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633. The Most Powerful People You’ve Never Heard Of

May 23, 2025 · 01:05:42
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  • Commodity traders profit from global instability, war, and sanctions.
  • Authors Javier Blas and Jack Farchy reveal this hidden economic sector.
  • The episode sheds light on the world of resource dealmakers.

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