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BookstackEpisode 166: Bryan Burrough on How Texas Gunfighters Made the West WildIn today’s episode of Bookstack, host Richard Aldous sits down with Bryan Burrough, acclaimed journalist, podcaster, and author of The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild (Penguin Random House).Bookstack is now a production of American Purpose at Persuasion.Host: Richard AldousProducer: Laura SilvermanFollow Persuasion on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and YouTube to keep up with our latest articles, podcasts, and events, as well as updates from excellent writers across our network.And, to receive pieces like this in your inbox and support our work, subscribe below. Bookstack listeners can take adv...2025-06-2227 min
The Daily StoicThe Deadly Cost of Honor in The Wild West | Bryan BurroughThe Wild West is full of myths, but behind the gunfights and honor codes is a deeper story about virtue and civilization. In today’s episode, bestselling author Bryan Burrough joins Ryan to explore the truth behind America’s gunfighter era. They discuss how honor culture took root in the lawless frontier, where violence was so common that gunfights were simply called “fights”, and what that reveals about the difference between performative strength and real virtue.Bryan Burrough is the author of Public Enemies, The Big Rich, Forget The Alamo, and most recently The Gunfighte...2025-06-111h 05
World Top 100 Books Deep DiveDD 093: Barbarians At the Gate by John Helyar & Bryan Burrough📈 The largest corporate takeover of the 1980sJoin Donald & Iris as they dissect the legendary account of RJR Nabisco’s $25 billion LBO.Barbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough & John Helyar is about Corporate Greed, High-Stakes Drama & Wall Street’s Wildest Deal.Discover how ambition, ego, and reckless financial engineering collided in a bidding war that redefined modern capitalism.🔥 Key Takeaways:✅ The Rise of F. Ross Johnson: How RJR Nabisco’s CEO’s lavish lifestyle and hubris sparked Wall Street’s fiercest bidding war.✅ Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Mechanics: Why debt-fueled takeovers...2025-04-2613 min
The Summary Series: Top 100 Finance and Investing Books093-Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco# *Summary of *Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco* by Bryan Burrough & John Helyar*📚 Buy this book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kVqVKW💻 Free month of Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3ZYVJAK🎧 Grab audio version for free on an Audible trial: https://amzn.to/3PeeivQ*"Barbarians at the Gate"* by *Bryan Burrough and John Helyar* is a *thrilling, real-life account of the 1988 leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR Nabisco*, which became *one of the most dramatic and expensive corporate battles in history*. The book explores...2025-03-2811 min
Nonfiction with Callie HitchcockBryan Burrough: Co-Author of Barbarians at the Gate“The idea now that running a company is some type of sacred trust, that employees are something to be taken care of, is treated by most people as a laughable idea… this period is the basis of the income inequality we see today.” - Bryan BurroughPublished in 1989 by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar, Barbarians at the Gate is a financial thriller about the leveraged buy out of RJR Nabisco. This book is a time capsule of the 1980s greed era zeitgeist and an insiders look at the creation of our casino society. Nonfict...2025-02-1945 min
A Different PerspectiveA Different Perspective with Andrew Jones, Chief Executive of LondonMetric PropertyThis week Nick talks to Andrew JonesAndrew led Metric Property Investments Plc as co-founder and CEO from its launch in March 2010 until its successful merger with London & Stamford in January 2013, when he took the helm as Chief Executive of the newly formed LondonMetric. His extensive real estate experience includes a pivotal role at British Land, where he served as Executive Director and Head of Retail after joining through the Pillar acquisition in 2005. As a Board member at British Land, he oversaw shopping centers and retail park portfolios. Currently, Andrew brings his expertise to InstaVolt, a leading...2025-02-1850 min
Giada-Ahane[Download] Pdf Days of Rage: America’s Radical Underground, the FBI, and the Forgotten Age of Revolutionary Violence BY Bryan Burrough in Austart Download or Read ebook Days of Rage: America's Radical Underground, the FBI, and the Forgotten Age of Revolutionary Violence Written by Bryan Burrough Pdf Visit Link Bellow You Can Download or Read Book online for free Read Here 👉 https://pagebooklibs.blogspot.com/id/0143107976 Available versions: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOC, Kindle, Audiobook, etc. Summary : From the bestselling author of? Public Enemies ?&? The Big Rich , an?account of the battle between the FBI & revolutionary movements of the '70s: Weathermen, The Symbionese Liberation?Army, The FALN, The Black Liberation Army.?The names seem quaint now, but then...2024-11-2100 min
The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)Days of Rage: America's Radical Underground, the FBI, and the Forgotten Age of Revolutionary Violence (Bryan Burrough)A unique history of an episode that has been deliberately memory-holed: the massive Left violence in the 1970s, directed at catalyzing a revolution in America. And, as always, what that history means for today.
