The Panama Papers | How 11.5 Million Documents Ended a President
From Things I Learned Last Night by Jaron Myers and Tim Stone
April 7, 2026 · 1h 2m · Episode 320
About this episode
This episode dives into the Panama Papers leak, exploring how the ultra-wealthy hide money in offshore accounts and the implications of systemic corruption.
Ever wonder how the ultra-wealthy hide billions in offshore accounts? We're diving into the Panama Papers leak to uncover the truth behind shell companies. In this episode, we break down one of the largest data leaks in history: the Panama Papers. You will learn how the law firm Mossack Fonseca organized shell corporations, acting as a gateway for global elites, politicians, and celebrities to move money through tax havens. We explore the investigative journey of 400 journalists who pored over 11.5 million secret documents to expose systemic corruption. From the dramatic downfall of Iceland's Prime Minister to the shocking revelation of 'Putin's Wallet,' we dissect how these offshore financial structures function—and why they often stay hidden. We also discuss the role of digital security, the danger faced by whistleblowers like Daphne Caruana Galizia, and the broader implications of wealth inequality in a world increasingly controlled by centralized data corporations. Whether you are interested in finance, investigative journalism, or the dark underbelly of global politics, this deep dive reveals how the 'next revolution will be digitized.' Things I Learned Last Night is an…
People in this episode
Hosts: Jaron Myers, Tim Stone
Topics covered
- Panama Papers
- offshore accounts
- investigative journalism
- wealth inequality
- corruption
- digital security
Keywords
- Panama Papers
- offshore accounts
- Mossack Fonseca
- wealth inequality
- corruption
- investigative journalism
- Daphne Caruana Galizia
- digital security
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mossack Fonseca
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