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Dave Barry's Money Secrets

You've read his columns. You've bought his books. But should you take his financial advice? David Gardner talks fun and finance with Pulitzer-winning columnist Dave Barry, author of Dave Barry's Money Secrets: Like -- Why Is There a Giant Eyeball on the Dollar?

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Dave Barry's Money Secrets

You've read his columns. You've bought his books. But should you take his financial advice? David Gardner talks fun and finance with Pulitzer-winning columnist Dave Barry, author of Dave Barry's Money Secrets: Like -- Why Is There a Giant Eyeball on the Dollar?

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The Power Years

Every 8 seconds, another North American baby boomer turns 60. That's about 11,000 each day and 4.5 million each year. So what will it mean for society? What will it mean for you? David Gardner talks about the changing face of retirement with Ken Dychtwald, author of The Power Years:A User's Guide to the Rest of Your Life.

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Freakonomics

Why should you avoid using the word"spacious"if you're trying to sell your house? What happens when you build a bagel business on the honor system Economist Steven Levitt shares some unconventional insight from his book, Freakonomics.

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The Know-It-All

We talk with A.J. Jacobs, author of The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World. It's a book about a quest to read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica from A-Z. He also joins us for a game of Fool Fact or Fool Fiction.

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Jeff Foxworthy

Jeff Foxworthy went from $30,000-a-year IBM repairman to successful stand-up comedian. His best-selling books include You Might Be a Redneck If... Foxworthy talks about the serious business of comedy.

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Hustle and Flow

A pimp dreams of becoming a rap star. It's the plot for the Academy Award nominated Hustle and Flow. In 2005, David Gardner talked about the hustle and flow of moviemaking with Hustle and Flow director Craig Brewer. Craig Brewer's latest film Black Snake Moan opens this weekend.

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The Wisdom of Crowds

Bowling, guessing the weight of an ox, the Space Shuttle and the stock market -- just a few of the things we talk about with New Yorker magazine financial columnist Jim Surowiecki, author of The Wisdom of Crowds.

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What Color is Your Parachute?

Richard Nelson Bolles on his career-advice classic, What Color Is Your Parachute?

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Dr. Ruth

Are there parallels between how couples approach sex and how they approach money? David Gardner talks finance and romance with sex therapist Dr. Ruth.

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The Know-It-All

We talk with A.J. Jacobs, author of The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World. It's a book about a quest to read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica from A-Z. He also joins us for a game of Fool Fact or Fool Fiction.

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What Do I Want To Do With My Life?

We celebrate this age old question with best-selling business writer Po Bronson, author of"What Should I Do With My Life?"

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Hall of Fame Quarterback Terry Bradshaw

Terry Bradshaw led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories. The Hall of Fame quarterback has since scored big success on television. In this week's Fool Radio Flashback, David and Tom Gardner talk pigskins and profits with Terry Bradshaw.

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Dirty Jobs

What's it like to work as a sanitation engineer? A golf ball diver? A chick sexer? David Gardner talks odd jobs and dirty jobs with Mike Rowe, host of Discovery Channel's Dirty Jobs.

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Does Money Buy Happiness?

It's that age-old question: does money buy happiness? At the very least, can money help you make a good down payment on happiness? David Gardner weighs those questions with Laura Rowley, author of Money and Happiness: A Guide to Living the Good Life.

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Lessons on The Game of Life

He's the best-selling author of books such as Liars Poker and Moneyball. Now New York Times contributor and author Michael Lewis talks about his new book, Coach: Lessons on The Game of Life.

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It's a Wonderful Life

A conversation with film historian Jeanine Basinger about the business behind the Frank Capra holiday classic.

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All Marketers Are Liars

Where did Kiehl's go right? Where did Krispy Kreme go wrong? And can you really build a business around mismatched socks? David Gardner talks about the power of marketing with Seth Godin, author of All Marketers Are Liars: The Power of Telling Authentic Stories in a Low Trust World.

