Podcasts about Mary Pilon

Die Frau, die Monopoly erfand – Elizabeth Magie Phillips ist nicht sehr bekannt – ihre Erfindung aber schon: das Brettspiel Monopoly. Doch diese Idee wurde ihr gestohlen. Und das Spiel, das sie eigentlich im Sinn hatte, wurde vergessen.

Author Mary Pilon visits Google to discuss her book, "The Monopolists". The book reveals the unknown story of how the classic board game Monopoly came into existence, the reinvention of its history by Parker Brothers and multiple media outlets, the lost female originator of the game, and one man's lifelong obsession to tell the true story about the game's questionable origins. Most people think Monopoly was invented by an unemployed Pennsylvanian who sold his game to Parker Brothers during the Great Depression in 1935 and lived happily--and richly--ever after. That story, however, is not exactly true. Ralph Anspach, a professor fighting to sell his Anti-Monopoly board game decades later, unearthed the real story, which traces back to Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, and a forgotten feminist named Lizzie Magie who invented her nearly identical Landlord's Game more than thirty years before Parker Brothers sold their version of Monopoly. Her game--underpinned by morals that were the exact opposite of what Monopoly represents today--was embraced by a constellation of left-wingers from the Progressive Era through the Great Depression, including members of Franklin Roosevelt's famed Brain Trust.  A fascinating social history of corporate greed that illuminates the cutthroat nature of American business over the last century, "The Monopolists" reads like the best detective fiction, told through Monopoly's real-life winners and losers. Originally published in April of 2015. Visit http://youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle/ to watch the video.

El passat mes de Desembre, tinguerem d'honor de presentar el llibre ‘Un món de jocs' amb Oriol Comas al festival Joc & Rol de València. A aquest vídeo trobareu a qui va adreçat este llibre, que s'inclou i què no i diverses discussions relacionades amb el món dels jocs de taula. Moltes gràcies a l'organització del festival per fer possible la presentació. Gràcies a @ludomanos per encarregar-se del control de càmera. Enllaços relacionats: - Llilbre ‘Un món de jocs': https://sugaareditorial.com/un-mon-de-jocs/ - Llibre sobre la història del Monopoly i article al New York Times: THE MONOPOLISTS, Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game, de Mary Pilon. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/22/books/review/the-monopolists-by-mary-pilon.html - David Parlett i els seus llibres sobre jocs: https://www.parlettgames.uk/books/ Vídeos recomanats: - Tom Scott vs Irving Finkel: The Royal Game of Ur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZskjLq040I - Premi Dau 2018 a tota una vida dedicada al joc per a Irving Finkel: https://m.facebook.com/DAUBarcelona/videos/irving-finkel-premi-especial-dau-2018/330341880886328/ - Casella d'Eixida - Dau Barcelona 2021 - Entrevista a Tom Werneck, creador de l'Spiel des Jahres: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mWlFvK8fR8 - Casella d'Eixida - 2x20: Jocs en Silenci: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s Recordem que també ens podeu vore (si vore'ns!) a YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/CaselladEixida), on les animacions han estat carrec del gran Nacho Naya (nachonaya.net). Mil gràcies xicon! Amb música de Mamvt, surf instrumental en valencià (https://open.spotify.com/artist/24n4dIehIgk5jSsmsFG6WS) Vos animem a seguir-nos a les xarxes: twitter.com/casellaeixida instagram.com/casellaeixida

We're taking a break for the holidays, so here's an episode you might have missed. Bloomberg Businessweek contributor Mary Pilon joins this episode to talk about the promise–and challenges–of building a fanbase for the Women's Football Alliance, an all-female, full-contact league that has 60 teams in four divisions across 32 states. And we head to a nighttime practice of the DC Divas, to hear from the players and coaches about why they love the game and what it means for women to play tackle football. Read more: Women Tackle Football With a Full-Contact League of Their Own. Listen to The Big Take podcast every weekday and subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://bloom.bg/3F3EJAK  Have questions or comments for the team? Reach us at bigtake@bloomberg.net. This episode was produced by: Supervising Producer: Vicki Vergolina, Senior Producer: Kathryn Fink, Producers: Mo Barrow, Michael Falero Sound Design/Engineer: Gilda Garcia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NB: It turns out the first successful proof of Fermat's Last Theorem was published in 1995. I think I might have been thinking of the Twin Prime Conjecture…?For more SLEERICKETS, check out the SECRET SHOW and join the group chat!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Losers: Dispatches from the Other Side of the Scoreboard, ed. Mary Pilon & Louisa Thomas (featuring an essay by Brian!)– They Studied Dishonesty. Was Their Work a Lie? by Gideon Lewis-Kraus– Francesca Gino's Rebuttal– Hasan Minhaj's Emotional Truths by Clare Malone– Hasan Minhaj's Response– A Suspense Novelist's Trail of Deceptions by Ian Parker– Jonah Lehrer– Malcolm Gladwell– Victor Lavalle's introduction to The Best of Richard Matheson– The Daemon Lover by Shirley Jackson– Why They Do It: Inside the Mind of the White-Collar Criminal by Eugene SoltesAlice: Poetry SaysBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: CameronWTC [at] hotmail [dot] comMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander SmithFrequent topics:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Alexis Sears– JP GrittonMore Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry SaysI Hate Matt WallVersecraftRatbag Poetics

In the final episode of the series, host Mary Pilon is joined by BS High co-director Travon Free to discuss the rollercoaster experience of interviewing Bishop Sycamore coach Roy Johnson. Then, Pilon is joined by an expert on fraud and conmen - journalist and author Diana Henriques - to discuss why sports are a ripe place for fraud and the psychological impact of being a victim of fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 3 of the BS High Podcast, host Mary Pilon is joined by BS High producer Meech Golden to discuss how Golden built trust with the players from Bishop Sycamore, and how their stories were the pivot point in the documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode two of the BS High Podcast, host Mary Pilon is joined by BS High co-director Martin Desmond Roe to discuss how quickly he realized the BS High story wasn't the Bad News Bears but something much more nefarious. If you haven't yet, check out the BS High HBO documentary streaming now on Max. For more on the Bishop Sycamore scandal, read Ari Wasserman and Andy Staples story from 2021 that was source material for the documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BS High Podcast is a four part series diving into the making of the HBO documentary BS High. Mary Pilon, a reporter and story editor for the documentary, is joined by the producers and directors of the film to discuss one of the wildest experiences of their careers. In episode one, Pilon is joined by one of the film's producers, former NFL player Spencer Paysinger, to discuss his immediate reactions to what would become known as the Bishop Sycamore scandal, how Paysinger dove head first into the production and his experiences dealing with BS High head coach Roy Johnson. The BS High Podcast is a co-production with HBO. For more on the Bishop Sycamore scandal, read Ari Wasserman and Andy Staples story from 2021 that was source material for the documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colleen Macklin is a game designer and a Professor in the School of Art, Media and Technology at Parsons School of Design and author of Iterate: Ten Lessons in Design and Failure. She's interested in how games model and reveal ideologies through systems. And, incidentally, she reports she was recently diagnosed with ADHD, which makes her doubly cool in our crowd. She joins us today to talk about games and gaming and neurodiversity.We explore a wide range of topics, from the impact of ADHD on Colleen's life and teaching to her love for games and game design. Colleen shares her thoughts on how games can engage attentional deficits and embrace a broad neurodiversity spectrum. She also shares her journey with the game design collective Local No. 12 and their creations, including the videogame "Dear Reader.”Playing games helps us to rediscover playfulness in our lives no matter your age. If there's one thing we hope you'll walk away from this episode thinking about it's that you have the opportunity — the gift — that is creating more play in your own life everyday. You don't have to be a tabletop gamer, or a programmer in the video game field. All you have to do is wake up and decide: today, we play.Links & Notes ColleenMacklin.com Dear Reader BudgetBall Iterate: Ten Lessons in Design and Failure (The MIT Press) by John Sharp and Colleen Macklin The Monopolists by Mary Pilon (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (02:12) - Support the Show • Become a Patron! Patreon.com/theadhdpodcast (03:45) - Introducing Colleen Macklin (06:07) - Colleen's Road to Diagnosis (09:23) - Colleen's Road to Games (13:59) - Exciting Game Tech ... and Budgetball (21:19) - RSD and Becoming a "Better" Gamer (28:43) - Where Poker and RPGs collide (32:46) - Using Games to Learn About Ourselves (35:36) - "If you want to understand something, make a game about it." ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week on FOMO Sapiens, we continue our conversation with Kara Goucher - an acclaimed long-distance runner, two-time Olympian, and former member of the elite Nike Oregon Project. Join us as we discuss her new book "The Longest Race" and delve into her inspiring journey of self-discovery and independence. We're also joined by her co-author, acclaimed sports journalist Mary Pilon. Goucher, one of America's most distinguished long-distance runners, opens up about her time at the Oregon Project, the high-stakes and intense culture fostered by the high-profile Nike running team. She reveals the challenges she faced - a complex web of exploitation, high expectations, and a fight for her own identity within the fiercely competitive landscape. Hear first-hand about her tumultuous journey to the top, the resilience it took to overcome injuries, self-doubt, and the intense public scrutiny of being an Olympian. Discover how she navigated this difficult terrain and emerged stronger, finding her way back to her true self and standing strong in her independence. In "The Longest Race", Goucher unpacks these experiences with unflinching honesty, offering readers a rare glimpse into the life of an elite athlete. This episode isn't just about running; it's about the endurance of the human spirit and the power of self-belief. Whether you're an athlete, an aspiring runner, or anyone seeking to overcome personal challenges, this episode is brimming with invaluable insights. It speaks of resilience, determination, and the journey to independence that can inspire us all. Don't miss this fascinating exploration of Goucher's life beyond the race track. Remember, FOMO may be universal, but the courage to chase after what truly matters is within us all. Tune in this week on FOMO Sapiens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on FOMO Sapiens, we sprint into the life of Kara Goucher - an acclaimed long-distance runner, two-time Olympian, former member of the elite Nike Oregon Project, and hernow a published author. Join us as we discuss her new book "The Longest Race" and delve into her inspiring journey of self-discovery and independence. We're also joined by her co-author, acclaimed spots journalist Mary PIlon.   Goucher, one of America's most distinguished long-distance runners, opens up about her time at the Oregon Project, the high-stakes and intense culture fostered by the high-profile Nike running team. She reveals the challenges she faced - a complex web of exploitation, high expectations, and a fight for her own identity within the fiercely competitive landscape. Hear first-hand about her tumultuous journey to the top, the resilience it took to overcome injuries, self-doubt, and the intense public scrutiny of being an Olympian. Discover how she navigated this difficult terrain and emerged stronger, finding her way back to her true self and standing strong in her independence. In "The Longest Race", Goucher unpacks these experiences with unflinching honesty, offering readers a rare glimpse into the life of an elite athlete. This episode isn't just about running; it's about the endurance of the human spirit and the power of self-belief. Whether you're an athlete, an aspiring runner, or anyone seeking to overcome personal challenges, this episode is brimming with invaluable insights. It speaks of resilience, determination, and the journey to independence that can inspire us all. Don't miss this fascinating exploration of Goucher's life beyond the race track. Remember, FOMO may be universal, but the courage to chase after what truly matters is within us all. Tune in this week on FOMO Sapiens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big Take team is taking a break for the Fourth of July holiday in the US, so we wanted to share this episode you might have missed. Back tomorrow!---Bloomberg Businessweek contributor Mary Pilon joins this episode to talk about the promise–and challenges–of building a fanbase for the Women's Football Alliance, an all-female, full-contact league that has 60 teams in four divisions across 32 states. And we head to a nighttime practice of the DC Divas, to hear from the players and coaches about why they love the game and what it means for women to play tackle football. Read more: Women Tackle Football With a Full-Contact League of Their Own. Listen to The Big Take podcast every weekday and subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://bloom.bg/3F3EJAK  Have questions or comments for Wes and the team? Reach us at bigtake@bloomberg.net. This episode was originally released May 15, 2023, and was produced by: Supervising Producer: Vicki Vergolina, Senior Producer: Kathryn Fink, Producers: Mo Barrow, Michael Falero Sound Design/Engineer: Gilda Garcia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We collaborated with our friends at Bloomberg News to bring you the 'Life and Debt' series. We covered everything from the federal debt ceiling, medical debt, credit cards, and the impact of student loans. Today we're bringing you an episode of Bloomberg News' daily podcast, The Big Take.Bloomberg Businessweek contributor Mary Pilon joins host Wes Kosova this episode to talk about the promise–and challenges–of building a fanbase for the Women's Football Alliance, an all-female, full-contact league that has 60 teams in four divisions across 32 states. And we head to a nighttime practice of the DC Divas, to hear from the players and coaches about why they love the game and what it means for women to play tackle football. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.

