Madoff

Bernie Madoff and his wife attempted suicide, Ruth Madoff reveals in interview

Global Politics

In interviews with 60 Minutes and the New York Times, Ruth Madoff admitted for the first time that she and Bernie Madoff attempted suicide shortly after his Ponzi Scheme began to unravel.

Madoffs Attempted Suicide After Confession

SEC and Madoff: A Conflict of Interest?

Conflict & Justice
The World

One year after Madoff’s arrest

The World

Takeouts: the 2% option?, Bernie Madoff, World Series

Global Politics
The World

SEC: We Blew It on Bernie

Conflict & Justice

S.E.C. Inspector General David Kotz released a report stating that the agency had missed numerous opportunities to bust Bernie Madoff and his 16-year Ponzi scheme. The Takeaway talks to David Scheer, S.E.C. reporter for Bloomberg News.

The World

Writing (another) Book on Madoff

Arts, Culture & Media

The sixth book on the life of convicted Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff hits bookstores today. The Takeaway speaks to Motoko Rich, who covers the publishing industry for The New York Times, along with author and journalist Erin Arvedlund.

The World

Madoff’s Victims Speak Out

Global Politics

Bernie Madoff could spend the rest of his life in prison. Joining The Takeaway are two victims who were financially wiped out by Madoff: Carol Baer, the owner of Popover Cafe in New York City, and Cynthia Crane, a Cabaret singer.

The World

Andy Borowitz: How Madoff Can Survive in Prison

When comedian Andy Borowitz read that Bernard Madoff’s relatives were looking for a guide to help Bernie in prison, he wrote ?Who Moved My Soap: The CEO’s Guide to Surviving in Prison.’ Borowitz joins The Takeaway with some helpful hints for Madoff.

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Preventing another Madoff scheme

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave a public speech about his take on how to prevent another Madoff scheme. Oliver Ellsworth, a University of Connecticut law professor provides a legal perspective on Bernanke’s speech.