Journalist and author Lisa Napoli explores how CNN pioneered a new form of television news, and the role played by media mogul Ted Turner in the channel’s early history. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by...
Apr 10, 2025•37 min•Season 46Ep. 5
Ted Turner’s CNN meets the challenge of a rival 24-hour news channel, but without the aid of the man who was the driving force behind CNN’s success. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in ...
Apr 03, 2025•33 min•Season 46Ep. 4
Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets beneath her fame grow darker and more dangerous. One woman sets out to bring back her best friend who has fallen under the spell of this modern-day guru. And what begins as a search for a missing frie...
Mar 31, 2025•6 min
As CNN goes from strength to strength, cracks begin to appear in Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld’s relationship. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Sp...
Mar 27, 2025•34 min•Season 46Ep. 3
Reese Schonfeld transforms tragedies into triumph as CNN becomes America’s primary source of breaking news. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotif...
Mar 20, 2025•35 min•Season 46Ep. 2
When Luigi Mangione allegedly gunned down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, the media called it a senseless crime. But online, a different story emerged—one of rage, reckoning, and a suspected killer turned folk hero. More than just a true crime podcast, LUIGI , hosted by Jesse Weber, dares to look beyond the crime and the accused to explore a cultural tipping point in America, asking you to decide - is the status quo enough, or is it time for a cultural reckoning? Listen to Law&Crime’s LUIGI exclusiv...
Mar 17, 2025•6 min
Media mogul Ted Turner shakes up the television industry with the launch of a 24-hour channel dedicated solely to breaking news. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, App...
Mar 13, 2025•33 min•Season 46Ep. 1
Madam C.J. Walker’s great-great-granddaughter A’Lelia Bundles discusses her ancestor’s role in pioneering the Black haircare industry at the turn of the 20th century. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by jo...
Mar 06, 2025•48 min•Season 45Ep. 5
With successful businesses and vast fortunes at their disposal, Black entrepreneurs Annie Malone and Sarah Walker turn their attention to their legacies. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery...
Feb 27, 2025•33 min•Season 45Ep. 4
Sarah Walker faces business and personal challenges as she grows her hair care business. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free ...
Feb 20, 2025•34 min•Season 45Ep. 3
Sarah Walker sparks a business rivalry with her former boss, Annie Pope, when she sets up her own hair care company. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts ...
Feb 13, 2025•33 min•Season 45Ep. 2
Annie Turnbo’s homemade hair care products are a hit among the Black women of St. Louis, Missouri. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start ...
Feb 06, 2025•34 min•Season 45Ep. 1
Publishing industry expert Jane Friedman discusses James Daunt’s transformation of Barnes & Noble, and the threats and opportunities the future holds for traditional booksellers. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive ea...
Jan 30, 2025•44 min•Season 44Ep. 4
The COVID-19 pandemic forces the closure of 400 Barnes & Noble locations. James Daunt uses the downtime to accelerate the redesign of stores, and to usher in radical changes to Barnes & Noble’s business model. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the...
Jan 23, 2025•33 min•Season 44Ep. 3
Barnes & Noble’s first e-commerce website, BN.com, launches under the leadership of Stephen and Leonard Riggio. But the company’s attempt to join the digital revolution might be too little, too late. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season...
Jan 16, 2025•39 min•Season 44Ep. 2
In the 1970s, Leonard Riggio buys the famous New York bookstore Barnes & Noble and turns it into a national chain. But as the decades pass and retail shifts around him, Leonard struggles to adapt to the digital age as a new rival emerges for Barnes & Noble’s crown. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Exper...
Jan 09, 2025•34 min•Season 44Ep. 1
The Mensch on a Bench author Neal Hoffman discusses how he was inspired to write his book by The Elf on the Shelf, the reasons behind the original book’s success and the growth of self-publishing over the last two decades. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first t...
Jan 02, 2025•43 min•Season 43Ep. 2
Mother-daughter duo Chanda Bell and Carol Aebersold turn their old family tradition into a new Christmas children’s book they call The Elf on the Shelf. But when they are rejected by the major publishers, they decide to finance the release of the book themselves—and begin a new Christmas phenomenon. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever y...
Dec 26, 2024•35 min•Season 43Ep. 1
Former Oprah Winfrey Network executive Scott Garner discusses the media landscape of the 1980s and how Oprah Winfrey redefined daytime television. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in th...
Dec 19, 2024•36 min•Season 42Ep. 5
Oprah Winfrey says goodbye to The Oprah Winfrey Show and moves on to focus on her new network: OWN. But launching her own channel proves more challenging than she expected. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access...
Dec 12, 2024•33 min•Season 42Ep. 4
Oprah launches her book club, fights off an entire industry of cattlemen - and becomes a billionaire in the process. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts ...
Dec 05, 2024•32 min•Season 42Ep. 3
As The Oprah Winfrey Show goes from strength to strength, Oprah Winfrey starts building her media empire by creating Harpo Productions. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Won...
Nov 28, 2024•33 min•Season 42Ep. 2
As a young professional, Oprah Winfrey bounced between radio stations and news outlets, trying to find her groove, until she landed a gig as the host of a morning talk show… a job she would be so good at that, within a year, the network would rebrand the program The Oprah Winfrey Show. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the...
Nov 21, 2024•33 min•Season 42Ep. 1
Professor Christopher McKenna from the University of Oxford discusses modern corporate scandals and how much - and how little - has changed in the years since Robert Maxwell’s death. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/lin...
Nov 14, 2024•49 min•Season 41Ep. 5
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 episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/business-movers/ no...
Nov 07, 2024•36 min•Season 41Ep. 4
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. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/busin...
Oct 31, 2024•35 min•Season 41Ep. 3
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 the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/business-movers/ now. See Privacy Policy ...
Oct 24, 2024•37 min•Season 41Ep. 2
A Czech refugee from the Nazis begins a new life in Britain under a new name: Robert Maxwell. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/business-movers/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...
Oct 17, 2024•37 min•Season 41Ep. 1
Author Dr. Keith McLoughlin explores how Concorde changed history - and became history as the aviation industry evolved and supersonic passenger travel fell out of favor. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/business-...
Oct 10, 2024•49 min•Season 40Ep. 5
At the turn of the century, a tragic accident leads Concorde to suffer a dramatic fall from grace. Listen to Business Movers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/business-movers/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...
Oct 03, 2024•36 min•Season 40Ep. 4
