Spectacular Failures

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The curtain falls on a big Broadway company Aug 17, 2020

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Livent was a showstopper of an operation. But eventually, forgery and fraud stole the scene, the money exited stage left, and the lead actor landed behind bars.
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Forever 21 goes from rags to riches to bankruptcy court Aug 10, 2020

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The mom-and-pop fast-fashion retailer exploded into malls across the globe. But eventually, Forever 21 unraveled like the hem on a cheap crop top.
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Blue Apron wilts, then rises to a new challenge Aug 03, 2020

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The meal kit delivery service was almost belly-up before the pandemic hit. But then people stuck cooking at home gave the brand a lifeline. Investors found it tastier than ever, but will customers still hanker for the big blue box once this is all over?
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Spectacular Failures - Season Two Jul 20, 2020

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Spectacular Failures is back for season two, starting August 3rd! 2020 has been a year of fail. Global pandemic, check. Economic meltdown, check. Political unrest, check. Busted businesses and collapsed corporations are having a moment, and who better to tackle those tales than Lauren Ober and Spectacular Failures?
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Trump's big gamble on Atlantic City Aug 19, 2019

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By the time the final dice were thrown, Trump's Atlantic City casino operations had gone bankrupt six times. Despite that, Trump won the long game.

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