Standard Oil Part II
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Notable books mentioned: The History of Standard Oil by Ida Minerva Tarbell, The Prize by Daniel Yergin, Foundation by Isaac Asimov, Titan by Ron Chernow
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The host mentions 'The History of Standard Oil' to highlight its significance in the realm of investigative journalism and its impact on business p…
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Standard Oil Part II mentions The History of Standard Oil by Ida Minerva Tarbell, The Prize by Daniel Yergin, Foundation by Isaac Asimov, and Titan by Ron Chernow with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
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“Ida Minerva Tarbell, who's a writer for McClure's magazine, starts working on a new project that she pitches to the editor, McClure. The history of Standard Oil as a book to come out in serial form in the magazine.”
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“Daniel Yergin, the great historian who wrote The Prize, which so many people have recommended after part one that we read.”
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“The whole premise is there will be chaos for 50,000 years or 1,000 years if we have the Selden plan to get everybody through to the other side and it'll happen much faster and suffering will be alleviated.”
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“It's in Titan, a turnout quotes. It's actually just a small part of the book. I wish he'd spent more time on it.”
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned
The Godfather
“Ben has been on a mafia movie kick, mentioning The Godfather and its content.”
Godfather Part III
“Bringing in the one good part of Godfather Part III during the discussion.”