In this episode, Alan and Liz chat about Kara Goucher's recently released book, The Longest Race. They'll tell you what they learned, what they thought, and why they wanted to read the book in the first place.Kara Goucher grew up with Olympic dreams. She excelled at running from a young age and was offered a Nike sponsorship deal when she graduated from college. Then in 2004, she was invited to join a secretive, lavishly funded new team, dubbed the Nike Oregon Project. Coached by distance running legend Alberto Salazar, it seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime. Although Alberto initially let her train with the team because he was more interested in her husband Adam, his focus shifted once she won a World Championship medal. She later went to the Olympics, and stood on the podium at the New York and Boston marathons, just like her coach. Those podiums are what the world saw, but behind the scenes, Salazar pushed the limits of anti-doping rules, and created what Kara experienced as a culture of abuse, the extent of which she reveals in her book for the first time. Meanwhile, Nike stood by Alberto for years and proved itself capable of shockingly misogynistic corporate practices.Kara Goucher is a three-time NCAA champion, two-time Olympian, winner of the silver medal at the 2007 World Championships in the 10,000 meters, and a podium finisher at the Boston and New York Marathons. She is a running analyst for NBC Sports. She cohosts the hit running commentary podcast Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara, as well as the Clean Sport Collective podcast, promoting fair play in sports. She lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her Olympic-runner husband, Adam, and their son, Colt. Her website is KaraGoucher.com.Mary Pilon is a journalist focused primarily on the worlds of sports and business. She is the author of the bestselling books "The Monopolists" and "The Kevin Show," the co-editor of “Losers: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard,” and co-host and co-author of the audio series “Twisted: The Story of Larry Nassar and the Women Who Brought Him Down.” Her work regularly appears in the New Yorker, Esquire, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Vice, New York, and The New York Times, among other publications. She has worked as a producer with NBC at the 2016 Rio Olympics and on HBO's forthcoming documentary “BS High.” She is currently co-directing a documentary about pickleball for Peter Berg's Film 45. Pilon previously was a staff reporter with The Times on the sports desk and at The Wall Street Journal, where she covered various aspects of business and finance. A native of Eugene, Ore., Mary started reporting for her hometown paper, the Register-Guard, as a teenager.If you're interested in getting a copy of this book, you can find it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.ca/Longest-Race-Inside-Deception-Running/dp/1982179147Support the showAny feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or contact us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningbookreviews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/reviews_runningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningbookreviews/ Podcast webpage: https://runningbookreviews.buzzsprout.com If you have been enjoying the podcast and want more, you can find some extras on our By Me a Coffee site! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AlanandLiz

Bloomberg Businessweek contributor Mary Pilon joins this episode to talk about the promise–and challenges–of building a fanbase for the Women's Football Alliance, an all-female, full-contact league that has 60 teams in four divisions across 32 states. And we head to a nighttime practice of the DC Divas, to hear from the players and coaches about why they love the game and what it means for women to play tackle football. Read more: Women Tackle Football With a Full-Contact League of Their Own. Listen to The Big Take podcast every weekday and subscribe to our daily newsletter: https://bloom.bg/3F3EJAK  Have questions or comments for Wes and the team? Reach us at bigtake@bloomberg.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our episode today comes from our most recent panel discussion titled Monopoly! The Real Story Behind America's Most Popular Game. This talk explores the true origins of the board game and how its original creator intended it as a way to learn about Georgism. Most do not know this, including myself before listening to the talk, but the inventor, Lizzie Magie, was a sharp political commentator of her time. Using all sorts of creative methods, including the board game itself, Lizzie was a shrewd political critic of her era. As a progressive during the gilded age, Ms. Magie used her voice to shed light on the struggles of civil rights movements. If you love programs on how companies are started or how things are made, you'll definitely want to check out this episode. Our talk is hosted by our Director of Education, Ibrahima Drame, who is joined by author and journalist, Mary Pilon. To check out more of our content, including our research and policy tools, visit our website: https://www.hgsss.org/

