Business Wars Daily

1,525 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 671 ratings

Business rivals are doing battle every day. On Business Wars Daily, we'll give you a brief daily update on the latest wars between the world's biggest companies. Hosted by David Brown from the hit podcast "Business Wars," listeners will get an inside look at some of today’s most controversial disputes and most surprising business stories: Uber and Lyft competing to invest in city scooters. The latest movie theater grudge match between DC and Marvel. Coffee companies fighting to fill your cup of joe in the morning. New episodes every Monday through Friday.

Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/business-wars-daily/ now.

Daily News News Business News
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

Introducing: In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson

March 13, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MB

Lady Bird Johnson’s audio diaries reveal how one vastly underestimated woman navigated the power, politics and polarization of her time to become arguably one of the most influential first ladies in history. From ABC News, makers of the hit series “The Dropout” and the award-winning daily news podcast “Start Here,” comes “In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson” – an eight-part series told in the former first lady's own words.

Mr. Potato Head Drops the “Mr.”

March 12, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.02 MB

Today is Friday, March 12, and we’re looking at Hasbro vs. Mattel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Co-Working Industry Hopes You Need a Break From Your House

March 11, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.08 MB

Today is Thursday, March 11, and we’re looking at WeWork vs. IWG. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Online Learning Isn’t Just for Kids

March 10, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MB

Today is Wednesday, March 10, and we’re looking at GetSetUp vs. Oasis Everywhere. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People May Be Cruising Together Sooner Than We Think

March 09, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MB

Today is Tuesday, March 9, and we’re looking at Royal Caribbean vs. Carnival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeep Called Out for Cultural Insensitivity

March 08, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MB

Today is Monday, March 8, and we’re looking at Jeep vs. Buick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EdTech Platforms Grow Despite Cheating Scandals

March 05, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MB

Today is Friday, March 5, and we’re looking at Chegg vs. CourseHero. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Social Shopping” Platforms Surge, Making Influencers Rich

March 04, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MB

Today is Thursday, March 4, and we’re looking at RewardStyle vs. ShopStyle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spotify Wants To Sell You CD-Quality Music

March 03, 2021 08:05 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MB

Today is Wednesday, March 3, and we’re looking at Spotify vs. Apple. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clubhouse Becomes the Latest Hot App By Doing Everything Wrong

March 02, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MB

Today is Tuesday, March 2, and we’re looking at Clubhouse vs. Facebook. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Texas Storm Stresses Power Grid and Customers

March 01, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MB

Today is Monday, March 1, and we’re looking at Griddy vs. Pulse Power. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wondery Presents: Against The Odds

February 27, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MB

In July 2018, 12 youth soccer players and their coach found themselves trapped 6 miles deep in a cave with no food or water and depleting oxygen. The rock formed maze became almost completely submerged as the water rose to levels nearly impossible for survival. There was no light and no way to communicate with the outside world. The first season of Wondery’s new original series Against the Odds takes you into the incredible events of when an adventurous group of teens found themselv...

Bumble Goes Public & Bans Body-Shamers

February 26, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MB

Today is Friday, February 26, and we’re looking at Bumble vs. Tinder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Fill a Few Seats At The Cinema? Rent Them to Gamers

February 25, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MB

Today is Thursday, February 25, and we’re looking at Malco Theatres vs. AMC Theatres. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

COVID Ransacked the Cut Flower Industry -- But Some Companies are Blooming Back

February 24, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MB

Today is Wednesday, February 24, and we’re looking at 1-800-Flowers.com vs. FTD. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harley-Davidson Tries to Find Its Way--Again

February 23, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MB

Today is Tuesday, February 23, and we’re looking at Harley-Davidson vs. Zero Motorcycles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aunt Jemima Has a New Name

February 22, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MB

Today is Monday, February 22, and we’re looking at Aunt Jemima vs. Mrs. Butterworth’s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Complicated Tax Season is Coming

February 19, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MB

Today is Friday, February 19, and we’re looking at TurboTax vs. H&R Block. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At-Home COVID Tests Could Become the Norm for Americans

February 18, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MB

Today is Thursday, February 18, and we’re looking at Ellume vs. Abbott. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Impossible Burgers Will Keep Getting Cheaper, in Long-term Bid to Undercut Beef

February 17, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MB

Today is Wednesday, February 17, and we’re looking at Impossible Foods vs. Beyond Meat Inc. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Customers Go Nuts Over Grape Nuts Shortage

February 16, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.14 MB

Today is Tuesday, February 16, and we’re looking at Post vs. Kellogg’s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nike’s Hands-Free Shoe is a Win for Inclusion

February 15, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MB

Today is Monday, February 15, and we’re looking at Nike vs. Zappos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Pandemic has Fueled a Gig Economy for Nurses

February 12, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MB

Today is Friday, February 12, and we’re looking at ConnectRN vs. TrustedHealth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coachella is Canceled. Should Other Festivals Lose Hope?

