The Numbers Game by Alexandra Parada

The Numbers Game: How Jennie’s favorite Korean snack sparked a $136 million craze

Jennie went on The Jennifer Hudson Show and casually mentioned Banana Kick, a sweet Korean snack from her childhood. Days later, it sparked a global craze and helped boost Nongshim’s market value by $136 million. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Numbers Game: How a Star Wars quiz became an HR nightmare

A British woman was awarded $50,000 after being compared to Darth Vader at work. And what was meant as a fun, Star Wars-themed team quiz turned into a serious HR issue. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Numbers Game: The Ponzi Scheme everyone fell for in 1920

In 1920, Charles Ponzi pulled off one of the most infamous financial scams in history by promising massive returns through a fake investment scheme. His name would go on to define the “Ponzi scheme,” a fraud that still traps investors today. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Numbers Game: The collapse of the Lehman Brothers

In 2008, Lehman Brothers filed the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history, triggering a global financial crisis. The investment bank's downfall was fueled by risky bets on subprime mortgages and excessive leverage. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Numbers Game: The silver market collapse of 1980

In 1980, the Hunt brothers tried to corner the silver market, driving prices up nearly tenfold. Their plan collapsed on Silver Thursday, triggering massive losses and a historic market crash. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.