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The Waldorf Renovation: Over Budget, Past Deadlines, a Man Imprisoned
November 3, 2025·19m
The historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel has reopened after an eight year saga that went $1 billion over budget. WSJ’s Craig Karmin takes us inside the deal to buy the hotel, the arrest of its new owner and the Chinese government’s takeover. Ryan Knutson hosts.