It doesn't matter if you're the car, the top hat or the dog, Monopoly told you porkies! I know, right?!? This week the lads chat to Mary Pilon, journalist with The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and author of "The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favourite Board Game". It turns out we need to know about who really invented Monopoly and why her contribution was airbrushed out of the story!As they're in the realms of games, Neil has arranged a special bonus guest to fire out fact bombs for Part 1. That's right, the host of the most iconic UK gameshow of all time, Countdown, joins them. It's the one and only Colin Murray!Don't forget our live show tickets are going fast! Pick them up here:https://smockalley.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873634000 For more info on Neil's gigs:www.neildelamere.com/gigs To listen to Dave on the radio:https://www.todayfm.com/shows/dermot-dave-234808Presented and produced by Dave Moore and Neil DelamereEdited by Cathal MinogueMusic by Dave MooreArtwork by Ray McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heather Bogle's murder was nothing short of brutal. The young, single mother's body was discovered in the trunk of her car, shot and beaten. Detective Sean O'Connell was assigned to Heather's case. Despite the fact that Heather disappeared shortly after she finished a shift at the local Whirlpool plant, Detective O'Connell didn't bother talking to her co-workers. Instead, he focused on three people with no apparent tie to Heather. When samples of their DNA didn't match DNA found on Heather's body, the detective hid that information from the district attorney. Then Brandi felt like she'd been told to go straight to jail when, by chance, Kristin told the history of everyone's least favorite game – Monopoly. Brandi was tempted to turn on the water works, but she hung in there as Kristin told the tale of how Parker Brothers' sought a monopoly on Monopoly. Rumor has it that Brandi nearly kicked a small dog with an old boot (again!) but Kristin distracted her with her community chest.  And now for a note about our process. For each episode, Kristin reads a bunch of articles, then spits them back out in her very limited vocabulary. Brandi copies and pastes from the best sources on the web. And sometimes Wikipedia. (No shade, Wikipedia. We love you.) We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the real experts who covered these cases. In this episode, Kristin pulled from: An episode of American Experience, titled, “Ruthless Monopoly's Secret History” “Monopoly was designed to teach the 99% about income inequality,” by Mary Pilon for Smithsonian Magazine “How a fight over a board game monopolized an economist's life,” by Mary Pilon for the Wall Street Journal “New game is marked by a two-way stretch,” by Richard Ramella for The Berkeley Gazette “‘Anti-Monopoly' loses to Monopoly,” Associated Press, The Hanford Sentinel “Ralph Anspach,” holocaustfoundation.com/ralph “Monopoly loses its trademark,” by Pamela G. Hollie for the New York Times In this episode, Brandi pulled from: “Good Cop/Bad Cop: The Heather Bogle Murder” episode 48 Hours “Jagged” episode Dateline “Heather Bogle” chillingcrimes.com “How Did An Investigator End Up Behind Bars Himself After Probing The Murder Of An Ohio Mom?” By Jill Sederstrom, Oxygen “O'Connell victim wins his lawsuit” by Matt Westerhold, Review Times “Justice comes in 2 colors” by Staff, Sandusky Register YOU'RE STILL READING? My, my, my, you skeezy scunch! You must be hungry for more! We'd offer you some sausage brunch, but that gets messy. So how about you head over to our Patreon instead? (patreon.com/lgtcpodcast). At the $5 level, you'll get 40+ full length bonus episodes, plus access to our 90's style chat room!  

Monopoly is one of the best-selling board games in history. The game's staying power may in part be because of strong American lore — the idea that anyone, with just a little bit of cash, can rise from rags to riches. Mary Pilon, author of The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game.But there's another origin story – a very different one that promotes a very different image of capitalism. (And with two sets of starkly different rules.) That story shows how a critique of capitalism grew from a seed of an idea in a rebellious young woman's mind into a game legendary for its celebration of wealth at all costs. This episode was made in collaboration with NPR's Throughline. For more about the origin story of Monopoly, listen to their original episode Do Not Pass Go. This episode was produced by Emma Peaslee, mastered by Natasha Branch, and edited by Jess Jiang. The Throughline episode was produced by Rund Abdelfatah, Ramtin Arablouei, Lawrence Wu, Laine Kaplan-Levenson, Julie Caine, Victor Yvellez, Anya Steinberg, Yolanda Sangweni, Casey Miner, Cristina Kim, Devin Katayama, and Amiri Tulloch. It was fact-checked by Kevin Volkl and mixed by Josh Newell.Subscribe to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney

In this episode, author Mary Pilon joins me to talk about her amazing book, The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game. It is one of my favorite books about board game history. Mary spent five years doing research on the history of Monopoly and its actual origins. Her book is simply amazing, and you should find it, read it, and enjoy it. We talk about the usual stuff, as well as receiving the original NES for Christmas, our shortcomings at chess, and her love for Bananagrams!A quick note before we get into the episode, I did not know my microphone was recording awkwardly. I apologize for my sound. Don't worry though, Mary sounds great. It is just my mic.Thanks for listening.You can (and should) grab a copy: https://www.marypilon.com/monopoly

Monopoly is one of the best selling board games of all time, but it has a controversial history. The game's inventor was an unemployed salesman named Charles B. Darrow who was struggling to put food on the table during the great depression - at least that was the commonly held belief for a long time. But the truth is, it's only a tiny part of the story, tune in to hear more!Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: dogoonpod.com or patreon.com/DoGoOnPod Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/ Check out our new merch! : https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Twitter: @DoGoOnPodInstagram: @DoGoOnPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoOnPod/Email us: dogoonpod@gmail.com Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader Thomas REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:The Monopolists by Mary Pilon: https://www.marypilon.com/monopolyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/15/business/behind-monopoly-an-inventor-who-didnt-pass-go.htmlhttps://www.henrygeorge.org/dodson_on_monopoly.htmhttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/apr/11/secret-history-monopoly-capitalist-game-leftwing-originshttps://www.britannica.com/sports/Monopoly-board-gamehttps://www.thoughtco.com/monopoly-monopoly-charles-darrow-4079786https://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/Monopoly_(1999).pdfhttps://www.monopolyland.com/monopoly-pieces/https://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2015/02/13/who-really-invented-monopoly.htmlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20070716173348/http://tt.tf/gamehist/articles/eugene-raiford_ltr_02jan64.pdf See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Resources for Ukraine and trans people and families in Texas:“How You can Help Ukranians” by Kelsey Piper for VoxTransgender Education Network of TexasTrans Kids and Families of TexasThread of resources to make use of if you're a caregiver or educator in TexasGet Oh, I Like That merch here! In the last episode, we share our top-level thoughts about choosing games to play and how to think about teaching them to others. This week we dive into our recommendations for exactly which games to play. We cover games you play solo, games that are fun to play with one other person, and games that are good for groups and social situations.This episode was produced by Rachel and Sally and edited by Lucas Nguyen. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme music is by Tiny Music. MJ Brodie transcribed this episode. Follow us on Twitter @OhILikeThatPod.Things we talked about:9 Things You Probably Don't Know About Daylight Saving Time by Rachel for BuzzFeedOne-player tabletop roleplaying games like: Thousand Year Old Vampire, The Wretched, Ironsworn, Red SnowThe 1974 board game Anti-MonopolyAnimal Crossing MonopolyMonopoly Was Designed to Teach the 99% About Income Inequality by Mary Pilon for Smithsonian MagazineHow to Solve the New York Times Crossword by Deb Amlen for the New York TimesSETTussie MussiePARKSTrails: A Parks GameWhy is it called Mexican Train Dominoes?MastermindSushi Go!AnomiaHunt a Killer mystery subscription boxi'm sorry did you say street magicDevotions: The Selected Poems of Mary OliverThe Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis

In 1904, a left-wing American feminist called Lizzy Magie patented a board game that evolved into what we now know as Monopoly. But 30 years later, when Monopoly was first marketed in the United States during the Great Depression, it was an out-of-work salesman from Pennsylvania who was credited with inventing it. Louise Hidalgo has been talking to American journalist Mary Pilon about the hidden history of one of the world's most popular board games, and to the economics professor Ralph Anspach who unearthed the story. Picture: A family playing a game of Monopoly in the 1930s (Credit: SSPL/Getty Images)

