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Dec 12, 2025 53 min

Andrew Carnegie (Part 2)

from How to Take Over the World Hosted by Ben Wilson

Andrew Carnegie names his price. J.P. Morgan accepts. In a single moment, a poor Scottish immigrant becomes the richest man in the world. But that is just the beginning of Andrew Carnegie's story. 00:00 The Historic Deal: Carnegie and Morgan 02:50 Introduction to Part Two: Carnegie's Early Success 08:00 Navigating Recessions and Strategic Acquisitions 14:28 Labor Relations and Strikes 22:32 Carnegie's Reputation and Industry Dominance 30:39 Carnegie's Philanthropic Beginnings 31:45 The Sale to JP Morgan and US Steel Formation 40:54 Carnegie's Efforts for Peace and Anti-Colonialism 45:39 The Impact of World War I on Carnegie 47:33 Key Takeaways from Carnegie's Life 50:50 Conclusion ---- Sponsors:⁠ David Senra Podcast ⁠⁠Zashi Wallet⁠⁠ Speechify⁠ The Classical Society ---- Sources:⁠ Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie⁠⁠ Andrew Carnegie by David Nasaw * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. -----

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