Podcasts about Standard Oil

In this episode of American Dynasties, we explore the meteoric rise of John D. Rockefeller and the creation of Standard Oil—an empire that would dominate American industry like no other. From Rockefeller's early days in Cleveland to the revolutionary tactics he used to build his monopoly, we unravel how he brought order to a chaotic industry and amassed unprecedented wealth and power.But beneath the success story lies a darker reality: communities crushed under the weight of Rockefeller's ambition and small businesses forced out in the name of progress. Join us as we peel back the layers of a complex legacy—one that redefined the American Dream and set the stage for a national reckoning.

In the thrilling episode "A Minor Case Of Murder" from the classic radio program "Let George Do It," proudly sponsored by Standard Oil and Chevron, listeners are drawn into a perplexing mystery. Chuck Wilson, a well-regarded member of the lively "Bearcat Social Club," takes it upon himself to enlist the services of the sharp-witted private investigator, George Valentine. Their urgent mission: to exonerate their fellow club member, Dan Corey, who stands accused of the shocking crime of fatally knifing his own stepfather.The narrative unfolds with the unsettling premise that one of the jovial members of the Bearcat Social Club has unexpectedly landed himself in dire straits. Imprisoned and facing a murder charge, the situation appears grim for Dan Corey. However, his loyal companions within the Bearcat Social Club harbor a steadfast belief in his innocence. Knowing his character and perhaps sensing inconsistencies in the accusations, they pool their resources and decide to bring in the seasoned expertise of George Valentine. Tasked with unraveling the truth, Valentine must delve into the circumstances surrounding the stepfather's death, meticulously examine the evidence, and navigate a web of potential suspects and hidden motives to prove Dan Corey's innocence and restore his freedom. The episode promises a captivating journey filled with twists, turns, and the signature wit and investigative prowess of George Valentine.

In the early 1900s, a new generation of crusading writers and journalists captured the nation's attention by digging up dirt on big business and government and advocating for change. They became known as “muckrakers.” Ida Tarbell exposed the ruthless machinations of John D. Rockefeller, the tycoon who built Standard Oil. Lincoln Steffens exposed bribery in city governments across America. And Upton Sinclair chronicled the horrific conditions in Chicago's meat packing plants and slaughterhouses. But in galvanizing public support for progressive reform, they also clashed with President Theodore Roosevelt, who was fighting his own battles with conservatives in Congress.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to American History Tellers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-history-tellers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As if the Federal Reserve and Internal Revenue Service weren't bad enough, 1913 also brought the Rockefeller Foundation into the world to deflect criticism from the recent break up of Standard Oil, to spread propaganda about how magnanamous the Rockefeller family is, act as a tax shelter, and push for eugenics in Third World countries through the rebranding of “family planning”. The Rockefeller Foundation has financed simulations and studies on the manipulation of population dynamics, propaganda, global pandemics, and authoritarian control through lockdowns set to take place by 2025. No surprise that they were very active in the promotion of the COVID vaccines, as well as the concept of Vaccine Passports. The were the group responsible for “Lockstep” in 2010, so they know the direction of global events in advance, and have for over a century. The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwms Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Activist Post: www.activistpost.com Sponsors: Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACRO ECI Development: https://info.ecidevelopment.com/-get-to-know-us/macro-aggressions Christian Yordanov's Health Transformation Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com Privacy Academy: https://privacyacademy.com/step/privacy-action-plan-checkout-2/?ref=5620 Brain Supreme: www.BrainSupreme.co Promo Code: MACRO Above Phone: abovephone.com/macro Promo Code: MACRO Van Man: https://vanman.shop/?ref=MACRO Promo Code: MACRO My Patriot Supply: www.PrepareWithMacroaggressions.com Activist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast

En el Radar Empresarial de hoy analizamos los posibles rumores que apuntan a una posible adquisición de BP por parte de Shell. Según informaciones de Bloomberg, en las últimas semanas la compañía ha estado estudiando la viabilidad de la operación. Según el medio económico, estas deliberaciones se encuentran en una etapa temprana y que cualquier decisión de cara al futuro podría depender de si las acciones de British Petroleum continúan cayendo. La compañía podría esperar a que surja otro candidato. Shell fue protagonista la semana pasada por la presentación de resultados del primer trimestre que mejoraron las previsiones de los analistas. La compañía británica-holandesa presentó una caída en los beneficios del 28%. Aún así, estos superaron las previsiones del mercado. El consenso de analistas esperaba unas ganancias netas ajustadas que apenas superaran los 5.000 millones. Shell consiguió 500 millones de dólares más. Esto hizo que las acciones de la empresa subieran más de un 2% en la Bolsa de Londres. Aunque exista esta disminución de beneficios y los ingresos caigan un 6% en comparación con el mismo periodo del año anterior, la compañía mejora respecto al primer trimestre. La petrolera anuncia un flujo de caja operativo de más 8.000 millones de dólares. Shell anuncia también un dividendo de 33 céntimos. La compañía sigue firme con su plan de recompra de acciones, que tendrá un valor de 3.500 millones de dólares. Este se extenderá durante los siguientes tres meses y supone el décimo cuarto trimestre consecutivo que se produce un plan de recompra de acciones con un valor de al menos 3.000 millones de dólares. En la compañía ya es bastante habitual este tipo de estrategia, ya que los economistas opinan que las empresas que hacen este tipo de plan buscan optimizar su estructura de capital y mejorar los retornos para los accionistas. Shell se fundó en 1907 con el nombre de Royal Dutch Shell. Esta compañía derivó de la fusión de la Real Compañía Neerlandesa de Petróleos y Shell Transport and Trading Company. Esta fusión tenía como objetivo competir con el gigante estadounidense Standard Oil. Las primeras operaciones de la compañía saliente de este acuerdo se hicieron en Venezuela, en 1912, a través de su subsidiaria Caribbean Petroleum Company.

A few weeks ago, we told you that Acquired is doing something in New York City on July 15 with our good friends at J.P. Morgan Payments. Well, the big announcement is finally here: We are doing our 2025 Live Show…  at Radio City Music Hall!Radio City is of course the iconic New York City theater that hosts the Rockettes and the Tony Awards, and has hosted the Grammys, the MTV VMAs, and the NFL Draft. And it's also a storied part of Rockefeller Center, as chronicled on our Standard Oil episodes. We can't think of anything more "Acquired".If you want to be part of the ticket pre-sale, you can sign up at acquired.fm/nyc. While Radio City is the world's largest indoor theater (with room for 6,000 Acquired fans), more than 6,000 folks came to last year's Chase Center show! So get cracking on figuring out which friends and co-workers you want to go with (seats are assigned), and get your hotel + plane tickets booked! Tickets will be available in $100 and $200 tiers.This is — without a doubt — the biggest undertaking we've ever done here at Acquired. In true Broadway fashion, we're keeping the show details under wraps… but trust us, it'll be an evening of surprise and delight. If your idea of fun is the world's greatest business and technology nerds gathering together for a night on the big stage, this is for you. Oh, and a huge thank you to all our friends at J.P. Morgan for making this possible.We can't wait to see you there!Sign up for ticket pre-sale: https://acquired.fm/nyc

It's 2025 in America, but news reports of antitrust lawsuits which, if successful, could potentially lead to at least a partial breakup of some of the biggest tech companies in the world, hearken back to the early 1900s when Standard Oil was fundamentally restructured and the Federal Trade Commission was created. Names like Meta, Google, […]

It's 2025 in America, but news reports of antitrust lawsuits which, if successful, could potentially lead to at least a partial breakup of some of the biggest tech companies in the world, hearken back to the early 1900s when Standard Oil was fundamentally restructured and the Federal Trade Commission was created. Names like Meta, Google, Amazon, and Apple – they're all being examined for potential anticompetitive behavior, with Meta's Mark Zuckerberg recently taking the stand and Google entering a remedy phase to ameliorate what a Court decided was behavior violating antitrust law. The political giving associated with these companies suggests that the outcomes of these suits could affect not just individual platform users but also possibly the broader American political landscape. Joining the podcast today to discuss these developments is Daniel Cochrane, Senior Research Associate in the Center for Technology and the Human Person at The Heritage Foundation.Mark Zuckerberg Wants Us to Forgive, Forget Facebook's Sins

The United States government created the Sherman Anti-Trust Act in 1890 because the country was facing serious problems due to the centralization of power into the hands of oligarchs in the oil, steel, and railroad industries. Standard Oil had 91% of the market share in the oil refining industry when it was broken up in 1911, but the remnants remain in the form of Exxon Mobile, Chevron, Amaco, Conoco, Marathon, and Atlantic Richfield. U.S. Steel almost felt the wrath of the Department of Justice, but market forces intervened, and Microsoft could have been broken up in 2001 had it not been for a legal act of God. What current company is heading in that direction towards total market domination, and what could a captured American government even do to stop it from happening? Probably depends on who got campaign donations and who did not. The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwms Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Activist Post: www.activistpost.com Sponsors: Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACRO ECI Development: https://info.ecidevelopment.com/-get-to-know-us/macro-aggressions Christian Yordanov's Health Transformation Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com Privacy Academy: https://privacyacademy.com/step/privacy-action-plan-checkout-2/?ref=5620 Brain Supreme: www.BrainSupreme.co Promo Code: MACRO Above Phone: abovephone.com/macro Promo Code: MACRO Van Man: https://vanman.shop/?ref=MACRO Promo Code: MACRO Activist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast

On today's episode of AD Nauseam, the discussion focuses on third-party liability, particularly ad agency liability. Amy and Daniel are joined by Sarah La Voi, and explain that ad agencies can be held liable for deceptive ads if they actively participate in creating the ad and should have known it was deceptive. They reference the FTC's Standard Oil case and other historical cases to illustrate how ad agencies have been held accountable. The conversation also touches on affiliate marketing, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and ensuring compliance among affiliates to avoid liability. Key takeaways include understanding the legal standards, asking the right questions, and maintaining thorough documentation.Questions & Comments: amudge@bakerlaw.com, dkaufman@bakerlaw.com and slavoi@bakerlaw.com

In this episode, we meet Margaret Strong, granddaughter of Standard Oil founder John D. Rockefeller. Dominick Dunne covered her life and times in detail as well as the courtroom battle over her estate in 1987. Margaret is not the only character coming into this epic tale. This Rockefeller heiress had a penchant for effete men – both marrying and supporting them in their dance endeavors too.  All sources can be found at doneanddunne.com. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American radio drama series "Let George Do It" aired from 1946 to 1954. It was the brainchild of Owen and Pauline Vinson. Bob Bailey was the star of the show, playing the role of George Valentine, a private investigator. In 1954, Olan Soule took over the voice role. David Victor and Jackson Gillis wrote the scripts, and Don Clark directed them.Initially, the episodes were more like sitcoms, with a live studio audience and laughs, but they eventually transformed into suspenseful private eye stories. The program was sponsored by Standard Oil of California, now known as Chevron. It aired on the West Coast Don Lee network of the Mutual Broadcasting System from 1946 to 1954. In its final season, it was also broadcast in New York on Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m.Clients would reach out to George Valentine after reading his classified ad in the newspaper, which said something like, "Danger's my thing. If you can't handle the job, I'm your guy. George Valentine. Give me all the details!" The ad would change from episode to episode, but it always started with "Danger's my thing" and ended with "Give me all the details!"George Valentine was a professional detective, and his secretary was Claire Brooks, also known as Brooksie. Frances Robinson, Virginia Gregg, and Lillian Buyeff voiced Brooksie at different times. As Valentine went about his detective work, he'd sometimes run into Brooksie's little brother, Sonny, played by Eddie Firestone, or the elevator man, Caleb, voiced by Joseph Kearns. Police Lieutenant Riley, played by Wally Maher, was a frequent guest. In the early episodes, Sonny was George's assistant, but later became a less regular character.The show's announcer was John Hiestand. The background music was initially provided by Eddie Dunstedter and his full orchestra, but as television took over as the main source of home entertainment, radio budgets got tighter, and Dunstedter's orchestra was replaced by an organ, which he also played.

In this episode of The afikra Podcast, host Mikey Muhanna speaks with Professor Adam Hanieh, author of "Crude Capitalism: Oil, Corporate Power, and the Making of the World Market," to discuss the transformative role of oil in shaping global economics and politics. The conversation delves into the historical context of oil production, including the rise of Standard Oil and the dominance of the Seven Sisters, the emergence of the term "petrodollars," OPEC's influence, and the strategic movements of oil in the global market. The discussion also addresses the implications of oil on geopolitical relations, particularly in the Middle East, the US, and the emerging role of China. Prof Hanieh examines the flawed solutions proposed to address the climate crisis and the ongoing pervasiveness of fossil fuel reliance.00:00 Introduction01:05 Understanding Petrodollars02:52 The Genesis of "Crude Capitalism"05:30 Historical Context: Oil as a Commodity08:22 Oil and War: a Strategic Resource16:58 The Rise of the Seven Sisters23:51 US Hegemony and Petrodollars29:44 The Formation and Role of OPEC37:33 Oil and Financial Markets48:13 China's Role in the Global Oil Market56:39 The Stakes of Energy Politics01:00:44 Final ThoughtsAdam Hanieh is a professor of Political Economy and Global Development at the University of Exeter's Institute for Arab and Islamic Studies and a Distinguished Research Fellow at Tsinghua University. A leading scholar of Middle Eastern political economy, his work examines Gulf capitalism, class dynamics, and state formation. He is the author of Money, Markets, and Monarchies (2018) and Crude Capitalism: Oil, Corporate Power, and the Making of the World Market (Verso Books, 2024). His research has been widely published, and he holds a Political Economy Fellowship with the Independent Social Research Foundation, while also serving on several editorial and advisory boards. Hosted by: Mikey Muhanna

The American radio drama series "Let George Do It" aired from 1946 to 1954. It was the brainchild of Owen and Pauline Vinson. Bob Bailey was the star of the show, playing the role of George Valentine, a private investigator. In 1954, Olan Soule took over the voice role. David Victor and Jackson Gillis wrote the scripts, and Don Clark directed them.Initially, the episodes were more like sitcoms, with a live studio audience and laughs, but they eventually transformed into suspenseful private eye stories. The program was sponsored by Standard Oil of California, now known as Chevron. It aired on the West Coast Don Lee network of the Mutual Broadcasting System from 1946 to 1954. In its final season, it was also broadcast in New York on Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m.Clients would reach out to George Valentine after reading his classified ad in the newspaper, which said something like, "Danger's my thing. If you can't handle the job, I'm your guy. George Valentine. Give me all the details!" The ad would change from episode to episode, but it always started with "Danger's my thing" and ended with "Give me all the details!"George Valentine was a professional detective, and his secretary was Claire Brooks, also known as Brooksie. Frances Robinson, Virginia Gregg, and Lillian Buyeff voiced Brooksie at different times. As Valentine went about his detective work, he'd sometimes run into Brooksie's little brother, Sonny, played by Eddie Firestone, or the elevator man, Caleb, voiced by Joseph Kearns. Police Lieutenant Riley, played by Wally Maher, was a frequent guest. In the early episodes, Sonny was George's assistant, but later became a less regular character.The show's announcer was John Hiestand. The background music was initially provided by Eddie Dunstedter and his full orchestra, but as television took over as the main source of home entertainment, radio budgets got tighter, and Dunstedter's orchestra was replaced by an organ, which he also played.

