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Jack Welch Broke Capitalism & Ushered In an Era of Distrust

The brutality of corporate America and the malaise of the American labor market are being traced back to one businessman: former General Electric CEO Jack Welch. Walter Isaacson speaks with author David Gelles about the legacy of America’s first celebrity CEO -- referenced in the title of Gelles' new book as "The Man Who Broke Capitalism."

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