Best Reel Fools Podcasts (2026)

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Corsicana Texas, World Famous Bakery, One Legged Daredevil and a Reel Cop 23:06

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Send us a text A quiet Texas town with a world-famous sweet tooth, a high-wire legend, and an oil claim that rewrote state history—Corsicana packs more surprises per mile than most big cities. We head south of Dallas to trace how a German baker created an early mail-order empire, why a mysterious one-legged tightrope walker still draws visitors to …

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December 2025 Mailbag: “Am I a Fool?” 53:48

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It’s the final Rule Breaker Investing podcast of 2025, and the year ends as it always does—with your Mailbag. David shares his annual year-forward market call, then works through listener notes that capture the heart of the Foolish journey. We hear from a father investing alongside his seven-year-old son, an investor who audited his own selling his…

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When Christian nationalists come to town 28:36

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People in Gainesboro, Tennessee, have some new neighbours. A conservative developer has bought land just outside the tiny rural Appalachian town, with the aim of forging an 'aligned' community based on shared values like 'faith, family and freedom'. Two of the first people to come to town are controversial Christian nationalists who talk about civi…

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The Most Important 2026 Travel Trends You Need to Know 24:40

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Send us a text We map the biggest travel shifts for 2026 using real search data, from spontaneous short escapes and small-town storytelling to purpose-driven city breaks and the return of cruises. Practical questions and examples help you plan a flexible, meaningful trip without the stress. Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free …

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Market Cap Game Show: Bubble Wrap & Sidewalk Robots 1:10:12

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It’s time once again for the Market Cap Game Show Holiday Edition, where intuition meets valuation and everyday life meets market caps. Bill Barker and Matt Argersinger take the stage, vying for the final spot in our 2026 March Market Cap Madness World Championships, as they test their mettle—and yours—across ten public companies. From Bubble Wrap …

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Argentina's elusive big cats 28:21

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After decades of extinction, wild jaguars are once again roaming in Northern Argentina. It has been at least thirty five years since a wild jaguar cub was spotted in this dry and dusty part of Argentina. But in August 2025, a baby appeared on the chocolatey-brown banks of the River Bermejo. Its existence was a great success for the team from Rewild…

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Episode 232: A Musician's Holiday Wish List 27:23

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It's the Holidays, we hope your having a lovely time! Join us this week to rewrite a famous holiday tune. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_Nutcracker_(suite),_Op.71a_(Tchaikovsky,_Pyotr) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcodeBy Rocky Mountain Student Media

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The Besties of 2025 1:24:58

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t’s the 50th week of the year, which means it’s time once again for the Besties—a celebration of the episodes that educated, amused, and enriched us most in 2025. David highlights ten standout episodes from this year, revisiting the ideas, stories, and lessons that lingered long after the microphones were off. And all of the voices behind those mom…

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Stolen brides of Kazakhstan: the fightback 28:28

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In plain sight, in a modern city, a colleague offers to drive you home after work. How would you respond? One woman in Kazakhstan accepted the lift only to find herself kidnapped or ‘stolen’ as a bride. She got away, rescued by the police, but for many Kazakh women kidnap leads to marriage. Human Rights lawyer Khalida Azhigulova reckons that thousa…

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Incredible man Born in 1700s, Died in 1900s: Was He Really That Old? 22:05

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Send us a text We chase the disputed lifespan of Isaac Brock from headstone to census record, then turn a myth hunt into a smart Waco travel plan. Between archives, museums, and good food, we map a route where Texas legend meets places worth your time. Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love to hea…

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Old, New, Borrowed & Blue, Vol. 10 45:37

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This week, David returns to one of his favorite flexible formats: Old, New, Borrowed, Blue. In this tenth volume, he brings back a few personal lifehacks, peeves, and perks from past episodes; introduces a new financial holiday—“National Share Day”—imagining a country where every American becomes an owner; borrows a passage from his free downloadab…

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The struggle of Israel's peace movement 29:37

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Two years ago a group of Jewish and Palestinian peace activists stood almost alone in Israel in calling for a ceasefire, as Israel launched a massive offensive on Gaza in response to the Hamas attacks of 7th October 2023. Emily Wither returns to hear how the lives of these activists have changed. She explores whether their message of peace and coex…

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Episode 231: Peter Cornelius and “The Three Kings” 15:12

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The holiday season is underway, and we're delving in with a non-traditional carol. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DieKoenige.ogg#Summary https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:(Aurel_von_Bismarck)_EG_70_Wie_sch%C3%B6n_leuchtet_der_Morgens…

