Larry Ellison Pt 3: Oracle's Rise in The 80s Was a Disaster, Actually

Thanks for bearing with us gang. We hope this was worth the wait.Oracle's explosive growth in the 80s is well documented, but the lesser discussed matter is how this growth almost destroyed the company and bankrupted Ellison.Our primary source for this episode is the book The Difference Between God and Larry Ellison, by Mike Wilson.Like the show? Consider subscribing! It helps us a lot. Want to discuss? Check out our subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/profiteersvsthepeople/Have comments, questions or series suggestions? Drop us a line! [email protected]

Here is our second episode on Larry Ellison. In this one, we set out to continue our story, discuss what Larry's team made, the supposed risks and decisions made by Larry, personally, and the incredible role that luck and timing played in creating Oracle Larry's story is told as if he was a god-like intellect, in control the whole time. Was this the case? Well, join us as we look in to it!Here are the sources for this series:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lo2QvF4jJQIy3VcBCLm8HWxHXrGatZiO-5qHwYckZs4/edit?usp=sharingHere is our subreddithttps://www.reddit.com/r/profiteersvsthepeople/Did we do ok? Let us know by saying "You did OK"

Join us as we take an initial look at Larry Ellison! Lots to unpack here.Our Primary Source: The Difference Between God and Larry Ellison by Mike WilsonAll other sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lo2QvF4jJQIy3VcBCLm8HWxHXrGatZiO-5qHwYckZs4/edit?usp=sharingHow are we doing babe? Did we earn it? Consider subscribing! Wanna talk about it first?https://www.reddit.com/r/profiteersvsthepeople/Here's our email, in case you want to get REALLY into the weeds: [email protected]

One more Loosey before our next series, thank you so much for bearing with us. In this one, RadBill gives you a break down of what was found in the panama papers and a look at the things people are willing to tolerate to carry on cheating the tax man.Our main source:The Panama Papers by Frederick Obermaier and Bastian ObermayerDid you enjoy the episode? Like, Comment and Subscribe!Wanna chat? Check out our subreddit:https://www.reddit.com/r/profiteersvsthepeople/Have ideas for future episodes? Drop us a line:[email protected]

Here is a loosey that explores how economic hitmen help build up nations like the US and China while destroying the rest of the world. Our main source for this episode was the 3rd Edition of Confessions of An Economic Hitman, by Jim Perkins. Check out our subreddit! https://www.reddit.com/r/profiteersvsthepeople/Email us: [email protected] comment and subscribe!

Alas! Our finale episode on Nestle is upon us! In this one, we tackle Nestle's philosophy around water, their process for acquiring water and the end goal in the growth of their bottled water business. Here are our sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cfzpr6iO3n8ptH6burVssUDd7Mpzv8Gm6sM5OGj9hj0/edit?usp=sharingWanna chat? We stay pretty active on our subreddit, give us a shout!https://www.reddit.com/r/profiteersvsthepeople/Have comments or a profiteer you would like us to cover? Shoot us an email! [email protected]

Join us as we explore the horrors of Nestle's coffee supply chain. Spoiler alert: A shocking number of people have been murdered for your morning Joe!Did we do ok? If so, be sure to comment with something like "Wow guys, this was an episode of your podcast, alright", So we know that it was an episode of our podcast. Did you enjoy the episode? Subscribe so you can hear about the next one!Have questions or comments? We're pretty gosh darn active on the subreddit, we'd love to chat!https://www.reddit.com/r/profiteersvsthepeople/Have comments or a series request? Drop us a line at [email protected], how do you like our new thumbnail? It was courtesy of R.L Black, check him out on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/rlblack.ink/Here are our sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_XUp8le2nI_oEf56vo6wg-EXrjf5vxk9dl564givNso/edit?usp=sharing

We went really deep on this one, so brace yourself. Here is an exploration of Chocolate's role in destroying West Africa and Nestle's role in chocolate and destroying West Africa. It's a heavy episode, but we're proud of it. Please like comment and subscribe. Here are our sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VdY1goIshhVXqodMUcJL_h9Q0uwH1RAd5GqYKowM-9c/edit?usp=sharingHere is our subreddit if you feel like checking it out (please do)https://www.reddit.com/r/profiteersvsthepeople/Here is our email, in case you have comments, or requests. [email protected], as always. We love you

This episode is a breather from the Nestle series, because $ was out of town! Join RadBill as he explores one of his favorite moments from history. When the black boxer, Jack Johnson bullied a racist white world into giving him the Heavyweight title. Here are the sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lTxLwSCzRUUW6-X8V4wGUZ2fWYr0Vo_tTeaQFCrCnsU/edit?usp=sharingOH! Here is our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/profiteersvsthepeople/And here is our email, in case you have questions, comments or requests: [email protected]

Join us for a look into the void that sits behind the brown bunny. In this one, we're looking into the world that helped birth Nestle's most lucrative product, the man behind the product, the product itself, and the dead babies in the product's wake.Did you enjoy the episode? Like comment and subscribe! It apparently helps a lotHere is our subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/profiteersvsthepeople/Have a request or questions? Drop us a line at [email protected] are our sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QELtP9pS-kb5ymTYMnsXYcIXuAyCKKBbe9Wkc9faxxE/edit?usp=sharing