This book was mentioned as part of a discussion about a podcast series covering the life of Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was discussed as a genius whose media empire made him a successful self-made business person, and someone who might have been the first president if he hadn't been too old.
Last season, we tackled the ingenuity of Elon Musk with biographer Walter Isaacson.
— Episode: Hour 3 - Dr. Marty Makary
Episode: Hour 3 - Dr. Marty Makary
This book was mentioned as part of a discussion about a podcast series covering the life of Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was discussed as a genius whose media empire made him a successful self-made business person, and someone who might have been the first president if he hadn't been too old.
Last season, we tackled the ingenuity of Elon Musk with biographer Walter Isaacson.
This time, we're diving into the story of Benjamin Franklin, another genius who's desperate to be dusted off from history.
His media empire makes him the most successful self-made business person in America.
The only other person who could have possibly been the first president would have been Benjamin Franklin, but he's too old and wants Washington to do it.