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Meet a guy who some would call the 15th-century Donald Trump. Seriously. Chris Kutarna explains how the modern world is connected to the Renaissance.

Barbra Streisand isn’t just a funny girl. She’s a Hollywood pioneer.  Neal Gabler examines how Streisand shaped American culture.

There’s a reason why there’s a Starbucks on every single street corner.  We’ll find out why Starbucks succeeded, and what lessons everyone can learn from the coffee chain.