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A Book with LegsBryan Burrough - Barbarians at the GateIn this episode, author and journalist Bryan Burrough joins Bill and Cole Smead to discuss his classic work, "Barbarians at the Gate." The book is a detailed narrative of the high stakes battle for RJR Nabisco. Burrough explores the complex negotiations behind one of the largest leveraged buyouts in corporate history, highlighting the strategies by the major players involved. 2024-05-201h 24
Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em Podcast127. Bryan Burrough on '70's Political Violence, Youthful Activism, and "Days of Rage"This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit smokeempodcast.substack.comDays of Rage by Bryan Burrough is a modern classic. Nancy gushed over it so often Sarah finally read the thing, and damn, Nancy was right. Burrough is a longtime Vanity Fair contributor whose seven (!) books cover oil tycoons, Fortune 500 companies, and true crime, but we’re here to talk about his 2015 epic on 70s radicalism and political violence, which was criminally under-rated upon its release but has become a cult classic. Trigger warning: This episode drips with fan-girling. ...2024-03-1618 min
Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler DawsonWicked Words - Bryan Burrough: StephenvilleBest-selling author Bryan Burrough returns to his small-town Texas roots in the podcast, by Texas Monthly, called “Stephenville.” This season he explores a murder case that went cold for nearly two decades. To tell this amazing story, Bryan is armed with the newly discovered diary of the killer himself. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicke...2023-11-0640 min
the Bestsellers SummaryBarbarians at the Gate: The Epic Battle for Wall Street's Biggest TakeoverChapter 1:what is the Barbarians At The Gate about
"Barbarians at the Gate" is a non-fiction book written by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar. It tells the detailed account of the leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR Nabisco, one of the largest and most aggressive takeovers in Wall Street history.
The book delves into the story of the power struggle and financial machinations that took place during the takeover bid, initiated by CEO F. Ross Johnson. Johnson, along with the assistance of private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), attempts to buy out the...2023-11-0110 min
Bookey SummaryThe Wall Street Showdown: Barbarians at the GateChapter 1:what is the Barbarians At The Gate about"Barbarians At The Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco" is a book written by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar. It recounts the leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR Nabisco, one of the largest and most dramatic takeovers in American corporate history.Published in 1989, the book delves into the events surrounding the battle for the control of RJR Nabisco in the late 1980s. It explores the high-stakes corporate game involving Wall Street financiers, lawyers, and executives who engage in aggressive tactics to gain control of...2023-11-0110 min
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and MoreBarbarians at the Gate: The Untold Story of GreedChapter 1 What's Barbarians at the Gate"Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco" is a non-fiction book written by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar. It was first published in 1990 and provides an in-depth account of the leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR Nabisco, which at the time was the largest corporate takeover in American history. The book delves into the personalities, strategies, and financial maneuvers involved in the battle for control of the company between the management team led by CEO F. Ross Johnson and the rival buyout firms Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and Forstmann Little...2023-09-0809 min
The Orbital Mechanics PodcastEpisode 391: Galloping GertieSpaceflight News— LunaH-Map struggles to enter lunar orbit (spacewatch.global) (PDF: static1.squarespace.com VIA busek.com) (PDF: digitalcommons.usu.edu)— Korean Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter (KPLO) enters lunar orbit (space.com)— Hakuto-R M1 successfully completes second maneuver (spaceref.com) (ispace-inc.com VIA hobbyspace.com)— Chandrayaan-3 fully integrated (indiatoday.in) (indiatimes.com)Short & Sweet— China to expand Wenchang spaceport (spacenews.com)— Impulse Space has a mission (spacenews.com)Questions, Comments, Corrections— Dennis is reading Dragonfly by Bryan Burrough (bryanburrough.com)This Week in S...2023-01-1138 min
The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 2: Beyond Evil: Russell Smrekar and the Logan County MurdersMost people in Lincoln, Illinois, didn’t lock their doors in the 1970’s. They weren’t worried about murderers roaming around. Mike Hartnett and his wife arrived in town to work at Lincoln College, a private junior college. Both were ready to counsel Lincoln’s students and they wondered how much trouble there could possibly be in this peaceful looking small town in 1972. If they’d only known, who knows if they would have gone there at all.