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Holiday Travel Tips: Smart Ways to Make Your Trip Easy This Year 21:06

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Send us a text We share a practical holiday travel game plan to cut stress, avoid delays, and keep your cool from booking to baggage claim. From early departures and car prep to smart packing, safety, and flexibility, these tips help you arrive safe and sane. Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love…

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Games, Games, Games, Vol. 7 1:02:39

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It’s that time of year again—our annual tabletop gift guide returns with Games, Games, Games, Vol. 7. From family-friendly favorites to rich, strategic adventures, David shares five “in case you missed it” classics and then moves through a curated list of 12 games, arranged from lightest to heaviest. Expect quick, joyful picks like Wavelength and D…

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Travel Deals 101: How to Hunt Down the Best Vacation Savings 25:07

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Send us a text Prices keep climbing, but the best travel bargains are hiding in plain sight. We walk through the smartest ways to cut travel costs using military portals, deal alerts, credit card strategies, and overlooked memberships that unlock private rates and perks. The goal is simple: stack savings on flights, hotels, cruises, and resorts wit…

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November 2025 Mailbag: Be a FOR Person 1:17:44

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As November comes to a close and Thanksgiving arrives, our Mailbag is brimming! From Gratitude Challenge triumphs to a brand-new five-stock sampler, from Winter Soldier fortitude to navigating concentrated positions, inheritance questions, regrets, and remarkable investing wins—this month’s notes run deep and wide. David is joined by Andy Cross and…

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Episode 230: March Madness (A Brief History of School Marching Bands) 20:26

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If you're lucky, you'll get to see a marching band field show during a high school or college football game this season. But what's with all the pageantry around this musical sport? Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/The_High_School_Cadets_(Sousa%2C_John_Philip) https://imslp.org/wiki/IMSLP:Public_Domain…

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Extra: Funding the Future with Gooding 48:18

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David is joined by George Khalaf, executive director of the Fool Community Foundation, for a special Weekend Extra featuring Gooding — musician, storyteller, and founder of Funding the Future. Together they explore Gooding’s mission to reach young people across America with dynamic, music-driven performances that make financial literacy not just un…

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How to Find Day Trips Near Me: Smart Tools for Local Exploring 29:17

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Send us a text Your next great getaway might be hiding an hour from home. We break down a practical, repeatable system for finding day trips that feel fresh, personal and affordable—without getting stuck in the same “top 10” lists. Instead of relying on broad search results, we tap into eight reliable sources that locals and curious travelers can u…

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Gratitude: 2025 39:23

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As the final months of 2025 ebb away, it is time once again to pause, reflect, and openly acknowledge the gratitude we feel. From great companies that make great stocks possible, to the unifiers who build bridges instead of walls, to the quiet power of candles and the people who share their flame — this episode celebrates them all. David even offer…

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Travel Like A Local Or How To Be A Modern Day Explorer 33:58

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Send us a text What if your best travel memories aren’t on any list? We dig into the difference between moving through a place and letting a place move through you, with practical tips to shift from tourist to explorer. Instead of racing to landmarks, we talk about landing light, walking slow, and using your senses—smell, sound, and small cues—to f…

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10 Years Later: 5 Lesser Known Rule Breakers 56:18

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We’re back with the second episode of a new series—10 Years Later—where we blast through time to peek in on a 5-Stock Sampler from 10 years in the past, then zoom back to the present to see what really happened. On the marquee today are 5 Lesser Known Rule Breakers (from 11/11/2015) that feature a company providing commercial kitchen solutions, a f…

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Episode 229: Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major 21:07

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You may not know you know it, but we know you know it! You've definitely heard at least one movement of this piano sonata- let us know which movement you're familiar with! Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Sonata_No.11_in_A_major%2C_K.331%2F300i_(Mozart%2C_Wolfgang_Amadeus) https://creativecommons.org/lice…

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Do I Need Travel Insurance for My Trip? What the Fine Print Really Means 39:30

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Send us a text Ever wondered if you need travel insurance and just what it covers? We break down when travel insurance is worth it and plenty of real-world detail, so you can decide what to buy, when to buy it, and how to make it pay when things go sideways Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love t…

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Great Quotes, Vol. 21: The Primary Pull is the Vision 40:16

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In this 21st installment of one of our longest-running series, David shares five insightful quotes—really more like passages this time—particularly aimed at business and entrepreneurs. Whether it’s making your vision manifest, providing genuine help for free, or choosing the better story when faced with a decision, this episode offers food for thou…

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The real ‘Yellowstone’: a battle for the cowboy way of life 26:36

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Ranches, rodeos…and public land. This is the story of a surprising battle raging in the American West, and the unlikely coalition it’s forged. Nearly half of all land in the West of the United States is owned by the federal government. Some people are trying to change that; they argue that part of it should be used for housing, amid a nationwide sh…

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Aurora Texas Mystery: The Curious Story Behind the Legend of Ned 21:43

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Send us a text A strange 1897 newspaper report turns Aurora, Texas into a place with a curious story, a lasting legend and a mysterious visitor named Ned. We weigh thin evidence against rich folklore, then share nearby spots to explore if you go chase the story yourself. Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email …

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October 2025 Mailbag: Add Up, Don’t Double Down 54:44

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From Diwali’s lights in India to a “spiffy-drop” on Netflix, this Mailbag travels widely and thinks deeply. A listener celebrates the Rule Breaker habit of lighting candles, not fanning flames, while others ask how to “Add Up, Don’t Double Down” in practice, what makes a business cyclical, and how to think about price momentum. Plus, a 67-year-old …

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6 Texas Road Trip Stops With History, Culture, and Bloodsucking Creatures 34:17

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Send us a text We map a six-stop Southeast Texas loop where Texas independence, immigrant craft, Spanish missions, and small-town museums meet rivers, saloons, and a famously strange cryptid. The route works as a long weekend or a slow, weeklong wander with time to linger and learn. Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop …

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Financial Horror Stories Vol. 4, Grave Financial Robbing 48:11

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By the pricking of my thumbs, something SPOOKY this way comes. That icy chill in the air tells us that it’s that season again. It’s that time of year when Robert Brokamp brings his ghoulishly chilling tales of frightful scams, legal guillotines, and savings depleting poltergeists. But, along with every tale of fright, comes a lesson and a warning, …

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Episode 228: Hitting the Right Notes About the Timpani 14:54

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We continue our tour of the percussion section this week with a look at the timpani drums! You won't want to miss learning about these beautiful and versatile instruments. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Violin_Concerto_in_D_major,_Op.61_(Beethoven,_Ludwig_van) https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0…

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Why Abilene Kansas Was Voted The Best Small Town To Visit 27:26

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Send us a text We trace Abilene, Kansas from a Chisholm Trail boomtown to Eisenhower’s hometown, stopping for a mansion wired by Edison, a Greyhound Hall of Fame greeting, a 1901 carousel ride, and a back-room chocolate secret. History, food, trains, murals, and small-town charm deliver a trip worth planning. Please subscribe and leave a review on …

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Stock Stories, Vol. 11: Silicon, Supply Chains & Spicy Wings 47:16

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Every stock tells a story. This week we gather around the campfire for five fresh tales—from silicon driving the AI era to supply-chain software that keeps retail humming, from a Latin American marketplace that became a fintech/logistics flywheel to a spicy franchiser scaling flavor by the bucket… and a legendary spiffy-pop that still makes us smil…

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Think Travel Is Too Expensive? Here’s Why That’s Just a Myth 21:13

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Send us a text Think travel demands deep pockets? We push back with a road-tested guide to seeing more while spending less. We challenge the idea that travel is only for big budgets, using a lifetime of road trips, points strategies, and common-sense choices to show how to see more for less. From camp stoves to tram rides, we trade luxury for stori…

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9 Foolish Truths I Hold to Be Self-Evident: 2025 50:52

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Today is that day—once every two years—when this podcast goes back to basics and we restate and recommit to the eternal verities David sees in business, in investing, and in Rule Breaker Investing. So put down those oars, join us aboard our sailboat, and let the winds guide you back toward these valuable core beliefs. Whether you’re well steeped in…

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Louisiana River Parishes Why Every Traveler Should Explore at Least Once 39:06

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Send us a text We head upriver from New Orleans to explore Louisiana’s River Parishes—where grand oaks, Creole stories, and a rare tobacco aged in whiskey barrels share a landscape with gators, smokehouses, and a 1950s drive-in. History isn’t erased here; it’s told plainly, tasted slowly, and easy to reach. Please hit that like or subscribe button …

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Blast from the Past, Vol. 11: Character 39:40

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David slips on his Fred Roger’s cardigan to revisit five valuable lessons, intertwined with the theme of “how to win in life.” Pulled from classic episodes spanning the last decade of weekly podcasts, David spotlights lessons that light candles—at a time when too many are busy fanning flames. The five growth-minded blasts from the past: Roy Spence …

