Christmases in Holandsfjorden, with the fjord and glacier
• Tomi’s memories of Finnish Christmas before moving to Sweden.
• Our new traditions here in Sweden

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In this episode, we explore the shocking rise and fall of Enron, the energy giant that became synonymous with corporate greed and corruption. We break down the complex web of accounting fraud, insider manipulation, and executive greed that led to one of the largest bankruptcies in U.S. history. Learn about the key players—Kenneth Lay, Jeffrey Skilling, and Andrew Fastow—and their roles in deceiving investors, employees, and regulators. Discover how the collapse of Enron not only destroyed billions of dollars in wealth but also forever changed corporate governance and financial regulations.
We’ll also discuss the human cost of the scandal, from employees losing their life savings to the downfall of auditing firm Arthur Andersen. Tune in to uncover how one company’s ambition spiraled into the ultimate cautionary tale of corporate greed.

• The Rise of Enron
• How Enron became a major energy and trading giant.
• Key Players
• The roles of CEO Kenneth Lay, CFO Andrew Fastow, and COO Jeffrey Skilling.
• Accounting Fraud
• How Enron manipulated its financials using mark-to-market accounting and shell companies.
• The Role of Auditors
• Arthur Andersen's involvement and their eventual downfall.
• Impact on Employees and Shareholders
• How the scandal affected thousands of employees and investors.
• Collapse and Bankruptcy
• The unraveling of Enron’s fraudulent empire.
• Legal Consequences
• Criminal charges and convictions against the key figures.
• Long-Term Implications
• How the Enron scandal changed financial regulations (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act).

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In this episode, we explore the infamous Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme, one of the largest financial frauds in history. Bernie Madoff, once a respected financier and pioneer of electronic trading, orchestrated a multi-billion-dollar scheme that ran for decades, defrauding thousands of investors. From celebrities to charities, no one was immune to Madoff's deception. We’ll break down the mechanics of the fraud, how it unraveled during the 2008 financial crisis, and the devastating consequences it had on its victims. Join us as we uncover how unchecked greed and trust in the wrong hands led to catastrophic losses and exposed gaping holes in financial oversight.

• Who Was Bernie Madoff?
• Madoff’s rise in finance and his reputation on Wall Street.
• The Mechanics of the Ponzi Scheme
• How Madoff structured and concealed the fraud.
• The Victims
• Who was impacted: individuals, charities, and financial institutions.
• Greed and Deception
• The role of Madoff’s charm, reputation, and manipulation.
• The Collapse
• The 2008 financial crisis and how it exposed the scheme.
• The Investigation and Arrest
• How authorities uncovered the fraud and the role of whistleblowers.
• The Consequences
• Madoff’s sentencing, aftermath, and impact on financial regulations.
• The Victims’ Fight for Justice
• Efforts to recover stolen funds and the emotional toll on victims.
• The Legacy of the Madoff Scandal
• Lessons learned and its ongoing relevance in financial fraud discussions.

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