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Knowledge at Wharton

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The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Podcast Network.

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Episodes

‘How Patients Think’: Filling in Big Data’s Gaps

A new book by Andrea LaFountain CEO of Mind Field Solutions looks at the science of patient behavior to provide better health outcomes and cut health care costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 201624 min

Can Jet.com Fuel Wal-Mart’s Online Growth?

Opinions are sharply divided over the wisdom of Wal-Mart’s move to buy Jet.com in an effort to expand the retail giant’s online footprint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 201628 min

Should a Business Reflect the Values of Its Owner?

The recent case of a Maine restauranteur who said customers who owned a particular semiautomatic rifle would not be welcome at her restaurants raises questions about how much an owner’s values can and should be reflected in his or her business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 201626 min

The Zika Outbreak in Florida: What’s the Risk?

The CDC’s travel warning over the Zika virus in a Miami suburb raises fears over its spread. What’s the potential impact? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 09, 201628 min

‘Sprint’: A 5-Day Plan for Solving Tough Problems

’Sprint ’ a new book by three partners at Google Ventures offers a 5-day plan for identifying the best solution to a problem developing a prototype and testing a new idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 04, 201623 min

‘Partisan Warfare’: How Republicans Took Control of Congress

According to a new book the Republican party gained control of Congress in 2010 using carefully constructed strategies that changed the boundaries of several key voting districts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 04, 201625 min

Will Tesla’s Merger with SolarCity Shine?

Tesla’s merger with SolarCity promises big gains for both companies. But the move comes at a time when Tesla already faces some big challenges experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 03, 201626 min

Clinton Trump and Trade: Is a ’Brexit Moment’ Looming?

In the debate on trade deals Republicans are focused on jobs while Democrats have raised structural issues. Wharton’s Philip Nichols sifts through the rhetoric. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 201624 min

How New Rules Could Reshape the Payday Loan Industry

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed regulations to tighten several loopholes that are exploited by payday lenders and to curb some the issues with repayment of the loans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 201626 min

Is Dynamic Pricing a Hit?

Whether it’s with airline tickets professional sports or ride-sharing services dynamic pricing is here to stay -- but the challenge is implementing it in an effective way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 201617 min

After a Failed Coup What’s Next For Turkey?

The events in recent weeks threaten to undermine the stability that has made Turkey the world’s singular example of a majority Muslim country with a functioning and enduring democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 201622 min

Campaign Health Care Proposals: Finding Middle Ground

The Republicans and the Democrats differ on ways for making American health care policy effective but the middle ground might provide some answers say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 201624 min

A Practical Guide to Impact Investing

More people are getting serious about “doing well by doing good ” which means there’s a real need for advice about how to make that work. Julia Balandina Jaquier’s new book provides it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 201618 min

Why the Climate Change Debate Has Cooled Off

Climate change is conspicuously absent from the presidential election agenda so far. But action is required on the local level to ensure that it is addressed Wharton experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 201626 min

How Companies Can Profit from Carbon Reduction

Reducing carbon emissions is vital if we are going to slow down global warming experts say. One way to make the necessary changes more palatable: Add a profit motive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 201615 min

What’s Ahead for Driverless Technology?

A fatal crash of a Tesla car on autopilot has raised new questions about driverless technology. Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie discusses the fallout and what steps need to be taken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 201626 min

Family Inc.: Bringing Business Lessons Home

Companies use their assets to create profit. Douglas McCormick author of Family Inc. explains why families should do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 201628 min

The Internet as Art: Creating a New Form of Communication

Society is co-creating a new form of communication on the internet whether by texting emoji or uploading photos on Instagram. A new book by former New York Times TV critic Virginia Heffernan explores this new art form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 201624 min
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