Our book this week is “And I Cried, Too “, by Mike Hartnett. This episode’s guest is our chaplain here at The Unlo...2023-01-1035 min
Send More Offers Real Estate ShowThe Riches Are in the Niches - An Incredible Opportunity for Massive ProfitsToday's older generation is starting to live longer, more active lives than the seniors of ages past. As a result, the range of senior housing and service offerings has been hot in today's market and has evolved to match their current lifestyles better. Given the broad spectrum of senior care housing options, real estate investors have mixed emotions about this niche. Often asking, "should senior living REITs be a part of our investment portfolio?" Phillip Vincent, CEO of Moms House, is here today to answer that question. Learn how this great niche has helped him grow as...2022-11-0337 min
Fantastic HistoryJohn Dillinger, Part TwoIn Part Two of Sarah’s John Dillinger deep dive, hear how a baseball player from small town Indiana earned his place as the FBI’s first ever Public Enemy Number One; the thrilling tale of the shoot out at Little Bohemia; the true story behind Dillinger’s most enduring legend; and how Clark Gable lured Dillinger to his doom.
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InstitutionalizedPrediction Markets with Stephen GrugettThis week we are joined by Stephen Grugett to discuss prediction markets and their future applications.Recommendations:Middlesex: A Novel by Jeffrey EugenidesExpert Political Judgment by Philip E. TetlockDays of Rage by Bryan Burrough Astral Codex Ten SubstackForecasting Substackhttps://manifold.markets2022-09-0752 min
Fantastic HistoryTenth Episode Extravaganza: John Dillinger, Part One
We’re celebrating our tenth episode of Fantastic History with a two-parter! This week, Sarah tells Clay about one of her favorite historical figures: Depression Era bank robber, John Dillinger. In Part One, hear about the train heist Dillinger pulled off with his childhood gang, his ridiculous first attempts at robbery, and his time in the Indiana prison system.
