Learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs. Every week I read a biography of an entrepreneur and find ideas you can use in your work. This quote explains why: "There are thousands of years of history in which lots and lots of very smart people worked very hard and ran all types of experiments on how to create new businesses, invent new technology, new ways to manage etc. They ran these experiments throughout their entire lives. At some point, somebody put these lessons down in a book. For v ...
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"A Little Training delivers bite-sized, actionable automotive sales strategies for today's rapidly evolving car market. Each episode arms dealership professionals with proven techniques to boost sales performance and enhance customer relationships. Join us as we interview innovative vendors showcasing game-changing tools that streamline both dealer operations and the customer journey. Plus, our special buyer's guide series demystifies the modern car-buying process, giving you insights from b ...
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A true crime podcast with a different point of view. Every week, Alice and Brett bring their unique perspective as prosecutors to the most famous cold case mysteries of all time. Murder, mayhem, disappearances, you name it. If it's true crime, they're on the case. Custom case art by Hannah Hill. https://instagram.com/serious_moonlite?igshid=lhy8ijowoc9p
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Hosts Daniel Wiser, Jr., and Howe Whitman sit down with the authors of National Affairs essays to discuss pivotal issues — from domestic-policy debates to enduring dilemmas of society and culture — that are often overlooked by American media. Each episode promises a fresh view on contemporary and permanent questions across a wide range of topics, all with one central theme: to help you think a little more clearly.
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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.
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Apart from purchasing a house, a vehicle is typically the 2nd biggest purchase you will make in your lifetime. Navigating through the details you find online and are provided by the dealership could be confusing and sometimes misleading. We will unravel the automotive sales process, train you on all the key aspects of the deal structure and help you not only get the best deal, save you valuable time, but also get you the best sales experience. On this podcast, we will provide expert training ...
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329. Danny Serafini Strikes Out -- Glory Days
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1:16:03Former professional baseball player Danny Serafini seemingly had it all--a devoted wife, beautiful children, and wealthy in-laws who funded his lifestyle. Which is why so many people were shocked when he was charged with murder. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for dis…
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My conversation with Daniel Ek: Founder of Spotify
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2:09:59I started a new show so I can have long-form conversations with the greatest living founders. You can watch on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, X, or the web. The new show is on a separate feed so don't forget to follow David Senra so you don't miss future episodes. Nothing is changing with Founders. I will never stop making that podcast. Thanks f…
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Dr. Tom Frieden and Brandy Zadrozny on RFK Jr. and the CDC
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45:55Trump picked RFK Jr. to take over the Department of Health and Human Services, and chaos has ensued. So far, RFK Jr. is ignoring the advice of experts and bringing along his cronies to push vaccine skepticism. It could have a devastating impact on the health of Americans for years to come. We're joined by Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden, who cu…
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This episode is about Bill Gates' obsessive drive and hardcore work ethic. Bill Gates had the rarest entrepreneurial talent—the ability to see the leverage point in a new industry, seize it with relentless intensity, and *will* Microsoft into one of the most successful companies in human history. To make this episode I read Bill's new autobiography…
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Hear a teaser for The Global Story, the daily BBC news podcast that covers the intersection where the world and America meet. Find The Global Story on BBC.com or wherever you get your podcasts.By The Al Franken Podcast
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328. The Murder of Suzanne Morphew Part 2
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1:15:26We conclude our look at the Suzanne Morphew case...for now. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators. Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us…
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Randi Weingarten on Defending Our Public Education
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44:30We are joined by Randi Weingarten, the President of the American Federation of Teachers, to discuss her new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy.” In the book, Weingarten details how there has been a systematic demonization of teachers and public education in America. She argues that one of the pillars of …
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328. The Murder of Suzanne Morphew Part 1 of 2 -- Rocky Mountain High
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1:22:15A Colorado mom goes for a bike ride on Mother’s Day and disappears. Or at least, that’s what her husband says. The question remains, who killed Suzanne Morphew. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with conten…
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on Reducing Violent Crime
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41:31Baltimore, Maryland is one of Donald Trump's most frequent targets when talking about crime in America. As the President continues to threaten to send troops into American cities, we wanted to hear from Baltimore's mayor, Brandon Scott. Since Mayor Scott took office, the city has seen a dramatic drop in violent crime. He explains his policies and h…
