In this episode, we follow the raw story of Carl Icahn, from his tough childhood in Queens, New York, to the ruthless takeovers that shook Wall Street to its core. We step through his first battles with companies like Tappan, the savage boardroom fights, the infamous greenmail deals, and the legendary clash with Bill Ackman over Herbalife. From poker games on Lido Beach to billion-dollar showdowns with giants like Motorola and Trans World Airlines, this is a dive into the world of hostile takeovers, proxy wars, and shareholder revolts. Expect names like Trans World Airlines, Texaco, Motorola, Herbalife, Bill Ackman, and Electrolux to surface as we unravel how Icahn turned activism investing into a fearsome money machine. This is not just about finance—it is about what happens when one man decides the only rule that matters is winning.

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