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Contains strong language.

Evil Genius with Russell Kane, John D. Rockefeller

Evil Genius with Russell Kane

John D. Rockefeller

December 4, 2024

34 minutes

Available for over a year

Money makes the world go round... but does it make heroes or villains? Our guests Phil Wang, Lindsey Santoro and Katie Norris examine the life of the world's first-ever billionaire, weigh in on his ruthless tactics, and reflect on his motivations.

Producer: Sasha Bobak

Evil Genius with Russell Kane is a BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.