{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English ","title":"#466 | Adnan Khashoggi | The Richest Man On Earth?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4c529f99\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1294,"description":"He became known as “The Great Gatsby of The Middle East”, and once claimed to be the richest man on Earth. \n\nFrom facilitating lucrative business deals between the West and Saudi Arabia to his lavish lifestyle and controversial ventures, in this episode, we'll explore the intriguing life of Adnan Khashoggi. \n\nAdnan Khashoggi: businessman, arms dealer, \"The Great Gatsby of The Middle East\"\nWealth exaggerated: $10bn fortune, luxurious lifestyle, major debts\nBackground: born in Saudi Arabia, privileged upbringing, early business ventures\nConnection: broker between West and Saudi Arabia, arms deals\nLockheed ties: agent for arms sales, earned $150 million\nLifestyle: opulent spending, pleasure wives, extravagant yacht\nFinancial downfall: bad investments, debts, legal issues\nDeath: in 2017, controversial figure in Saudi and US politics\nLegacy: related to Jamal Khashoggi, starkly different paths\nConclusion: contrasting lives, implications of wealth and power\n\n Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/adnan-khashoggi","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/HIneD2bpN38ZyIYQqvz9OwtMc5c5ep366psJkVe0ZiU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzU3MDEvMTYyMDk3/Mzg5MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}