The episode explores whether Keith Gill's actions related to GameStop could be considered market manipulation under existing rules and regulations.
The podcast episodes discuss various forms of alleged market manipulation, including efforts to force short squeezes, the impact of social media influencers on stock prices, and concerns over the integrity of financial markets.
For example, the Just Keep Bidding episode covers the SEC's fraud charges against Torchlight/Metamaterials related to an alleged illegal short squeeze attempt, while the Equities in Secaucus episode explores whether Keith Gill's actions around GameStop could be considered market manipulation.
The Job openings remain stuck at an elevated level episode also mentions E-Trade's concerns over potential market manipulation due to Keith Gill's social media posts boosting GameStop's shares.