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Mon. 04/25 - Monopoly’s Scandalous Anti-Monopoly History

Mon. 04/25 - Monopoly’s Scandalous Anti-Monopoly History

FromCool Stuff Ride Home


Mon. 04/25 - Monopoly’s Scandalous Anti-Monopoly History

FromCool Stuff Ride Home

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Apr 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The secret, anti-monopolist history of the Monopoly board game. Plus, why we’re all having trouble remembering things right now, and how we can strengthen our memories going forward.Sponsors:I Am Bio, Subscribe at bio.org/podcastMunk Pack, Use code KRH at Munkpack.com for 20% off your first purchaseLinks:The Secret Left-Wing History of 'Monopoly' (Discourse Blog)Who Really Invented Monopoly? (Smithsonian, YouTube)Monopoly's Inventor: The Progressive Who Didn't Pass 'Go' (NY Times)The Board Game Trial of the Century (Mental Floss)The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game by Mary Pilon Why We're All Forgetting Things Right Now (Wall Street Journal)Jackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Apr 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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