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#400 The Stubborn Genius of James Dyson
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1:13:18This episode covers the extreme perseverance and the stubborn genius of James Dyson. Dyson has a business philosophy which is very different from anything you might have encountered before. A philosophy which demands difference from what exists and retention of total control. For almost four decades, James Dyson has been building one of the most va…
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327. The Disappearance of Glen and Bessie Hyde Part 2
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1:10:53Glen and Bessie's disappearance might be easy to dismiss as the result of a tragic accident, but with someone claiming to be Bessie, a literal skeleton in the closet, and a mysterious marriage license, could the truth turn out to be the greatest adventure of all? Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show Th…
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War Correspondent Tim Mak on the War in Ukraine
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46:13Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin in Alaska last month and came up empty handed... No ceasefire, no concessions, nothing. So what does the future of the war in Ukraine look like? We turn to journalist Tim Mak who has been based in Kiev since the start of the war. Tim is the founder of The Counteroffensive, a Substack that ch…
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Tired of true crime? Prefer random discussions about life, kids, music, and Alice's eternal struggle with technology? Welcome to The Prosecutors: After Dark. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content c…
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326. The Disappearance of Glen and Bessie Hyde Part 1 of 2 -- The River of Dreams
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1:08:11It was supposed to be a record-breaking trip, the adventure of a lifetime. But when Glen and Bessie Hyde didn't come home from their rafting trip down the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon's greatest mystery was born. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on c…
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BEST OF: Bob Odenkirk on Comedy (and Drama)!
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53:46In this Best Of episode, we revisit our 2022 conversation with comedian and actor Bob Odenkirk! We got to hear from him about his memoir “Comedy, Comedy, Comedy, Drama” and his early beginnings writing comedy in grade school. We reminisce about our days together at Saturday Night Live and discuss some of our favorite sketches. We also talk about hi…
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325. The West Memphis 3 Part 24 -- Theories
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1:45:02And so, we reach the end. We discuss our theories in the case of the West Memphis 3. What's the evidence of guilt? Of innocence? And most importantly, who murdered Stevie, Michael, and Christopher? Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial…
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This episode covers the insanely valuable company-building principles of Elon Musk—and nothing else. I spent well over 60 hours reading (and rereading) the biography of Elon Musk written by Walter Isaacson. I then spent several days editing down 40 pages of notes from the book. I deleted everything that was not about How Elon Works. This episode fo…
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Barbara McQuade and Daniel Richman on Trump’s Politicization of the DOJ
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54:53In his second term, Donald Trump has upended many American institutions, but perhaps none more than the Department of Justice. He's filled the DOJ with lackeys, like AG Pam Bondi, who are corrupting our system of justice in ways never seen before. We're joined by two veterans of the DOJ: Barbara McQuade, professor at University of Michigan Law Scho…
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324. The West Memphis 3 Part 23 -- Julia Cowley on Terry Hobbs and the Profile of the Killer(s)
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1:39:03The Consult's Julia Cowley joins the show to discuss our interview with Terry Hobbs and the profile of the killer or killers. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators. Get Prosecutors Podcast…
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323. The West Memphis 3 Part 22 -- Terry Hobbs Speaks
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1:18:39Julia Cowley, former member of the FBI's elite behavioral analysis unit and host of the Consult Podcast, joins us for an interview with Terry Hobbs, Stevie Branch's stepfather and a controversial figure in the West Memphis 3 case. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for d…
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Ari Berman on the GOP’s Gerrymandering Plot
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49:20With Donald Trump and the Republican Party low in the polls, Texas is resorting to one of their favorite ways to win voters: cheating. They’ve drawn new maps to implement unprecedented gerrymandering, taking away five Democratic-held seats - all done at Trump’s insistence, of course. We're joined by Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent …
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#398 Steve Jobs In His Own Words (Make Something Wonderful)
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2:01:37A curated collection of Steve’s speeches, interviews, and correspondence, Make Something Wonderful offers a window into how one of the world’s most creative entrepreneurs approached his life and work. In these pages, Steve shares his perspective on his childhood, on launching and being pushed out of Apple, on his time with Pixar and NeXT, and on hi…
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Essential Tips for Effective Dealer Websites
