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People who achieve spectacular success in one field can fail in another. Steve Forbes highlights the life of Herbert Hoover, the hero businessman and philanthropist whose presidency was associated with economic disaster. Part of the "Steve Forbes ...Read More
Before there was McDonald’s, there was Fred Harvey. Steve Forbes discusses the achievements of this Wild West entrepreneur whose restaurants pioneered modern customer service. Part of the "Steve Forbes on Achievement" series.
This episode takes a look at the life of shipbuilding tycoon Henry Kaiser. He was an entrepreneur who founded over 100 companies, and his revolutionary shipbuilding helped win World War II. Part of the "Steve Forbes on Achievement" series.
This one-time pig farmer made a fortune in both French fries and high tech. Steve Forbes discusses the life of J.R. Simplot, the farming magnate who became an early investor in microchips. Part of the "Steve Forbes on Achievement" series.
Innovation sometimes means a new take on an old product. In this episode, Steve Forbes tells the story of Ruth Handler, the mother of Barbie. Part of the "Steve Forbes on Achievement" series.
Before Oprah, even before Madame C.J. Walker, there was Annie Turnbo Malone. She was the orphaned daughter of freed slaves who created an empire and became America's first African-American female millionaire. Part of the "Steve Forbes on Achieveme...Read More
A.P. Giannini is responsible for bringing consumer banking to ordinary folks. This episode delves into his life and his journey to build the largest bank in the world. Part of the "Steve Forbes on Achievement" series.
JoJo and Gran Gran discover that Ezra's having a Tyrannosaurus tea party at the museum. But, he doesn't have time to make his special strawberry cake, so JoJo and Gran Gran offer to bake it for him. Part of the "JoJo & Gran Gran" series.
Judge Douglas Ginsburg breaks down the questions asked on the naturalization test for U.S. citizenship. He discusses the historical, cultural, and social importance of each question. This episode discusses the relationship between population and t...Read More
Judge Douglas Ginsburg breaks down the questions asked on the naturalization test for U.S. citizenship. He discusses the historical, cultural, and social importance of each question. This episode focuses on how bills become laws. Part of the "Civi...Read More
Chile peppers spice up cuisines around the world, from Chili Rellenos to Hunan Kung Pao, but they can be surprisingly tricky to grow and harvest. In this episode, Niba chats with two teams increasing access to chili peppers. First, researchers at ...Read More
Packed full of vitamin A, calcium, and iron, sweet potatoes don’t get the love they deserve. In this episode, North Carolina State University PhD student Modesta Abugu tells Niba about her research to make sweet potatoes more delicious by identify...Read More