Episode 404: I will discuss The Standard Oil Gas Pumps with the Crowns and read off a menu from Diana's Opaa Greek Restaurant in Chicago!

Episode 404: I will discuss The Standard Oil Gas Pumps with the Crowns and read off a menu from Diana's Opaa Greek Restaurant in Chicago!

The American radio drama series "Let George Do It" aired from 1946 to 1954. It was the brainchild of Owen and Pauline Vinson. Bob Bailey was the star of the show, playing the role of George Valentine, a private investigator. In 1954, Olan Soule took over the voice role. David Victor and Jackson Gillis wrote the scripts, and Don Clark directed them. Initially, the episodes were more like sitcoms, with a live studio audience and laughs, but they eventually transformed into suspenseful private eye stories. The program was sponsored by Standard Oil of California, now known as Chevron. It aired on the West Coast Don Lee network of the Mutual Broadcasting System from 1946 to 1954. In its final season, it was also broadcast in New York on Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. Clients would reach out to George Valentine after reading his classified ad in the newspaper, which said something like, "Danger's my thing. If you can't handle the job, I'm your guy. George Valentine. Give me all the details!" The ad would change from episode to episode, but it always started with "Danger's my thing" and ended with "Give me all the details!" George Valentine was a professional detective, and his secretary was Claire Brooks, also known as Brooksie. Frances Robinson, Virginia Gregg, and Lillian Buyeff voiced Brooksie at different times. As Valentine went about his detective work, he'd sometimes run into Brooksie's little brother, Sonny, played by Eddie Firestone, or the elevator man, Caleb, voiced by Joseph Kearns. Police Lieutenant Riley, played by Wally Maher, was a frequent guest. In the early episodes, Sonny was George's assistant, but later became a less regular character. The show's announcer was John Hiestand. The background music was initially provided by Eddie Dunstedter and his full orchestra, but as television took over as the main source of home entertainment, radio budgets got tighter, and Dunstedter's orchestra was replaced by an organ, which he also played.

The American radio drama series "Let George Do It" aired from 1946 to 1954. It was the brainchild of Owen and Pauline Vinson. Bob Bailey was the star of the show, playing the role of George Valentine, a private investigator. In 1954, Olan Soule took over the voice role. David Victor and Jackson Gillis wrote the scripts, and Don Clark directed them. Initially, the episodes were more like sitcoms, with a live studio audience and laughs, but they eventually transformed into suspenseful private eye stories. The program was sponsored by Standard Oil of California, now known as Chevron. It aired on the West Coast Don Lee network of the Mutual Broadcasting System from 1946 to 1954. In its final season, it was also broadcast in New York on Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. Clients would reach out to George Valentine after reading his classified ad in the newspaper, which said something like, "Danger's my thing. If you can't handle the job, I'm your guy. George Valentine. Give me all the details!" The ad would change from episode to episode, but it always started with "Danger's my thing" and ended with "Give me all the details!" George Valentine was a professional detective, and his secretary was Claire Brooks, also known as Brooksie. Frances Robinson, Virginia Gregg, and Lillian Buyeff voiced Brooksie at different times. As Valentine went about his detective work, he'd sometimes run into Brooksie's little brother, Sonny, played by Eddie Firestone, or the elevator man, Caleb, voiced by Joseph Kearns. Police Lieutenant Riley, played by Wally Maher, was a frequent guest. In the early episodes, Sonny was George's assistant, but later became a less regular character. The show's announcer was John Hiestand. The background music was initially provided by Eddie Dunstedter and his full orchestra, but as television took over as the main source of home entertainment, radio budgets got tighter, and Dunstedter's orchestra was replaced by an organ, which he also played.

Esperanza and Irwin have a story to tell. As scandalous ancestors go, Col. Henry Huddleston Rogers II would have been enough for most families. But then he had a daughter. The colonel's namesake father, a partner in Standard Oil and noted “robber baron” of the Gilded Age, was one of the wealthiest men of his day. Amassing an estimated $100 million fortune, Rogers senior also acquired the nickname“Hell Hound” for his rapacious ways. It was meant as a compliment. Alas, young Harry was spoiled by his father's money. As he aged into adulthood, after receiving his inheritance in 1910, various sources describe him as ruthless, or a bully, or a ruthless bully.In 1914 he used some of the money to build Black Point, the family's summer estate inSouthampton, also known as the “Beach House,” adding a hunting lodge in nearby North Sea in the 1920s. The colonel commissioned John Russell Pope*, the architect responsible for the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., to design his shooting box overlooking Scallop Pond. The Sag Harbor Express reported that, at the time, it “encompassed 2,000 acres on both sides of the pond and was the largest privately-owned estate on Long Island.” By all accounts, the Port of Missing Men (as it was dubbed) offered the proverbial good time that was had by all. One rumor is that he had duck blinds installed on the water that were wired directly to Wall Street. The colonel's guests were able to remain unreachable to their wives but connected to the trading floor. Meanwhile, during Prohibition, there was a major liquor drop-off point conveniently close by, at the end of North Sea Road. Later, the drop-off point would become a notorious cathouse. The colonel and his wife, the former Mary Benjamin, had a daughter in 1902: Mary Millicent Abigail Rogers. The artistically inclined Millicent would go on to run through three husbands,plus Clark Gable. In 2011, her rich life became the subject of a biography, Searching for Beauty: The Life of Millicent Rogers, the American Heiress Who Taught the World About Style, by Cherie Burns. Listening is believing!

This Day in Legal History: Standard Oil RisingOn January 10, 1870, John D. Rockefeller and his partners incorporated the Standard Oil Company, marking a pivotal moment in American industrial and legal history. Standard Oil quickly became a dominant force in the oil industry, employing innovative practices such as vertical integration and aggressive pricing to outcompete rivals. By the late 19th century, the company controlled nearly 90% of the U.S. oil refining market, making Rockefeller the nation's first billionaire and one of the wealthiest individuals in history.However, Standard Oil's dominance also sparked concerns about monopolistic practices and the concentration of economic power. In 1911, following years of legal challenges, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey v. United States that the company violated the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890. The Court applied the "rule of reason," determining that the company's practices unreasonably restrained trade and harmed competition. As a result, Standard Oil was ordered to dissolve into 34 separate entities, including Exxon, Mobil, and Chevron, many of which remain influential today.This landmark decision underscored the federal government's authority to regulate monopolies and enforce antitrust laws, shaping the legal landscape for corporate regulation in the 20th century. The case also highlighted tensions between industrial innovation and market fairness, a debate that continues to resonate in discussions of antitrust law and corporate power.The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, cleared the way for Donald Trump's sentencing in his New York hush money case, rejecting his request to delay proceedings. Trump, now president-elect, argued for immunity from prosecution, claiming the sentencing would distract from his presidential transition and harm his global standing. However, the court stated his claims could be addressed later on appeal and noted the sentencing's impact would be minimal, as no prison time would be imposed.The majority included Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, and the court's three liberal justices. Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, and Brett Kavanaugh dissented–which means there is a one-vote majority in the Supreme Court on the issue of Trump not being entirely above the law. Trump emphasized that the decision leaves room for appeals on broader immunity issues. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who prosecuted the case, supported moving forward with sentencing due to its public interest.Justice Juan Merchan ruled that a president-elect doesn't qualify for the same immunity as a sitting president but opted for an "unconditional discharge," sparing Trump any real penalties beyond the conviction. Trump remains focused on overturning the verdict, asserting the trial was flawed under new presidential immunity standards set by a prior Supreme Court ruling. The case could ultimately return to the Supreme Court for a final decision.Supreme Court Allows Trump Sentencing in NY Hush Money Case (2)Trump to be sentenced in hush money case, days before his inauguration | ReutersThe U.S. House of Representatives voted 243-140 to pass the "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act," sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The act targets individuals involved in prosecuting U.S. citizens or allies, including Israel, who are not ICC members. It marks strong Republican support for Israel following their takeover of Congress. The sanctions echo Trump-era measures against the ICC, previously imposed over investigations into U.S. actions in Afghanistan and later lifted under the Biden administration. These new sanctions extend to those aiding ICC operations and could, according to ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane, threaten the court's functionality and existence. The ICC defends its actions, citing sufficient evidence and the need to prevent ongoing crimes in Gaza.Forty-five Democrats joined Republicans in backing the bill, while no Republicans opposed it. The Senate, now Republican-controlled, is expected to prioritize the measure, allowing President-elect Trump to sign it shortly after his inauguration. The ICC has yet to comment on the vote. The legislation comes amid heightened criticism of the ICC's pursuit of war crime charges against Israeli leaders, accusations Israel denies.US House votes to sanction International Criminal Court over Israel | ReutersRudy Giuliani, former lawyer for President-elect Donald Trump, faces a second contempt hearing in Washington on Friday over claims he violated a court agreement in a defamation case brought by Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. The case stems from Giuliani's false allegations that the workers helped rig the 2020 presidential election. The workers accuse Giuliani of breaching an agreement barring him from making further defamatory statements, citing comments on his podcast suggesting ballot tampering.  Earlier this week, Giuliani was held in civil contempt by a federal judge in New York for failing to comply with information requests related to the $148 million judgment Freeman and Moss won against him in 2023. Giuliani is appealing that decision. If found in contempt again, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell could impose civil fines or jail time.This adds to Giuliani's growing legal troubles, including disbarment for spreading false election claims and criminal charges in Georgia and Arizona. Giuliani's lawyers argue his podcast remarks did not specifically reference Freeman and Moss and were part of his legal defense on appeal. However, the May 2024 agreement prohibits any public comments implying wrongdoing by the election workers.Giuliani faces second contempt bid over false claims about 2020 election workers | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Benjamin Godard.Benjamin Godard (1849–1895) was a French composer and violinist whose lyrical and melodic style earned him a place among the late Romantic composers of his time. Despite achieving considerable acclaim during his life, Godard's works have since faded into relative obscurity, overshadowed by contemporaries like Saint-Saëns and Fauré. His compositions, however, reflect a deeply expressive and refined musicality, blending the elegance of French Romanticism with a penchant for memorable themes.One of Godard's notable chamber works is his String Quartet No. 3, Op. 136, a piece that exemplifies his gift for balancing structural clarity with emotional depth. The third movement, "Minuetto molto moderato", is particularly striking. It reinterprets the classical minuet form with a delicately poised, almost dreamlike quality, showcasing Godard's skill in creating nuanced and intimate musical textures. The lilting rhythm and restrained tempo evoke a sense of grace, while the interplay between the strings lends the movement a sophisticated charm.This movement serves as a perfect closing theme for the week, offering a reflective and elegant departure from the bustling rhythms of daily life. The gentle, flowing melodies allow listeners to unwind while appreciating the timeless beauty of chamber music. Godard's Minuetto invites contemplation, serving as both a tribute to his artistic legacy and a serene conclusion to the week.Without further ado, Benjamin Godard's String Quartet No. 3, Op. 136. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

John D. Rockefeller gründet am 10.1.1870 Standard Oil. Damit wird er zum ersten Milliardär der Wirtschaftsgeschichte. Sein Reichtum ist bis heute sprichwörtlich. Von Kay Bandermann.

