Judging Sam: The jury's job
CORRECTION: In an earlier version of this episode, our guest incorrectly stated that in the case of a hung jury, a defendant cannot be retried without risking double jeopardy. This is incorrect. If th...
2 Nov 202320min
Judging Sam: The Hail Mary That Wasn’t
We're finally in the home stretch. Today the prosecution finished their cross examination of Sam Bankman-Fried, the defense followed up with a redirect, and then both sides rested. It’s Michael’s last...
1 Nov 202324min
Judging Sam: Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Cross-Examination
Sam Bankman-Fried finishes direct and faces withering cross-examination by the government’s chief prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon. Michael Lewis and Lidia Jean Kott share notes during lunch, then Lidia J...
31 Okt 202313min
Judging Sam: Sam Bankman-Fried Takes The Stand
The day is finally upon us: Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand. Michael Lewis and Lidia Jean meet up after a long day in court and discuss everything that went down. This conversation was recorded on O...
28 Okt 202321min
Judging Sam: Michael Lewis comes to court
Michael Lewis finishes his book tour and joins Lidia Jean Kott in court. His timing, as usual, is impeccable. The government rests its case. And then, everyone thinks Sam Bankman-Fried will take the s...
27 Okt 202317min
Judging Sam: After The Prosecution Rests
After a few days off, the trial resumes tomorrow, October 26. The prosecution has said they will likely be ready to rest their case by midday. Michael Lewis, Lidia Jean Kott and Rebecca Mermelstein, a...
25 Okt 202328min
Judging Sam: Week 3 is in the books
Another week come and gone, and like everything SBF, it wasn’t without a healthy dose of drama. Lidia Jean Kott catches Michael Lewis and Jacob Goldstein up on all that has gone down. This conversati...
20 Okt 202318min
