The world of cryptocurrency is deeply flawed. That’s according to Ben McKenzie, best known for his starring roles in TV shows "The O.C." and "Gotham." He has since made an unexpected career change. As coauthor of a new book investigating the rise and fall of digital currencies, McKenzie joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss his conclusions.

Originally aired on July 18, 2023



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