Gary Weiss

Gary Weiss is an American investigative journalist, columnist, and author renowned for his critical examinations of Wall Street and corporate malfeasance. Born and raised in New York City, Weiss earned degrees from the City College of New York and the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Throughout his career, he has contributed to prominent publications such as BusinessWeek, Condé Nast Portfolio, The New York Times, and Salon, focusing on exposing financial misconduct and systemic corruption .

As an author, Weiss has penned several influential books that delve into the ethical complexities of finance and economics. His notable works include Born to Steal (2003), which investigates Mafia infiltration of Wall Street; Wall Street Versus America (2006), a critique of financial industry practices; Ayn Rand Nation (2012), analyzing the impact of Ayn Rand's philosophy on American society; and Retail Gangster (2022), a detailed account of the rise and fall of the "Crazy Eddie" electronics empire .

Among his notable quotes, Weiss has remarked, "The problem with the focus on speculators, as was demonstrated during the financial crisis, is that it tends to divert attention from the real villains." Another insightful observation is, "Ordinarily, the feds piggyback on the S.E.C. in complicated financial cases, but history proves that breath-holding on that score is a dangerous endeavor." These reflections underscore his critical perspective on financial regulation and accountability.