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Barbarians at the Gate: The Inside Story of America’s Most Notorious Corporate Takeover
By Bryan Burrough
Beyond the financial spreadsheets, the RJR Nabisco takeover was a profound human drama. This episode explores how ambition, ego, and the relentless pursuit of power reshaped corporate loyalty and exposed the often-unforeseen consequences of high-stakes decisions, reflecting on the true cost of 'winning'.
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