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T360D – der Podcast zur Private Equity und M&A Community „pemacom“Ep. 2 - Wie Können die Richtigen Prozesse Käufer & Verkäufer bei W&I-Policen Unterstützen? - mit Dr. Philipp Heer (HWF Partners)Wie funktionieren W&I Versicherungen und wie kann Underwriting optimal in den Verkaufsprozess eingebunden werden?Für wen macht das Produkt Sinn und was sind verbreitete Fehlvorstellungen?Dr. Philipp Heer, Partner bei HWF Partners, ist im Gespräch mit Dr. Nikolaus von Jacobs und teilt seine Markteinblicke.Das erwartet Sie:1. Wie W&I-Policen funktionieren und für welche Parteien sie Sinn machen2. Wie gute Prozessstrukturierung bei W&I-Produkten Käufer und Verkäufer zugute kommt3. Welche Unterschiede es zwischen W&I-Policen und Contingent Risk Insurance gibt4. Welche zeitlichen Auswi...2022-09-0642 min
CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance92. Top reads for CFOs this summer with Mark Gandy, host of CFO BookshelfSend us your thoughtsIn the latest episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro talks to Mark Gandy, creator of the Financial Operating System and Host of the CFO Bookshelf podcast. A finance pioneer, Mark has worked in several finance positions during his career including Corporate Controller, VP of Finance, and CFO. Together Hannah and Mark talk about their shared interest in reading and discuss their book recommendations for finance this Summer. Also covered on this episode:Hannah & Mark’s favourite genre of booksWhy people in finance should embrace their creative sideMark’s top book...2022-08-1658 min
Atascocita Library Advanced CopyLit Chat: Library Settings and History by the bookIt's Reader's Choice, so Bonnie and PJ shared their reads for the month. Like a good mystery that ties in to a library? Or maybe history is more your style, fiction or non-fiction. Let's listen in on the reviews.
The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
Forget the Alamo: the rise and fall of an American myth by Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson, and Jason Stanford
2022-08-0933 min
Chris Voss PodcastChris Voss Podcast – Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth by Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson, Jason StanfordForget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth by Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson, Jason Stanford “Lively and absorbing. . .” — The New York Times Book Review “Engrossing.” —Wall Street Journal “Entertaining and well-researched . . . ” —Houston Chronicle Three noted Texan writers combine forces to tell the real story of […]
The post Chris Voss Podcast – Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth by Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson, Jason Stanford appeared first on Chris Voss Official Website.2022-07-0444 min
Soul 2 Soul Business#248: Troy Johnston - Amazon Exit Strategies From Multiple 8-Figure SellerMy guest today is Troy Johnson. Troy is an 8-figure Amazon seller with 2 Amazon Exits. He co-founded a very popular Amazon tool Seller.tools that helps sellers to monitor their products and also launch them using Manychat flows connected to visa gift cards, and currently is an Advisor to Carbon 6 which is a software suite helping e-commerce sellers in their journeys. Today we are going to talk about Troy’s Journey and pick his brains on how to succeed in Amazon FBA in 2022. Link from the episode: Carbon 6 - http...2022-05-121h 07
Chicago History PodcastEpisode 417 - Baby Face Nelson and The Battle of BarringtonSend us a textIn what was then primarily farmlands 39 miles outside of Chicago, a gun battle erupted between federal law enforcement agents and an outlaw on the run, resulting in chaos and death. This is the story of Baby Face Nelson and The Battle of Barrington.Chicago History Podcast blogs for episodes can be found at chicagohistorypod.com.Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryAmazon Affiliate...2022-02-2628 min
ZSŻPonad €500m aktywów - jak Tomasz Czechowicz stworzył MCI Capital⭐PREMIERA: Zapraszamy na długo wyczekiwaną rozmowę z Tomaszem Czechowiczem, założycielem i partnerem zarządzającym MCI Capital, funduszu z aktywami pod zarządzaniem wartymi obecnie 2,7 mld złotych. Jeśli jesteście ciekawi, jak nasz gość przeszedł od sprzedaży używanego sprzętu komputerowego do stworzenia biznesu, który wspiera przedsiębiorców i firmy w transformacji cyfrowej i budowaniu europejskich championów to zapraszamy do wysłuchania tego odcinka!📚Książka polecana przez Tomasza:Sztuka Wojny - Tzu Sun - https://amzn.to/3zV5zq6 Barbarians At The Gate - Bryan Burrough - https...2022-01-131h 20
Moms Who Talk CrimeDanny Corwin - The Demon Next DoorIn "The Demon Next Door," best-selling author, Bryan Burrough uncovers a dark secret from his hometown of Temple, TX. Danny Corwin was a serial rapist and murderer who should have never should have evaded justice and been given the opportunity to live in general population. But with the right family connections and a lot of luck, he was free to wreak havoc on his little town, raping and killing several women.Thanks for checking us out. If you like what you're hearing, leave us a glowing review to help more people find our podcast.Have...2022-01-051h 02
