
Business Wars
Wondery
Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live.
Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, inventors, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John and American History Tellers.
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Categories: Education
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Just when it looked like 23andMe was selling to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, founder Anne Wojcicki placed a bid through her new nonprofit in an attempt to win it back at the eleventh hour. Lila MacLellan, Senior Writer at Fortune, joins David to discuss Wojcicki’s leadership style, and what the new version of 23andMe might look like under her control. Later, Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi of NPR’s Planet Money shares what happens to people’s sensitive health data when the company holding that information files for bankruptcy — and how consumers can protect themselves. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Listen to Business Wars 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 or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/business-wars/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Previous episodes
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760 - 23andMe's Fatal Flaw | Guess Who’s Back | 3 Thu, 19 Jun 2025
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759 - 23andMe's Fatal Flaw | Defying Gravity? | 2 Wed, 18 Jun 2025
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758 - 23andMe's Fatal Flaw | Great Expectorations | 1 Wed, 11 Jun 2025
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757 - Netflix and the Fall of Television | To the Max | 3 Wed, 04 Jun 2025
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756 - Wondery Presents: How to Survive Against the Odds Mon, 02 Jun 2025
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755 - Netflix and the Fall of Television | The Mouse Strikes Back | 2 Wed, 28 May 2025
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754 - Netflix and the Fall of Television | The Game Changer | 1 Wed, 21 May 2025
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753 - Starbucks' Bitter Brew | A Cup of Competition | 3 Thu, 15 May 2025
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752 - Starbucks' Bitter Brew | Back in Black | 2 Wed, 14 May 2025
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750 - Starbucks' Bitter Brew | The Founder's Curse | 1 Wed, 07 May 2025
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749 - The Whole Foods Rebellion | Harsh Realities | 3 Wed, 30 Apr 2025
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748 - The Whole Foods Rebellion | Tiny Acorns, Mighty Oaks | 2 Wed, 23 Apr 2025
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747 - The Whole Foods Rebellion | Vision Quest | 1 Wed, 16 Apr 2025
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746 - Price Wars: The Fall of Dollar Stores | Duped | 3 Thu, 10 Apr 2025
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745 - Price Wars: The Fall of Dollar Stores | Shrinkage | 2 Wed, 09 Apr 2025
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744 - Price Wars: The Fall of Dollar Stores | Billionaire Tug of War | 1 Wed, 02 Apr 2025
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742 - Spanx vs Skims | Kim-Oh-No | 2 Wed, 26 Mar 2025
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741 - Spanx vs Skims | Not Your Grandmother’s Girdle | 1 Wed, 19 Mar 2025
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739 - What Killed Red Lobster? | Chain Reaction | 3 Thu, 13 Mar 2025
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738 - What Killed Red Lobster? | Swimming with Sharks | 2 Wed, 12 Mar 2025
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737 - What Killed Red Lobster? | Caught in the Net | 1 Wed, 05 Mar 2025
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736 - TikTok vs the U.S.A. | A Ticking Clock | 4 Wed, 26 Feb 2025
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734 - TikTok vs the U.S.A. | Too Big to Fail | 3 Wed, 19 Feb 2025
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733 - TikTok vs the U.S.A. | Reeling | 2 Wed, 12 Feb 2025
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732 - TikTok vs the U.S.A. | Trending Upwards | 1 Wed, 05 Feb 2025
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731 - The Unraveling of Boeing | Landing the Plane | 5 Thu, 30 Jan 2025
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730 - The Unraveling of Boeing | Blow Out | 4 Wed, 29 Jan 2025
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728 - The Unraveling of Boeing | Jedi Mind Tricks | 3 Wed, 22 Jan 2025
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727 - The Unraveling of Boeing | Change of Destination | 2 Wed, 15 Jan 2025
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726 - The Unraveling of Boeing | The Crash | 1 Wed, 08 Jan 2025
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725 - Behind the Scenes | 5 Wed, 08 Jan 2025
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724 - Shopping in the Social Media Age | 4 Thu, 26 Dec 2024
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723 - Disney Under Siege | The ‘Bob’ of It All | 3 Wed, 25 Dec 2024
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721 - Disney Under Seige | Peltz Strikes Back | 2 Wed, 18 Dec 2024
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720 - Disney Under Siege | Restore the Magic | 1 Wed, 11 Dec 2024
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718 - Chuck E Cheese vs ShowBiz Pizza | Where a Kid Can be a Kid | 3 Wed, 04 Dec 2024
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717 - Chuck E Cheese vs ShowBiz Pizza | Broken Robots | 2 Wed, 27 Nov 2024
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715 - Chuck E Cheese vs ShowBiz Pizza | Rat Pizza | 1 Wed, 20 Nov 2024
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714 - Slicing Into New York's Pizza | 6 Thu, 14 Nov 2024
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713 - Beyond Meat vs Impossible Burger | Interview | 5 Wed, 13 Nov 2024
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712 - Beyond Meat vs Impossible Burger | Break from the Herd | 4 Wed, 06 Nov 2024
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710 - Beyond Meat vs Impossible Burger | Beefing Up, Chowing Down | 3 Wed, 30 Oct 2024
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709 - Beyond Meat vs Impossible Burger | Flame Broiled | 2 Wed, 23 Oct 2024
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707 - Beyond Meat vs Impossible Burger | Pressure Cooker | 1 Wed, 16 Oct 2024
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706 - The Smash Burger Smackdown | 5 Thu, 10 Oct 2024
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705 - Vogue: Once and Forever | Fashion's Next Big Thing | 4 Wed, 09 Oct 2024
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704 - Vogue: Once and Forever | Red Ink | 3 Wed, 02 Oct 2024
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703 - Vogue: Once and Forever | Astonish Me | 2 Wed, 25 Sep 2024
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702 - Vogue: Once and Forever | Front Row | 1 Wed, 18 Sep 2024
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701 - The IKEA Effect | 6 Thu, 12 Sep 2024