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Heavyweight George Foreman

He's a key player in the boxing and business worlds. Heavyweight champ and cooking icon George Foreman talks boxing, business, and bad investments.

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Cleaning Up With Barry Minkow

He perpetrated one of the biggest white-collar crimes in history, a $300 million carpet-cleaning fraud called the ZZZZ Best Corporation. Barry Minkow is now a fraud buster and the author of the book Cleaning Up: One Man's Redemptive Journey Through The Seductive World of Corporate Crime. David Gardner talks with Minkow about investment scams, corporate corruption, and his not so magical carpet business.

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John Bogle On Capitalism

Time magazine called him one of the world's 100 most powerful and influential people. Now John Bogle weighs in on the current direction of America with his new book, The Battle for The Soulof Capitalism.

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Ken Dychtwald: The Changing Face of Retirement

Every 8 seconds, another North American baby boomer turns 60. That's about 11,000 each day and 4.5 million each year. So what will it mean for society? What will it mean for you? David Gardner talks about the changing face of retirement with Ken Dychtwald, author of The Power Years: A User's Guide to the Rest of Your Life.

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Freakonomics

Why should you avoid using the word "spacious" if you're trying to sell your house? What happens when you build a bagel business on the honor system Economist Steven Levitt shares some unconventional insight from his book, Freakonomics.

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Humorist Dave Barry

You've read his columns. You've bought his books. But should you take his financial advice? David Gardner talks fun and finance with Pulitzer-winning columnist Dave Barry, author of Dave Barry's Money Secrets: Like -- Why Is There a Giant Eyeball on the Dollar?

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Jeff Foxworthy

Jeff Foxworthy went from $30,000-a-year IBM repairman to successful stand-up comedian. His best-selling books include You Might Be a Redneck If... Foxworthy talks about the serious business of comedy.

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The Widom of Crowds

Bowling, guessing the weight of an ox, the Space Shuttle and the stock market -- just a few of the things we talk about with New Yorker magazine financial columnist Jim Surowiecki, author of The Wisdom of Crowds.

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The Pampered Chef

The phenomenally successful Pampered Chef company calls itself "the kitchen store that comes to your door." Started in a Chicago basement in 1980, the company is now owned by Warren Buffet. David talks about the recipe for business success with Pampered Chef founder and CEO Doris Christopher.

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Author John Paulos

Price-to-earning ratios, stock prices, market cap, the Dow Jones Industrial Average... the stock market is a sea of numbers. Mathematician John Paulos knows a thing or two about numbers. He is the author of Innumeracy, A Mathematician Reads the Newspaper and A Mathematician Plays the Stock Market.

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What Color Is Your Parachute?

Richard Nelson Bolles on his career-advice classic, What Color Is Your Parachute?

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Dirty Jobs

What's it like to work as a sanitation engineer? A golf ball diver? A chick sexer? David Gardner talks odd jobs and dirty jobs with Mike Rowe, host of Discovery Channel's Dirty Jobs.

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What Do I Want To Do With My Life?

We celebrate Labor Day with best-selling business writer Po Bronson, author of What Should I Do With My Life?

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The Busines Of Candy Corn

The family-owned business that popularized candy corn has since become the Jelly Belly Company. David and Tom Gardner talk cash and candy with Bill Kelly, vice chairman of the company, and chairman of the National Confectioner's Association.

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Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

David and Tom talk with Cassandra Peterson, better known as Elvira, about the business of being the "Mistress of the Dark."

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The Know-It-All

A.J. Jacobs, author of The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World. It's a book about a quest to read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica from A-Z. He sticks around to play this week's game of Fool Fact or Fool Fiction.

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Elvis Presley Enterprises

Twenty-nine years ago this month, Elvis Presley left the building for the last time. David and Tom Gardner talk about the business of Elvis with Elvis Presley Enterprises CEO Jack Soden.

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The Emotions Of Shopping

You might be familiar with the expression, "When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping." But what happens when the going gets sad, or even disgusting? We explore how our emotions influence our buying, selling, and other economic decisions with psychologist Jennifer Lerner.