Purpose and Profit with Kathy Varol20. Doug Conant on Leadership as Sacred GroundDoug Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, and both a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Doug has honed his leadership craft turning around companies at the most senior levels—first as President of the Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and later as Chairman of Avon Products. In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership: a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Throughout his career, Doug’s motto has been, “to win in the marketplace, you must first win in the wor...2022-01-051h 03
The Extreme History Project: The Dirt on the PastForget the Alamo with Chris TomlinsonJoin us as we talk with Chris Tomlinson about his new book, Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth, co-written with Bryan Burrough and Jason Stanford. Every nation needs its creation myth, and since Texas was a nation before it was a state, it's no surprise that its myths bite deep. There's no piece of history more important to Texans than the Battle of the Alamo, when Davy Crockett and a band of rebels went down in a blaze of glory fighting for independence from Mexico, losing the battle but setting Texas up to win the w...2021-12-141h 12
Recall This Book69 Recall this Buck 4: Daniel Souleles on Private Equity (JP, EF)In this installment of our Recall this Buck series (check out our earlier conversations with Thomas Piketty, Peter Brown and Christine Desan), John and Elizabeth talk with Daniel Souleles, anthropologist at the Copenhagen Business School and author of Songs of Profit, Songs of Loss: Private Equity, Wealth, and Inequality (Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press 2019). Dan's work explores the world of private equity "guys" (who are indeed mostly guys) and the ways they are "suspended in webs of significance [they themselves have] spun" as Clifford Geertz puts it.Further, he explores the ways we are all suspended in these w...2021-12-0238 min
New Books in Business, Management, and Marketing69 Recall this Buck 4: Daniel Souleles on Private Equity (JP, EF)In this installment of our Recall this Buck series (check out our earlier conversations with Thomas Piketty, Peter Brown and Christine Desan), John and Elizabeth talk with Daniel Souleles, anthropologist at the Copenhagen Business School and author of Songs of Profit, Songs of Loss: Private Equity, Wealth, and Inequality (Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press 2019). Dan's work explores the world of private equity "guys" (who are indeed mostly guys) and the ways they are "suspended in webs of significance [they themselves have] spun" as Clifford Geertz puts it.Further, he explores the ways we are all suspended in these w...2021-12-0238 min
New Books in Economics69 Recall this Buck 4: Daniel Souleles on Private Equity (JP, EF)In this installment of our Recall this Buck series (check out our earlier conversations with Thomas Piketty, Peter Brown and Christine Desan), John and Elizabeth talk with Daniel Souleles, anthropologist at the Copenhagen Business School and author of Songs of Profit, Songs of Loss: Private Equity, Wealth, and Inequality (Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press 2019). Dan's work explores the world of private equity "guys" (who are indeed mostly guys) and the ways they are "suspended in webs of significance [they themselves have] spun" as Clifford Geertz puts it.Further, he explores the ways we are all suspended in these w...2021-12-0238 min
New Books in Finance69 Recall this Buck 4: Daniel Souleles on Private Equity (JP, EF)In this installment of our Recall this Buck series (check out our earlier conversations with Thomas Piketty, Peter Brown and Christine Desan), John and Elizabeth talk with Daniel Souleles, anthropologist at the Copenhagen Business School and author of Songs of Profit, Songs of Loss: Private Equity, Wealth, and Inequality (Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press 2019). Dan's work explores the world of private equity "guys" (who are indeed mostly guys) and the ways they are "suspended in webs of significance [they themselves have] spun" as Clifford Geertz puts it.Further, he explores the ways we are all suspended in these w...2021-12-0238 min
HILF: History I'd Like to F**kHILF 02: John Dillinger with Kat PerkinsJohn Dillinger’s career was short. The time between his first bank robbery and his killing by the FBI on the streets of Chicago, was just under 21 months. His impact on American culture, however, is immeasurable. He was especially handsome, conspicuously charming and ever-bold in his actions. As the Great Depression worsened - as far as the general American was concerned - a polite gun-slinger who was always kind to ladies, just didn’t look that bad compared to the banks he was robbing.Guest, Kat Perkins, is a prolific singer-songwriter out of the Twin Cities and also...2021-11-101h 10
Shocking! Lurid! Tawdry! A History of American ScandalsThat Time Robert Potter Castrated 2 Men and Got Re-Elected to CongressThanks to Forget the Alamo, we have a clearer idea of the kind of men who fought for Texas independence... and guys? They weren't great. So not great, in fact, that Robert Potter is just a footnote in that book, but he's worth an entire episode's discussion for us. After hogtieing and castrating two men, he was re-elected to Congress—and that's when things take a turn. But he was a white man in the 19th-century so don't worry! He's buried in the Texas State Cemetery and has a county in the Panhandle named after him.