February 11, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MB

Today is Thursday, February 11, and we’re looking at AEG Presents vs. LiveNation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Third Time May Be the Charm for the Staples/Office Depot Merger--Sort Of

February 10, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MB

Today is Wednesday, February 10, and we’re looking at Staples vs. Office Depot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Third COVID Vaccine is Poised to Enter the U.S. Market

February 09, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MB

Today is Tuesday, February 9, and we’re looking at Johnson & Johnson vs. Moderna vs. Pfizer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aetna Expands Coverage for Gender-Affirming Surgeries

February 08, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MB

Today is Monday, February 8, and we’re looking at Aetna vs. Blue Cross Blue Shield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing: School of Greatness

February 06, 2021 09:30 - 8 minutes - 7.53 MB

Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet—world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature—to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live your best life. Click to listen to School of Greatness: wondery.fm/SOG

Purell Hopes We’ll Sanitize Long After the Pandemic Ends

February 05, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MB

Today is Friday, February 5, and we’re looking at Purell vs. Clorox. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Casino Chain Bets It Can Hang with the Big Dogs of Fantasy Sports

February 04, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MB

Today is Thursday, February 4, and we’re looking at Bally’s vs. FanDuel vs. DraftKings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Employer-Subsidized Scooter Rides? Yes...If Commutes Ever Return to Normal

February 03, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MB

Today is Wednesday, February 3, and we’re looking at Lime vs. Bird See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coke and Pepsi Won’t Advertise on the SuperBowl--But Pepsi Is Winning

February 02, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MB

Today is Tuesday, February 2, and we’re looking at Coke vs. Pepsi. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben & Jerry’s Launches Ice Cream for Dogs

February 01, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MB

Today is Monday, February 1, and we’re looking at Ben & Jerry’s vs. Purina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Celebrity Video Apps Grew Like Crazy During Lockdown

January 29, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MB

Today is Friday, January 29, and we’re looking at Cameo vs. Myfanpark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mask Suppliers Want to Save N-95s for the People Who Need Them Most

January 28, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MB

Today is Thursday, January 28, and we’re looking at Honeywell vs. 3M. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Automakers Court Apple to Be Its Car-Making Partner

January 27, 2021 08:05 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MB

Today is Wednesday, January 27, and we’re looking at Hyundai vs. Magna International. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Disneyland Kills Its Annual Pass Program to Lure in Tourists

January 26, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MB

Today is Tuesday, January 26, and we’re looking at Disney Parks vs. Universal Parks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Great Microchip Shortage of 2021 Is Causing Headaches for Tech Companies, Car Manufacturers and More

January 25, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MB

Today is Monday, January 25, and we’re looking at Intel vs. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Home-Sharing Apps Had to Rethink Their Priorities This Week

January 22, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MB

Today is Friday, January 22, and we’re looking at Airbnb, Inc. vs. Vrbo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Pandemic Has Made Us Obsessed with Decluttering

January 21, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MB

Today is Thursday, January 21, and we’re looking at The Container Store vs. Bed Bath & Beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cauliflower Rice Makes Its Mexican Fast-Casual Debut

January 20, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MB

Today is Wednesday, January 20, and we’re looking at Chipotle vs. El Pollo Loco. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Avon Rebrands Amid a Surge in Reps

January 19, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MB

Today is Tuesday, January 19, and we’re looking at The Avon Company vs. Rodan & Fields. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Streaming Services Killed the Last Video Store Chain

January 18, 2021 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MB

Today is Monday, January 18, and we’re looking at Family Video vs. Blockbuster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wondery Presents Business Movers

January 16, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MB

In Wondery’s newest series, Business Movers, host Lindsay Graham dives deep into the inner workings of some of the most successful companies of all time. From the origin stories of their famed leaders to the million dollar idea that catapulted them to success, how exactly did these companies grow from an idea and a dream to multi-billion dollar corporations? Hear the landmark decisions, the scandals, and the stunning triumphs that made them who they are. First up: Walt Disney. Liste...