[s3e13] Short — Squeeze

When Nathan Gold, the CEO of a major brokerage firm, is shot and killed in broad daylight while surrounded by angry protesters, the team initially suspects the motive is related to his company’s controversial trading manipulations.

The 2008 Volkswagen squeeze, where the price hit over €1,000 per share, or the more recent GameStop event. ⚠️ Potential Clarification [S3E13] Short Squeeze

In a real-world financial context, a short squeeze occurs when a stock that has been heavily bet against (shorted) suddenly rises in price. When Nathan Gold, the CEO of a major

Nathan Gold, a man whose firm was accused of "squeezing" small-time investors, leading to widespread financial ruin. Nathan Gold, a man whose firm was accused

This episode serves as a significant character study for .

For the first time, Scola opens up about why he left the world of finance for the FBI—he couldn't stomach the lack of empathy and the focus on "dollar signs over human lives".