Jul 31st, 2008 · Texas oil and gas tycoon T. Boone Pickens is launching town hall meetings across what he calls the "Wind Belt" of America. The first meeting is in Kansas where there is an intense battle between supporters of wind energy and coal-fired power plants.
May 29th, 2008 · Moren plays songs from his debut solo album, The Last Tycoon. Better known as one-third of the critically acclaimed trio Peter Bjorn and John, Moren favors a folksy approach over the meticulous pop of his main band.
Apr 30th, 2008 · With the indie-pop band Peter Bjorn and John, Moren sings upbeat, jangly numbers like the smash hit "Young Folks." But his new solo album, The Last Tycoon, is an intimate, low-key affair.
Mar 3rd, 2008 · Chicago fast food tycoon and political fundraiser Antoin Rezko goes to trial this week on corruption charges. Rezko gave money to Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, along with several other state politicians. Pundits wonder how that will affect Obama's campaign, if at all.
Feb 17th, 2008 · "Greed is good," preaches Wall Street tycoon Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas). The character brought home all that was wrong -- and enticing -- about American capitalism. NPR's In Character series examines his appeal.
Feb 15th, 2008 · With the collapse of Italy's center-left government coalition, early elections will be held in April. Early polls favor former prime minister and media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi. But the center-left is presenting a new face, Walter Veltroni, a "Mr. Nice Guy" who has already shaken up the political arena.
Dec 11th, 2007 · Conrad Black once ruled the third largest newspaper business in the world. Now he's heading to jail for six and a half years. The Canadian former newspaper tycoon was convicted of lining his pockets with millions of dollars that should have gone to the company he founded. Lord Black, known for his lavish lifestyle, refused to apologize for his actions at his sentencing.
Jul 31st, 2007 · Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch wins enough support from Dow Jones & Co.'s controlling shareholders to ensure acceptance of his bid for the company. Dow Jones is the publisher of The Wall Street Journal. With some public shareholders likely to abstain, Murdoch's News Corp. will decide if that is enough support to proceed with the deal.