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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

Using Blockchain: A Strategic Roadmap for Companies

Saikat Chaudhuri from Wharton’s Mack Institute discusses the promise and potential pitfalls of implementing the blockchain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 201921 min

Is Reddit the Most Influential Site on the Internet?

A new book by journalist Christine Lagorio-Chafkin traces the history of Reddit from its humble beginnings to one of the most powerful social media sites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 201925 min

Being a Mindful Leader: Lessons from Neuroscience

The principles of neuroscience can make leaders more mindful which results in better decision-making according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 06, 201925 min

How the Fed’s Wait-and-see Stance Helps the Markets

Last week the Federal Reserve announced it would adopt a more patient stance on interest rates after raising them at a regular clip since December 2015. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 201925 min

Why This Year’s Super Bowl Ads Were ’Meh’

Wharton marketing professors Americus Reed and Patti Williams analyze the 2019 Super Bowl commercials saying most were lackluster and devoid of the kind of creative edginess seen in years past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 201924 min

Will #MeToo Move Forward in 2019?

The #MeToo movement reached full bloom last year but will it wither and die in 2019? Experts predict the push for gender equality will continue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 201925 min

Are Weaker Fuel Economy Standards Based on Faulty Logic?

A new study coauthored by Wharton’s Arthur van Benthem contends that the Trump Administration’s proposal to roll back fuel economy standards is based on unsound reasoning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 201921 min

Here Today Gone Tomorrow: Why Workplace Ghosting Is on the Rise

The practice of “ghosting” companies -- leaving a job or the application process unexpectedly while cutting off contact – is becoming increasingly common and it raises questions about professional etiquette and power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 201926 min

How Big Companies Can Innovate Like Small Startups

Big corporations can innovate just as successfully as small startups if they strike the right balance of strategy systems and culture according to a new book by Harvard’s Gary Pisano. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 201925 min

Is There Really Wisdom in the Crowd?

New Wharton research says that a better way to crowdsource ideas is to avoid the most popular answer to a question and select the “surprisingly popular” one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 20196 min

The Real Estate Outlook for 2019: Waiting for Millennials?

Rising home prices driven by low supply and higher costs are choking U.S. housing demand but millennials and affordable markets could offer some respite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 201921 min

Wisdom at Work: Why the Modern Elder Is Relevant

Airbnb executive Chip Conley whose boss is two decades younger discusses the benefits of having an intergenerational workforce in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 201925 min

Can a Carbon Tax Help Curb Climate Change?

Taxing companies that produce carbon emissions is a tough sell but U.S. Sen. Chris Coons argues that doing so could help the environment as well as the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 201927 min

How Digital Technology Ushers in a New Entertainment Golden Age

In his book University of Minnesota professor Joel Waldfogel explains how digital technology is ushering in a new golden age of entertainment -- with better choices and at lower costs for consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 201919 min

Latin America in 2019: Will Political Upheaval Stall Growth?

Following elections several Latin American leaders are charged with finding ways to solve economic problems they have inherited or made worse through poor governance. How will they fare in 2019? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 201922 min

How Pattern-based Thinking Gives Companies an Edge

Glimpses of today’s new business models are found in the patterns of the most successful companies of yore according to Wharton’s Eric K. Clemons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 201923 min

Dwindling Brexit Options: What’s the Path Ahead?

A no-deal Brexit has investors rattled because it could disrupt supply chains and cause economic and political chaos warn experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 201927 min

Why Social Media Is the New Weapon in Modern Warfare

Authors Peter Singer and Emerson Brooking explain how social media has emerged as a surprising -- and effective -- tool in modern warfare in their new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 201923 min

Retail Resurrection: A Rosy Outlook for 2019?

Buoyed by a strong economy and low unemployment 2018 holiday retail sales were the best in six years. What’s in store for this year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 201929 min

What Changes Will the EU See in 2019?

In the year ahead the European Union faces challenges on multiple fronts: Brexit internal leadership trade populism migrants and more say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 201927 min

Could the Government Shutdown Affect IPOs?

The now record-length government shutdown is hampering the SEC and causing a delay in firms’ planned initial public offerings. The impact isn’t substantial yet -- but it could grow if the impasse continues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 201924 min

Risks the Banking Industry Faces in 2019

The Federal Reserve’s moves towards stronger oversight and a similar push by House Democrats bode well for the banking industry experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 201925 min

Why the Blockchain Ushers in a New Form of Trust

Blockchain is one of the biggest buzzwords in technology today but confusion exists about what it is exactly. Wharton’s Kevin Werbach provides clarity in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 201921 min

The ACA in 2019: Will It Face a Reckoning?

Tweaking the Affordable Care Act is the best way forward although the concept of “fairness” defies an easy definition say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 201923 min
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