The inside story of the world's most famous board game-a buried piece of American history with an epic scandal that continues today. The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game (Bloomsbury, 2015) reveals the unknown story of how Monopoly came into existence, the reinvention of its history by Parker Brothers and multiple media outlets, the lost female originator of the game, and one man's lifelong obsession to tell the true story about the game's questionable origins. Most think it was invented by an unemployed Pennsylvanian who sold his game to Parker Brothers during the Great Depression in 1935 and lived happily--and richly--ever after. That story, however, is not exactly true. Ralph Anspach, a professor fighting to sell his Anti-Monopoly board game decades later, unearthed the real story, which traces back to Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, and a forgotten feminist named Lizzie Magie who invented her nearly identical Landlord's Game more than thirty years before Parker Brothers sold their version of Monopoly. Her game--underpinned by morals that were the exact opposite of what Monopoly represents today--was embraced by a constellation of left-wingers from the Progressive Era through the Great Depression, including members of Franklin Roosevelt's famed Brain Trust. A gripping social history of corporate greed that illuminates the cutthroat nature of American business over the last century, The Monopolists reads like the best detective fiction, told through Monopoly's real-life winners and losers. Mary Pilon is a journalist, screenwriter, and author of the bestselling books "The Monopolists" and "The Kevin Show" as well as co-host and co-author of “Twisted: The Story of Larry Nassar and the Women Who Brought Him Down.” Her work regularly appears in the New Yorker, Esquire, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Vice, New York, and The New York Times, among other publications. Dr. Lee Pierce (they & she) is Assistant Professor of Rhetorical Communication at State University of New York at Geneseo and host of the podcast RhetoricLee Speaking. Connect with Lee on Gmail and social media @rhetoriclee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inside story of the world's most famous board game-a buried piece of American history with an epic scandal that continues today. The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game (Bloomsbury, 2015) reveals the unknown story of how Monopoly came into existence, the reinvention of its history by Parker Brothers and multiple media outlets, the lost female originator of the game, and one man's lifelong obsession to tell the true story about the game's questionable origins. Most think it was invented by an unemployed Pennsylvanian who sold his game to Parker Brothers during the Great Depression in 1935 and lived happily--and richly--ever after. That story, however, is not exactly true. Ralph Anspach, a professor fighting to sell his Anti-Monopoly board game decades later, unearthed the real story, which traces back to Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, and a forgotten feminist named Lizzie Magie who invented her nearly identical Landlord's Game more than thirty years before Parker Brothers sold their version of Monopoly. Her game--underpinned by morals that were the exact opposite of what Monopoly represents today--was embraced by a constellation of left-wingers from the Progressive Era through the Great Depression, including members of Franklin Roosevelt's famed Brain Trust. A gripping social history of corporate greed that illuminates the cutthroat nature of American business over the last century, The Monopolists reads like the best detective fiction, told through Monopoly's real-life winners and losers. Mary Pilon is a journalist, screenwriter, and author of the bestselling books "The Monopolists" and "The Kevin Show" as well as co-host and co-author of “Twisted: The Story of Larry Nassar and the Women Who Brought Him Down.” Her work regularly appears in the New Yorker, Esquire, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Vice, New York, and The New York Times, among other publications. Dr. Lee Pierce (they & she) is Assistant Professor of Rhetorical Communication at State University of New York at Geneseo and host of the podcast RhetoricLee Speaking. Connect with Lee on Gmail and social media @rhetoriclee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The inside story of the world's most famous board game-a buried piece of American history with an epic scandal that continues today. The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game (Bloomsbury, 2015) reveals the unknown story of how Monopoly came into existence, the reinvention of its history by Parker Brothers and multiple media outlets, the lost female originator of the game, and one man's lifelong obsession to tell the true story about the game's questionable origins. Most think it was invented by an unemployed Pennsylvanian who sold his game to Parker Brothers during the Great Depression in 1935 and lived happily--and richly--ever after. That story, however, is not exactly true. Ralph Anspach, a professor fighting to sell his Anti-Monopoly board game decades later, unearthed the real story, which traces back to Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, and a forgotten feminist named Lizzie Magie who invented her nearly identical Landlord's Game more than thirty years before Parker Brothers sold their version of Monopoly. Her game--underpinned by morals that were the exact opposite of what Monopoly represents today--was embraced by a constellation of left-wingers from the Progressive Era through the Great Depression, including members of Franklin Roosevelt's famed Brain Trust. A gripping social history of corporate greed that illuminates the cutthroat nature of American business over the last century, The Monopolists reads like the best detective fiction, told through Monopoly's real-life winners and losers. Mary Pilon is a journalist, screenwriter, and author of the bestselling books "The Monopolists" and "The Kevin Show" as well as co-host and co-author of “Twisted: The Story of Larry Nassar and the Women Who Brought Him Down.” Her work regularly appears in the New Yorker, Esquire, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Vice, New York, and The New York Times, among other publications. Dr. Lee Pierce (they & she) is Assistant Professor of Rhetorical Communication at State University of New York at Geneseo and host of the podcast RhetoricLee Speaking. Connect with Lee on Gmail and social media @rhetoriclee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

The inside story of the world's most famous board game-a buried piece of American history with an epic scandal that continues today. The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game (Bloomsbury, 2015) reveals the unknown story of how Monopoly came into existence, the reinvention of its history by Parker Brothers and multiple media outlets, the lost female originator of the game, and one man's lifelong obsession to tell the true story about the game's questionable origins. Most think it was invented by an unemployed Pennsylvanian who sold his game to Parker Brothers during the Great Depression in 1935 and lived happily--and richly--ever after. That story, however, is not exactly true. Ralph Anspach, a professor fighting to sell his Anti-Monopoly board game decades later, unearthed the real story, which traces back to Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, and a forgotten feminist named Lizzie Magie who invented her nearly identical Landlord's Game more than thirty years before Parker Brothers sold their version of Monopoly. Her game--underpinned by morals that were the exact opposite of what Monopoly represents today--was embraced by a constellation of left-wingers from the Progressive Era through the Great Depression, including members of Franklin Roosevelt's famed Brain Trust. A gripping social history of corporate greed that illuminates the cutthroat nature of American business over the last century, The Monopolists reads like the best detective fiction, told through Monopoly's real-life winners and losers. Mary Pilon is a journalist, screenwriter, and author of the bestselling books "The Monopolists" and "The Kevin Show" as well as co-host and co-author of “Twisted: The Story of Larry Nassar and the Women Who Brought Him Down.” Her work regularly appears in the New Yorker, Esquire, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Vice, New York, and The New York Times, among other publications. Dr. Lee Pierce (they & she) is Assistant Professor of Rhetorical Communication at State University of New York at Geneseo and host of the podcast RhetoricLee Speaking. Connect with Lee on Gmail and social media @rhetoriclee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics

The inside story of the world's most famous board game-a buried piece of American history with an epic scandal that continues today. The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game (Bloomsbury, 2015) reveals the unknown story of how Monopoly came into existence, the reinvention of its history by Parker Brothers and multiple media outlets, the lost female originator of the game, and one man's lifelong obsession to tell the true story about the game's questionable origins. Most think it was invented by an unemployed Pennsylvanian who sold his game to Parker Brothers during the Great Depression in 1935 and lived happily--and richly--ever after. That story, however, is not exactly true. Ralph Anspach, a professor fighting to sell his Anti-Monopoly board game decades later, unearthed the real story, which traces back to Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, and a forgotten feminist named Lizzie Magie who invented her nearly identical Landlord's Game more than thirty years before Parker Brothers sold their version of Monopoly. Her game--underpinned by morals that were the exact opposite of what Monopoly represents today--was embraced by a constellation of left-wingers from the Progressive Era through the Great Depression, including members of Franklin Roosevelt's famed Brain Trust. A gripping social history of corporate greed that illuminates the cutthroat nature of American business over the last century, The Monopolists reads like the best detective fiction, told through Monopoly's real-life winners and losers. Mary Pilon is a journalist, screenwriter, and author of the bestselling books "The Monopolists" and "The Kevin Show" as well as co-host and co-author of “Twisted: The Story of Larry Nassar and the Women Who Brought Him Down.” Her work regularly appears in the New Yorker, Esquire, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Vice, New York, and The New York Times, among other publications. Dr. Lee Pierce (they & she) is Assistant Professor of Rhetorical Communication at State University of New York at Geneseo and host of the podcast RhetoricLee Speaking. Connect with Lee on Gmail and social media @rhetoriclee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

The inside story of the world's most famous board game-a buried piece of American history with an epic scandal that continues today. The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game (Bloomsbury, 2015) reveals the unknown story of how Monopoly came into existence, the reinvention of its history by Parker Brothers and multiple media outlets, the lost female originator of the game, and one man's lifelong obsession to tell the true story about the game's questionable origins. Most think it was invented by an unemployed Pennsylvanian who sold his game to Parker Brothers during the Great Depression in 1935 and lived happily--and richly--ever after. That story, however, is not exactly true. Ralph Anspach, a professor fighting to sell his Anti-Monopoly board game decades later, unearthed the real story, which traces back to Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, and a forgotten feminist named Lizzie Magie who invented her nearly identical Landlord's Game more than thirty years before Parker Brothers sold their version of Monopoly. Her game--underpinned by morals that were the exact opposite of what Monopoly represents today--was embraced by a constellation of left-wingers from the Progressive Era through the Great Depression, including members of Franklin Roosevelt's famed Brain Trust. A gripping social history of corporate greed that illuminates the cutthroat nature of American business over the last century, The Monopolists reads like the best detective fiction, told through Monopoly's real-life winners and losers. Mary Pilon is a journalist, screenwriter, and author of the bestselling books "The Monopolists" and "The Kevin Show" as well as co-host and co-author of “Twisted: The Story of Larry Nassar and the Women Who Brought Him Down.” Her work regularly appears in the New Yorker, Esquire, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Vice, New York, and The New York Times, among other publications. Dr. Lee Pierce (they & she) is Assistant Professor of Rhetorical Communication at State University of New York at Geneseo and host of the podcast RhetoricLee Speaking. Connect with Lee on Gmail and social media @rhetoriclee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The inside story of the world's most famous board game-a buried piece of American history with an epic scandal that continues today. The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game (Bloomsbury, 2015) reveals the unknown story of how Monopoly came into existence, the reinvention of its history by Parker Brothers and multiple media outlets, the lost female originator of the game, and one man's lifelong obsession to tell the true story about the game's questionable origins. Most think it was invented by an unemployed Pennsylvanian who sold his game to Parker Brothers during the Great Depression in 1935 and lived happily--and richly--ever after. That story, however, is not exactly true. Ralph Anspach, a professor fighting to sell his Anti-Monopoly board game decades later, unearthed the real story, which traces back to Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, and a forgotten feminist named Lizzie Magie who invented her nearly identical Landlord's Game more than thirty years before Parker Brothers sold their version of Monopoly. Her game--underpinned by morals that were the exact opposite of what Monopoly represents today--was embraced by a constellation of left-wingers from the Progressive Era through the Great Depression, including members of Franklin Roosevelt's famed Brain Trust. A gripping social history of corporate greed that illuminates the cutthroat nature of American business over the last century, The Monopolists reads like the best detective fiction, told through Monopoly's real-life winners and losers. Mary Pilon is a journalist, screenwriter, and author of the bestselling books "The Monopolists" and "The Kevin Show" as well as co-host and co-author of “Twisted: The Story of Larry Nassar and the Women Who Brought Him Down.” Her work regularly appears in the New Yorker, Esquire, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Vice, New York, and The New York Times, among other publications. Dr. Lee Pierce (they & she) is Assistant Professor of Rhetorical Communication at State University of New York at Geneseo and host of the podcast RhetoricLee Speaking. Connect with Lee on Gmail and social media @rhetoriclee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

