In this episode, we dive deep into the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the independent agency created in the aftermath of the 1929 Wall Street crash to restore investor confidence. We explore the agency's evolution from its first chairman, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., to its modern role as the enforcer of federal securities laws.

Tune in to learn:

• How It Works: We break down the agency's structure, including the five presidentially appointed commissioners and the powerful Division of Enforcement, which investigates market manipulation and fraud.
• Key Tools: Discover how the SEC uses the EDGAR database to ensure public companies reveal financial truths to investors and how its whistleblower program has paid out over $1 billion to informants.
• Regulatory Fail ...