An Epic Con—The Man Who Lived as a Rockefeller for 40 Years

Sep 20, 2025
34 mins

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This week, Jonathan Alter shares the astounding story of one of the great grifts—how a man passed himself off as a Rockefeller for 40 years and became a member of the ruling elite. Then Christine Muhlke looks at Union Square Cafe, one of New York City’s most loved restaurants, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. And finally, as Netflix releases House of Guinness, Joseph Bullmore gives his thoughts on the Irish clan that turned stout into a legendary family fortune.

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