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Dec 2022
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2022 Debacles Part 2: The 2023 Hot Seat ...

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In Part 2 of our biggest debacles of the year conversation, Matt welcomes back Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to nominate the executive on the hot seat in 2023 and make the case for the biggest debacle of the year.   Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lucas Shaw   Producer: Craig Horlbeck Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad ... Show More
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