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8:19Essential Tips for Effective Dealer Websites - Summary - In this episode, Dan Little Jr. and Steve Davern discuss essential tips for improving website performance for car dealerships. They emphasize the importance of simplicity in design, mobile optimization, and the integration of website tools. Personalization is highlighted as a key factor in en…
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322. The West Memphis 3 Part 21 -- Alternative Suspects
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1:37:17If the West Memphis 3 didn't commit these murders, who did? We look at some alternative suspects. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators. Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on F…
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Gaza faces mass starvation as Israel blocks critical food and aid to the region. We're joined by The Atlantic's Franklin Foer to discuss his recent piece, “Israel's Last Chance,” and how the only answer to this atrocity is for Israel to flood Gaza with food. Foer also discusses the legitimate criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu, while acknowledging tha…
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321. The West Memphis 3 Part 20 -- Jessie Misskelley's Bible Confession
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1:33:02We conclude our look at Jessie Misskelley's confessions with the infamous Bible confession. How is it different? What can it tell us? And does it prove the West Memphis 3 are guilty? Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or con…
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The Golem, Frankenstein’s Monster, and AI: Applying Ancient Wisdom to Modern Tech
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36:50Has artificial intelligence advanced to the point where robots possess creative abilities and impulses? If so, or if that moment comes, what could it mean for humanity, and what would it demand of us? These are questions at the cutting edge of innovation. Yet to best address them, we need to look to the deepest roots of our society’s moral wisdom. …
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#397 Jiro Ono: Simplicity Is The Ultimate Advantage
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41:17Jiro Ono is the greatest living sushi chef. He was kicked out his house when he was 9. He started working in a restaurant so he wouldn't have to sleep under a bridge. He never stopped. Over his 75 year career he rose to the very top of his profession. People travel from all over the world to eat at his restaurant. The meal costs $400 per person and…
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Jonathan Alter on Trump’s Authoritarian Police State
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45:44We're joined by journalist and best-selling author, Jonathan Alter, to dig deeper into the latest in Trump’s America. Jonathan’s most recent piece in Washington Monthly explains how the BBB’s enormous funding for ICE will turn America into a police state. With over 75 billion dollars, ICE will now be bigger than all American law enforcement agencie…
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I've read hundreds of thousands of words about Enzo Ferrari. For this episode I distilled down his most important ideas into 1 hour. Ferrari was truly one of history's greatest obsessives. Episode sponsors: Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. …
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320. The West Memphis 3 Part 19 -- Jessie Misskelley's Ofshe Interview
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1:16:46We've addressed Jessie Misskelley's first confession. Now we tackle a lesser-known interview with defense witness Richard Ofshe. By the time of this discussion, Jessie has recanted his confession. So why is he discussing the events of the murders as if he were involved? Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other …
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Kevin Nealon on His Career in Comedy!
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1:03:02We're thrilled to welcome an old friend from Al’s SNL days, comedian Kevin Nealon! Kevin and Al trade stories from working together on Saturday Night Live and discuss how the show has changed over the years. Kevin shares how he created several trademark bits, including Mr. Subliminal and Hans and Franz. Plus, we get backstories on some sketches tha…
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#395 How Geniuses and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest-Growing Sport
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1:05:12Those on the margins often come to control the center. That maxim ties together the three remarkable people profiled in this episode: Colin Chapman, known as “the mad scientist of F1”, did more to influence F1 design than any other person in history. Bernie Ecclestone, known as “Supremo”, Bernie transformed Formula One from a disorganized, rag-tag,…
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319. The West Memphis 3 Part 18 -- Jessie Misskelley's First Confession
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2:00:16We've been talking about this case for 17 episodes, but it really all comes down to Jessie Misskelley's confessions. Are they true? Was he led? Did he make it all up? We begin with the confession that started it all. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on c…
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Catherine Rampell on Trump’s Economic Policies
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39:49We’re joined by Washington Post columnist and co-host of MSNBC's The Weekend, Catherine Rampell! Catherine breaks down what the Big, Beautiful Bill means for Americans and why it's been so important for Trump and the Republicans to get it done. It will balloon our deficit and gut the social safety net. And for what? Tax breaks for the richest Ameri…
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BONUS: Jessie Misskelley's Recorded Confessions
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1:22:34In preparation for our episodes on the subject, here are the recorded confessions of Jessie Misskelley from June 3, 1993 and February 17, 1994. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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BONUS: The Asha Degree Case: The Dedmons Speak
