Business History
By Pushkin Industries
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It’s the history of business. How did Hitler’s favorite car become synonymous with hippies? What got Thomas Edison tangled up with the electric chair? Did someone murder the guy who invented the movies? Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small and find out what you can learn from those who founded them.
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How to Make Billions When the Bubble Bursts: Lessons from 1929
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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The Man who Sued Major League Baseball (Rather than go to Philly)
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Edison and the Movie Murder Mystery (The Edison Story Part 3)
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Edison, Tesla and the Electric Chair (The Edison Story Part 2)
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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The Edison Invention People Don't Talk About (The Edison Story Part 1)
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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The Secret of Southwest's Success: Free Whisky, Hot Pants and Low, Low Fares
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Coming Soon: Business History with Robert Smith and Jacob Goldstein
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Oct 29, 2025 |