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Part Four: Francis Galton: Inventor of Eugenics

We conclude the story of Francis Galton and explore all the hideous ways his ideas helped inspire eugenic laws around the world, and ultimately the Holocaust. Sources: https://www.historyofdatascience.com/francis-galton-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-19th-century-science/ https ... Show More

53m 28s

Sep 15

Part Three: Francis Galton: Inventor of Eugenics

Robert explains how Francis Galton helped invent modern forensic science while looking for ways to be more racist, as well as continuing his weird fetish of 'measuring' attractive women. Sources: https://www.historyofdatascience.com/francis-galton-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of ... Show More

1h 16m

Sep 12

It Could Happen Here Weekly 249

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file: Counterrevolution in Egypt What Happened with Milo Yiannopoulos? The Death of American Hegemony Executive Disorder: Escalation in Iran, Trade War with Canada, Arcade.gov You can now listen to all ... Show More

3 h

Jul 2021

Charles Koch

Charles Koch turned his father's small business into one of the most profitable private companies in the U.S., now he's heavily focused on philanthropy that empowers people. Koch and Brian Hooks, the head of Koch's philanthropic endeavors, discuss their new book "Believe in Peopl ... Show More

24m 54s

Jan 2025

Series 9: John D. Rockefeller

Money makes the world go round... but does it make heroes or villains? Our guests Phil Wang, Lindsey Santoro and Katie Norris examine the life of the world's first-ever billionaire, weigh in on his ruthless tactics, and reflect on his motivations.Producer: Sasha Bobak Evil Genius ... Show More

33m 58s

Nov 2022

61: Who Were the Bozos Before Bezos? When Money Ruins Everything

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Freakin rich people, amiright? I’m not talking about that kid you went to school with that had the parties at his parent’s mansion and gave out the best gift bags. We’re talking bajillionares, like the insanely rich. In today’s episode we’ll d ... Show More

46m 35s

Nov 2020

A Billionaire's Case for Believing in People | Charles Koch

“Each of us can make a big difference if we believe in people.”Today’s guest is one of the richest people in the world and CEO and chairman of one of the largest privately held American companies, Koch Industries with over 130,000 employees. Charles Koch is an influenti ... Show More

1h 15m

Jun 2023

92: Filthy Rich: Dirty Secrets of the World’s First Billionaire | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today we’re discussing the world’s first ever billionaire- John D. Rockefeller. This guy was money obsessed, and I mean OBSESSED. We’re talking manifestation, threatening people, destroying families, and just generally doing whatever it took. ... Show More

56m 25s

May 2016

007 w/ Charles C.W. Cooke "Fight Club Theoretics, Coates Can't Go Home Again” - The Fifth Column

Would Tyler Durden vote for candidate Trump? Why can't super rich authors have everything they want? Is "Cookie's" accent wonderful or fantastic?<p style="margin:0px 0px 10px;colo ... Show More

1h 3m

Sep 2019

The Life and Times of David Koch

When philanthropist, business magnate and political activist David Koch passed away, the media scrambled to address his legacy - but what is that legacy, exactly? Join Ben and Matt as they explore the life of David Koch, and the bizarre, insidious ways the political engine he ... Show More

52m 28s

Mar 2022

Charles Koch || Believe in People

In this episode, my guest is Charles Koch. Charles G. Koch is chairman and CEO of Koch Industries, one of the largest privately held American companies. During his tenure with the company, the estimated value has grown from $21 million to more than $100 billion. Charles has publi ... Show More

56m 58s

May 2021

Billionaires

We're back recording in the same room together for the first time in over a year, so we decided to cover a topic that would get us all riled up. This week we're talking about the richest people in history, who coincidentally also happen to be the biggest sociopaths ever.Advertise ... Show More

1h 8m

Feb 2020

E156 DAN PEÑA IS THE TRILLION DOLLAR MAN - IMPAULSIVE EP. 156

He’s eccentric. He’s ruthless. And he’s rich as f**k. Enjoy the most entertaining podcast we’ve ever done, and learn how to become a billionaire in the meantime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 14m

Part One: Charles Koch: The Luke Skywalk...