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1:08:30This episode originally appeared on The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs. Subscribe for our take on breaking news in true crime. The Asha Degree disappearance, which had been cold for 25 years, has heated up in the last six months, with law enforcement executing search warrants and casting suspicion on Roy and Connie Dedmon and their daughters. Skip Foste…
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318. The West Memphis 3 Part 17 -- The Alibis
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1:20:30We continue our coverage of The West Memphis 3 by examining the teens' alibis on the night of the murder. Are they believable or do they offer more questions than answers? Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations …
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Dahlia Lithwick on The Godawful SCOTUS Term
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48:54Another devastating term of Trump's Supreme Court has come to a close. There's a lot to be angry about, so we're joined by Dahlia Lithwick, our authority on all things SCOTUS and host of Slate’s podcast, Amicus. Dahlia explains how this Supreme Court is using the "shadow docket" to advance bad policy without full briefings or arguments and how the …
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#394 An Orphan Who Built An Empire: Leonardo Del Vecchio and The Founding of Luxottica
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1:08:01Your dad dies before you’re born. Your mom can’t afford to take care of you. You grow up without a family and in an institution. You learn a trade and start working full time at the age of 14. You work all day and go to school at night. You’re precise, meticulous, restless, and work circles around everyone. You’re promoted to run the factory at 18 …
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317. The West Memphis 3 Part 16 -- Criminal Backgrounds
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1:36:35We dive deep into the backgrounds of Damien, Jason, and Jessie. Is there anything in their history that would make you believe it's possible they could commit this kind of crime? And what about John Douglas's profile of the killer or killers? Does it rule the three out? Or in? Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our…
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Marc Elias on Trump’s Authoritarian Second Term
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46:24One of Donald Trump's priorities when he returned to the White House was to target law firms that he felt had wronged him. While some immediately caved to his demands, others fought back... and won. We're joined by Marc Elias, preeminent election lawyer and founder of Democracy Docket, to discuss Trump using his second term to settle personal score…
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#393 The Marketing Genius of the Michelin Brothers
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55:07Your family asks you to take over a failing factory in a remote part of France. This “family business” comes with a stack of unpaid bills, a small team of workers who haven’t been paid in months, and a banker refusing to extend any more credit. You cut every unprofitable product and go all in on making rubber tires. You have no experience and don’t…
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As the American republic approaches the 250th anniversary of her birth, conservatives face a serious paradox: How can we ever hope to preserve a revolutionary foundation? The thought of Russell Kirk offers an especially rich source of insight regarding that peculiar paradox. Kirk saw the Revolution as compelling the founders to remember their great…
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316. The West Memphis 3 Part 15 -- The Trials
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1:16:54We discuss the trials in the West Memphis 3 case. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators. Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instag…
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315. The West Memphis 3 Part 14 -- The Hutchinsons
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1:22:28We discuss Aaron and Vicky Hutchinson and the deepening investigation into Damien Echols. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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CNN’s Kasie Hunt on Her Career & Trump II
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50:48We are joined by CNN Anchor and Chief National Affairs Analyst Kasie Hunt for her first time on the podcast! It's a very fun conversation covering her work and what inspired her to follow her passion for journalism. She discusses the early days of her career covering Obama, Congress, and the passage of the Affordable Care Act. We also talk about ho…
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314. The West Memphis 3 Part 13 -- The Devil's Knots
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1:32:59We step away from the autopsies (mostly) to discuss other evidence in the case, with particular focus on the infamous knots used to tie the boys. What can they tell us? Did one person do this? Or were there more? Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases…
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#392 Michele Ferrero and His $40 Billion Privately Owned Chocolate Empire
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55:10You take over the family pastry shop and transform it into one of the most valuable privately held businesses in the world. Your father dies young. Your uncle does too. Everyone is relying on you and this keeps you up at night. You insist on differentiation and refuse to make me too products. You obsess over quality. You run tens of thousands of ex…
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Molly Jong-Fast on her Bestselling Memoir!
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47:15We are joined by Molly Jong-Fast this week to discuss her new book, “How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter's Memoir.” We've had Molly on the podcast many times, but you've never heard her like this! She discusses growing up in the shadow of her mother, feminist icon Erica Jong, and their relationship over the years. Molly shares stories of her mother…
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