The Truth about Activist Investors




Midday on WNYC show

Summary: <p>In <em>The New Yorker</em> article "<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/08/27/paul-singer-doomsday-investor" target="_blank">The Doomsday Investor</a>," (online as "Paul Singer, Doomsday Investor") Sheelah Kolhatkar reports on activist investors who seem like watchdogs of corporate waste and corruption but who critics say are preying on companies and countries that are vulnerable.</p> <p><em>This segment is guest hosted by Nancy Giles.  </em></p>