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Spellbound

Seen the movie Wordplay? Well, before Wordplay, there was Spellbound - the unlikely hit documentary about The National Spelling Bee. The filmmakers gambled and maxed out 14 credit cards to finance the project. David and Tom Gardner talked with the Producer of Spellbound about the ABC's of moviemaking and money.

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Does Money Buy Happiness?

It's that age-old question: does money buy happiness? At the very least, can money help you make a good down payment on happiness? David Gardner weighs those questions with Laura Rowley, author of Money and Happiness: A Guide to Living the Good Life.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


All Marketers Are Liars

Where did Kiehl's go right? Where did Krispy Kreme go wrong? And can you really build a business around mismatched socks? David Gardner talks about the power of marketing with Seth Godin, author of All Marketers Are Liars: The Power of Telling Authentic Stories in a Low Trust World.

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Ben Stein on Retirement. Anyone? Anyone?

How much are you saving for retirement? How much should you be saving for retirement? And why is Ben Stein worried? David Gardner does some retirement planning with actor, author, and economist Ben Stein.

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Billie Jean King

The tennis legend and cultural icon serves up some thoughts on business.

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Freakonomics

Why should you avoid using the word"spacious"if you're trying to sell your house? What happens when you build a bagel business on the honor system Economist Steven Levitt shares some unconventional insight from his book, Freakonomics.

Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website


Cleaning Up With Barry Minkow

He perpetrated one of the biggest white-collar crimes in history, a $300 million carpet-cleaning fraud called the ZZZZ Best Corporation. Barry Minkow is now a fraud buster and the author of the book Cleaning Up: One Man's Redemptive Journey Through The Seductive World of Corporate Crime. David Gardner talks with Minkow about investment scams, corporate corruption, and his not so magical carpet business.

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The Changing Face of Retirement

Every 8 seconds, another North American baby boomer turns 60. That's about 11,000 each day and 4.5 million each year. So what will it mean for society? What will it mean for you? David Gardner talks about the changing face of retirement with Ken Dychtwald, author of The Power Years: A User's Guide to the Rest of Your Life.

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Lessons on The Game of Life with Michael Lewis

He's the best-selling author of books such as Liars Poker and Moneyball. Now New York Times contributor and author Michael Lewis talks about his new book, Coach: Lessons on The Game of Life.

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The Walmart Effect

Wal-mart is a business with 1.6 million employees in the United States alone. It does more business than Target, Sears, Kmart, J.C. Penney, Safeway, and Kroger combined. And more than half of all Americans live within 5 miles of a Wal-mart store. David Gardner talks about the big, big business of Wal-mart with Charles Fishman, author of The Wal-mart Effect: How the World's Most Powerful Company Really Works -- and How It's Transforming the American Economy.

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John Bogle On Capitalism

Time magazine called him one of the world's 100 most powerful and influential people. Now John Bogle weighs in on the current direction of America with his new book, The Battle for The Soul of Capitalism.

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What Color Is Your Parachute?

David Gardner talks jobs and job hunting with Richard Nelson Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute?

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Interview: Heavyweight George Foreman

He's a key player in the boxing and business worlds. Heavyweight champ and cooking icon George Foreman talks boxing, business, and bad investments.

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Roomba, Scooba and More: iRobot CEO Colin Angle

A robot that vacuums, cleans and disarms explosives. David Gardner talks about the business of robots with iRobot CEO Colin Angle.

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Netflix CEO Reed Hastings

Netflix is the world's largest online movie rental service, with more than 4.2 million subscribers and access to over 55,000 DVD titles. So what does the future hold for the DVD rental giant? What is the future of video-on-demand? And does Netflix really believe in "throttling"? On this week's Motley Fool Radio Show, David Gardner talks DVDs with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings.

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Film Critic Leonard Maltin on the Oscar Biz

What's behind the slowdown at the box office? What's an Oscar really worth? Film critic Leonard Maltin talks money and the movies.

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Roomba, Scooba and More: iRobot CEO Colin Angle

A robot that vacuums, cleans and disarms explosives. David Gardner talks about the business of robots with iRobot CEO Colin Angle.

