For years the rise of Lex Greensill, a farmer’s son turned billionaire investor, seemed unstoppable. But now things are falling apart, and the economic carnage threatens the livelihood of an entire town. Today, Rick Morton on the business deal that could cost 7,000 jobs in Australia.

Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton.

Background reading: Lex Greensill: Why the green energy backer lost his billions in The Saturday Paper

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