About this episode
TODAY ON PAST GAS: The 2008 crash nearly killed Detroit. How did Ford survive not one but two massive financial calamities within a span of five years? Could Ford transition from its history of larger than life, charismatic leaders, to someone with a steadier hand? There’s arguably an alternate reality where Ford-- and its American competitors-- completely folded just over a decade ago. Is a guy you may have never heard of-- Alan Mulally-- the GOAT of resurrecting dying companies? More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey . Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes . Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber . Follow Donut @donutmedia , and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels! Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas . If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas . Thanks to our sponsors: Get 20% off + free shipping with the code GAS20 at manscaped.com . Sign up for Indeed now and get a $75 credit toward your first sponsored job. Plus earn up to $500 extra in sponsored job credits with Indeed’s Virtual Interviews. Visit indeed.com/PASTGAS to learn more. Head to https://policygenius.com/GAS to get your free home & auto insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Get Valvoline for your car! Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at truebill.com/gas . Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/pastgas . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices