The Waldorf Renovation: Over Budget, Past Deadlines, a Man Imprisoned

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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, the arrest of its new owner and the Chinese government’s takeover. Ryan Knutson hosts.

Further Listening:
- Six Days of Chaos at MGM’s Casinos
- The Missing Minister

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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, the arrest of its new owner and the Chinese government’s takeover. Ryan Knutson hosts.

Further Listening:
- Six Days of Chaos at MGM’s Casinos
- The Missing Minister

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-11-03 18 min
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