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Each week, Motley Fool host David Gardner interviews CEOs about their companies.

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings

Netflix is the world's largest online movie rental service, with more than 4.2 million subscribers and access to over 55,000 DVD titles. So what does the future hold for the DVD rental giant? What is the future of video-on-demand? And does Netflix really believe in "throttling"? On this week's Motley Fool Radio Show, David Gardner talks DVDs with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings.

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings

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Interview: Fun and Finance with Dave Barry

You've read his columns. You've bought his books. But should you take his financial advice? David Gardner talks fun and finance with Pulitzer-winning columnist Dave Barry, author of Dave Barry's Money Secrets: Like -- Why Is There a Giant Eyeball on the Dollar?   

Interview: Fun and Finance with Dave Barry

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Terry Burnham on 'Mean Markets and Lizard Brains'

Does the animal in you keep you from making smarter investment decisions? Host David Gardner talks about the biology of investing with Terry Burnham, author of Mean Markets and Lizard Brains: How to Profit from the New Science of Irrationality.

Terry Burnham on 'Mean Markets and Lizard Brains'

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Alan Deutschman on Disney-Pixar Deal

Disney acquired Pixar this week in a $7.4 billion deal that makes Pixar CEO Steve Jobs the biggest shareholder at Disney. Can Steve Jobs bring his magic touch to The Magic Kingdom? David Gardner talks about the big developments at Disney with Alan Deutschman, author of The Second Coming of Steve Jobs.

Alan Deutschman on Disney-Pixar Deal

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Interview: Knot CEO David Liu

More than a million couples will turn to TheKnot.com this year to help plan their weddings - weddings that have an average price tag of $22,000. The big money in marriage has translated to big business for The Knot, which recorded record earnings this week. And shares of The Knot have more than doubled over the last year. David Gardner talks about the engaging business of wedding planning with Knot CEO David Liu.

Interview: Knot CEO David Liu

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Hall of Fame Quarterback Terry Bradshaw

Terry Bradshaw led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories. The Hall of Fame quarterback has since scored big success on television. In this week's Fool Radio Flashback, David and Tom Gardner talk pigskins and profits with Terry Bradshaw.

Hall of Fame Quarterback Terry Bradshaw

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Seeing Cheech Marin's Artistic Side

Cheech Marin is perhaps best known for his role in the comedy duo Cheech and Chong. He's also one of the leading collectors of Chicano Art. The comedian, actor and art collector talks about the business of comedy and the business of art.

Seeing Cheech Marin's Artistic Side

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'Capitalism' from Vanguard Founder John Bogle

Time magazine called him one of the world's 100 Most Powerful and Influential People. John Bogle is the founder of the Vanguard Group of mutual funds and the author of new book, The Battle for The Soul of Capitalism.

'Capitalism' from Vanguard Founder John Bogle

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Fool Flashback: Independence Air CEO Kerry Skeen

Independence Air is the latest casualty in the historically challenged airline business. The company stopped flying for good this week, two months after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. David Gardner reflects back on our conversation with Independence Air CEO Kerry Skeen in August of 2004.

Fool Flashback: Independence Air CEO Kerry Skeen

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Joel Greenblatt's 'Little' Stock Market Book

David Gardner talks investing with Joel Greenblatt, the founder and managing partner of Gotham Capital, a private investment partnership that has achieved 40-percent annualized returns since its inception in 1985. Greenblatt's new book is The Little Book That Beats the Market.

Joel Greenblatt's 'Little' Stock Market Book

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Interview: US Airways CEO Doug Parker

US Airways and America West merged in late September and shares of the new US Airways are up around 60 percent since the merger. What's behind the company's take-off on Wall Street? Is the merger a match made in heaven or a marriage of inconvenience? David Gardner talks with US Airways CEO Doug Parker.

Interview: US Airways CEO Doug Parker

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Reporter David Vise: 'The Google Story'

Google's market capitalization is now worth more than The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Disney, Amazon.com, General Motors, and Ford combined. Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter David Vise guesses what's next in The Google Story.

Reporter David Vise: 'The Google Story'

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Interview: Brunswick CEO George Buckley

It's a name familiar to bowlers and boaters. Founded in 1845 as a maker of billiards equipment, Brunswick is now a Fortune 500 company with a number of different businesses - marine engines, power boats, recreational equipment, and bowling centers. David Gardner talks with Brunswick Chairman and CEO George Buckley about bowling, boating, and the business of Brunswick.

Interview: Brunswick CEO George Buckley

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Interview: Cedar Fair CEO Dick Kinzel

The stock ticker symbol is FUN. The company is amusement park operator Cedar Fair -- and its stock is up around 50 percent over the past 5 years. David Gardner talks earnings, rollercoasters and revenues with Cedar Fair CEO Richard Kinzel.

Interview: Cedar Fair CEO Dick Kinzel

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Imax Co-CEO Rich Gelfund

When many of us think Imax, we think big screens and big movies. The company behind that big experience is the publicly traded Imax. David Gardner talks about the business of the big, big screen with Imax co-CEO Rich Gelfond.

Imax Co-CEO Rich Gelfund

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David Swensen's 'Unconventional Success'

David Swensen has outperformed 99 percent of U.S. mutual funds since 1985. As Yale's chief investment officer, Swensen manages the school's $15 billion endowment. Now he has a new book, Unconventional Success.

David Swensen's 'Unconventional Success'

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Pampered Chef CEO Doris Christopher

The Pampered Chef calls itself "the kitchen store that comes to your door". Started in a Chicago basement back in 1980, the company has 70,000 independent consultants. David talks about the recipe for business success with Pampered Chef founder and CEO Doris Christopher.

Pampered Chef CEO Doris Christopher

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Ken Dychtwald on Aging Baby Boomers

Beginning on Jan.1, 2006, every 8 seconds, another North American baby boomer will be turning 60. That's around 11,000 each day — and 4.5 million each year. So what will it mean for society — and the nation's finances. David Gardner talks about the changing face of retirement with Ken Dychtwald, author of The Power Years: A User's Guide to the Rest of Your Life.

Ken Dychtwald on Aging Baby Boomers

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