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Business Wars

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, innovators, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Against the Odds and American History Tellers . Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Business Wars ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

Episodes

Carnival Cruise Line’s survival in the 1970s hinged on transforming from a failing, debt-ridden startup into the industry’s "Fun Ship" leader. After a disastrous maiden voyage where the Mardi Gras ran aground, founder Ted Arison narrowly avoided bankruptcy by scraping together cash and implementing low-cost, high-volum...

ENCORE: Cruise Ship Wars | Anchors Aweigh! | 1

01 Jul 2026

42m

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The modern cruise industry emerged from a landscape of corporate betrayal, financial maneuvering, and cutthroat competition between visionary entrepreneurs. Initially, Norwegian Cruise Line co-founders Knut Kloster and Ted Arison revolutionized travel by turning sea voyages into luxury experiences for the masses. Howev...