Before he became the world's first billionaire and the mastermind behind Standard Oil, John D. Rockefeller was just a boy from a modest family in upstate New York. In this episode, we explore the formative years that shaped one of the most influential and controversial figures in American history. From his upbringing with a con-artist father and a devout, hardworking mother to his early fascination with business and frugality, we trace the origins of Rockefeller's relentless drive. How did the son of a traveling snake oil salesman grow into the man who would dominate the oil industry and leave a lasting mark on the world? Join us as we uncover the story of John D. Rockefeller's early life, where the seeds of ambition and power were first sown. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americandynastiespod/support

This Day in Legal History: Teddy Roosevelt, Trust BusterOn December 3, 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt delivered his first State of the Union address, where he boldly called for the dissolution of powerful business trusts. These trusts, large corporate conglomerates dominating key sectors like railroads, oil, and steel, were widely criticized for stifling competition and exploiting workers. Roosevelt argued that unchecked corporate power threatened the economic and political freedoms of ordinary Americans. This speech marked the beginning of Roosevelt's aggressive antitrust campaign, which sought to enforce the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890—a law that had been largely dormant due to weak enforcement. During his presidency, Roosevelt initiated lawsuits against 44 trusts, targeting entities like the Northern Securities Company, a massive railroad monopoly, and Standard Oil. His administration's victory in the 1904 Northern Securities case was a landmark decision, affirming the federal government's authority to regulate monopolies. Roosevelt's efforts earned him the nickname "Trust Buster," though he preferred to describe his approach as ensuring a "square deal" for all, rather than dismantling every large corporation indiscriminately. The 1901 address and the actions that followed redefined the federal government's role in economic regulation, setting a precedent for progressive reforms. Roosevelt's trust-busting legacy laid the groundwork for future antitrust policies and established the President as a central figure in addressing economic inequality and corporate overreach.Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell sharply criticized two federal judges for reversing their retirement plans, a move he claims prevents Donald Trump from filling their vacancies when he returns to the White House. Referring to the judges as "partisan Democrat district judges," McConnell accused them of undermining the electoral mandate by remaining active after the November election results. Though he didn't name them, McConnell's comments were aimed at U.S. District Judges Algenon Marbley and Max Cogburn, appointees of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, respectively, who had previously indicated they would take senior status—a semi-retirement—pending Senate confirmation of successors. McConnell labeled the judges' decisions as partisan interference, urging the incoming administration to consider recusal options for them. He also claimed their actions reflect a “political finger on the scale,” though no historical precedent or formal violation underpins his accusations. Notably, judicial replacements for both seats faced delays during Biden's administration due to Senate procedural traditions and partisan gridlock, complicating the nomination process.McConnell's critique appears selective, given his own record of partisanship in judicial confirmations. Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin countered by highlighting McConnell's refusal to advance Merrick Garland's Supreme Court nomination during Obama's presidency—a move widely criticized as unprecedented gamesmanship. McConnell also criticized appellate judges who announced retirements contingent on successor confirmations, calling potential reversals "unprecedented," despite the lack of ethical violations or rule breaches. Critics argue McConnell's remarks exemplify a strategic focus on judiciary control rather than a genuine concern for ethics or impartiality.McConnell Blasts Judges Who Reversed Retirement Post-Trump WinElon Musk's $56 billion Tesla compensation package was invalidated by Delaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen McCormick, marking a significant legal setback for the billionaire. The judge ruled that Tesla's board had been improperly influenced by Musk when it approved the plan in 2018, describing the arrangement as excessive and criticizing the board for capitulating to Musk's demands. This decision upheld her earlier January ruling, rejecting arguments from Musk and Tesla shareholders who had voted to revive the package.The ruling not only voids the record-setting payout but also requires Tesla's board to propose a new compensation plan, though the company has announced plans to appeal. Musk, the world's richest person, reacted by labeling the decision “absolute corruption” on his social media platform, X. The court also awarded $345 million in attorney fees to the shareholder lawyers who challenged the package, marking one of the largest legal payouts in U.S. shareholder litigation.The compensation case stemmed from a lawsuit alleging that Tesla's board failed to act independently and allowed Musk to orchestrate the details of his pay package. McCormick dismissed arguments that shareholder approval could override her judicial findings, emphasizing the limits of post-trial actions in reversing decisions. Tesla shares fell after the ruling, and the decision could prompt further scrutiny of corporate governance at the company.Musk's Multibillion-Dollar Tesla Payout Gutted by Delaware JudgeDelaware judge rejects Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay - again | ReutersCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a $25 million legal fund to prepare for potential conflicts with President-elect Donald Trump's administration. Announced during a special legislative session, the fund aims to bolster the state's ability to challenge federal policies on issues like reproductive rights, immigration, and environmental protection. Newsom emphasized that the initiative seeks to protect critical state resources, such as disaster relief and health care, while safeguarding civil rights and reproductive health care access.The funding would enable the California Department of Justice and other state agencies to swiftly respond to federal actions, with Attorney General Rob Bonta planning to expand staffing for legal battles. California has a history of such litigation, having spent $42 million during Trump's first term and filing over 120 lawsuits against his administration. Newsom cited past successes in securing funding and reversing federal actions as evidence of the strategy's effectiveness.The proposal also aligns with new legislative measures to protect abortion rights, including access to medication and enforcement of the state's Reproductive Privacy Act. Newsom's office expects the budget measure to pass before Trump's inauguration on January 20, ensuring California's readiness to counter any federal policies that could impact the state's economy or public services.California governor proposes $25 million war chest for legal fights with Trump | ReutersMy column for Bloomberg this week tackles the looming funding crisis facing Social Security, one of America's most vital anti-poverty programs. Without intervention, the program will face a shortfall by 2035, jeopardizing benefits millions of Americans rely on. To avert this crisis, I propose two practical and politically feasible solutions: raising the cap on taxable income and expanding Social Security taxes to include investment income.Currently, income above $168,600 is exempt from Social Security taxes, creating a regressive structure where high earners contribute a smaller share of their total income. Eliminating or significantly increasing this cap would not only generate substantial revenue but also ensure a fairer tax burden. Public opinion overwhelmingly supports this approach, favoring tax adjustments over benefit cuts or increasing the retirement age.Beyond raising the cap, policymakers should modernize the tax base by including investment income such as capital gains, dividends, and interest. In 2024, Americans earned $3.7 trillion in investment income, much of it untaxed for Social Security purposes. Even modest taxation on this income, especially above high thresholds like $400,000, could secure the program's solvency while reflecting the realities of modern wealth generation.Opponents might argue that taxing investments could harm economic growth, but careful, incremental adjustments would likely have minimal impact on investor behavior. Acting now allows for gradual changes and avoids drastic measures later, ensuring Social Security continues to deliver on its promise of financial security for all contributors.Social Security Faces a Crisis, but Sound Tax Policy Can Help This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

JONATHAN KANTER This episode was recorded on November 18, 2024,  the day when it was reported that Senior antitrust officials at the Justice Department plan to ask a judge to order Google to divest its Chrome web browser, Bloomberg reported citing anonymous sources. The department also intends to ask federal judge Amit Mehta, who declared Google's search engine a monopoly in August, to mandate actions concerning artificial intelligence and the Android mobile operating system. The enforcement actions are the product of the Justice Department's multiyear case against Google which sought to prove that the tech giant has a web search monopoly in the U.S. The Justice Department won its case  federal judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google broke antitrust laws in both online search and search text ads markets. The remedies are yet to be decided and will likely be fought in federal courts. Many parallels exist between this case and  US v Standard Oil in the early 20th century and US v Microsoft in the early 21st century. The remarkable person leading this effort which at its root goes to the heart of free markets, power and competition is Assistant Attorney General of the United States' Department of Justice Antitrust Division. He is deeply thoughtful and his mind is expansive, especially at the intersection of the law, free markets. Prior to this, Kanter worked as an antitrust attorney at the FTC and in private practice. AAG Kanter is considered a critic of “big tech” and DOJ has worked to block  a record number of mergers on antitrust  grounds. During his tenure, the DOJ won its first conviction in a criminal monopolization suit in four decades Jonathan has a very humble beginning in a working class neighborhood of Queens and  graduated from SUNY Albany and Washington University School of Law.  After graduating from law school, Kanter first worked as an antitrust lawyer at the FTC. He later worked in private practice, where he represented clients including Microsoft and Yelp as an  associate at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson. Kanter was later a partner at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft followed by  Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.  Two other notable cases he has led include an antitrust suit related to JetBlue's attempted acquisition of Spirit, and one against Ticketmaster's parent company Live Nation Entertainment. Upon filing the lawsuit, Kanter stated that "Live music should not be available only to those who can afford to pay the Ticketmaster tax". Much of his work, as was his confirmation by the United States Senate, has broad support across party lines, a rare thing in today's Washington.  RELATED LINKS NYT Article CNBC Segment Wikipedia Bloomberg Article Stanford Graduate School of Business Talk GENERAL INFO| TOP OF THE GAME: Official website: https://topofthegame-thepod.com/ RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/topofthegame-thepod/feed.xml Hosting service show website: https://topofthegame-thepod.podbean.com/ Javier's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/javiersaade  SUPPORT & CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/96934564 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551086203755 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOPOFGAMEpod Subscribe on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/site/podcatcher/index/blog/vLKLE1SKjf6G Email us: info@topofthegame-thepod.com   THANK YOU FOR LISTENING – AVAILABLE ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS

The OTRNow Radio Program- Thanksgiving SpecialTarzan. November 29, 1951. Mutual-Don Lee net origination, Commodore syndication. "African Thanksgiving". Commercials added locally. A beautiful French girl starts a battle of wills between Sheik Hazara and Tarzan. CBS rebroadcast date: November 22, 1952. Lamont Johnson, Walter White Jr. (producer), Bud Lesser (writer), Albert Glaser (original music)  The Lucky Strike Program Starring Jack Benny. November 30, 1947. NBC net. Lucky Strike. Phil Harris and The Sportsmen do a clever singing commercial to the tune of, "That's What I Like About The South." Jack dreams that he's being tried for murder for killing a Thanksgiving turkey. Fred Allen (imitated by Ollie O'Toole) appears as a turkey during the trial! A great show!. Artie Auerbach, Basil Ruysdael (commercial spokesman), Dennis Day, Don Wilson, Frank Nelson, Jack Benny, L. A. Speed Riggs (tobacco auctioneer), Mary Livingstone, Mel Blanc (quadruples, one part is a turkey), Phil Harris, Eddie Anderson, The Sportsmen, F. E. Boone (tobacco auctioneer), Bea Benaderet, John Laing (commercial spokesman), Ollie O'Toole, George Balzer (writer), John Tackaberry (writer), Milt Josefsberg (writer), Sam Perrin (writer), Mahlon Merrick (conductor). Doctor Christian. November 22, 1939. CBS net. "Prelude To Thanksgiving". Vaseline. Jean Hersholt, Art Gilmore (announcer), Rosemary De Camp.Speech Winston Churchill 1944-11-23 American Thanksgiving Vic and Sade. November 20, 1941. Red net. Crisco. Nicer Scott has been telling everyone that Rush Gook eats with a baby's knife and fork. Rush is humiliated and angry. Stuff happens! The organ themes, bridges and system cue have been deleted. Paul Rhymer (writer), Art Van Harvey, Bernardine Flynn, Billy Idelson, Ed Herlihy (announcer).Let George Do It. November 20, 1950. Mutual-Don Lee net. "Cause For Thanksgiving". Standard Oil. A Thanksgiving story about a tough ten-year-old boy who refuses to talk. Is it psychic shock?. Bob Bailey, Virginia Gregg, Jackson Gillis (writer), David Victor (writer), Eddie Dunstedter (composer, presenter), Don Clark (director), Bud Hiestand (announcer), Wally Maher, Carl Watson (commercial spokesman), Bob Burchill (commercial spokesman), Alan Reed, Dick Ryan, Tony Barrett, Jeffrey Silver, Steven Chase.Suspense. November 25, 1948. CBS net. "The Screaming Woman". Auto-Lite. A little girl hears a screaming woman who is buried alive. The script was subsequently used on "Suspense" on March 1, 1955 (see cat. #7264). Margaret O'Brien, Ray Bradbury (author), Sylvia Richards (adaptor), Ted de Corsia, John McIntire, Lurene Tuttle, Agnes Moorehead, Anton M. Leader (producer, director), Harlow Wilcox (commercial spokesman), William Johnstone (commercial spokesman), Lucien Moraweck (composer), Lud Gluskin (conductor), Paul Frees (announcer).

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee  Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter |  Daily Gardener Community Botanical History On This Day 1801 On this day, America lost one of its pioneering botanists, Humphry Marshall, the "Father of American Dendrology." 1869 Ellen Shipman, a woman who found her voice in the whispers of flowers and her strength in the structure of garden walls, is born. Grow That Garden Library™ Read The Daily Gardener review of Garden Favorites by Warren Schultz, Rebecca Atwater and Rick Darke Buy the book on Amazon: Garden Favorites by Warren Schultz, Rebecca Atwater and Rick Darke Today's Botanic Spark 1857 Ida Tarbell is born - a woman who would become known for exposing Standard Oil's monopolistic practices but who found her greatest peace tending to her beloved Connecticut farm. Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.

Alex Tsakiris is the founder and host of the popular podcast Skeptiko, which has garnered millions of downloads over the years as it explores the intersection of science and spirituality. A published author, entrepreneur, and critical thinker, Alex has become a prominent voice in the debate surrounding the nature of consciousness and its connection to the physical world. In 1986, he founded MindPath Technologies, a pioneering company that developed AI expert systems for major corporations like Texas Instruments, DuPont, and Standard Oil, before it was acquired by Proxima Corporation in 1996.In this conversation, we discuss:Alex Tsakiris's journey from AI entrepreneur to host of the Skeptiko podcast, exploring the intersection of science and spirituality.The impact of AI on the concept of consciousness and how it challenges traditional scientific paradigms.The influence of Alan Turing's work on AI consciousness and how it shapes today's discussions on human-machine interactions.Why Alex questions AI dogma and how his background in expert systems influences his perspective.The role of transparency versus truth in AI development and how it shapes ethical considerations.Real-world AI applications that focus on enhancing human well-being and reducing workplace friction.ResourcesSubscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with AlexAI fun fact articleOn AI ethics and Data Science

We're continuning to dig into other would-be Julius Caesar presidents of American history. The men who never were nominated, and maybe never even ran, but who could have been either the great Man of the People who'd lead us to glory.... or terrible Imperators who tore us apart. I'll be posting a bunch of these throughout this week. Today, one of the original 'robber barons' and the progenitor of a famous political family: John D. Rockefeller, CEO of Standard Oil. 

