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Every long episode from Slidebean, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. We make documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. Slidebean is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. We love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.

Inside Amazon's $890 Billion Returns Mafia

Amazon's unfettered return policy has created a massive liquidation industry that fuels organized crime and economic instability in countries like Costa Rica.

March 11, 2026