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Haitians Living in Fear in the Dominican Republic 29:05

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How Haitians in the Dominican Republic are being targeted for expulsion. The Dominican Republic is the Caribbean’s number one tourist destination. Last year 11 million visitors came here, many enjoying the five star resorts that skirt the island’s coast. Much of the construction work building those tourist facilities is in fact done by Haitians, an…

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Episode 227: Anyone Can Play the Triangle (and learn about it too!) 11:31

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This week we're taking a look at perhaps the most famous percussion instrument, the triangle. We know even YOU can play it, so we're here to teach you all about it so you can go out into the world and pass as a true professional. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Piano_Concerto_No.1%2C_S.124_(Liszt%2C_Franz) htt…

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September 2025 Mailbag: The House That Netflix Built 45:22

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It’s a Mailbag of gratitude as the reviews are rolling in for David’s new book. A listener invests $100 for each of his daughters’ birthdays, positioning them for success in their financial futures, as another listener follows David’s advice: “Add up, don’t double down.” David also shares some Strat-o-matic memories and reminds us that the math is …

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‘A new foe’: Conscripting women in Denmark 28:25

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Denmark is eyeing up the military threat from Russia – and dramatically increasing the numbers in its national service. Now, 18-year-old girls are facing a call up. The BBC has been granted rare access to a military base on the outskirts of Copenhagen to see the newest recruits learn how to operate on the battlefield. Anna Holligan attends a “Defen…

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Market Cap Game Show: Planes, Steaks & Automobiles 1:07:00

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Welcome back to our quarterly Market Cap Game Show! Two past champions—Andy Cross and Yasser El-Shimy—take the stage to test their market-cap mettle (and yours) across ten public companies, vying for a spot in the 2026 March Market Cap Madness World Championships. From tech titans and international hotel brands to down home Texas fare and online ca…

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Kenya: A Battle for Gen Z 30:27

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Over the past year, Kenya has been rocked by anti-government protests. What started as a demonstration over proposed tax increases soon turned into a nationwide, youth-led protest over the state of the economy, alleged political corruption and police brutality. But it's come at a cost. Dozens of protestors have been killed in clashes with the polic…

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Episode 226: Gabriel Faure’s Paris Conservatory 10:00

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In our final episode of the Paris Conservatory series, we're looking into a director who revolutionized the conservatory for the modern day- Gabriel Faure. Be sure to like and share with a friend! Music: https://imslp.org/wiki/Pavane%2C_Op.50_(Faur%C3%A9%2C_Gabriel) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode…

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Extra: Audiobook Sneak Peek—“After Yesterday” 7:44

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A 5-minute listen from Chapter 3 of the Rule Breaker Investing audiobook, out September 16. In “After Yesterday,” David tells the CNBC story of a co-host stunned that he still liked cloud stocks—after yesterday—and why Rule Breaker investors don’t let yesterday’s tape write tomorrow’s script. Enjoy the excerpt, then share it with a friend who could…

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“Rule Breaker Investing” Highlight Reel 39:13

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All year long we’ve opened each episode with a “Page Breaker Preview” sneak peek from David’s forthcoming book. Today, we’ve stitched those 35 snippets into a single, chronological highlight reel—a mini-audiobook that traces the arc of Rule Breaker Investing: from first principles and habits, through stock-picking traits and portfolio rules, to the…

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Saving Gaza's Past 32:52

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The history of Gaza dates back more than 5000 years. In antiquity, it was a key port on the Mediterranean coast. Assyrians, Ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and the Ottomans have all left their mark on this small territory. This rich history is seen by Palestinians as central to their identity. Amid the death and destruction of the war, the BBC’s…

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10 Years Later: 5 Stocks for the Next 5 Years 57:03

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We’re launching a new series—10 Years Later—where we open a time capsule, revisit a 5-Stock Sampler on its 10th birthday, and see what really happened. First up is our original (9/2/2015) sampler, 5 Stocks for the Next 5 Years: a motley mix that spanned Latin American e-commerce, rural convenience, blockbuster gaming, frontline cybersecurity, and k…

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Galicia’s wild horses in peril 30:20

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Europe’s largest herd of wild horses, in north-west Spain, is under threat. Numbers have halved in the last fifty years. Now around ten thousand wild horses roam freely in the hills and mountains of Galicia. But they are facing a number of challenges, not least the loss of their habitat and the threat from their main predator, wolves. There are als…