In this episode of Accidental Education: Reality Lab, Tom connects the dots between boardroom strategy, reality television chaos, college football realignment, and the unlikely cultural earthquake known as Hulk Hogan.What starts as a look back at the era of mergers and acquisitions quickly turns into a full-blown safari through consolidation culture. From the airline shakeups following Ronald Reagan’s deregulation to modern giants like BlackRock and Vanguard Group turning homes into balance sheet entries, Tom breaks down how “growth” often comes with a hidden invoice paid by the consumer.Drawing from his own career inside reality television, Tom gives a behind-the-scenes look at how creative, risk-taking shows—once powered by unknown personalities and unpredictable outcomes—were swallowed by large studios and repackaged into safer, celebrity-driven  ...