If yo...2021-10-0529 min
Book(ish) with George DimarelosAround the World in Eighty Days: banking vs academia, debt wizardry, and Melbournes most renowned export with Lee SmalesOn this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with Associate Professor (Finance) at UWA Lee Smales to discuss Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne. Our conversation includes growing up sharing a few similarities with Billy Elliot, when debt wizardry does crazy things, and why you can now get a decent coffee in LA. Enjoy!Books discussedAround the World in Eighty Days by Jules VerneBarbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough and John HelyarGreat Expectations by Charles DickensThe Collected Works of Sherlock...2021-10-0555 min
The Cave of TimeUndergroundIn the 1960’s the Weathermen were no doubt the tip of the spear for the political activism that sparked the most violent period of domestic terrorism in history of the United States. According to time magazine, in a single eighteen-month period during 1971 and 1972 the FBI counted an 2,500 bombings on American soil, an avg of 5 per day. You may expect members of the Weather Underground to all be locked up in Guantanamo Bay or at least be on a no-fly list with Nick Fuentes. Bill Ayers, Kathy Boudin, Bernadine Dohrn, and Cathy Wilkerson all entered quickly into academia with little to...2021-09-051h 07
The ExperimentWhy Can’t We Just Forget the Alamo?The epic, oft-told origin story of Texas centers on the Lone Star State’s most infamous battle: the Battle of the Alamo, where American heroes such as Davy Crockett fought to the death against the Mexican army to secure Texas’s independence. The only problem, according to the writer and journalist Bryan Burrough, is that this founding legend isn’t all true. In June, Burrough and two other Texan writers set out to debunk the myth of the Alamo, only to find themselves in an unexpected battle with Texans still trying to protect their state’s revered origin story.
“T...2021-08-0529 min
Now More Than EverBonus: Bryan BurroughBryan Burrough has been writing books digging into big business, crime and American Scandal for over 30 years. After our chat about “Forget The Alamo” he was kind enough to stick around for 20 minutes or so and talk to us about his writing, movie adaptations, and some specifics about his books. He is the author of 7 books: “Barbarians at The Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco” Vendetta: American Express and the Smearing of Edmond Safra Dragonfly: NASA and the Crisis Aboard Mir (1998) Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the...2021-07-3123 min
Talk World RadioTalk World Radio: Bryan Burrough: Forget the Alamo!This week on Talk World Radio: Remembering the Alamo, or -- better yet -- forgetting it. Our guest Bryan Burrough is a special correspondent for Vanity Fair and the author of seven books, including the New York Times #1 best-selling Barbarians at the Gate (with John Helyar) and Public Enemies. He is co-author of a terrific new book called Forget the Alamo.2021-07-2729 min
The Unlovely TruthSeason 2, Episode 30: Blending In: "The Demon Next Door" by Bryan BurroughThis is Season 2, Episode 30, and our book for this week is an Audible exclusive: “The Demon Next Door'' by Bryan Burrough. After reading it, I’m right there with the author wondering why any of this happened, and whether any of it could have been prevented. My guest today is our own Unlovely Truth Tribe chaplain, Lori Prather. We’re going to get her take on bad people blending in at church and ways to reach out to people that a lot of churches choose to ignore.
