New book 'Dirtbag Billionaire' tells story of Patagonia's unconventional founder
Podcast: PBS News Hour - SegmentsPublished On: Sun Dec 14 2025
Description: Surveys consistently rank Patagonia as one of the most reputable brands in America, not just for its outdoor gear, but also for being good environmental stewards. The story of both the company and its iconoclastic founder is told in a new book, "Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away." John Yang speaks with author David Gelles for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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