What I learned from rereading Random Reminiscences of Men and Events by John D. Rockefeller. ----Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Founders Notes gives you the superpower to learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. You can search all my notes and highlights from every book I've ever read for the podcast. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book----Follow Founders Podcast on YouTube (Video coming soon!) ----Notes and highlights from the episode: It has not been my custom to press my affairs forward into public gaze. (Bad boys move in silence)My favorite biography on Rockefeller John D: The Founding Father of the Rockefellers by David Freeman Hawke. (Founders #254)Secrecy covered all of his operations.Taking for granted the growth of his empire, he hired talented people as found, not as needed. — Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller by Ron Chernow. (Founders #248) We had been frank and aboveboard with each other. Without this, business associates cannot get the best out of their work.Rockefeller said Jay Gould was the best businessman he knew. Jay Gould books and episodes: American Rascal: How Jay Gould Built Wall Street's Biggest Fortune by Greg Steinmetz (Founders #285) and Dark Genius of Wall Street: The Misunderstood Life of Jay Gould, King of the Robber Barons by Edward J. Renehan Jr. (Founders #258) "If I have to choose between agreement and conflict, I'll take conflict every time. It always yields a better result." — Jeff BezosIt's a pity to get a man into a place in an argument where he is defending a position instead of considering the evidence. His calm judgment is apt to leave him, and his mind is for the time being closed, and only obstinacy remainsI like doing deals with the same people. You get to know each other and build a mutual sense of trust. Today, a lot of what I do originates from associations that go back ten, twenty, thirty, even forty years. — Am I Being Too Subtle?: Straight Talk From a Business Rebel by Sam Zell.Writing a check separates conviction from conversation. — Warren BuffettWe had with us a group of courageous men who recognized the great principle that a business cannot be a great success that does not fully and efficiently accept and take advantage of its opportunities. (Do everything and you will win)Such was Rockefeller's ingenuity, his ceaseless search for even minor improvements. Despite the unceasing vicissitudes of the oil industry, prone to cataclysmic booms and busts, he would never experience a single year of loss. — Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller by Ron Chernow. (Founders #248)Last Train to Paradise: Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad that Crossed an Ocean by Les Standiford. #247 Henry Flagler (Rockefeller's Partner)Rockefeller on the impact Henry Flagler had on the beginning of Standard Oil: He always believed that if we went into the oil business at all, we should do the work as well as we knew how; that we should have the very best facilities; that everything should be solid and substantial; and that nothing should be left undone to produce the finest results. And he followed his convictions of building as though the trade was going to last, and his courage in acting up to his beliefs laid strong foundations for later years. (Build a first class business in a first class way)Young people should realize how, above all other possessions, is the value of a friend in every department of life without any exception whatsoever.When you recruit A players you don't tell them here's 5 things I want you to focus on. Here's your top 10 priorities. NO. You've got one priority. Destroy that priority. Do it more than anybody else possibly will. (Henry Flagler's main priority was controlling the cost of transportation.)Larry Ellison: You don't want turnover on your core product team. Knowledge compounds. Don't interrupt the compounding. — Softwar: An Intimate Portrait of Larry Ellison and Oracle by Matthew Symonds. (Founders #124) We were accustomed to prepare for financial emergencies long before we needed the funds. (Keep a fortress of cash)It is impossible to comprehend Rockefeller's breathtaking ascent without realizing that he always moved into battle backed by abundant cash. Whether riding out downturns or coasting on booms, he kept plentiful reserves and won many bidding contests simply because his war chest was deeper. — Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller by Ron Chernow. (Founders #248)I learned to have great respect for figures and facts, no matter how small they were.This casual way of conducting affairs did not appeal to me.As our successes began to come, I seldom put my head upon the pillow at night without speaking a few words to myself: "Now a little success, soon you'll fall down, soon you'll be overthrown. Because you've got a start, you think you're quite a merchant; look out, or you will lose your head—go steady." These intimate conversations with myself had a great influence on my life. I was afraid I couldn't stand my prosperity, and tried to teach myself not to get puffed up with any foolish notions. (If you go to sleep on a win you'll wake up with a loss)I hope they were properly humiliated to see how far we had gone beyond their expectations. (Chips on shoulders put chips in pockets) 98 percent of our attention was devoted to the task at hand. We are believers in Carlyle's Prescription, that the job a man is to do is the job at hand and not see what lies dimly in the distance. — Charlie Munger in Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist by Roger Lowenstein. (Founders #182) Rockefeller on Standard Oil stock: Sell everything you've got, even the shirt on your back, but hold on to the stock.All business proceeds on belief: Trying to run a company without a set of beliefs is like trying to steer a ship without a rudder. — Four Seasons: The Story of a Business Philosophy by Isadore Sharp (Founders #184)  Rockefeller on his “unintelligent competition”: We had the type of man who really never knew all the facts about his own affairs. Many kept their books in such a way that they did not actually know when they were making money or when they were losing money.A few weeks later, the newspapers announce his new partnership—revealing who had backed his bid—and the news that Rockefeller is, at twenty-five, an owner of one of the largest refineries in the world. On that day his partners “woke up and saw for the first time that my mind had not been idle while they were talking so big and loud,” he would say later. They were shocked. They'd seen their empire dismantled and taken from them by the young man they had dismissed. Rockefeller had wanted it more.  — Conspiracy by Ryan Holiday At best it was a speculative trade, and I wonder that we managed to pull through so often; but we were gradually learning how to conduct a most difficult business.A blueprint for success in any endeavor: Low prices to the customer. Root out any inefficiency. Pay for talent. Control expenses. Invest in technology.We devoted ourselves exclusively to the oil business and its products. The company never went into outside ventures, but kept to the enormous task of perfecting its own organizationThe fastest way to move a dial is narrow the focus. People naturally resist focus because they can't decide what is important. Therein lies a problem: people can typically tell you after some deliberation what their top three priorities are, but they struggle to decide on just one. What is too much and what is too little focus? Do you ever even discuss this? Most teams are not focused enough. I rarely encountered a team that employed too narrow an aperture. It goes against our human grain. People like to boil oceans. Just knowing that can be to your advantage. When you narrow focus, you are increasing the resourcing on the remaining priority. —  Amp It Up by Frank Slootman Two people can run the same business and have vastly different results: Perhaps it is worth while to emphasize again the fact that it is not merely capital and "plants" and the strictly material things which make up a business, but the character of the men behind these things, their personalities, and their abilities; these are the essentials to be reckoned with. When it comes to competition, being one of the best is not good enough. Do you really want to plan for a future in which you might have to fight with somebody who is just as good as you are? I wouldn't. — Jeff Bezos in Invent and Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff BezosDon't even think of temporary or sharp advantages. Don't waste your effort on a thing which ends in a petty triumph unless you are satisfied with a life of petty success.Study diligently your capital requirements, and fortify yourself fully to cover possible set-backs, because you can absolutely count on meeting setbacks.Do not to lose your head over a little success, or grow impatient or discouraged by a little failure.Know your numbers. You need to know your business down to the ground.Money comes naturally as a result of service (Henry Ford)Don't do anything that someone else can do (Edwin Land)The man will be most successful who confers the greatest service on the world.Commercial enterprises that are needed by the public will pay. Commercial enterprises that are not needed fail, and ought to fail.Dedicate your life to building something that contributes to the progress and happiness of mankind.----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

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In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the life and legacy of Henry Flagler, focusing on his transformative role in shaping Florida's fresh produce industry. Following up on part one, which explored Flagler's rise from grain merchant to Standard Oil powerhouse, we now turn our attention to his ambitious projects in Florida.Join John and Patrick as they uncover the stories behind the founding of towns like Pompano Beach and Hastings, the rise of Florida's fresh produce industry, and Flagler's ambitious railway extension to Key West. From devastating freezes that shifted the state's citrus belt to Flagler's innovative farming ventures, this episode paints a vivid picture of how one man's vision helped shape modern Florida.Don't miss the fascinating history of Flagler's railroads and their lasting impact on Florida's agriculture.In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of BusinessJoin the History of Fresh Produce Club (https://app.theproduceindustrypodcast.com/access/) for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com

