The Ben Shapiro Show Doug Brunt: The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel
Sep 25, 2023
Doug Brunt, a New York Times bestselling author and Sirius XM podcast host, delves into the enigmatic life of Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine. He uncovers Diesel's overlooked contributions to engineering and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I. The conversation reveals the political machinations involving figures like Kaiser Wilhelm and John Rockefeller, who felt threatened by Diesel's innovations. Brunt details the investigation into Diesel's fate over five years, offering a fresh perspective on the long-standing mystery.
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Unsung Inventor
- Rudolf Diesel, inventor of the diesel engine, is less known than other automotive pioneers.
- Despite the widespread use of diesel engines, his name and history are not widely recognized.
Boat Repowering
- Doug Brunt was advised to repower his boat with diesel for safety and efficiency.
- This sparked his interest in Rudolf Diesel and his mysterious disappearance.
Mysterious Disappearance
- Rudolf Diesel mysteriously disappeared in 1913, just before World War I.
- The prevailing theory was suicide, but murder theories involving Kaiser Wilhelm and John D. Rockefeller also emerged.
