Oct 2024

The Missing Mogul | Three Strikes | 2

Robert Maxwell is repeatedly frustrated in his attempts to break into the newspaper industry by an equally ruthless rival: Rupert Murdoch. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be th ... Show More

37m 14s

Oct 2024

The Missing Mogul | Man in the Mirror | 3

New owner of the Daily Mirror Robert Maxwell splashes the cash to expand his business empire, but when money becomes tight, he turns to unethical practices to make ends meet. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Exper ... Show More

34m 42s

Nov 2024

The Missing Mogul | Overboard | 4

Robert Maxwell desperately tries to prop up his business empire, but decades of deception and dubious dealings are finally uncovered after his mysterious death. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all epis ... Show More

35m 46s

Sep 24

Dieselgate | Truth or Dare | 1

In 2007, Volkswagen's new CEO Martin Winterkorn sets his sights on besting GM and Toyota to become the top automaker in the world. But the company can't get there without cutting a few regulatory corners.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated reco ... Show More

30m 45s

Oct 15

The Rise and Fall of Peloton | Maximum Effort | 2

As the Covid-19 pandemic rages, Peloton’s stock surges and the company scrambles to keep up with the new demand for its products. They pour millions of dollars into increasing production and cutting down on shipping time. But when tragedy strikes, Peloton’s newfound ... Show More

36m 23s

Feb 2025

TikTok vs the U.S.A. | Trending Upwards | 1

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

32m 1s

Oct 8

The Rise and Fall of Peloton | Welcome to the Ride | 1

In 2011, avid fitness fan John Foley comes up with an idea for an internet-connected exercise bike that allows users to experience the communal nature of a cycling class from the comfort of home. He thinks the idea will make gyms a relic of the past. The next year, he and ... Show More

39m 31s

Apr 2025

The Whole Foods Rebellion | Vision Quest | 1

When Texas hippie John Mackey opens an organic supermarket, he gets high on running a business. But when his ambitions sink its profits, sparks fly between him and his co-founders. They clash over the question of whether to chase a bigger dream or enjoy the money they’re alrea ... Show More

36m 38s

Oct 1

Dieselgate | Running on Fumes | 2

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

38m 38s

Oct 16

The Rise and Fall of Peloton | Pedal On | 3

Peloton’s pandemic hype and sales have died down and now, the company must determine what’s next. Lauren Thomas of the Wall Street Journal talks to us about what it’ll take for Peloton to continue as a standalone company. Later, we’re talking to fitness creator Cassey Ho, who ... Show More

42m 4s

Apr 2025

The Whole Foods Rebellion | Tiny Acorns, Mighty Oaks | 2

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.Be the first to know about Wonde ... Show More

45m 1s

Jan 2025

The Unraveling of Boeing | Blow Out | 4

With losses from the 737 Max scandal spiraling into the billions, Boeing’s new CEO Dave Calhoun is looking to bring the crisis to a swift end. But he’s about to face major headwinds. Headwinds that threaten to destroy the entire company.Be the first to know about Wonder ... Show More

35m 3s

Oct 2024

Encore: Theranos | The Race to Publish | 3

An investigative journalist looks into Theranos, and is shocked by his discoveries. Elizabeth Holmes tries to fend off the potentially devastating story. Need more American Scandal? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, binge new seasons first, and listen co ... Show More

40m 59s

The Missing Mogul | The Bouncing Czech |...