Borrowed Bones
Families build you up, tear you down, and sometimes drag you into something truly unhinged. Borrowed Bones unearths the bizarre, toxic, and fascinating stories of family dynamics gone sideways.
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The Walgreen Family (opens the original)
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The Walgreen family attempted to create a larger than life "neighborhood pharmacy" for millions of people. What started as an honest family business, eventually turned into a multi-billion-dollar company that was knocked down by scandal. Listen to hear the rise and fall(ing) of Walgreens. Sources: RADIO ECHOES Charles Walgreen Sr. From Walgreen to Motz , Walgreen Co. , Encyclopedia.com , Walgreens.com , Corporate Walgreens , Walgreens Lunch Counter , Tasting Table , Chicago Tribune , Find a Grav
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