Bienvenidos a un directo desde Youtube dentro del podcast Buscadores de la verdad. Esta vez tenemos a unos invitados muy especiales para hablar sobre dos temas bastante controvertidos. El extraño caso del descuartizador de Tailandia, Daniel Sancho. Y sobre la escalada bélica en oriente medio, la guerra de Ucrania y sobre todo las amenazas de guerra nuclear entre los Estados Unidos y Rusia. Sobre el caso de Daniel Sancho he escrito dos de los tres artículos, DANIEL SANCHO. MUERTE Y RESURRECCIÓN DE OSIRIS EN TRES ACTOS y DANIEL SANCHO Y LA RESURRECCIÓN TRAS LA PASCUA. En el primero de ellos explicaba el enorme parecido entre el rito del desmembramiento de Osiris en 14 partes y este macabro asesinato: «El mito de Osiris es el relato más elaborado e influyente de la antigua mitología egipcia. Trata sobre el asesinato del dios Osiris, un mítico rey de Egipto primitivo, y sus consecuencias. El que asesinó y partió en 14 trozos a Osiris fue su hermano Seth, quien usurpó su trono. Después, la esposa de Osiris, Isis, recuperó y restauró el cuerpo de su esposo y concibió póstumamente un hijo con él. El resto del relato se enfoca en Horus, el producto de la unión de Isis y Osiris; quien al comienzo era un niño vulnerable protegido por su madre y después se convierte en el rival de Seth por el trono.» También veíamos muchas equis en todo este tema y como en la mitología comparada Osiris es asimilado con Dioniso, Baco e incluso con Jesucristo. Y esto lo detallo en mi segundo artículo donde les hablo que el juicio se llevo a cabo en plena Pascua. Como si se tratase del juego de la Oca pero esta vez con pascuas, tenemos la coincidencia de que la Pascua Judía o Pésaj coincide con el periodo del juicio. Unos días antes del juicio, el 8 de abril de 2024, se produjo uno de los eclipses destacados en USA que junto con el del 21 de agosto de 2017 forman una gran X. Para terminar de rematar el ritual tenemos que la sentencia se produjo el dia 28 de Agosto y se leyó el dia 29. El dia 28 de Agosto se celebra la fiesta de la tomatina en Buñol, una fiesta donde el pueblo se tira tomates quedando todo teñido de rojo. El dia 29 coincidiendo con la lectura de la condena a cadena perpetua de Daniel Sancho el busto de Sancho Gracia en el balneario de Mondariz aparece cubierto de pintura roja. El ritual sacrificial se ha producido. Recordar que en esas fechas se hizo viral un absurdo ritual de pasear una piña en los supermercados Mercadona. Ese dia 28 también se hizo medio viral la llamada Tragedia en San Tirso de Abres donde dos personas fallecieron al caerse su vehículo al río. Todo está relacionado. “Un tirso es un bastón de cañaheja que está todo él forrado de vid o de hiedra y a veces de lazos. Está rematado por una piña de pino. Se trata de un símbolo fálico que representa esa fuerza vital que se asocia por lo general con el dios griego Dioniso (en el panteón romano, Baco). El tirso se relaciona también con la vara mágica de los conjuros y con los símbolos axiales.” Solo falta el desenlace final…pero no adelantemos acontecimientos. En cuanto al tema de la supuesta guerra nuclear les leeré las declaraciones de Vladimir Putin que agito la amenaza de guerra nuclear en marzo de este año en una extensa entrevista con la televisión estatal Rossiya-1 y la agencia oficial RIA Novosti. Como sabemos, Putin, salió reelegido con una amplia mayoría. “El periodista le pregunta: Estamos listos para la guerra nuclear. Putin responde: Desde el punto de vista tecnológico, sí, estamos listos. Están siempre listos para la guerra, están constantemente en estado de alerta. Nuestra triada nuclear es más moderna que cualquier otra triada. Y solo esas triadas las tenemos nosotros y los americanos. Ellos desarrollan sus propios componentes, nosotros también. Pero eso no significa, en mi opinión, que están listos para desarrollar esta guerra nuclear mañana. Si asi lo quieren ¿Qué hacemos? Quieren, pero por qué hacer eso Anunciaron que no se van a unir los ejércitos ucranianos. Sabemos que los ejércitos estadounidenses en el territorio ruso serian intervencionistas. Así es como los vamos a tratar si aparecen en el territorio ucraniano. Ellos lo entienden. No creo que aqui todo se precipite y vayan tan de cabeza. Pero estamos preparados para ello. Lo he dicho muchas veces para nosotros es cuestión de vida y muerte, y para ellos es una cuestión de mejorar su posición táctica en general en el mundo, pero también en Europa, en particular manteniendo su estatus, entre sus aliados. Esto también es importante, pero no tan importante como para nosotros. ¿Por qué necesitaríamos usar armas de destrucción masiva? Nunca hubo tal necesidad de usarlas. Periodista le pregunta: ¿Es decir, que nunca se le ha cruzado este pensamiento? Responde Putin: No ¿Para qué? Bueno, las armas existen para ser usadas. Tenemos nuestros propios principios, ¿qué significan? Que estamos dispuestos a usar armas, incluidas todas las armas, si hablamos de la existencia del Estado ruso, de dañar nuestra soberanía e independencia. La República Democrática Coreana tiene su propio paraguas nuclear. No nos han pedido nada. Ucrania no logró ninguno de los objetivos que se propusieron el año pasado. Además, ahora la iniciativa se ha convertido en nuestras Fuerzas Armadas. Nos han prometido muchas cosas. Por lo que las promesas por si solas, no son suficientes aqui. Ahora están negociando solo porque no tienen más municiones, es algo ridículo para nosotros. Sin embargo, estamos listos para una conversación seria y queremos resolver todos los conflictos, especialmente este conflicto por medios pacíficos. Pero debemos entender claramente que esta no es una pausa que el enemigo quiere tomar para rearmar, sino que es una conversación con garantías de seguridad de la Federación Rusa.” En marzo de este año aparecieron sendos videos donde veíamos caer las bombas nucleares en Rusia al ritmo de la canción Voyage, Voyage…y otro donde se veía la destrucción de varias ciudades de USA, Nueva York y San Francisco desaparecían del mapa. Curiosamente tocaban votaciones en Rusia…y otra vez han vuelto a aparecer nuevos vídeos antes de las votaciones en los Estados Unidos mostrando lo que pasaría en caso de una guerra nuclear entre las dos potencias militares más potentes, si dejamos al gigante chino descansando, claro. Gigante chino que está aprovechando para venderle pólvora y otros recursos a Rusia esperando su momento para actuar en Taiwán. Recordemos que la guerra entre Israel y los palestinos no es noticia mientras se producen bombardeos masivos de población civil, campamentos de refugiados arrasados y miles de niños siendo masacrados mientras si es noticia viral como los israelíes destruyen los buscas y otros aparatos electrónicos de grupos militares como Hezbolá. Los que peinamos canas recordamos la larguísima guerra fría entre estos dos países. También recuerdo las risotadas que se hecho a mi costa el señor Trevijano al preguntar yo si no se estaría volviendo otra vez a dichas posiciones. Bueno, pues yo tenía razón. Este jueves 19 de septiembre se voto el documento: Continuación del apoyo financiero y militar de los Estados miembros de la Unión a Ucrania. ¿Saben qué han votado los eurodiputados españoles en el tema de apoyar el uso de armas occidentales de largo alcance en territorio ruso? Pues 37 votaron a favor, 9 en contra, 8 se abstuvieron y 5 no aparecieron por allí ese dia. Casi un 69% esta de acuerdo en eliminar las restricciones para atacar con cohetes de largo alcance a Rusia. Este tanto por ciento coincide con lo votado por toda la Eurocamara. Les dejaremos un enlace donde podrán conocer sus nombres. Luego repasaremos los puntos más importantes de esta votación y les dejare el enlace al pdf oficial de la eurocamara en la descripción del podcast en Ivoox. Y ahora si, voy a presentarles a nuestros invitados Eugenio Carrión más conocido en las redes como Michael Boor, colaborador habitual de Aqui la voz de Europa aunque el es totalmente independiente y tiene sus propios canales en Youtube e Ivoox, los cuales también les dejaremos en la descripción del podcast. Y Andrew Jackson, al cual consideramos de la familia de Buscadores de la Verdad y que el mismo se define como soberano en el Imperio Universal. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Los líderes del mundo libre hablando de guerra. La gente aplaudiendo o pasando del tema. ¿Nos hemos vuelto todos locos? Os voy a leer algunos titulares de los principales medios españoles y extranjeros. Os dejaré en la descripción del podcast todos estos enlaces y luego me contáis vuestra opinión: La Comisión Europea insta a reforzar la economía de guerra: "El riesgo de guerra no es inminente, pero no es imposible" Los avisos de la Unión Europea alertando de una posible guerra y la importancia del resultado de las elecciones del 9J Macron: una guerra “no es una ficción, no está lejos” Cinco años para la gran guerra contra Rusia Un jefe militar de Reino Unido advierte a los ciudadanos sobre una posible guerra masiva con Rusia La OTAN insta a Occidente a prepararse para cualquier escenario, incluida la guerra con Rusia Alemania insiste en la vuelta a la mili para preparar la guerra Acercándonos al abismo de la guerra ………………………………………………………………………………………. Un forero decía en Burbuja punto info: - El que ha puesto mas votos en contra (y el único que no ha aportado ningún voto a favor) de estamparnos en una guerra fratricida ha sido Patriots for Europe, el grupo de los patriotas europeos encabezado por el Fidetzs de Orban, y al que recientemente se han incorporado Vox y el RN francés. - También ha votado ampliamente en contra el grupo que defiende la soberanía de las naciones europeas Europe of sovereign Nations (también patriotas), encabezado por el AfD alemán. - Otros que han votado principalmente en contra (aunque en este grupo han estado mas repartidos entre las tres opciones, incluyendo votos a favor y abstenciones) es La Izquierda, The Left in the European Parliament Y por último el grupo de los no adscritos, Non-attached members, eurodiputados independientes que no tienen una tendencia política compartida (aquí está Alvise), han votado casi todos en contra. Estos son algunos puntos clave de la resolución del Parlamento Europeo sobre la guerra de agresión de Rusia contra Ucrania Costos de reconstrucción: Un informe conjunto del Gobierno de Ucrania, el Banco Mundial, la Comisión Europea y la ONU estima que, para el 31 de diciembre de 2023, el costo total de la reconstrucción y recuperación de Ucrania ascenderá a 486.000 millones de USD, una cifra que ha aumentado desde los 411.000 millones estimados el año anterior. Apoyo financiero de la UE a Ucrania: La Unión Europea y sus Estados miembros han aportado más de 100.000 millones de euros en asistencia financiera, humanitaria, militar y para refugiados a Ucrania. En 2024, se creó el Mecanismo para Ucrania, que proporcionará hasta 50.000 millones de euros en apoyo financiero hasta 2027. El primer pago de este mecanismo, de 4.200 millones de euros, se realizó en julio de 2024. Apoyo militar a Rusia: Rusia ha aumentado su gasto militar y ha recibido apoyo de países como Bielorrusia, Irán, Corea del Norte, y posiblemente China. Irán ha suministrado misiles balísticos de corto alcance a Rusia, lo que ha llevado a sanciones adicionales por parte de Francia, Alemania y el Reino Unido. Apoyo militar de la OTAN y la UE a Ucrania: La UE, sus Estados miembros y aliados de la OTAN siguen brindando apoyo militar a Ucrania, conforme al artículo 51 de la Carta de la ONU. La UE ha entrenado a unos 60.000 soldados ucranianos a través de la Misión de Asistencia Militar. La OTAN contribuirá con 40.000 millones de euros anuales a Ucrania. Levantamiento de restricciones al uso de armamento: Se insta a los Estados miembros a eliminar las restricciones sobre el uso de armas occidentales proporcionadas a Ucrania, permitiendo a Ucrania ejercer plenamente su derecho a la legítima defensa. Suministro urgente de armas y municiones: Se lamenta la reducción de la ayuda militar a Ucrania y se pide a los Estados miembros cumplir con su compromiso de suministrar municiones y sistemas de defensa aérea, destacando la necesidad de entregar misiles Taurus y cumplir con el compromiso de brindar al menos el 0,25% del PIB anual en apoyo militar. ………………………………………………………………………………………. La guerra es un latrocinio o La guerra es una estafa (originalmente en inglés: War is a racket) es una obra escrita por el general Smedley Butler. Después de retirarse del Cuerpo de Marines, en 1935, escribió el discurso en el que denuncia el uso de las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos para la ganancia de Wall Street. “He servido durante 30 años y cuatro meses en las unidades más combativas de las fuerzas armadas estadounidenses: en la infantería de marina. Tengo el sentimiento de haber actuado durante todo ese tiempo de bandido altamente calificado al servicio de los grandes negocios del Wall Street y sus banqueros. En una palabra, he sido un pandillero al servicio del capitalismo. De tal manera, en 1914 afirmé la seguridad de los intereses petroleros en México, Tampico en particular. Contribuí a transformar a Cuba en un país donde la gente del National City Bank podía burlar tranquilamente los beneficios. Participé en la "limpieza" de Nicaragua, de 1902 a 1912, por cuenta de la firma bancaria internacional Brown Brothers Harriman. En 1916, por cuenta de los grandes azucareros norteamericanos, aporté a la República Dominicana la "civilización". En 1923 "enderecé" los asuntos en Honduras en interés de las compañías fruteras norteamericanas. En 1927, en China, afiancé los intereses de la Standard Oil. Fui premiado con honores, medallas y ascensos. Pero cuando miro hacia atrás, considero que podría haber dado algunas sugerencias a Al Capone. Él, como gánster, operó en tres distritos de una ciudad. Yo, como marine, actué en tres continentes. El problema es que cuando el dólar estadounidense gana apenas el seis por ciento, aquí se ponen impacientes y van al extranjero para ganarse el ciento por ciento. La bandera sigue al dólar y los soldados siguen a la bandera.” Termino con unas palabras de la forera Angelika: “Todos somos conscientes que nos hayamos en medio de una guerra híbrida (cuyos ataques lo abarcan todo, en todos los aspectos) dentro de esta guerra hibrida me voy a centrar en la guerra psicológica y de desinformación. Empezaré con una cita que a algunos les sonará, a otros no, pero a todos nos vendrá bien: "Construid vuestra casa sobre roca". Es decir: tened unos pilares morales fuertes y que vuestro fundamento ideológico y vuestros principios sean totalmente sólidos, porque la TV y los medios están jugando al despiste, a poner trampas para luego acusarnos de promover "bulos", cerrar cuentas y censurar todo internet. No hay ni una sola noticia que no tenga como objetivo doblegar mentes, manipular, aterrorizar y hacerte sentir desamparado y solo ante todo el wokismo. El objetivo a destruir es la raza blanca, el cristianismo, la soberanía de las Naciones y la familia tradicional. El objetivo eres tú; tú molestas y debes de ser exterminado, pero para eso tienen que conseguir que seas débil, enfermizo, que tu moral este por los suelos, que te sientas derrotado antes si quiera de pelear por nada. Y ahí es donde entra la guerra psicológica, la propaganda "neobolchevique" de las falsas mayorías (a las que se les da voz y "bombo" mientras a los nuestros se les silencia) la guerra de desinformación, mediante la cual ya no sabrás ni a quien creer, ni a quien seguir, que es verdad o mentira… ¿Cómo combatirlo? Recordad: la batalla empieza en vuestras mentes y vuestros corazones, por sus actos los conoceréis; construid sobre roca; sed inocentes como palomas pero astutos como serpientes; mantened vuestra armadura moral ceñida. Y sobre todo: aprended a detectar su retórica, su forma de actuar y su falsa disidencia.” Sean felices, cuiden de sus familias y sobre todo no tengan miedo. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Este es un resumen de los puntos clave de la resolución del Parlamento Europeo sobre la guerra de agresión de Rusia contra Ucrania: Invasión de Ucrania: Rusia ha llevado a cabo una guerra de agresión ilegal contra Ucrania desde el 24 de febrero de 2022, continuando con las agresiones iniciadas en 2014, como la anexión de Crimea y la ocupación de partes de Donetsk y Luhansk. Esto viola la Carta de la ONU y el Derecho internacional humanitario. Reacciones de la ONU: La Asamblea General de la ONU condenó la invasión rusa como un acto de agresión (marzo de 2022) y enfatizó la necesidad de responsabilizar a Rusia por sus acciones, incluidas las reparaciones por los daños causados (noviembre de 2022). Responsabilidad penal: La Corte Penal Internacional emitió órdenes de detención contra funcionarios rusos por crímenes de guerra, como el ataque a bienes civiles y la deportación ilegal de civiles, incluidos niños, de Ucrania a Rusia. Sin embargo, Mongolia no ejecutó la orden contra Putin en septiembre de 2024. Determinación ucraniana: A pesar de las grandes pérdidas humanas, Ucrania ha resistido con éxito la invasión rusa. Las fuerzas rusas han cometido crímenes de guerra, incluidos ataques indiscriminados contra civiles, deportaciones forzadas, torturas y ejecuciones. Estos actos incluyen violencia sexual utilizada como arma de guerra. Campaña aérea intensificada: Desde agosto de 2024, Rusia ha intensificado su campaña de bombardeos, atacando ciudades como Járkiv, Kiev y Leópolis, lo que ha causado muchas muertes y la destrucción de hasta el 80% de la infraestructura energética de Ucrania, lo que podría desencadenar una crisis humanitaria grave durante el invierno. Ataque a la seguridad alimentaria: El presidente ucraniano, Volodímir Zelenski, denunció que el 12 de septiembre de 2024 un misil ruso impactó en un buque granelero que transportaba trigo a Egipto por el mar Negro, lo que afecta gravemente la seguridad alimentaria global. Además, los ataques rusos con drones y misiles están violando cada vez más el espacio aéreo de la Unión Europea y la OTAN, poniendo en riesgo a los ciudadanos de las regiones orientales. Crisis humanitaria en Ucrania: La situación humanitaria en Ucrania es cada vez más crítica, especialmente cerca de las líneas de frente. Naciones Unidas estima que más de 14,6 millones de ucranianos necesitarán ayuda humanitaria en 2024. Los ataques rusos a infraestructuras esenciales han dejado a decenas de miles de personas sin servicios vitales. Además, el aumento de las hostilidades en Járkiv en mayo de 2024 ha provocado el mayor desplazamiento en el país desde 2023, y las agencias humanitarias enfrentan dificultades por falta de financiación. Impacto en la salud y las mujeres: La destrucción de infraestructuras está teniendo consecuencias desastrosas para la salud, especialmente afectando a las mujeres, quienes a menudo desempeñan tareas de cuidado, enfermería y atención médica. Suspensión de ayudas a refugiados en Hungría: El gobierno húngaro emitió un decreto que infringe la Directiva de protección temporal, suspendiendo las ayudas estatales para el alojamiento de refugiados ucranianos, dejando a muchos, en su mayoría mujeres y niños, sin refugio. Costos de reconstrucción: Un informe conjunto del Gobierno de Ucrania, el Banco Mundial, la Comisión Europea y la ONU estima que, para el 31 de diciembre de 2023, el costo total de la reconstrucción y recuperación de Ucrania ascenderá a 486.000 millones de USD, una cifra que ha aumentado desde los 411.000 millones estimados el año anterior. Apoyo financiero de la UE a Ucrania: La Unión Europea y sus Estados miembros han aportado más de 100.000 millones de euros en asistencia financiera, humanitaria, militar y para refugiados a Ucrania. En 2024, se creó el Mecanismo para Ucrania, que proporcionará hasta 50.000 millones de euros en apoyo financiero hasta 2027. El primer pago de este mecanismo, de 4.200 millones de euros, se realizó en julio de 2024. Apoyo militar a Rusia: Rusia ha aumentado su gasto militar y ha recibido apoyo de países como Bielorrusia, Irán, Corea del Norte, y posiblemente China. Irán ha suministrado misiles balísticos de corto alcance a Rusia, lo que ha llevado a sanciones adicionales por parte de Francia, Alemania y el Reino Unido. Apoyo militar de la OTAN y la UE a Ucrania: La UE, sus Estados miembros y aliados de la OTAN siguen brindando apoyo militar a Ucrania, conforme al artículo 51 de la Carta de la ONU. La UE ha entrenado a unos 60.000 soldados ucranianos a través de la Misión de Asistencia Militar. La OTAN contribuirá con 40.000 millones de euros anuales a Ucrania. Insuficiencia de la asistencia militar: A pesar de los esfuerzos, la asistencia militar a Ucrania sigue siendo insuficiente tanto en cantidad como en calidad. Además, algunos Estados miembros han anunciado reducciones en su apoyo militar para 2025. La UE ha decidido utilizar los beneficios de los activos congelados del Banco Central de Rusia para apoyar militarmente a Ucrania, aunque aún no se ha establecido un marco jurídico adecuado para gestionar estos activos. Bloqueo de ayudas por Hungría: Hungría está bloqueando el nuevo Fondo de Ayuda a Ucrania de 5.000 millones de euros y el octavo tramo de reembolsos a los Estados miembros por el suministro de ayuda militar a Ucrania a través del Fondo Europeo de Apoyo a la Paz. Sanciones y contradicciones: La UE ha adoptado catorce paquetes de sanciones contra Rusia desde febrero de 2022, con el objetivo de debilitar su capacidad bélica. Sin embargo, los Estados miembros siguen comprando combustibles fósiles y uranio a Rusia, lo que ha generado ingresos superiores a 200.000 millones de euros para Rusia desde el inicio de la guerra. También hay preocupaciones sobre la posibilidad de que el gas ruso se esté reetiquetando como gas azerbaiyano para el mercado europeo, lo que socava los esfuerzos por reducir la dependencia de los combustibles rusos. Flota petrolera de Rusia: Una flota de petroleros rusos, no asegurados y peligrosos para el medio ambiente, continúa operando en el mar Báltico, eludiendo el régimen de sanciones internacionales. Condena a Rusia y Bielorrusia: Se condena enérgicamente la guerra de Rusia contra Ucrania y la participación de Bielorrusia. Se exige a Rusia que retire todas sus fuerzas militares y compense a Ucrania por los daños causados a su población, tierra, infraestructuras y medio ambiente. Apoyo total a Ucrania: El Parlamento reafirma su total apoyo a la soberanía e integridad territorial de Ucrania, subrayando que la guerra de Rusia es una violación grave de la Carta de la ONU y el derecho internacional. Se apoya la asistencia militar, humanitaria y económica a Ucrania hasta que se logre una paz justa y duradera, basada en los términos definidos por Ucrania. Apoyo internacional y paz: Se pide a la UE y sus Estados miembros que mantengan el apoyo internacional a Ucrania y trabajen por una solución pacífica basada en la soberanía ucraniana y la rendición de cuentas de Rusia por los crímenes de guerra. Además, se insta a apoyar la implementación de la "Fórmula de Paz" de Ucrania. Asistencia financiera para la reconstrucción: Se pide a la Comisión Europea que agilice la creación de instrumentos financieros a largo plazo para la reconstrucción de Ucrania, incluyendo la implementación del Mecanismo para Ucrania. Compensación de Rusia: Se insta a los Estados miembros a aumentar su financiación para Ucrania y no reducir sus contribuciones. Se apoya la decisión de destinar ingresos extraordinarios de activos rusos congelados al Fondo de Ayuda a Ucrania, así como la propuesta del G7 de ofrecer un préstamo garantizado por activos rusos inmovilizados. Aumento de la ayuda humanitaria: Se pide un aumento sustancial de la ayuda humanitaria de la UE para garantizar el apoyo a Ucrania en 2025 y en los próximos años, con una planificación a largo plazo y financiación adecuada. Derecho de legítima defensa de Ucrania: Se reafirma que Ucrania tiene el derecho de defenderse contra la agresión rusa, en virtud del artículo 51 de la Carta de la ONU. Se reconoce que la ayuda militar actual, aunque importante, es aún insuficiente para permitir que Ucrania recupere el control de todo su territorio reconocido internacionalmente. Levantamiento de restricciones al uso de armamento: Se insta a los Estados miembros a eliminar las restricciones sobre el uso de armas occidentales proporcionadas a Ucrania, permitiendo a Ucrania ejercer plenamente su derecho a la legítima defensa. Suministro urgente de armas y municiones: Se lamenta la reducción de la ayuda militar a Ucrania y se pide a los Estados miembros cumplir con su compromiso de suministrar municiones y sistemas de defensa aérea, destacando la necesidad de entregar misiles Taurus y cumplir con el compromiso de brindar al menos el 0,25% del PIB anual en apoyo militar. Cooperación en defensa aérea: Se subraya la importancia de intensificar la cooperación en defensa aérea entre los Estados miembros para garantizar la protección del espacio aéreo de la UE y la OTAN. Comunicación estratégica y participación ciudadana: Se pide a la Comisión que explique a los ciudadanos de la UE la importancia de la defensa de Ucrania para la estabilidad europea y se elogia la microfinanciación colectiva en algunos Estados miembros para apoyar el suministro de armas a Ucrania. Brújula Estratégica y cooperación militar europea: Se insta a acelerar la aplicación de la Brújula Estratégica para mejorar la cooperación militar europea y avanzar en la integración de Ucrania en las políticas de defensa y ciberseguridad de la UE, junto con el establecimiento de la Estrategia Industrial de Defensa Europea y la creación de producción militar en Ucrania. Refuerzo de las capacidades de defensa de Ucrania: Se elogia al Grupo de contacto sobre la defensa de Ucrania y se pide a los Estados miembros que aumenten sus contribuciones para reforzar las capacidades de defensa ucranianas. Presión sobre Hungría: Se insta a los Estados miembros a presionar a Hungría para que levante el bloqueo al Fondo Europeo de Apoyo a la Paz (FEAP) y el Fondo de Ayuda a Ucrania. Condena de la violencia sexual y de género: Se condena el uso de la violencia sexual como arma de guerra, considerándola un crimen de guerra. Se pide a los países de acogida que ofrezcan servicios de salud sexual y reproductiva, incluidos anticonceptivos y asistencia relacionada con el aborto. Deportaciones forzadas a Rusia: Se insta a la UE a intensificar los esfuerzos para abordar el problema de las personas deportadas a Rusia, incluidas sanciones contra los responsables del traslado forzoso de niños ucranianos. Retiro del decreto húngaro: Se pide al gobierno húngaro que retire el decreto que suspende las ayudas al alojamiento de refugiados ucranianos y que cumpla con sus obligaciones bajo la Directiva de Protección Temporal de la UE. Ampliación de sanciones contra Rusia, Bielorrusia e Irán: Se pide mantener y ampliar las sanciones contra Rusia, Bielorrusia y terceros países que suministren tecnología y equipo militar a Rusia. Se condena a Irán por transferir misiles balísticos a Rusia y se insta a ampliar sanciones contra Irán, Corea del Norte y entidades chinas que apoyen el sector militar ruso. Se subraya la importancia de evitar que componentes críticos de la UE lleguen a la industria militar rusa y se solicita un régimen de sanciones más robusto para evitar su elusión. Prohibición de importaciones de productos rusos: Se insta a la UE a prohibir la importación de combustibles fósiles rusos, así como de cereales, potasa, abonos, materias primas y productos como aluminio, uranio, titanio y madera. Se pide mayor control sobre el origen de los productos petrolíferos importados para evitar su reventa desde Rusia. Control del precio del petróleo ruso: Se pide al G7 aplicar de forma más estricta el límite de precios al petróleo ruso y a la UE controlar la "flota en la sombra" rusa, que además de violar sanciones, representa un riesgo ecológico. Embargo del gas natural licuado ruso: Se solicita un embargo total del gas natural licuado ruso y sanciones contra Gazprom. Además, se pide que los buques rusos que exporten este gas sean incluidos en las listas de sanciones, prohibiendo su acceso a puertos y servicios occidentales. Sanciones al sector nuclear ruso: Se pide sanciones específicas contra las violaciones de seguridad nuclear en la central de Zaporiyia y contra el sector nuclear ruso en general. Condena de los ataques híbridos rusos: Se condena a Rusia por ataques híbridos contra la UE y países candidatos, que buscan debilitar el apoyo a Ucrania a través de manipulación de la información y corrupción. Se pide a la UE contrarrestar proactivamente estas amenazas y reforzar la comunicación estratégica. Transmisión de la resolución: Se encarga a la presidenta del Parlamento Europeo transmitir la resolución a los órganos pertinentes, incluidas la Comisión Europea, el Consejo, el gobierno ucraniano y las Naciones Unidas. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Invitados: Eugenio Carrión más conocido en las redes como Michael Boor Canales de Youtube Michael Boor @michaelboor60 https://www.youtube.com/@michaelboor60 Michael Boor 4 @michaelboor4396 https://www.youtube.com/@michaelboor4396 Michael Jakim Boor @michaeljakimboor7469 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCufbEfLQ1XjIQumhhfJM0zw Canal de Ivoox Michael Boor censurado https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-michael-boor-censurado_sq_f11328379_1.html …. Andrew Jackson @ichingiking Soy una curva cuántica de posibilidades. Lo que pienso, siento y hago en cada momento determina mi presente y mi futuro # Soberano en el Imperio Universal …. Dra Yane #JusticiaParaUTP @ayec98_2 Médico y Buscadora de la verdad. Con Dios siempre! No permito q me dividan c/izq -derecha, raza, religión ni nada de la Creación. https://youtu.be/TXEEZUYd4c0 …. UTP Ramón Valero @tecn_preocupado Un técnico Preocupado un FP2 IVOOX UTP http://cutt.ly/dzhhGrf BLOG http://cutt.ly/dzhh2LX Ayúdame desde mi Crowfunding aquí https://cutt.ly/W0DsPVq ………………………………………………………………………………………. Enlaces citados en el podcast: DANIEL SANCHO. MUERTE Y RESURRECCIÓN DE OSIRIS EN TRES ACTOS https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2023/08/09/daniel-sancho-muerte-y-resurreccion-de-osiris-en-tres-actos/ DANIEL SANCHO Y LA RESURRECCIÓN TRAS LA PASCUA https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2024/03/29/daniel-sancho-y-la-resurreccion-tras-la-pascua/ https://contrastado.com/artur-segarra-el-presunto-torturador-y-descuartizador-espanol-de-tailandia/ https://go.ivoox.com/rf/134081539 PUTIN dice estar LISTO para una GUERRA NUCLEAR y que sus ARMAS son más MODERNAS que las de EE.UU. | https://youtu.be/_e8xu4fVSDo?feature=shared Videos de Usa y Rusia muestras provocaciones de guerra nuclear https://foroconspiracion.com/threads/videos-de-usa-y-rusia-muestras-provocaciones-de-guerra-nuclear.245/ Resolución del Parlamento Europeo, de 19 de septiembre de 2024, sobre la continuación del apoyo financiero y militar de los Estados miembros de la Unión a Ucrania (2024/2799(RSP)) https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-10-2024-0012_ES.pdf ¿Qué han votado los eurodiputados españoles respecto al uso de armas occidentales de largo alcance en rusia? https://www.burbuja.info/inmobiliaria/temas/que-han-votado-los-eurodiputados-espanoles-respecto-al-uso-de-armas-occidentales-de-largo-alcance-en-rusia.2148328/ Intervención del presidente del Gobierno, Sanchez Castejon, en la Cumbre del Futuro, en la sede de la ONU en Nueva York. https://x.com/desdelamoncloa/status/1838291821069299738 La Pólvora China es el Arma que está definiendo la Guerra en Ucrania y el nuevo orden mundial https://x.com/elmercurioAON/status/1838695945090814190 Presidente ucraniano lleva a USA balas de cañón para ser firmadas por políticos de allí https://x.com/antiprogrecom/status/1838288776692486420 Subforo en burbuja titulado III Guerra Mundial https://www.burbuja.info/inmobiliaria/forums/guerra-mundial/ La Comisión Europea insta a refozar la economía de guerra: "El riesgo de guerra no es inminente, pero no es imposible" https://www.ondacero.es/noticias/mundo/comision-europea-insta-refozar-economia-guerra-riesgo-guerra-inminente-pero-imposible_2024022865df9797b7621f0001dc815a.html Los avisos de la Unión Europea alertando de una posible guerra y la importancia del resultado de las elecciones del 9J https://www.lasexta.com/programas/lasexta-clave/avisos-union-europea-alertando-posible-guerra-importancia-resultado-elecciones_2024060766635d386a0d130001d42477.html Macron: una guerra “no es una ficción, no está lejos” https://www.dw.com/es/macron-una-guerra-en-europa-occidental-no-es-una-ficci%C3%B3n-no-est%C3%A1-lejos/a-68528112 Cinco años para la gran guerra contra Rusia https://www.diario.red/articulo/internacional/cinco-anos-para-la-gran-guerra-contra-rusia/20240104050000023022.html Un jefe militar de Reino Unido advierte a los ciudadanos sobre una posible guerra masiva con Rusia https://es-us.noticias.yahoo.com/jefe-militar-reino-unido-advierte-095958080.html La OTAN insta a Occidente a prepararse para cualquier escenario, incluida la guerra con Rusia https://www.vozdeamerica.com/a/otan-insta-a-occidente-a-prepararse-para-cualquier-escenario-incluida-la-guerra-con-rusia-/7447066.html Alemania insiste en la vuelta a la mili para preparar la guerra https://www.huffingtonpost.es/global/alemania-insiste-vuelta-mili-preparar-guerra.html Acercándonos al abismo de la guerra https://globalter.com/acercandonos-al-abismo-de-la-guerra/ ………………………………………………………………………………………. 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Episode Synopsis: Was oil monopoly enough for the Rockefellers or did the reign of the this Illuminati Family move to take over medicine, education, and eventually the world at large? We talk about this and much more, including: Did John D. Rockefeller Sr. continue the criminal legacy of this father “Devil Bill?" How did the Rockefeller's, using the help of other bloodline families, illegally force America's dependence on oil? How did Standard oil fund the creation of Saudi Arabia and create the Petrodollar? How did the Rockefellers use The Prohibition of the 1920s to restrict ethanol as an alternative fuel source? Is crude oil as we know it actually a renewable resource known as abiotic oil? How much were GM, Firestone and Standard Oil, fined for their conspiratorial overhaul of public transportation? Were the gas shortages in the 70s orchestrated as part of an elaborate plot to back the American dollar with oil? Original Air Date September 25th, 2024 Show Hosts Jason Spears & Christopher Dean Our Patreon Consider joining our Patreon Squad and becoming a Tier Operator to help support the show and get access to exclusive content like: Links and Resources Studio Notes A monthly Zoom call with Jason and Christopher  And More… Resource Books “Country School Of Tomorrow” – Fredrick T. Gates – PDF “Murder By Injection” – Eustace Mullins “Who financed Hitler” – James and Suzanne Pool “The Rockefellers: An American Dynasty”  – Peter Collier “Wealth Against Common Wealth” – Henry Demorest Lloyd  “The Unholy Alliance” – Peter Levenda  “Externalization of the Hierarchy” – Alice Bailey   (As an Amazon Associate, Operation Red Pill will earn from qualifying purchases made through the provided links) ORP Apparel Merch Store Connect With Us LetsTalk@ORPpodcast.com Facebook Instagram

