
About this episode
Matt Bernstein and Emma explore the controversial figure of Kevin O’Leary, revealing the complexities of his character and career.
It’s time to dive into one of Canada’s worst exports. Kevin O’Leary a.k.a. “Mr. Wonderful” gained household recognition by performing as a mean venture capitalist on TV. As it turns out, the meanness might be the only honest aspect of his character. Today, Emma and I excavate Kevin’s personal and professional history to reveal a nesting doll of capitalist grifter hell. Grab your $28 avocado toast and strap in. Listen to bonus episodes on Patreon! Thanks to today’s sponsors! Everyone who signs up wins a FREE toy or gift card: https://www.bboutique.co/vibe/abitfruity-pod :) Support a fairer future free from religious overreach at https://humanist.org/fruity Watch Emma every weekday on The Majority Report. Find Emma on Instagram. Find me on Instagram. Find A Bit Fruity on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Matt Bernstein
Guest: Emma
Topics covered
- capitalism
- venture capitalism
- media critique
- Canada
- personal history
- grifting
Keywords
- Kevin O’Leary
- venture capitalist
- capitalist grifter
- Canada
- media
- society
- culture
Sponsors
BBoutique
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Majority Report, Humanist
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