The inside story of the world's most famous board game-a buried piece of American history with an epic scandal that continues today. The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game (Bloomsbury, 2015) reveals the unknown story of how Monopoly came into existence, the reinvention of its history by Parker Brothers and multiple media outlets, the lost female originator of the game, and one man's lifelong obsession to tell the true story about the game's questionable origins. Most think it was invented by an unemployed Pennsylvanian who sold his game to Parker Brothers during the Great Depression in 1935 and lived happily--and richly--ever after. That story, however, is not exactly true. Ralph Anspach, a professor fighting to sell his Anti-Monopoly board game decades later, unearthed the real story, which traces back to Abraham Lincoln, the Quakers, and a forgotten feminist named Lizzie Magie who invented her nearly identical Landlord's Game more than thirty years before Parker Brothers sold their version of Monopoly. Her game--underpinned by morals that were the exact opposite of what Monopoly represents today--was embraced by a constellation of left-wingers from the Progressive Era through the Great Depression, including members of Franklin Roosevelt's famed Brain Trust. A gripping social history of corporate greed that illuminates the cutthroat nature of American business over the last century, The Monopolists reads like the best detective fiction, told through Monopoly's real-life winners and losers. Mary Pilon is a journalist, screenwriter, and author of the bestselling books "The Monopolists" and "The Kevin Show" as well as co-host and co-author of “Twisted: The Story of Larry Nassar and the Women Who Brought Him Down.” Her work regularly appears in the New Yorker, Esquire, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Vice, New York, and The New York Times, among other publications. Dr. Lee Pierce (they & she) is Assistant Professor of Rhetorical Communication at State University of New York at Geneseo and host of the podcast RhetoricLee Speaking. Connect with Lee on Gmail and social media @rhetoriclee. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/finance

Tim Walsh, a toy historian and game inventor, tells the story of people banding together to help the inventor of the game "Operation" pay for an operation he couldn't afford due to bankruptcy. Thomas Morris shares medical curiosities from history, such as how one doctor conducted an appendectomy on himself. Mary Pilon recounts the surprisingly scandalous history of the board game "Monopoly."

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On the Gist, Trump can’t pronounce Mosni, Wisconsin. In the interview, Mike talks with writers Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas about their foray into collaborative editing. Their new collection of short sports stories called Losers: Dispatches from the Other Side of the Scoreboard is a curated volume that explores what it means to feel defeated. Pilon, a New York Times bestselling author, and Thomas, a New Yorker staff writer examine why winning isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be, and why losing never fails to reveal life lessons to players and those on the sidelines. In the spiel, condemning condemnation. Email us at thegist@slate.com Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Margaret Kelley. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Gist, Trump can’t pronounce Mosni, Wisconsin. In the interview, Mike talks with writers Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas about their foray into collaborative editing. Their new collection of short sports stories called Losers: Dispatches from the Other Side of the Scoreboard is a curated volume that explores what it means to feel defeated. Pilon, a New York Times bestselling author, and Thomas, a New Yorker staff writer examine why winning isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be, and why losing never fails to reveal life lessons to players and those on the sidelines. In the spiel, condemning condemnation. Email us at thegist@slate.com Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Margaret Kelley. Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many times have you lost and thought, "I'm going to learn to do better the next time, so I win." What did you learn specifically from losing? Author Mary Pilon asked the same question and put together an anthology on stories about epic losses that shines a spotlight on the struggle involved trying to reach the top of anything. If you're inspired--like we are--by stories of other's struggle so we don't feel so alone, you're going to be super excited listening to Mary share a few epic stories from the book. Next, has Robinhood finally attracted its share of regulator attention? During our headlines, we'll recap the numerous reasons why you shouldn't use Robinhood for your investing. Plus, in our second piece, are you heading to retirement disaster by underestimating your life expectancy? During the Haven Life Line, we'll take a question about short-term investing from Matt. He's currently in college, and looking to invest $2000 for a couple of year. Where's the best Matt can invest his money?

Mary Pilon (@marypilon) and Louisa Thomas (@louisathomas) are here to talk about the book they edited together called Losers:  Dispatches from the Other Side of the Scoreboard (Penguin).  This show was possible by Scrivener. Enter the code NONFICTION at checkout to receive 20% off.

Did you know that Monopoly had its origins in anti-monopolism? It’s called “The Landlord’s Game”, and activist game designer Elizabeth Magie created it in 1904 to teach the economic philosophies of Henry George. In this episode, we’ll explore the secret history of Monopoly with Mary Pilon, a journalist who started writing what she thought would […] The post You Can’t Monopolize Monopoly. appeared first on Fun Games with Serious People.

Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones spoke with us about the world’s reaction to the passing of Chadwick Boseman and the impact of The Black Panther, as well as legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson.Then Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector joined Adena to tell stories about Coach Thompson—and the NBA playoffs. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:FRIDAY August 28, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA employees on strike in the wake of shootings in Kenosha.WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Emergency BRING IT IN on the Bucks strike.WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Dana Smith on when fans can safely sit in stands at basketball games again. MONDAY August 24, 2020 David Thorpe on three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers.FRIDAY August 21, 2020 Jarod Hector on why LeBron’s performance appears a little off.WEDNESDAY August 19, 2020 TrueHoop on body cam footage of Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.truehoop.com/subscribe

Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.They talked about NBA employees on strike in the wake of shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, how the discontent could have connections to Russian influence, and more.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Emergency BRING IT IN on the Bucks strike. WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Dana Smith on when fans can safely sit in stands at basketball games again. MONDAY August 24, 2020 David Thorpe on three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers.FRIDAY August 21, 2020 Jarod Hector on why LeBron’s performance appears a little off.WEDNESDAY August 19, 2020 TrueHoop on body cam footage of Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.truehoop.com/subscribe

Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones updated us on —wow, Doc Rivers is powerful—the shooting of Jacob Blake, as well as Wubble beef, Paul George, and LeBron.Then Henry Abbott and David Thorpe welcome back award-winning COVID-19 reporter Dana Smith, senior writer for Elemental at Medium. Under pressure, and with a lot of guesswork, Smith estimates it will be a year before fans can safely sit in stands at basketball games again. She also gives a full update on vaccines, treatments, testing, the NBA bubble, and eating in restaurants.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:MONDAY August 24, 2020 David Thorpe on three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers.FRIDAY August 21, 2020 Jarod Hector on why LeBron’s performance appears a little off.WEDNESDAY August 19, 2020 TrueHoop on body cam footage of Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.truehoop.com/subscribe

Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about the playoffs. David discusses three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers during last night’s game, and Luka Doncic’s impressive performance. They also talk about the step-back having a moment …RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:FRIDAY August 21, 2020 Jarod Hector on why LeBron’s performance appears a little off.WEDNESDAY August 19, 2020 TrueHoop on body cam footage of Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.truehoop.com/subscribe

Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.They talked about reopening the league, asked why LeBron’s performance appears a little off, and how to fix the NBA’s viewership problem. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:WEDNESDAY August 19, 2020 TrueHoop on body cam footage of Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.truehoop.com/subscribe

Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones updated us on life in the NBA bubble. Then Henry Abbott and David Thorpe offer a speed tour of the eight series, and talked with TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and Judy Goodwin about the latest body cam footage of Alameda County Deputy Sheriff Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies.WEDNESDAY July 22, 2020 Adena Jones on the return of basketball. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.truehoop.com/subscribe

