Grounded by lawsuits waged by its competitors, the newly-conceived Southwest Airlines struggles to stay in business in the 1960s. But the company’s co-founder, Herb Kelleher, refuses to give up on his mission to democratize air travel, vowing to fight for the airline’s right to fly and for freedom in the sky.
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Driving Chrysler Through Inflation | A Ford Man | 1
<p>During a time of rising inflation, Lee Iacocca rises through the ranks of the Ford Motor Company, eventually becoming its President. But reaching the top brings him into conflict with the erratic and jealous Chairman of the company, Henry Ford Junior.</p><p>Want to listen to t ... Show More
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Encore: Theranos | The Race to Publish | 3
<p>An investigative journalist looks into Theranos, and is shocked by his discoveries. Elizabeth Holmes tries to fend off the potentially devastating story.</p><p><br></p><p>Need more American Scandal? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, binge new seasons first, and listen co ... Show More
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Dieselgate | Running on Fumes | 2
<p>By 2014, Volkswagen has taken the U.S. auto market by storm with its fleet of affordable, fuel-efficient diesel cars. But a new study threatens to reveal the dirty truth behind so-called ""clean"" diesel. When the EPA comes knocking with questions, the company's very survival ... Show More
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The Whole Foods Rebellion | Tiny Acorns, Mighty Oaks | 2
<p>CEO John Mackey is on a mission to take Whole Foods national. But he is about to run into major opposition. And to succeed in his quest, he must face down rebellious employees, ambitious rivals, animal rights activists and his own father.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wonde ... Show More
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TikTok vs the U.S.A. | Trending Upwards | 1
<p>In 2018, Chinese tech company ByteDance launched TikTok in the United States, determined to make the app one of the top entertainment platforms in the country. And by spring 2020, ByteDance achieved its goal, thanks, in part, to a global pandemic that sees people spending ... Show More
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Cookie Giants Go Gluten-Free
<p>Today is Monday, May 20, and we're looking at Chips Ahoy! vs. Oreo.</p><p>Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start ... Show More
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