{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English ","title":"#404 | The Rise And Fall Of The Vanderbilts","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/019ca741\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1257,"description":"It's a story of how one family went from almost literal slavery to being the richest in the world – before losing it all. \nIn this episode, we'll be talking about the rise and fall of one of the most influential families in American history – the Vanderbilts.  \n\n\nJan Aertson's Journey to the New World\nCornelius Vanderbilt: The Commodore's early career in transportation\nVanderbilt's expansion during the California Gold Rush\nVanderbilt's transition to the railway industry\nVanderbilt's immense wealth and his legacy\nThe character of Cornelius Vanderbilt, The Commodore\nThe inheritance and financial management of the Vanderbilt family\nThe extravagant lifestyles and lavish spending of Vanderbilt descendants\nThe decline of the Vanderbilt fortune and its causes\nNotable Vanderbilt legacies: Vanderbilt University, Biltmore Estate, and Grand Central Station\n\n\n\nFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/vanderbilts","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/HIneD2bpN38ZyIYQqvz9OwtMc5c5ep366psJkVe0ZiU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzU3MDEvMTYyMDk3/Mzg5MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}