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Terry Burnham on 'Mean Markets and Lizard Brains'

Does the animal in you keep you from making smarter investment decisions? Host David Gardner talks about the biology of investing with Terry Burnham, author of Mean Markets and Lizard Brains: How to Profit from the New Science of Irrationality.

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Interview: Knot CEO David Liu

More than a million couples will turn to TheKnot.com this year to help plan their weddings - weddings that have an average price tag of $22,000. The big money in marriage has translated to big business for The Knot, which recorded record earnings this week. And shares of The Knot have more than doubled over the last year. David Gardner talks about the engaging business of wedding planning with Knot CEO David Liu.

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Hall of Fame Quarterback Terry Bradshaw

Terry Bradshaw led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories. The Hall of Fame quarterback has since scored big success on television. In this week's Fool Radio Flashback, David and Tom Gardner talk pigskins and profits with Terry Bradshaw.

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Film Critic Leonard Maltin on the Oscar Biz

What's behind the slowdown at the box office? What's an Oscar really worth? Film critic Leonard Maltin talks money and the movies.

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Roomba, Scooba and More: iRobot CEO Colin Angle

A robot that vacuums, cleans and disarms explosives. David Gardner talks about the business of robots with iRobot CEO Colin Angle.

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Terry Burnham on 'Mean Markets and Lizard Brains'

Does the animal in you keep you from making smarter investment decisions? Host David Gardner talks about the biology of investing with Terry Burnham, author of Mean Markets and Lizard Brains: How to Profit from the New Science of Irrationality.

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Interview: Knot CEO David Liu

More than a million couples will turn to TheKnot.com this year to help plan their weddings - weddings that have an average price tag of $22,000. The big money in marriage has translated to big business for The Knot, which recorded record earnings this week. And shares of The Knot have more than doubled over the last year. David Gardner talks about the engaging business of wedding planning with Knot CEO David Liu.

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Hall of Fame Quarterback Terry Bradshaw

Terry Bradshaw led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories. The Hall of Fame quarterback has since scored big success on television. In this week's Fool Radio Flashback, David and Tom Gardner talk pigskins and profits with Terry Bradshaw.

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Alan Deutschman on Disney-Pixar Deal

Disney acquired Pixar this week in a $7.4 billion deal that makes Pixar CEO Steve Jobs the biggest shareholder at Disney. Can Steve Jobs bring his magic touch to The Magic Kingdom? David Gardner talks about the big developments at Disney with Alan Deutschman, author of The Second Coming of Steve Jobs.

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NPR: Seeing Cheech Marin's Artistic Side

Cheech Marin is perhaps best known for his role in the comedy duo Cheech and Chong. He's also one of the leading collectors of Chicano Art. The comedian, actor and art collector talks about the business of comedy and the business of art.

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Interview: Knot CEO David Liu

More than a million couples will turn to TheKnot.com this year to help plan their weddings - weddings that have an average price tag of $22,000. The big money in marriage has translated to big business for The Knot, which recorded record earnings this week. And shares of The Knot have more than doubled over the last year. David Gardner talks about the engaging business of wedding planning with Knot CEO David Liu.

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Hall of Fame Quarterback Terry Bradshaw

Terry Bradshaw led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories. The Hall of Fame quarterback has since scored big success on television. In this week's Fool Radio Flashback, David and Tom Gardner talk pigskins and profits with Terry Bradshaw.

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Alan Deutschman on Disney-Pixar Deal

Disney acquired Pixar this week in a $7.4 billion deal that makes Pixar CEO Steve Jobs the biggest shareholder at Disney. Can Steve Jobs bring his magic touch to The Magic Kingdom? David Gardner talks about the big developments at Disney with Alan Deutschman, author of The Second Coming of Steve Jobs.

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NPR: Seeing Cheech Marin's Artistic Side

Cheech Marin is perhaps best known for his role in the comedy duo Cheech and Chong. He's also one of the leading collectors of Chicano Art. The comedian, actor and art collector talks about the business of comedy and the business of art.

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NPR: Seeing Cheech Marin's Artistic Side

Cheech Marin is perhaps best known for his role in the comedy duo Cheech and Chong. He's also one of the leading collectors of Chicano Art. The comedian, actor and art collector talks about the business of comedy and the business of art.

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NPR: Seeing Cheech Marin's Artistic Side

Cheech Marin is perhaps best known for his role in the comedy duo Cheech and Chong. He's also one of the leading collectors of Chicano Art. The comedian, actor and art collector talks about the business of comedy and the business of art.

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NPR: Fool Flashback: Independence Air CEO Kerry Skeen

Independence Air is the latest casualty in the historically challenged airline business. The company stopped flying for good this week, two months after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. David Gardner reflects back on our conversation with Independence Air CEO Kerry Skeen in August of 2004.

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NPR: Fool Flashback: 3M CEO George Buckley

3M named George Buckley as its new CEO this week. Buckley was CEO of Brunswick, the boating and bowling company. David Gardner reflects back on Buckley's recent Fool Radio appearance.

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NPR: Joel Greenblatt's'Little'Stock Market Book

David Gardner talks investing with Joel Greenblatt, the founder and managing partner of Gotham Capital, a private investment partnership that has achieved 40-percent annualized returns since its inception in 1985. Greenblatt's new book isThe Little Book That Beats the Market.

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NPR: Interview: US Airways CEO Doug Parker

US Airways and America West merged in late September and shares of the new US Airways are up around 60 percent since the merger. What's behind the company's take-off on Wall Street? Is the merger a match made in heaven or a marriage of inconvenience? David Gardner talks with US Airways CEO Doug Parker.

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NPR: Interview: Brunswick CEO George Buckley

It's a name familiar to bowlers and boaters. Founded in 1845 as a maker of billiards equipment, Brunswick is now a Fortune 500 company with a number of different businesses - marine engines, power boats, recreational equipment, and bowling centers. David Gardner talks with Brunswick Chairman and CEO George Buckley about bowling, boating, and the business of Brunswick.

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NPR: Interview: Cedar Fair CEO Dick Kinzel

The stock ticker symbol is FUN. The company is amusement park operator Cedar Fair -- and its stock is up around 5 percent over the past 5 years. David Gardner talks earnings, rollercoasters and revenues with Cedar Fair CEO Richard Kinzel.

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NPR: David Swensen's'Unconventional Success'

David Swensen has outperformed 99 percent of U.S. mutual funds since 1985. As Yale's chief investment officer, Swensen manages the school's $15 billion endowment. Now he has a new book,Unconventional Success.

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NPR: Pampered Chef CEO Doris Christopher

The Pampered Chef calls itself"the kitchen store that comes to your door". Started in a Chicago basement back in 1980, the company has 70,000 independent consultants. David talks about the recipe for business success with Pampered Chef founder and CEO Doris Christopher.

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NPR:'Capitalism'from Vanguard Founder John Bogle

Timemagazine called him one of the world's 100 Most Powerful and Influential People. John Bogle is the founder of the Vanguard Group of mutual funds and the author of new book,The Battle for The Soul of Capitalism.

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NPR: Finding the Best Dirty Work in the Country

Mike Rowe, host ofDirty Jobs, a new TV series, learns first-hand about dirty work. He brings a gung-ho viewpoint to work that is often overlooked -- and he manages to see the bright side:"If you're a sewer inspector for instance, in San Francisco, it's a pretty good job,"with good city benefits, he says.

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NPR: John Battelle on'Search'and Google's Future

Google's most recent endeavors include a search engine devoted to Hurricane Katrina resources and a search engine devoted to blogs. David Gardner talks with author John Battelle about the past, present, and future of Google.

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NPR: Long-Range Money Plans with Ben Stein

How much are you saving for retirement? How much should you be saving for retirement? And why is Ben Stein worried? David Gardner does some retirement planning with actor, author, and economist Ben Stein.

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