It's 2008 and two men, both vegans, ponder what they can do to improve the climate. Though they’re on separate sides of the country and in different professions (but they coincidentally share a last name)— Ethan Brown is in the fuel cell business and Pat Brown is a lauded Stanford biochemist — they land on the same solution. They’re going to try and lessen t ... Show More
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Pioneers and Rivals - Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker | Crowning Achievements | 4
<p>With successful businesses and vast fortunes at their disposal, Black entrepreneurs Annie Malone and Sarah Walker turn their attention to their legacies.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wonde ... Show More
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Howard Hughes Blows Up Hollywood | Author Jeffrey Richardson explores Howard Hughes’s impact on Hollywood and the American film industry | 5
<p>Author Jeffrey Richardson discusses Howard Hughes’s career in Hollywood, and evaluates how far he changed the American film industry.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewslet ... Show More
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Jan 2025
Saving Barnes and Noble | Industry Expert Jane Friedman Discusses The Resurgence Of Barnes & Noble And The Future Of Bookselling | 4
<p>Publishing industry expert Jane Friedman discusses James Daunt’s transformation of Barnes & Noble, and the threats and opportunities the future holds for traditional booksellers.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! ... Show More
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Feb 2025
Pioneers and Rivals - Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker | Tangled | 2
<p>Sarah Walker sparks a business rivalry with her former boss, Annie Pope, when she sets up her own hair care company.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter</p><p>Listen ... Show More
33m 16s
Apr 2025
Virgin Territory: Richard Branson’s Business Beginnings | Sowing the Seeds | 1
<p>British teenager Richard Branson finds his true calling as an entrepreneur, but it doesn’t take him long to ruffle a few feathers.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at <a href="https://wondery.fm/wonderyn ... Show More
33m 12s
Aug 2025
Howard Hughes Blows Up Hollywood | Censored | 2
<p>Howard Hughes embraces sex and violence in his quest to conquer Hollywood. But his sensationalist approach clashes with industry regulators and censors, sparking a high-stakes battle over artistic freedom, public morality, and the future of American cinema.</p><p>Be the first ... Show More
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