August 2025 Friday’s e-links: the “Robber Barons”

Every once in a while, (and sometimes each day) I listen to a great podcast, enjoy an article, or see a good video that I want to share with you. These are my e-links.

Last updated 8/22/25

I would like to return us to The Gilded Age. Having watched only one episode when I first recommended the HBO series, I had not realized its massive economic relevance. Now, at the end of the first season, I look forward to the second and third. From electricity to railroads, the inventions that spurred our growth come alive. If (like me) it grabs you, do also take a look at Matthew Josephson’s Robber Barons. A classic, it adds so much more about the people from The Gilded Age. So yes, although I know they are Robber barons, still, their accomplishments captivate me.