This week, Liberty and Tirzah discuss Raybearer, The Less Dead, Betty, and more great books. This episode was sponsored by TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life; Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community; and Flatiron Books, publisher of His & Hers by Alice Feeney. Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko The Less Dead by Denise Mina Betty: A Novel by Tiffany McDaniel   The Switch by Beth O’Leary  Ikenga by Nnedi Okorafor Body Talk: 37 Voices Explore Our Radical Anatomy by Kelly Jensen  Soul Full of Coal Dust: The True Story of an Epic Battle for Justice by Chris Hamby Six Angry Girls by Adrienne Kisner WHAT WE’RE READING: Unpregnant by Jeni Hendricks and Ted Caplan Veritas: A Harvard Professor, a Con Man and the Gospel of Jesus’s Wife by Ariel Sabar The Last Banner: The Story of the 1985-86 Celtics and the NBA’s Greatest Team of All Time by Peter May No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood MORE BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK: Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From by Jennifer De Leon The Second Mother: A Novel by Jenny Milchman Treason: A Sallie Bingham Reader by Sallie Bingham Blood World by Chris Mooney Nightshade: A novel by Annalena McAfee Displacement by Kiku Hughes Loathe at First Sight: A Novel by Suzanne Park  The Craft: How Freemasons Made the Modern World by John Dickie What Can a Body Do?: How We Meet the Built WorldWhat Can a Body Do?: How We Meet the Built World by Sara Hendren The Faithless Hawk (The Merciful Crow) by Margaret Owen I Want You by Lisa Hanawalt  The Flapper Queens: Women Cartoonists Of The Jazz Age by Trina Robbins Northernmost: A novel by Peter Geye Borges and Me: An Encounter by Jay Parini Three by D.A. Mishani, Jessica Cohen (translator) Assassin’s Strike by Ward Larsen  Be All In: What Sports Can Teach Us about Succeeding in Life by Christie Pearce Rampone, Dr. Kristine Keane Drowned Country (The Greenhollow Duology Book 2) by Emily Tesh Gideon’s Promise: A Public Defender Movement to Transform Criminal Justice by Jonathan Rapping The New American by Micheline Aharonian Marcom All Eyes on Her by L. E. Flynn Three Perfect Liars by Heidi Perks  The Patron Saint of Pregnant Girls: A Novel by Ursula Hegi Villa of Delirium by Adrien Goetz, Natasha Lehrer (translator) The Heatwave by Kate Riordan Ordinary Hazards: A Novel by Anna Bruno Finish the Fight!: The Brave and Revolutionary Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote by Veronica Chambers, The Staff of The New York Times Atomic Love by Jennie Fields The Discomfort of Evening by Marieke Lucas Rijneveld 25 Great Sentences and How They Got That Way by Geraldine Woods  Unwitting Street: Stories by Sigizmund Krzhizhanovsky, Joanne Turnbull (translator) The Way Out by Ricardo Piglia, Robert Croll (translator) 21 Immortals: Inspector Mislan and the Yee Sang Murders by Rozlan Mohd Noor Dopeworld: Adventures in the Global Drug Trade by Niko Vorobyov Work Mate Marry Love: How Machines Shape Our Human Destiny by Debora L. Spar The Queen of Tuesday: A Novel by Darin Strauss Show Them You’re Good: A Portrait of Boys in the City of Angels the Year Before College by Jeff Hobbs Grasp: The Science Transforming How We Learn by Sanjay Sarma, Luke Yoquinto The Glass Kingdom: A Novel by Lawrence Osborne Grown Ups: A Novel by Emma Jane Unsworth Time of the Magicians: Wittgenstein, Benjamin, Cassirer, Heidegger, and the Decade That Reinvented Philosophy by Wolfram Eilenberger  Seven Days in Summer: A Novel by Marcia Willett The Smallest Lights in the Universe: A Memoir by Sara Seager The Second Wife by Rebecca Fleet Breathe the Sky by Michelle Hazen Thirteens by Kate Alice Marshall Good Dogs Don’t Make It to the South Pole: A Novel by Hans-Olav Thyvold, Marie Otsby (translator) Revolutionary Feminisms : Conversations on Collective Action and Radical Thought by Brenna Bhandar, Rafeef Ziadah Hysteria by Jessica Gross Etiquette for Runaways: A Novel by Liza Nash Taylor Impersonation by Heidi Pitlor The Dazzling Truth: A Novel by Helen Cullen  Losers: Dispatches from the Other Side of the Scoreboard by Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas  What He Did in Solitary: Poems by Amit Majmudar Noumenon Ultra: A Novel by Marina J. Lostetter Royal: A Novel by Danielle Steel Anodyne by Khadijah Queen A Room Called Earth: A Novel by Madeleine Ryan Venus in the Blind Spot by Junji Ito Do What You Want: The Story of Bad Religion by Bad Religion, Jim Ruland Invisible Differences by Julie Dachez Black Bottom Saints: A Novel by Alice Randall Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control by George Dyson Death at High Tide: An Island Sisters Mystery by Hannah Dennison The Wright Sister: A Novel by Patty Dann Skywatchers by Carrie Arcos Jackie and Maria: A Novel of Jackie Kennedy & Maria Callas by Gill Paul  Stealing Mt. Rushmore by Daphne Kalmar Isaiah Dunn is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist Ignite the Sun by Hanna Howard  What Goes Up by Christine Heppermann The Vanished Queen by Lisbeth Campbell Middle Distance: Poems by Stanley Plumly Vicious Spirits by Kat Cho How to Rule an Empire and Get Away with It by K. J. Parker  When These Mountains Burn by David Joy Little Disasters: A Novel by Sarah Vaughan This Is Not the End of Me: Lessons on Living from a Dying Man by Dakshana Bascaramurty Killing the Story: Journalists Risking Their Lives to Uncover the Truth in Mexico by Témoris Grecko, Diane Stockwell (translator) Little Deadly Secrets: A Novel by Pamela Crane Summer of the Cicadas by Chelsea Catherine  The Organ Thieves: The Shocking Story of the First Heart Transplant in the Segregated South by Chip Jones The Search Party by Simon Lelic  Fangirls: Scenes from Modern Music Culture by Hannah Ewens She’s My Dad! : A Story for Children Who Have a Transgender Parent or Relative Jillian Garcia (Illustrated by), Sarah Savage

And we’re back! On our return to BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe gleefully talk shop about the playoffs. David makes his bets on which teams will win their matches, and Henry and David talk about the second wave of the NBA’s 3-point revolution, guarding Damian Lillard, and more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY. WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies.WEDNESDAY July 22, 2020 Adena Jones on the return of basketball.MONDAY July 20, 2020 Jeff Asher on Louisiana’s COVID numbers. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.truehoop.com/subscribe

Today on BRING IT IN we welcomed back TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones, who gave us a a glimpse of NBA and WNBA life. Then Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.They talked about J. Cole’s chances of getting into the NBA, what science says about LeBron James icing his groin, and then Henry waxes poetic about his Trail Blazers’ bubble performance.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies.WEDNESDAY July 22, 2020 Adena Jones on the return of basketball.MONDAY July 20, 2020 Jeff Asher on Louisiana’s COVID numbers.FRIDAY July 17, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA not making public the rules of play in the bubble. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.truehoop.com/subscribe

Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas about their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.Mary Pilon is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Monopolists and The Kevin Show. She contributes to The New Yorker, Esquire, MSNBC, Vice, and Politico. She has been a staff reporter for the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, and was an NBC sports producer at the the 2016 Olympics.Louisa Thomas is a staff writer at the New Yorker, and the author of Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams and Conscience: Two Soldiers, Two Pacifists, One Family—a Test of Will and Faith in World War I. She is a former writer and editor for ESPN’s Grantland (where she wrote many INCREDIBLE stories, including this memorable one about Nets executive Irina Pavlova), and a former fellow at New America. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and other places.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:MONDAY August 2, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies.WEDNESDAY July 22, 2020 Adena Jones on the return of basketball.MONDAY July 20, 2020 Jeff Asher on Louisiana’s COVID numbers.FRIDAY July 17, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA not making public the rules of play in the bubble.WEDNESDAY July 15, 2020 Adena Jones on life in the NBA bubble and WNBA wubble and Allen Iverson love with John Jervay. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.truehoop.com/subscribe

Tim Walsh, a toy historian and game inventor, tells the story of people banding together to help the inventor of the game "Operation" pay for an operation he couldn't afford due to bankruptcy. Thomas Morris shares medical curiosities from history, such as how one doctor conducted an appendectomy on himself. Mary Pilon recounts the surprisingly scandalous history of the board game "Monopoly."

In 1904, a left-wing American feminist called Lizzy Magie patented a board game that evolved into what we now know as Monopoly. But 30 years later, when Monopoly was first marketed in the United States during the Great Depression, it was an out-of-work salesman from Pennsylvania who was credited with inventing it. Louise Hidalgo has been talking to American journalist Mary Pilon about the hidden history of one of the world's most popular board games, and to the economics professor Ralph Anspach who unearthed the story. Picture: A family playing a game of Monopoly in the 1930s (Credit: SSPL/Getty Images)

Is the renaissance of tabletop games in part thanks to tech? Can Dungeons and Dragons actually teach me how to be a better human? Join Alia as she joins a band of thieves in her very first D&D campaign.  This week’s guests are journalist and author Mary Pilon and Dungeon Master Victoria Rogers of The Broadswords. Dying to know more about today's ep? Head to https://bobsullivan.net/sobob/ So, Bob is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Flashback Friday Episode, journalist Mary Pilon joins the Professor to discuss the history of the game Monopoly and its wonderful twists, turns, complications, and lawsuits! It all starts during The Depression and doesn't stop until the 21st Century! Make sure to listen, and tell a playing partner about the show!!

In 1998, there was no Survivor, no Big Brother, and no American Idol.  But there was The Truman Show, the classic Jim Carrey movie about Truman Banks, the unsuspecting main character who was living in his own 24-hour reality show.  Today on REWIND, we go in-depth about this movie and how it anticipated the world we live in today - from the continued rise of reality TV, 24-hour digital surveillance, and even to "The Truman Show delusion" a real medical syndrome where people believe their lives are staged reality shows.  With bestselling author Mary Pilon, author of "The Kevin Show".

