Financial Journalist and co-host for NPR’s Planet Money podcast, Mary Childs, discusses her new book, "The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It All." The Bond King is the story of American Investor, and fund manager Bill Gross, who was the co-founder of the powerful, and wildly successful investment firm, PIMCO (Pacific Investment Management Co.). Gross also played a major role in helping shape the government's response to the 2008 financial crisis. We discuss Gross's influence on the bond market, his steep rise, and of course, his downfall. Listen to All Electorette Episodes https://www.electorette.com/podcast Support the Electorette Rate & Review on iTunes: https://apple.co/2GsfQj4 Also, if you enjoy the Electorette, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review on iTunes. Also, please spread the word by telling your friends, family and colleagues about The Electorette! WANT MORE ELECTORETTE? Follow the Electorette on social media. Electorette Facebook Electorette Instagram Electorette Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices