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Southwest vs American - The Darling of Deregulation | 4

Southwest vs American - The Darling of Deregulation | 4

FromBusiness Wars


Southwest vs American - The Darling of Deregulation | 4

FromBusiness Wars

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As deregulation dawns, Southwest Airlines’ founder and CEO are locked in a power struggle. In the middle is Herb Kelleher, Southwest’s corporate attorney. And after 18 months serving as a punching bag for the company’s top brass, he’s had enough.But as Southwest deals with a succession crisis, American Airlines is facing another emergency. It needs money, fast. The company is cash-poor after investing in its proprietary online reservation system, SABRE. The situation is so dire CEO Al Casey turns to a drastic option — moving the company’s headquarters from its homebase in New York City to Dallas.Just as American is getting a financial lift, Southwest takes a nosedive. Deregulation has the company eyeing expansion routes, but the powers that be will do anything to stop it.Support us by supporting our sponsors!Lincoln - Learn more about the Well-Connected 2019 Lincoln MKC at lincoln.com/wonderyPodium - Get 10% off by visiting Podium.com/BW
Released:
Sep 20, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, inventors, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John and American History Tellers.