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The spite acquisition that launched Warren Buffett

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Duration: 00:09:03
Publish Date: 2025-12-22 08:00:01
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With an unprecedented decades-long run of success, Warren Buffett is retiring on December 31, 2025. Buffett’s turning point began with the acquisition of a failing textile mill called Berkshire Hathaway. What began as a “terrible mistake” became the foundation for his empire. Today on the show, how did Buffett become this legendary figure? 

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