Episode Synopsis:Was oil monopoly enough for the Rockefellers or did the reign of the this Illuminati Family move to take over medicine, education, and eventually the world at large?We talk about this and much more, including:Did John D. Rockefeller Sr. continue the criminal legacy of this father “Devil Bill”?How did the Rockefeller's, using the help of other bloodline families, illegally force America's dependence on oil?How did Standard Oil fund the creation of Saudi Arabia and create the petrodollar?How did the Rockefellers use The Prohibition of the 1920s to restrict ethanol as an alternative fuel source?Is crude oil as we know it actually a renewable resource known as abiotic oil?How much were GM, Firestone and Standard Oil, fined for their conspiratorial overhaul of public transportation?Were the gas shortages in the 70s orchestrated as part of an elaborate plot to back the American dollar with oil?Original Air DateSeptember 25th, 2024Show HostsJason Spears & Christopher DeanOur PatreonConsider joining our Patreon Squad and becoming a Tier Operator to help support the show and get access to exclusive content like:Links and ResourcesStudio NotesA monthly Zoom call with Jason and Christopher And More…Resource Books“Country School Of Tomorrow” – Fredrick T. Gates – PDF“Murder By Injection” – Eustace Mullins“Who financed Hitler” – James and Suzanne Pool“The Rockefellers: An American Dynasty”  – Peter Collier“Wealth Against Common Wealth” – Henry Demorest Lloyd “The Unholy Alliance” – Peter Levenda “Externalization of the Hierarchy” – Alice Bailey  (As an Amazon Associate, Operation Red Pill will earn from qualifying purchases made through the provided links)ORP ApparelMerch StoreConnect With UsLetsTalk@ORPpodcast.comFacebookInstagram

