Jon Lovett is a prominent podcaster and political commentator -- and, a survivor. (Get it?). Today, Ed brings Jon along to help commentate on the ill-fated journey of another group who was simply trying to survive: The Donner Party.

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Jon Lovett is a prominent podcaster and political commentator -- and, a survivor. (Get it?). Today, Ed brings Jon along to help commentate on the ill-fated journey of another group who was simply trying to survive: The Donner Party.
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SNAFU with Ed Helms, America’s favorite podcast about history’s greatest screwups, returns for Season 4 with even more SNAFUs -  one per episode, to be precise. And this time around, Ed ropes in a cavalcade of smart, hilarious guests to help unpack what these blunders, fiascos and faceplants say about who we are (spoiler: we’re basically just toddlers with nukes).  Think of it as part history lesson, part hangout pod, and part group therapy for humanity.

Watch on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@SNAFUPod. And check out the SNAFU book at www.snafu-book.com.

SNAFU with Ed Helms, America&rsquo;s favorite podcast about history&rsquo;s greatest screwups, returns for Season 4 with even more SNAFUs -&nbsp; one per episode, to be precise. And this time around, Ed ropes in a cavalcade of smart, hilarious guests to help unpack what these blunders, fiascos and faceplants say about who we are (spoiler: we&rsquo;re basically just toddlers with nukes).&nbsp; Think of it as part history lesson, part hangout pod, and part group therapy for humanity.
Watch on YouTube at&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40SNAFUPod&amp;data=05%7C02%7CDylanFagan%40iheartmedia.com%7C0d5e9ba20b414b5aee9908ddfc67872e%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638944243803159661%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=olWJrBpyk2UWc11UXxlcBdomHdcyFho3hZi0V%2Ft4YGA%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.youtube.com/@SNAFUPod</a>.&nbsp;And check out the SNAFU book at <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.snafu-book.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CDylanFagan%40iheartmedia.com%7C0d5e9ba20b414b5aee9908ddfc67872e%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638944243803187390%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KsIk%2F%2BPQtdAJ3bp9Dy9bFYNQf%2B7QWOvjBj5w8MycRGE%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.snafu-book.com</a>.

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Jon Lovett and the Donner Party

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I’m taking a break to share an episode of another podcast I think you’ll enjoy, Business History. Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small, bringing to life the greatest innovations, the boldest entrepreneurs and the craziest mavericks in the archives of commerce. They share why some company stocks soar, while other business ideas crash, and explore the ideas that shaped our economy—and the lessons behind their success and failure.

Today’s episode: how E.T. brought down Atari. Fueled by hot tubs, recreational drugs, and a love of games, Nolan Bushnell took computer games out of research labs and into bars, launching an industry. Bushnell and his engineers were pushed aside as Atari expanded and, in a desperate bid to cash in on Hollywood hype, the company concocted a wild plan for a game based on Steven Spielberg's hit, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The game tanked...and brought Atari down with it. 

Find Business History, on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts. 

I&rsquo;m taking a break to share an episode of another podcast I think you&rsquo;ll enjoy, Business History. Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small, bringing to life the greatest innovations, the boldest entrepreneurs and the craziest mavericks in the archives of commerce. They share why some company stocks soar, while other business ideas crash, and explore the ideas that shaped our economy&mdash;and the lessons behind their success and failure.
Today&rsquo;s episode: how E.T. brought down Atari. Fueled by hot tubs, recreational drugs, and a love of games, Nolan Bushnell took computer games out of research labs and into bars, launching an industry. Bushnell and his engineers were pushed aside as Atari expanded and, in a desperate bid to cash in on Hollywood hype, the company concocted a wild plan for a game based on Steven Spielberg's hit, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The game tanked...and brought Atari down with it.&nbsp;
Find Business History, on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.&nbsp;

From Business History: How E.T. The Extra-Terresterial Destroyed Atari 

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Bob Crawford is a musician with a historian's heart. Bassist and founding member of The Avett Brothers, his expertise on the Founding Fathers of the United States comes in handy on today's SNAFU, where Ed and Bob delve into the folly of Lord Dunmore, a Scottish-born supporter of the King and assigned royal Governor of Virginia in the 1770s. When whispers of revolution were building to an insurmountable roar, Lord Dunmore inadvertently mobilized the revolutionary war cries with one massive misstep after another.

Watch this week's episode on the SNAFU YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@SNAFUPod

Bob Crawford is a musician with a historian's heart. Bassist and founding member of The Avett Brothers, his expertise on the Founding Fathers of the United States comes in handy on today's SNAFU, where Ed and Bob delve into the folly of Lord Dunmore, a Scottish-born supporter of the King and assigned royal Governor of Virginia in the 1770s. When whispers of revolution were building to an insurmountable roar, Lord Dunmore inadvertently mobilized the revolutionary war cries with one massive misstep after another.
Watch this week's episode on the SNAFU YouTube channel:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/@SNAFUPod">www.youtube.com/@SNAFUPod</a>

Bob Crawford and Lord Dunmore's Folly

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Today is another SNAFU treat from the book tour archives! Tig Notaro joins Ed live on stage at Live Talks Los Angeles, where they break down Ed's book, SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History's Greatest Screwups. Tig also roasts Ed like a campfire marshmallow, which will indeed leave you asking for "S'more."

Find your copy of the New York Times Bestseller wherever you get your books, or go to: www.snafu-book.com

Today is another SNAFU treat from the book tour archives! Tig Notaro joins Ed live on stage at Live Talks Los Angeles, where they break down Ed's book, SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History's Greatest Screwups. Tig also roasts Ed like a campfire marshmallow, which will indeed leave you asking for "S'more."
Find your copy of the New York Times Bestseller wherever you get your books, or go to:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.snafu-book.com/">www.snafu-book.com</a>

Live at LA Talks with Tig Notaro

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