In 2005, the FBI held a symposium in San Antonio...2021-07-2733 min
With the Bark Off: Conversations on the American Presidency“We have to forget the Alamo myths to remember the historic Alamo properly.” A Conversation with Forget the Alamo authors Bryan Burrough & Chris TomlinsonThe legend of the battle of the Alamo is not only an intrinsic part of Texas lore but is enshrined in the American imagination—a band of fiery rebels fighting for independence who die as martyrs in the cause of liberty. But a new book, “Forget the Alamo!” argues that the Alamo myth is just that—an allegory that tells us what we want to believe about the Alamo, but not what actually happened. Written by Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson, and Jason Stanford, “Forget the Alamo!” has not been without its critics. A recent event at the Bullock...2021-07-2249 min
Long Overdue: A Franklin Public Library PodcastMetals, Planes, Liars, and MountweazelsIn this episode librarians Andy, Briony, and Sam discuss their most recent reads over the summer.
In this episode we talked about:
The Ninth Metal by Benjamin Percy
The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett Graff
The Liar's Dictionary by Eley Williams
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson
The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson
Girl in the Walls by A...2021-07-1644 min
Angry PlanetLies, Damn Lies, and the AlamoWhen I was a kid I learned about the Alamo. It’s 1836. Houston said to Travis, fortify the Alamo. Volunteers came from across the continent to fight and die for the dream of a free and independent Texas. Like the Ballad said, One hundred and eighty five holding back five thousand.In the southern part of Texas, near the town of San Antone, like a statue on his pinto rides a cowboy all alone. And he sees the cattle grazing where a century before Santa Anna’s guns were blazing and the cannons used...2021-07-1542 minNow More Than Ever"Forget The Alamo" Authors Bryan Burrough & Jason StanfordFORGET THE ALAMO? Not in this lifetime, Bubba! Ho, ho! Best selling authors Bryan Burrough and Jason Stanford join us this week to discuss their new lightning rod-cum-New York Times Notable book for the month of June “Forget The Alamo.” Stanford and Burrough (along with third author Chris Tomlinson, who had a scheduling conflict) discuss the factors that led them to write their book, the differences between The Heroic Anglo Narrative and historical truths, and how The Alamo is shorthand for deep seated pain and racism for many of their Tejano brothers. The book is t...2021-06-221h 01
Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in History, WorldBarbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco by John Helyar, Bryan BurroughPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/515388 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco Author: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough Narrator: Eric Jason Martin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 22 hours 18 minutes Release date: June 22, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1 Genres: World Publisher's Summary: #1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco at the hands of a buyout from investment firm KKR. A book that stormed both the bestseller list and the...2021-06-2205 min
Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in History, WorldBarbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco by John Helyar, Bryan BurroughPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/515388to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco
Author: John Helyar, Bryan Burrough
Narrator: Eric Jason Martin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 18 minutes
Release date: June 22, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: World
Publisher's Summary:
#1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco at the hands of a buyout from investment firm KKR. A book that stormed both the bestseller list and the public...2021-06-2210h 18
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Title: Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco
Author: Bryan Burrough, John Helyar
Narrator: Eric Jason Martin
Format: Unabridged
Length: 22:18:17
Language: English
Release date: 06-22-21
Publisher: HarperAudio
Genres: Business & Economics, History, World, Business Development
Summary:
#1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco at the hands of a buyout from investment firm KKR.
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Title: Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco
Author: Bryan Burrough, John Helyar
Narrator: Eric Jason Martin
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 22 hours 18 minutes
Release date: June 22, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.6 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
#1 New York Times bestseller and arguably the best business narrative ever written, Barbarians at the Gate is the classic account of the fall of RJR Nabisco at the hands of a buyout from investment firm KKR. A book that stormed both the bestseller list and...2021-06-2210h 18
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