“I did not form a very favorable first impression, I must admit. I came here from Jacksonville by way of the river and the Tocoi railway and got here just at night. The accommodation was very bad and most of the visitors here were consumptives. I didn't like it, and took the first train back to Jacksonville.”While Henry Flagler's initial impression of St. Augustine, Florida, was far from glowing, he would go on to be the driving force behind transforming the state into the agricultural and economic powerhouse it is today.In part one of this new series, John and Patrick dive into the remarkable story of Henry Flagler, the man whose vision and investments helped transform Florida into the state we know today. Discover Flagler's humble beginnings, his rise to prominence with Standard Oil, and his first encounters with Florida's untapped potential. As our hosts take you through Flagler's journey, they also explore the rich agricultural history of 19th-century Florida, including the booming citrus industry that laid the groundwork for his transformative work.In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of BusinessJoin the History of Fresh Produce Club (https://app.theproduceindustrypodcast.com/access/) for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community.Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshproduceEmail: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com

In this episode, Adam Heimlich, CEO and co-founder of Chalice Custom Algorithms, joins the AdTechGod Pod to discuss the Google antitrust trial and its impact on the adtech industry. He explains that the adtech industry has been dominated by Google, causing fear and mistrust among industry players. The trial will bring to light Google's dominance and potentially lead to a new era of competition and innovation. Adam breaks down the antitrust case, comparing it to the Standard Oil and Microsoft cases, and explains how Google's control over the tech stack and data prevents competition and stifles innovation. He predicts that Google will likely be broken up, but the extent of the breakup remains uncertain. Adam believes that breaking up Google will lead to more choices, openness, and innovation in the industry. He also emphasizes the importance of treating everyone in the industry as equals and fostering better relationships.For more information on the Google antitrust case please subscribe to monopoly.marketecture.tvThanks to Live Intent for sponsoring this episode.

This week, host Troy Edgar examines the complex legacy of John D. Rockefeller, the oil tycoon whose business practices and philanthropic endeavors shaped the 19th and early 20th centuries.  Rockefeller's story is one of ambition, innovation, and controversy. In this episode, we discuss his business strategies, including vertical integration, which led to Standard Oil's near-monopoly of the oil industry. And how he channeled his massive wealth into charitable causes that impacted education, healthcare, and scientific research.  Join us as we explore the interplay between business, government, and public interest that remains relevant today.  Recommended reading: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow's acclaimed biography "Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr." Ameritocracy™ is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington DC.

Founders ✓ Claim The name of Nobel usually calls to mind Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite, and the internationally prestigious prizes that bear his name. But Alfred was only one member of a creative and innovative family who built an industrial empire in prerevolutionary Russia. The saga begins with an emigre from Sweden, Immanuel Nobel, who was an architect, a pioneer producer of steam engines, and a maker of weapons.Immanuel's sons included Alfred; Robert, who directed the family's activities in the Caspian oil fields; and Ludwig, an engineering genius and manufacturing magnate whose boundless energy and fierce determination created the Russian petroleum industry.Ludwig's son Emanuel showed similar mettle, shrewdly bargaining with the Rothschilds for control of the Russian markets and competing head-on with Standard Oil and Royal Dutch Shell for lucrative world markets.Perhaps no family in history has played so decisive a role in building an industrial empire in an underdeveloped but resource-rich nation. Yet the achievements of the Nobel family have been largely forgotten. When the Bolsheviks came to power, Emmanuel had to flee the country disguised as a peasant.The Nobel empire with its 50,000 workers lay in ruins. An empire which had taken eighty years to design and build, was nearly destroyed, bringing a sudden and bitter end to one of the most remarkable industrial odysseys in world history.This episode is what I learned from reading The Russian Rockefellers: The Saga of the Nobel Family and the Russian Oil Industry by Robert Tolf.----Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Founders Notes gives you the superpower to learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. You can search all my notes and highlights from every book I've ever read for the podcast. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book----Follow Founders Podcast on YouTube (Video coming soon!) ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

Founders ✓ Claim The name of Nobel usually calls to mind Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite, and the internationally prestigious prizes that bear his name. But Alfred was only one member of a creative and innovative family who built an industrial empire in prerevolutionary Russia. The saga begins with an emigre from Sweden, Immanuel Nobel, who was an architect, a pioneer producer of steam engines, and a maker of weapons.Immanuel's sons included Alfred; Robert, who directed the family's activities in the Caspian oil fields; and Ludwig, an engineering genius and manufacturing magnate whose boundless energy and fierce determination created the Russian petroleum industry.Ludwig's son Emanuel showed similar mettle, shrewdly bargaining with the Rothschilds for control of the Russian markets and competing head-on with Standard Oil and Royal Dutch Shell for lucrative world markets.Perhaps no family in history has played so decisive a role in building an industrial empire in an underdeveloped but resource-rich nation. Yet the achievements of the Nobel family have been largely forgotten. When the Bolsheviks came to power, Emmanuel had to flee the country disguised as a peasant.The Nobel empire with its 50,000 workers lay in ruins. An empire which had taken eighty years to design and build, was nearly destroyed, bringing a sudden and bitter end to one of the most remarkable industrial odysseys in world history.This episode is what I learned from reading The Russian Rockefellers: The Saga of the Nobel Family and the Russian Oil Industry by Robert Tolf.----Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Founders Notes gives you the superpower to learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. You can search all my notes and highlights from every book I've ever read for the podcast. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book----Follow Founders Podcast on YouTube (Video coming soon!) ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

Michael Rockefeller was the great grandson of John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil and the richest man in the world. He was also the son of Nelson Rockefeller, New York governor, Vice President of the United States, and a well known art collector. Michael had big shoes to fill. To do that, he followed in his father's art collecting footsteps, traveling to the Asmat region on the west coast of New Guinea to collect wood carvings for his father's Museum of Primitive Art in Manhattan. The Asmat people were hunter gatherers living in the jungle with almost no western contact. They led a very different life than Michael, practiced head hunting and cannibalism. Michael admired the Asmat, their culture, their art. But he never truly understood them. He couldn't. So when his sailboat capsized near the village of Otsjanep and he disappeared attempting to swim to shore, never to be seen again, his family assumed he had drowned. But did Michael Rockefeller really drown? Or was his fate far more violent? Let's fix that. Support the show! Join the PatreonBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources: "Savage Harvest: A Tale of Cannibals, Colonialism, and Michael Rockefeller's Tragic Quest for Primitive Art" by Carl HoffmanSmithsonian Magazine "What Really Happened to Michael Rockefeller"The Met Museum "Bis Pole"Rockefeller Archive Center "John D. Rockefeller"PBS American Experience "Biography: Nelson A. Rockefeller"NPR Author Interviews "Cannibals and Colonialism: Solving the Mystery of Michael Rockefeller"Shoot me a message!

This episode is a repost from The Working On Purpose PodcastCapitalism comes in for criticism, despite the fact that this economic system has resulted in substantially increasing global per capita income over the centuries, spurring economic growth and progress. Critics often criticize a kind of Aberrant Capitalism, one that is dominated in their minds by corporations, whose behavior is not always meritorious. But from the earliest times, it was Customer Capitalism, not corporate capitalism, that was the driver of individual prosperity and thriving. Companies such as Wedgwood & Bentley of Wedgwood China fame (founded 1759) set the original precedents by prioritizing customer needs and innovation, laying the foundation for contemporary business practices. The advent of these corporations facilitated large-scale entrepreneurship, promoting innovation and efficient responses to customer demands.Entropy has set into the capitalist system since the founding days, and there is some corporate behavior that needs reform. Dr. Alise Cortez is attentive to these concerns. We discussed the prospects for a revival of customer capitalismResources: Connect with Hunter Hastings on LinkedInConnect with Dr. Alise Cortez on LinkedInThe Value Creators WebsiteHunter Hasting's Blog Dr. Alise Cortez's websites:  Gusto-Now.com and AliseCortez.comShow Notes: 0:00 | Intro3:25 | Capitalism: Bad Rap and the Purpose 08:07 | Standard Oil's Impact on Civilization09:52 | World War: Capitalism in the Next Era14:20 | The Post-War Capitalism: Command and Control19:50 | Period of Financialization 21:05 | Maximising Shareholder Value 22:14 | Government as the Customer 25:35 | The Promise of Customer Capitalism 28:30 | Current Landscape of Customer Capitalism 33:03 | Management Practices of Forward-Thinking Companies: Extremely Flat Organization35:33 | Cross-Functional Teams 37:45 | Short-Term Problem Solving vs. Long-Term Planning 39:50 | Long-Term Stock Exchanges: Role and Contribution40:30 | AI and Middle Management42:24 | Principles Over Rules 43:40 | Customer-Centric Business Models 45:13 | Idea of Subjective Value and Empathy48:37 | Wrap - Up

The name of Nobel usually calls to mind Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite, and the internationally prestigious prizes that bear his name. But Alfred was only one member of a creative and innovative family who built an industrial empire in prerevolutionary Russia. The saga begins with an emigre from Sweden, Immanuel Nobel, who was an architect, a pioneer producer of steam engines, and a maker of weapons.Immanuel's sons included Alfred; Robert, who directed the family's activities in the Caspian oil fields; and Ludwig, an engineering genius and manufacturing magnate whose boundless energy and fierce determination created the Russian petroleum industry.Ludwig's son Emanuel showed similar mettle, shrewdly bargaining with the Rothschilds for control of the Russian markets and competing head-on with Standard Oil and Royal Dutch Shell for lucrative world markets.Perhaps no family in history has played so decisive a role in building an industrial empire in an underdeveloped but resource-rich nation. Yet the achievements of the Nobel family have been largely forgotten. When the Bolsheviks came to power, Emmanuel had to flee the country disguised as a peasant.The Nobel empire with its 50,000 workers lay in ruins. An empire which had taken eighty years to design and build, was nearly destroyed, bringing a sudden and bitter end to one of the most remarkable industrial odysseys in world history.This episode is what I learned from reading The Russian Rockefellers: The Saga of the Nobel Family and the Russian Oil Industry by Robert Tolf.----Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save more. ----Founders Notes gives you the superpower to learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs on demand. You can search all my notes and highlights from every book I've ever read for the podcast. Get access to Founders Notes here. ----Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book----Follow Founders Podcast on YouTube (Video coming soon!) ----“I have listened to every episode released and look forward to every episode that comes out. The only criticism I would have is that after each podcast I usually want to buy the book because I am interested so my poor wallet suffers. ” — GarethBe like Gareth. Buy a book: All the books featured on Founders Podcast

The Everything War: Amazon's Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power by Dana Mattioli https://amzn.to/3LyItfx Most Anticipated by Foreign Policy • Globe and Mail • Publishers Weekly • Next Big Idea Club Must Read April Books “Will stand as a classic.” – Christopher Leonard "Riveting, shocking, and full of revelations." - Bryan Burrough From veteran Amazon reporter for The Wall Street Journal, The Everything War is the first untold, devastating exposé of Amazon's endless strategic greed, from destroying Main Street to remaking corporate power, in pursuit of total domination, by any means necessary. In 2017, Lina Khan published a paper that accused Amazon of being a monopoly, having grown so large, and embedded in so many industries, it was akin to a modern-day Standard Oil. Unlike Rockefeller's empire, however, Bezos's company had grown voraciously without much scrutiny. In fact, for over twenty years, Amazon had emerged as a Wall Street darling and its “customer obsession” approach made it indelibly attractive to consumers across the globe. But the company was not benevolent; it operated in ways that ensured it stayed on top. Lina Khan's paper would light a fire in Washington, and in a matter of years, she would become the head of the FTC. In 2023, the FTC filed a monopoly lawsuit against Amazon in what may become one of the largest antitrust cases in the 21st century. With unparalleled access, and having interviewed hundreds of people – from Amazon executives to competitors to small businesses who rely on its marketplace to survive – Mattioli exposes how Amazon was driven by a competitive edge to dominate every industry it entered, bulldozed all who stood in its way, reshaped the retail landscape, transformed how Wall Street evaluates companies, and altered the very nature of the global economy. It has come to control most of online retail, and uses its own sellers' data to compete with them through Amazon's own private label brands. Millions of companies and governmental agencies use AWS, paying hefty fees for the service. And, the company has purposefully avoided collecting taxes for years, exploited partners, and even copied competitors—leveraging its power to extract whatever it can, at any cost. It has continued to gain market share in disparate areas, from media to logistics and beyond. Most companies dominate one or two industries; Amazon now leads in several. And all of this was by design. The Everything War is the definitive, inside story of how it grew into one of the most powerful and feared companies in the world – and why this lawsuit opens a window into the most consequential business story of our times.

