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 2025

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

May 2025

ENCORE: Edward Snowden | Going Public | 3

Laura Poitras and Glenn Greenwald prepare to break their story. Edward Snowden goes on the run.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at <a href="https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer ... Show More

39m 14s

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

Nov 11

Deepwater Horizon | The Insidious War | 4

As oil continues to leak into the Gulf, BP claims it will “make it right”. But the company does everything they can to silence critics and hide the scale of the disaster. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign ... Show More

37m 19s

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

May 2024

Cookie Giants Go Gluten-Free

Today is Monday, May 20, and we're looking at Chips Ahoy! vs. Oreo.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

2m 40s

The Missing Mogul | The Bouncing Czech |...