{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E69: Building A Nation - John D. Rockefeller, the American Oil Tycoon","description":"This week, host Troy Edgar examines the complex legacy of John D. Rockefeller, the oil tycoon whose business practices and philanthropic endeavors shaped the 19th and early 20th centuries.&amp;nbsp; Rockefeller's story is one of ambition, innovation, and controversy. In this episode, we discuss his business strategies, including vertical integration, which led to Standard Oil's near-monopoly of the oil industry. And how he channeled his massive wealth into charitable causes that impacted education, healthcare, and scientific research.&amp;nbsp; Join us as we explore the interplay between business, government, and public interest that remains relevant today.&amp;nbsp; Recommended reading: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow's acclaimed biography &quot;Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.&quot; Ameritocracy\u2122 is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington DC. ","author_name":"Ameritocracy","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/473847","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32967422\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/177678857"}