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Aug 14, 2022 • 59min
Booknotes+ : David Gelles, "The Man Who Broke Capitalism"
New York Times reporter David Gelles claims in his latest book that legendary General Electric CEO Jack Welch is the root of all that's wrong with capitalism today. The title of his book is "The Man Who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America – And How to Undo His Legacy." Mr. Gelles says while Welch made G.E. the most valuable company on Earth, his strategies ultimately destroyed what he loved so dearly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2022 • 16min
C-SPAN's The Weekly: Katharine Graham: Leadership Secrets of the Most Powerful Woman in Town
In this episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly," we remember Katharine Graham by learning from her -- Specifically, her leadership secrets. The personal skills that brought the legendary Washington Post executive great media and corporate success -- and the enormous respect she still has today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2022 • 1h 3min
Ari Fleischer, "Suppression, Deception, Snobbery, and Bias: Why the Press Gets So Much Wrong―And Just Doesn't Care"
Former George W. Bush White House press secretary Ari Fleischer argued that mainstream media has a bias and is dominated by the Left. He was interviewed by Fox News senior political analyst and author Juan Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2022 • 1h 1min
Lori Garver, "Escaping Gravity - My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age"
Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver provided a first-hand account of the efforts to modernize NASA and expand space exploration. She was interviewed by Washington Post space reporter Christian Davenport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 17, 2022 • 1h
Gov Kristi Noem (R-SD), "Not My First Rodeo"
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem spoke about her life and political career. She was interviewed by Washington Examiner senior political correspondent and author David Drucker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 10, 2022 • 1h 1min
Betsy DeVos "Hostages No More-The Fight for Education Freedom and the Future of the American Child"
Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos talks about her time serving in the Trump administration and offers her thoughts on education reforms to fix schools. She's interviewed by Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 3, 2022 • 1h 1min
Q&A: Mark Clague, "O Say Can You Hear?"
University of Michigan musicology and American culture professor Mark Clague discusses his book, "O Say Can You Hear?," about the history and cultural impact of the Star-Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key in 1814. He talks about how it became the U.S. national anthem, its widespread use today at sporting events, and renditions of the song performed by Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Roseanne Barr, and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 1, 2022 • 3min
Presidential Recordings Trailer: Season 2 President Richard Nixon
At least 6 U.S. Presidents recorded conversations while in office. Hear those conversations on this C-SPAN podcast. Season 2 focuses on President Richard Nixon's secretly-recorded private telephone conversations. Through eight episodes, hear Richard Nixon talk with key aides about Watergate strategy, potential Supreme Court Nominees, and hear his reaction to the leaked publication of the Pentagon Papers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2022 • 60min
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), "A Way Out of No Way"
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) talks about his life, faith and journey in politics. He was interviewed by Congressman James Clyburn (D-SC), Democratic Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 19, 2022 • 60min
Christine Emba, "Rethinking Sex"
Washington Post columnist Christine Emba offered her thoughts on sexual consent and societal attitudes toward sex in the 21st century. She was interviewed by author Donna Freitas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