Hosted by Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Featuring highlights from the latest issue of Bloomberg Businessweek. -Mike Regan on why collectors are paying $395 for Bear Stearns stock certificates-Mary Pilon describes how to be a professional Dungeons & Dragons Master hosting games-Joshua Brustein details how Mercedes thieves showed how vulnerable car-sharing firms can be-Vauhini Vara profiles workers of the World getting by in an era of wrenching change

Hosted by Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Featuring highlights from the latest issue of Bloomberg Businessweek. -Mike Regan on why collectors are paying $395 for Bear Stearns stock certificates-Mary Pilon describes how to be a professional Dungeons & Dragons Master hosting games-Joshua Brustein details how Mercedes thieves showed how vulnerable car-sharing firms can be-Vauhini Vara profiles workers of the World getting by in an era of wrenching change Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What happens when our personal photos and videos are used without our consent? When are our photos no longer ours? Our guests this episode are Eva Galperin and Mary Pilon. So, Bob is a Spoke Media original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next, we consider Measure for Measure. In the age of #MeToothis play has taken on a renewed and frankly disturbing existence. Seeing the play in the past year was a much difference experience for me than the 20 years or so ago when I last saw it. Once again while there are comic elements, largely around the switching out of partners in a bedroom farce and a marriage proposal to end the play, there are some dark, indeed very dark, parts in the middle of the play. These include demeaning and the debasement of the female protagonist Isabel, leading to what modern day critics see as a rape scene of Isabel.  The basic plot line is the Duke of Vienna leaves town ostensibly on a diplomatic mission but, in reality, goes undercover to see how the city fairs in his absence from his appointed Judge, Angelo, who will lead a moral crackdown. Claudio get his fiancé pregnant and although ready, willing and able to do the right thing and marry her, Angelo condemns him to death. Claudio’s sister, who is about to join a convent, goes to Angelo to plead for his life. Angelo offers to spare her brother if she will cede her virginity to Angelo. She refuses and says she will report his conduct and then is one of the most chilling lines in all of Shakespeare “Who will believe thee, Isabel?”  In “How to Clean Up a #MeToo Mess”, Mary Pilon details the story of Cynthia Marshall, the new CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, who was brought in to the organization after the devastating Sports Illustrated article detailed both sexual harassment and sexual assault by Mavericks senior management upon female employees.  1.     Own the mistake(s) but move forward. Cooperate with the investigators. Make clear there are new values and you are going to support them going forward. 2.     Create supportive communities for employees. No company’s employees want to be known as the bribery company or the cheaters. This can be a powerful tool to help unearth unethical or even illegal conduct. 3.     Make the new values clear.Continually drive home the message that unethical behavior will not be tolerated. 4.     Do not be afraid to ask for help, both inside and outside.If you need subject matter expertise, go get it. Use the talent inside your organization as well. 5.     Invest in talent. If there is talent that has not been brought forward do so now.  In this era of #MeToo, Measure for Measure may be more important than ever.  Tomorrow The Winter’s Tale.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode you'll hear from all three guests (Scott Barry Kaufman, Barry Lam, and Mary Pilon) in the series on LEGACY as they answer questions from the audience on topics including: success, American culture, religion and spirituality, and the psychological concept of The Dark Triad. #TheHappierHour Website: TheHappierHour.org Facebook.com/TheHappierHour Twitter.com/MissMMcCarthy Instagram.com/MissMMcCarthy

In this episode you'll learn what the controversial German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche can teach us about taking charge of our own legacies. You'll also hear from author and investigative reporter Mary Pilon about Olympic athletes, our culture's obsession with winners, and why we should welcome the long road to success. #TheHappierHour TheHappierHour.org Twitter: @MissMMcCarthy IG: @MissMMcCarthy Facebook: @TheHappierHour

Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inner Circle, The Book of Fate, and nine other bestselling thrillers including The Tenth Justice, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, and The President’s Shadow. http://bradmeltzer.com Mary Pilon is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Monopolists, the acclaimed history of the board game Monopoly. A regular contributor to The New Yorker, Esquire, Fast Company, MSNBC, Vice, and Politico, Pilon has also worked as a staff reporter at the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal and was a producer for NBC Sports at the 2016 Olympics. www.marypilon.com

Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello talk about their true beliefs; Chapman & Maclain Way, creators of the Netflix docuseries “Wild Wild Country,” discuss the incredible true story behind the followers of guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh who established a controversial commune in 1980s rural Oregon; sports journalist Mary Pilon details the life of Olympian Kevin Hall and his struggles with the Truman Show delusion; high school senior Raley Schweinfurth explains her award-winning efforts to save Portland’s bees; comedian Ahmed Bharoocha questions the crow flight training program; and Hawaiian soul group Ron Artis II & The Truth perform “Searching for Answers.”

On The Gist, even if we get a law to make Robert Mueller unfireable, President Trump could trample all over it.  In the interview, sports journalist Mary Pilon tells the story of Olympic sailor Kevin Hall’s struggle with the Truman Show delusion (where someone believes he or she is the focus of a reality TV program). Pilon’s new book is The Kevin Show: An Olympic Athlete’s Battle With Mental Illness.  In the Spiel, Stormy Daniels might win the right to talk. But can her story trouble Trump’s presidency, or would it just be tabloid fodder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Gist, even if we get a law to make Robert Mueller unfireable, President Trump could trample all over it.  In the interview, sports journalist Mary Pilon tells the story of Olympic sailor Kevin Hall’s struggle with the Truman Show delusion (where someone believes he or she is the focus of a reality TV program). Pilon’s new book is The Kevin Show: An Olympic Athlete’s Battle With Mental Illness.  In the Spiel, Stormy Daniels might win the right to talk. But can her story trouble Trump’s presidency, or would it just be tabloid fodder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Anybody who gets into journalism for fame for fortune or awards right off the bat I write off as an idiot," says Mary Pilon. So what's the meaning of this? Mary Pilon again? For one I could listen to 52 episodes of Mary, but when we recorded I spliced the interview in two parts to shorten it and I'm glad I did at this point because my guest this week cancelled. What's the lesson kids? Get interviews in the can. When I can it's brilliant. Can't always happen. Mary Pilon's second book, The Kevin Show, is out now. She's also the author of the bestseller The Monopolists. Her work appears in the New Yorker, NBC, the New York Times, Grantland. She's been featured in Best American Sports Writing. She's a boss. So for episode 91 of The Creative Nonfiction Podcast, the show where I speak to the worlds best artists about creating works of nonfiction, leaders in narrative journalism, doc film, radio, essay, and memoir, and tease out origins, routines, habits, key influences, favorite books and movies so that you can browse those tips and see what works for you, I'm sharing a bit of Mary's origin story: How did she become one of those Best 30 Journalists Under 30? How did she get to the Wall Street Journal and How did she survive her New York Times layoff? How did she ignite her freelance career? What's an anchor gig? And the best advice she received from the late journalist David Carr. We dig into all that fun stuff. Pair this episode with Ep. 18 and Ep. 90 and you'll have the perfect Mary Pilon trilogy. Little bit of housekeeping: I'm still doing edits for reviews. Give an honest review of the podcast on iTunes—one to five stars, your choice—show me proof, and I'll coach up a piece of your work of up to 2,000 words. You can also leave an honest rating, which takes quite literally less than 10 seconds to do once you're in iTunes.

Just as art collector Peggy Cooper Cafritz was about to publish a book about the work of black artists she has championed, she died suddenly, and Kurt hears from some people who will miss her the most. Writer Richard Klin admits his love for one of the more schmaltzy ballads of the ’70s, “Babe” by Styx. Kevin Hall has a rare psychological condition known as the “Truman Show” disorder where he has delusions that he’s starring in a reality show, and he joins Kurt along with journalist Mary Pilon, who just wrote a book about him. And finally, Joe Weisberg, co-creator of “The Americans,” and his brother Jacob Weisberg, host of “Trumpcast,” join Kurt to talk about how both of their projects were jolted by the Trump-Russia imbroglio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just as art collector Peggy Cooper Cafritz was about to publish a book about the work of black artists she has championed, she died suddenly, and Kurt hears from some people who will miss her the most. Writer Richard Klin admits his love for one of the more schmaltzy ballads of the ’70s, “Babe” by Styx. Kevin Hall has a rare psychological condition known as the “Truman Show” disorder where he has delusions that he’s starring in a reality show, and he joins Kurt along with journalist Mary Pilon, who just wrote a book about him. And finally, Joe Weisberg, co-creator of “The Americans,” and his brother Jacob Weisberg, host of “Trumpcast,” join Kurt to talk about how both of their projects were jolted by the Trump-Russia imbroglio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I can't think about writing a big project. It's too overwhelming for me but I can think about a thousand words a day and then this magical thing happens which is you end up with 90,000 words," says Mary Pilon (@marypilon). Hey, there CNFers, my CNFbuddies, I'm Brendan O'Meara and this is my podcast. The Creative Nonfiction Podcast is the show where I speak to the world's best artists about creating works of nonfiction: leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, radio, and documentary film to tease out origins, habits, routines, key influences, mentors, self-doubt, so you can ‘Oh, that's pretty cool, I'm not alone. I'm not a loser.' And apply those tools of mastery to your own work. I welcome back Mary Pilon who hasn't been on the show since Episode 18, now we're on Episode 90. Mary comes back because she has a new book out: The Kevin Show: An Olympic Athlete's Battle with Mental Illness.”  Feel free to say hi to me on Twitter, @BrendanOMeara or @CNFPod, Instagram @BrendanOMeara where I'm showing how I'm making the first issue of CNF Pod Zine. What? A zine? Oh, yeah. And Facebook, @CNFPodcast. Say hi, my friends say I'm a pretty cool guy. That's it CNFers, have a CNFin' great week.

