Episodes

  • The Real Life Succession Story of the Murdoch Family Empire

    The Real Life Succession Story of the Murdoch Family Empire
    Mar 9 2026
    Author Gabriel Sherman discusses his new book "Bonfire of the Murdochs. It's the real life story of the family drama over who would succeed founder Rupert Murdoch to control his vast media empire.
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    24 mins
  • Tag It Once, Get It Back: Inside ComeBack Tag

    Tag It Once, Get It Back: Inside ComeBack Tag
    Feb 23 2026
    ComeBack Tag lives quietly on your keys, bags, or gear until you really need it. When someone finds your lost item, the tag bridges the gap between finder and owner in a few easy steps. No special app, no subscription, just a tag that sends you a notification and lets the finder contact you. We talk with the founder about building trust, designing for simplicity, and why people love a product they hope they never have to use.
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    13 mins
  • From Bomb Tech to Bridal Rings: The HERLOVE Story

    From Bomb Tech to Bridal Rings: The HERLOVE Story
    Feb 23 2026
    HERLOVE Bespoke Jewelry is a veteran-owned studio in Heber City that transforms love stories, family history, and old jewelry into custom-designed heirlooms. Founders Drew and Laura went from military service to fine craftsmanship, specializing in wedding and engagement rings, one-of-a-kind redesigns, and advanced repairs. In this episode, we explore how they blend precision, storytelling, and mountain-town soul into every piece.
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    17 mins
  • The Remarkable Life of Bennet Cerf

    The Remarkable Life of Bennet Cerf
    Feb 23 2026
    Bennet Cerf was a publisher, author, columnist and TV personality who interacted with all the movers and shakers of the twentieth century. Author Gayle Feldman discusses her new biography of Cerf, "Nothing Random."
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    23 mins
  • Why Democracy Needs the Rich

    Why Democracy Needs the Rich
    Feb 16 2026
    Professor John McGinnis discusses his new book, "Why Democracy Needs the Rich." He argues that the popular vilification of the rich is misplaced, as the rich in fact enhance American society and democracy in many ways.
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    23 mins
  • Bean to Bar and Beyond: Building a Values-Driven Chocolate Company

    Bean to Bar and Beyond: Building a Values-Driven Chocolate Company
    Feb 9 2026
    Ritual Chocolate co-founder Anna Seear takes us from hacked-together home experiments with hair dryers and PVC pipes to a thriving bean-to-bar factory in Utah.
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    24 mins
  • Breaking down the ads of Super Bowl 60

    Breaking down the ads of Super Bowl 60
    Feb 9 2026
    Former ad executive Tom Darbyshire breaks down this year's Super Bowl ads. Which were effective, and which were not?
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    26 mins
  • Unveiling the dirty supply chain of batteries

    Unveiling the dirty supply chain of batteries
    Feb 2 2026
    Author Nicolas Niarchos discusses his new book, "The Elements of Power." He traces the development of the lithium ion battery and the resources needed to make them. But he also explains how these crucial elements are mined with terrible political, environmental and social consequences.
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    19 mins