This Day in Legal History: Sherman Antitrust ActOn July 2, 1890, U.S. President Benjamin Harrison signed the Sherman Antitrust Act into law, marking a transformative moment in American economic history. This landmark legislation aimed to prohibit the formation of trusts and monopolies that restricted trade across states, fundamentally altering the landscape of American industry. Named after Senator John Sherman, the act sought to promote fair competition for the benefit of consumers.The Sherman Antitrust Act was a response to growing public concern over the power and influence of large corporations, which often stifled competition and controlled vast market shares. Notable entities affected by this law included John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil and the Bell System of telecommunications. Standard Oil, once a dominant force in the oil industry, was dismantled into smaller companies in 1911, following a landmark Supreme Court decision that found it in violation of the act.Similarly, the Bell System, which had monopolized the telecommunications industry, was broken up in 1982, leading to the creation of several independent companies. The Sherman Antitrust Act thus paved the way for more robust enforcement of antitrust laws and inspired future legislation, such as the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914.The act's passage represented a significant shift toward greater governmental regulation of the economy, aiming to protect consumers and ensure a level playing field for businesses. Over the years, it has served as a critical tool for the U.S. Department of Justice in pursuing antitrust cases. The Sherman Antitrust Act remains a cornerstone of American antitrust policy, highlighting the ongoing importance of regulating corporate power to maintain market integrity.The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and new technology is providing a significant boost to private equity fundraising, benefiting law firms specializing in these areas. Investors have raised $17.4 billion for energy transition projects by June, surpassing last year's total of $10.3 billion, according to Preqin. This surge is driven by tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act, public demand for climate change solutions, and advancements in technologies like carbon capture.Prominent law firms, such as Davis Polk & Wardwell, Gibson Dunn, and Vinson & Elkins, are seeing increased activity due to the growing interest in energy transition investments. Michael Piazza of Gibson Dunn noted that despite the rise in renewable energy investments, continued investment in oil and gas remains necessary to support the energy transition responsibly.Major funds include Brookfield Asset Management's $10 billion fund announced in February and Morgan Stanley's plan to raise at least $1 billion. Firms like Blackstone, TPG, and KKR are also dedicating substantial resources to energy transition projects.While private equity fundraising has generally been sluggish, the energy transition sector stands out. Last year, private equity aggregate capital reached its lowest level since 2018, dropping over 8%. Limited partners are holding onto portfolio companies longer due to fewer exits via IPOs and secondary sales, complicating fundraising efforts.Law firms with expertise in private credit, fund formation, and energy deals are capitalizing on this trend. Firms such as Latham & Watkins and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett have been instrumental in advising on significant private credit loans and fund formations. The demand for legal services in energy transition has prompted firms like Paul Hastings and Sidley Austin to invest in hiring specialists in private credit and finance.Overall, the focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives has further fueled the energy transition boom, as limited partnerships increasingly include ESG criteria in their investment mandates. This shift provides incentives for investors to choose funds dedicated to climate technology and ESG projects over traditional private equity investments.Energy Transition Boom Aids Lawyers During Private Equity SlumpRudy Giuliani has requested to convert his Chapter 11 bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 liquidation. If approved by Judge Sean H. Lane of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, a trustee will manage Giuliani's estate and liquidate his assets to pay off his creditors, including a $148 million defamation judgment owed to two Georgia election workers.Creditors had previously called for a trustee, alleging that Giuliani had delayed financial disclosures and moved assets out of their reach. Giuliani's lawyers denied any dishonesty, stating he was correcting past financial mismanagement. The motion to convert the bankruptcy was filed as a one-page document, indicating Giuliani's decision to pursue this legal option against what his spokesperson described as a "partisan and politically motivated proceeding."Judge Lane has expressed frustration over the slow progress of Giuliani's bankruptcy case, noting Giuliani's focus on appealing the defamation judgment. Giuliani filed for Chapter 11 in December following the defamation ruling. His legal team is from Berger, Fischoff, Shumer, Wexler & Goodman LLP, while the committee of unsecured creditors is represented by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.Giuliani Moves to Liquidate Assets to Pay $148 Million Debt (1)Donald Trump is seeking to overturn his New York hush-money conviction following a U.S. Supreme Court decision that grants him some immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken while president. Trump's lawyers have taken initial steps to request that the New York judge, Juan Merchan, set aside the jury's verdict, and propose delaying his sentencing to allow for briefing and arguments.The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision earlier stated that former presidents have immunity from prosecution for many official acts, reversing lower-court rulings and potentially influencing Trump's New York case. While two judges previously rejected Trump's immunity claims before this ruling, the decision could impact other legal proceedings against him.Trump's conviction involves 34 counts of falsifying business records related to payments made by his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, to adult-film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election. Prosecutors argued Trump reimbursed Cohen with payments falsely recorded as legal services. Despite Trump's defense, the jury found the payments were intended to silence Daniels about an affair, not for legitimate legal work.The Supreme Court ruling could also affect other cases against Trump, including federal charges related to the 2020 election and classified documents. The legal landscape for Trump remains complex and dynamic as he navigates multiple legal challenges.Trump Seeks to Toss NY Felony Conviction After Immunity Win (1)The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision on presidential immunity leaves Judge Tanya Chutkan with the challenging task of determining the extent of immunity Donald Trump has in his federal criminal case related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. The Court's 6-3 ruling affirmed that Trump has broad protection from prosecution for actions within his official duties as president. Judge Chutkan must now assess which actions fall under this protection and which do not, significantly impacting the four-count indictment brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith.This complex evaluation includes analyzing Trump's public statements before the January 6 Capitol attack and his attempts to organize alternate electors. Additionally, Chutkan will decide if prosecutors can overcome the presumption of immunity regarding Trump's pressure on then-Vice President Mike Pence. The Supreme Court's ruling suggests these communications are considered official acts.The process will delay the trial, originally scheduled for March, potentially pushing it beyond the November 5 presidential election where Trump is the Republican candidate. Chutkan, known for her no-nonsense approach, has previously shown little tolerance for delays and has a history of imposing strict sentences on Capitol rioters. Trump's legal team plans to appeal any unfavorable rulings, which could further prolong proceedings.Chutkan's previous ruling in December 2023 rejected Trump's broad immunity claims, but the new Supreme Court guidelines require her to reassess this stance. Additionally, a separate Supreme Court decision last week raised the bar for federal obstruction charges, directly affecting two of the four counts against Trump. The outcome of these legal challenges will set a significant precedent for future presidential immunity cases.US Supreme Court leaves Judge Tanya Chutkan to parse Trump immunity | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In the ever-evolving realm of real estate, it's all too easy to succumb to the tidal wave of uncertainty and fear crashing upon us. As real estate agents, we find ourselves navigating treacherous waters, buffeted by market fluctuations and besieged by doubt. Yet, amidst the chaos, there lies a beacon of hope—a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the human spirit. It is in times of change, in moments of upheaval, that the greatest fortunes are made. Welcome back to America's #1 Daily Podcast,  featuring America's #1 Real Estate Coaches and Top EXP Realty Sponsors in the World, Tim and Julie Harris. Ready to become an EXP Realty Agent and join Tim and Julie Harris?  Visit: https://whylibertas.com/harris or text Tim directly at 512-758-0206. IMPORTANT: Join #1 Real Estate Coaches Tim and Julie Harris's Premier Coaching now for FREE. Included is a DAILY Coaching Session with a HARRIS Certified Coach. Proven and tested lead generation, systems, and scripts designed for this market. Instant FREE Access Now: YES, Enroll Me NOW In Premier Coaching https://premiercoaching.com Throughout history, we have seen time and again how individuals have seized upon periods of upheaval to forge their own paths to prosperity. Take, for example, the story of Lisa Nguyen, a real estate agent who weathered the storm of the 2008 housing market crash. Faced with plummeting property values and dwindling sales, Lisa refused to be deterred. Drawing on her creativity and resourcefulness, she pivoted her business to focus on distressed properties, helping countless families navigate the foreclosure process and find new beginnings. Today, Lisa's thriving real estate empire stands as a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. HUGE Announcement: You will love this! Looking for the full outline from today's presentation? Our DAILY Newsletter featured lead generation systems, real estate scripts, daily success plans and (YES) the notes or today's show. Best part? The newsletter is free! https://harrisrealestatedaily.com/ But Lisa's story is just one of many. From the rise of Andrew Carnegie during the Industrial Revolution to the success of Donald Trump amidst the turmoil of the 1990s real estate market downturn, history is replete with examples of individuals who turned uncertainty into opportunity. Indeed, as the saying goes, "Hard Times Create Strong Men, Strong Men Create Good Times, Good Times Create Weak Men, Weak Men Create Hard Times." It is during the hard times that we are forged into stronger, more resilient individuals—individuals who have the strength and tenacity to weather any storm and emerge stronger on the other side. REAL ESTATE LEADS, LEADS and more LEADS: Question: What is Tim and Julie Harris's favorite PROBATE LEAD PROVIDER? Simple, alltheleads.com/harris Let's delve deeper into history to uncover additional examples of how hard times have created the greatest fortunes: 1 Rockefeller and the Oil Boom: In the late 19th century, John D. Rockefeller capitalized on the turmoil of the oil industry, leveraging his business acumen to establish Standard Oil and become one of the wealthiest individuals in history. 2 Carnegie and the Steel Industry: Andrew Carnegie's rise to prominence during the Industrial Revolution is another prime example. By recognizing the potential of the steel industry and implementing innovative production methods, Carnegie built an empire that reshaped the modern world. 3 Rothschild Banking Dynasty: In the 18th century, the Rothschild banking dynasty emerged from humble beginnings to become one of the most powerful financial institutions in Europe. Through strategic investments and shrewd business practices, the Rothschilds navigated periods of economic upheaval to amass immense wealth and influence. Ready to become an EXPIRED Listing Agent? As promised, here is the discount link for the EXPIRED LISTING LEADS: https://www.redx.com/affiliate/tim-and-julie-harris/

The one-time most powerful man in the world is now being told when to sit, when to stand, and what he's permitted to say. Scenes from the New York courthouse, with Olivia Nuzzi. Plus, Dana Mattioli discusses her book on Amazon, a modern-day Standard Oil, with huge power across numerous industries—but which is also on the outs in DC. show notes: Dana's book, "The Everything War: Amazon's Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power."

FREEDOM - LIBERTY - HAPPINESS SUPPORT DOC MALIK To make sure you don't miss any episodes please subscribe to either: The paid Spotify subscription here: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/docmalik/subscribe The paid Substack subscription here: ⁠https://docmalik.substack.com/subscribe ABOUT THIS CONVERSATION: The Rockefeller family is one of the richest in the world. Yet, why would the family that made the world dependent on oil fund environmental and climate research since the 1950s, help shape climate policy measures since the 1980s, and support climate activism since the 1990s? Author and researcher Jacob Nordangård follows the family from the founding of Standard Oil and the Rockefeller Foundation, up through the aftermath of the Paris Agreement, with the declaration of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in January 2016, to the present day. Nordangård's in-depth research includes the large quantities of new material recently made available on the Internet, as well as the Rockefeller Foundation's own annual reports. Nordangård's main focus is the Rockefeller family's involvement in climate research and politics, but the actions and motives of some of their allies are also explored, as well as the family's influence on the development of modern medicine, family planning, agriculture, art, architecture, behavioural science, information technology, and politics. The Rockefeller family's utopian dream of a perfect world will have serious consequences for the survival of the human species and life as we know it. The Rockefeller Foundation's stated mission to "promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world" has a dark flipside, as, Nordangård will prove, the Rockefeller family's long-standing battle against climate change contains elements of sophisticated propaganda techniques, futurism, and New Age philosophy, aiming at a complete transformation of the whole earth system, including economy, ecology, culture, and even humanity itself. Please check out Jacob's book which has been the culmination of 15 years of research. Enjoy the episode, and please do let me know your thoughts in the comments section. Much love Ahmad Links Twitter ⁠Jacob's Twitter Book ⁠Controlling The Game IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFFILIATE CODES Hunter & Gather Foods ⁠Hunter & Gather Foods Use DOC15 to get 15% OFF your first purchase with Hunter & Gather Foods, and DOC10 for 10% off all further purchases. Roots Products Use the following referral link ⁠https://therootbrands.com/DocMalik IMPORTANT NOTICE Following my cancellation for standing up for medical ethics and freedom, my surgical career has been ruined. I am now totally dependent on the support of my listeners, YOU. If you value my podcasts, please support the show so that I can continue to speak up by choosing one or both of the following options - ⁠Buy me a coffee⁠ If you want to make a one-off donation. Join my Substack To access additional content, you can upgrade to paid from just £5.50 a month Doc Malik Merch Store⁠ Check out my amazing freedom merch To sponsor the Doc Malik Podcast contact us at ⁠hello@docmalik.com⁠ 

PREVIEW: #APPLE: #DOJ: Conversation with colleague Professor Richard Epstein of the Hoover Institution re the assertion by Assistant US Attorney General Jonathan Kanter that the anti-trust case against Apple is in the league of the DOJ cases aganst Standard Oil, AT&T and Microsoft.  More later. 1904 Standard Oil of New Jersey

Michael Clark Rockefeller (born May 18, 1938; disappeared November 19, 1961) was a member of the Rockefeller family. He was the son of New York Governor and later U.S. Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, a grandson of American financier John D. Rockefeller Jr. and a great-grandson of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller Sr. Rockefeller disappeared during an expedition in the Asmat region of southwestern Netherlands New Guinea, which is now a part of the Indonesian province of South Papua.  * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this fall, the Federal Trade Commission filed a high-stakes lawsuit against Amazon.In that suit, the FTC claims Amazon is a monopoly, and it accuses the company of using anti-competitive tactics to hold onto its market power. It's a big case, with implications for consumers and businesses and digital marketplaces, and for antitrust law itself. That is the highly important but somewhat obscure body of law that deals with competition and big business.And so, this week on Planet Money, we are doing a deep dive on the history of antitrust. It begins with today's episode, a Planet Money double feature. Two classic episodes that tell the story of how the U.S. government's approach to big business and competition has changed over time.First, the story of a moment more than 100 years ago, when the government stepped into the free market in a big way to make competition work. It's the story of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil, and a muckraking journalist named Ida Tarbell.Then, we fast forward to a turning point that took antitrust in the other direction. This is the story of a lawyer named Robert Bork, who transformed the way courts would interpret antitrust law.These episodes were produced by Sally Helm with help from Alexi Horowitz Ghazi. They were edited by Bryant Urdstadt. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money's executive producer.Help support Planet Money and get bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.