Welcome back to On the Schmooze. Thank you so much for joining me. Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Mary Pilon, this week you'll be hearing from me, your host. Every other week I'll be offering my take on some aspect of networking and relationship-building. These shorter podcast episodes will include practical networking tips and techniques you can put into practice right away. My hope is those insights from me, and my guests will help you achieve the leadership position you're seeking, build and sustain your professional network, and find the work/life balance that works best for you. This week, I'll be sharing tips to help you more effectively and inclusively network with people with disabilities. This is an excerpt from my soon to be released book “Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences.” Creating a welcoming event is a multi-faceted endeavor and I would be remiss if I did not offer some guidance on how to communicate with a person with a disability. Unfortunately, the angst people have about networking gets amplified when given the opportunity to connect with those with disabilities. This may be true even if you have a disability yourself. Some people choose to avoid engaging rather than do or say something wrong. Others make an awkward, hesitant effort, which is sometimes perceived as inconsiderate, and rather than making someone feel included may have the exact opposite effect. The bottom line is to be respectful. Aside from that basic tenet, there are some things to keep in mind when communicating with someone who is differently-abled than you. Listen, subscribe, and read show notes at www.OntheSchmooze.com - episode 44.

Today's guest has covered a wide range of topics as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. She chiefly covers sports, business, and politics, including both the Rio & London Olympics, doping coverage, features on legal and financial issues in sports, and the occasional video shot from a dog sled. Her work regularly appears in leading publications like the New Yorker, Esquire, and Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Her work has received many honors and awards, including as part of The Wall Street Journal's team that won Gerald Loeb and New York Press Club Awards in 2011 for covering the “Flash Crash” of 2010. She was included in Forbes magazine's first-ever 30 Under 30 list for media. We met at a networking dinner hosted by Dorie Clark and I was fascinated to learn that she had written a New York Times bestseller about the history of the board game Monopoly. She really has a broad range of interests and experiences. Please join me in welcoming Mary Pilon. In this episode we explore: how she defines leadership, “Leadership when you are in a creative field, you need to be a little bit more subversive and a little bit more out of the MBA box.” the power journalists have, "Figuring out where do you want people's attention to be shifted." why she thought she would have a greater impact as a journalist rather than a lawyer what she does to stay relevant in an ever-changing industry how she manages her time as a solopreneur, "Nobody tells you to take a vacation, no one tells you to take a break." Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear what I thought were the key takeaways you could put into practice this week and benefit from for years to come. Listen, subscribe, and read show notes at www.OntheSchmooze.com - episode 43

Think you know everything about the board game Monopoly? Think again! Mary Pilon, author of the New York Times bestseller The Monopolists joins us to talk about the unbelievably interesting and slightly sordid history of one of the world's favorite games. In our headlines segment, we're joined by Jamie Wise from the BUZZ Index. He'll share the latest buzz on investing from social media. Then we're joined by Shane Steele from Chime. They have a new fee finder service which has uncovered some HUGE fees you might want to begin avoiding at the bank. He'll share some of the biggest mistakes they see, plus tips if you think you won't get your taxes finished in time for the deadline. Plus, we throw out the Haven Life line to Lenny, who's worried about taxes and his new side hustle. Should he open a retirement account? Maybe withhold more from his main job? Anything else? We'll help him and you with that question. We also answer a letter from Collin, who asks about rebalancing his investments.  Special thanks to SoFi and Magnify Money for sponsoring our show! We couldn't do any of this without the support of these awesome companies.

We jump into the world of podcasting with an episdode about the game you love to hate, Monopoly. The story that so many were told about the birth and development of the game is a lie. Find out the truth. ‪It's so close to learning that you just might‬.   Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes.   Please. Rate, Share, and Subscribe.   Resources used for this show:   “Parker Brothers.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Dec. 8, 2016. “Elizabeth Magie.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.July 4, 2016. “Charles Darrow.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.Nov. 18, 2016. “History of the Board Game Monopoly.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Dec 11, 2016. “Rich Uncle Pennybags>” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Dec 11, 2016. “Monopoly (game show).” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Oct 17, 2016. Forsyth, Thomas. “Monopoly Game History, Landlord's Game History; Game Images, Game Rules, Articles, Commentary.” Landlord's Game.Info.Dec 13, 2016. Web Horton, J. Matthew. “A Comprehensive History of Monopoly.” World of Monopoly. 2016.  Web. Tostie Productions, LLC. “Under The Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story.” Tostie Productions, LLC. Documentary < www.monopolydocumentary.com/> Pilon, Mary. “ Monopoly's Inventor: The Progressive Who Didn't Pass ‘Go'.” The New York Times. Feb 13, 2015. Article https://web.archive.org/web/20120614141058/http://www.hasbro.com/monopoly/en_US/discover/history.cfm Pilon, Mary. “How a Fight Over a Board Game Monopolized an Economist's Life. The Wall Street Journal. Oct. 20, 2009. Article. Pilon, Mary. “Monopoly Goes Corporate.” The New York Times. Aug 24, 2013. Tonniges, Kyle. “Do Not Pass Go: The Real Story Behind Monopoly: PW Talks with Mary Pilon.” Publishers Weekly. Jan 09, 2015. Article. Ketcham, Christopher. “Monopoly Is Theft.” Harper's. Oct. 19, 2012. Blog. History Detectives. “Early Monopoly.” PBS June 28, 2004. TV Series (clip). Talks at Google. “Mary Pilon: The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game.” Youtube. April 23, 2015. Online Video. Game/Show. “The Hidden Genius of Monopoly's Rules. Youtube PBS. June 9, 2015. Video.

An investigation into the surprising history of games designed to change our political values, from the radical origins of Monopoly to a brand-new spin on Pokémon GO created to mobilize swing state voters in the 2016 presidential campaign. Special guests: Jane McGonigal, Mary Pilon, and Asi Burak.

Mary Pilon is the New York Times best-selling author of "The Monopolists" and a freelance "story person".

Those of us who grew up playing the board game “Monopoly” likely remember the thrill of landing on an up-for-grabs Boardwalk or Park Place, and buying the pricey properties with our stash of brightly colored fake money. We might also recall the feeling of trepidation when we landed on those same properties after they had been purchased and improved by someone else, knowing we would have to pay an exorbitant rental fee before we could once again pass “Go” and collect our much-needed $200. But while Monopoly is embedded in our culture, it's likely that few, if any of us, have given much thought over the years to how this iconic board game came into being.

When William Addis was sentenced to prison in the late 18th century, he occupied himself with an unheard of task: perfecting the world's first mass-produced toothbrush. The latest in science, culture, and history from Smithsonian Channel.

Today on The Gist, we dig some of our favorite segments out of the vault. Mike Pesca is still away taping Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me, which you can hear this coming weekend online or on NPR stations across the country. First up, Mary Pilon shares the real history of the board game your family never finishes. She’s the author of The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World’s Favorite Board Game. Then, should you ever attend a child’s birthday party in a hazmat suit? Slate’s Emily Yoffe joins us for a Post-Prudence Impact Statement with past letter writer “The Shot Is Safe.” For the Spiel, impassioned nominations for the Toy Hall of Fame. This segment was taped in 2014, and since then the Rubik’s Cube, bubbles, and little green army men have all been inducted. Today’s sponsor: Volvo. Have a month’s payment on Volvo, and spend your summer doing the things that matter to you. Plus get up to five years full coverage, including wear and tear. Go to volvocars.com/us. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis, Josh Levin, and Mary Pilon talk about the NBA Finals, including LeBron James’ inefficient dominance. Sports Illustrated’s Tim Layden also joins to discuss American Pharoah’s Triple Crown. Finally, they preview the Women’s World Cup. Show notes at slate.com/hangup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To close out Women’s History Month, we talk with Mary Pilon, whose new book reveals the true history of the invention of Monopoly. The story Parker Brothers tells is such common knowledge that it’s included as an insert in every Monopoly set – Charles Darrow, down on his luck, invents the game in his basement, […]

Today on The Gist, Mary Pilon shares the real history of the board game your family never finishes. She’s the author of The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game. Plus, Mike and his son Emmett explain what Dumbo tells us about the Greek economy. For the Spiel, a deep dive into voice-casting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stefan Fatsis, Mike Pesca, and Mary Pilon preview the NCAA basketball finals and discuss with Andy Glockner what it's like to root for a Premier League team facing relegation. Finally, they talk about Monopoly's upcoming inclusion of "house rules." Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get inside commentary from Mary Pilon, the brains and talent behind some of the WSJ's best online content, and a blogger at The Wallet. We'll talk credit card news, consumer buzz, and what the economy has in store for you and your rights.

We get inside commentary from Mary Pilon, the brains and talent behind some of the WSJ's best online content, and a blogger at The Wallet. We'll talk credit card news, consumer buzz, and what the economy has in store for you and your rights.