The Waldorf Renovation: Over Budget, Past Deadlines, a Man Imprisoned
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Mon Nov 03 2025
Show Notes
The historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel has reopened after an eight year saga that went $1 billion over budget. WSJ’s Craig Karmin takes us inside the deal to buy the hotel, thearrest of its new owner and the Chinesegovernment’s takeover. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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- SixDays of Chaos at MGM’s Casinos
- The Missing Minister
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