DiscoverThe FrontHow a billionaire pub baron wound up with just $3
How a billionaire pub baron wound up with just $3

How a billionaire pub baron wound up with just $3

Update: 2025-10-02
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Investors who poured millions into the Public Hospitality Group are unlikely to recoup their cash after founder Jon Adgemis declared bankruptcy. Today: how this former billionaire built - and lost - an empire. 

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This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.

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How a billionaire pub baron wound up with just $3

How a billionaire pub baron wound up with just $3

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