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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

Are Narrow Health Care Networks Better for Consumers?

Health care plans with narrow networks offer lower premiums—but they also can impede access to the right doctors among other compromises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 01, 201622 min

How Presidents Can Avoid Big Failures

A new book by Elaine C. Kamarck of the Brookings Institution looks at how major failures by U.S. presidents come about -- and how some may be preventable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 201624 min

Will the Dyn DDoS Attack Lead to Better Internet Security?

Last week’s cyberattacks that crippled popular websites exposed huge security gaps. Now consumers must push device manufacturers and lawmakers to act say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 201625 min

Leveraging Customer Analytics: The Airline Industry

Wharton professor and analytics expert Peter Fader joins WNS executive Raj SivaKumar to discuss the power of harnessing customer analytics for business success in the airline industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 201615 min

A Consumer Psychologist Looks at Why Customers Buy

In retail the key to finding out what sells lies less in Big Data and more in consumers’ heads says retail psychologist Vanessa Patrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 201625 min

Can Israel Expand Its Startup Culture To Nearby Regions?

Israel has seen a huge economic transformation -- from a land of agriculture and refugees to a high-tech superstar. Can it help neighbors join the success? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 201633 min

The ’Gatekeeper’ Who Ran FDR’s White House

There was another woman behind the throne in FDR’s White House besides Eleanor – his personal secretary Missy LeHand writes biographer Kathryn Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 201626 min

’Grit’: Why Talent Needs Drive to Succeed

Penn psychology professor Angela Duckworth’s book on grit passion and perseverance compels a rethink on how we identify and nurture skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 201625 min

Whose Tax Plan Is Best?

The Penn Wharton Budget Model shows that Donald Trump’s tax plan is better for the economy in the short run but Hillary Clinton’s is best in the long run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 201613 min

How Can China Improve Its National Brand?

Japan and South Korea may offer lessons for China in shaping a national brand that gradually improves its reputation for quality notes a Chinese expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 201628 min

How Target and Amazon Are Changing the Rules of Retailing

Target is expanding with smaller stores in urban locations while Amazon is planning to open convenience stores. Experts explain the potential impact of those moves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 201623 min

Baseball Bias and Decision-making

Wharton research shows how umpires adjust their calls based on what information they think they know when a play is in motion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 201610 min

Who Was the Worst U.S. President Ever?

James Buchanan is the worst U.S. president because his actions led to the Civil War says author and journalist Robert Strauss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 201625 min

Why Women Pay More for Mortgages

Women pay off mortgages more reliably than men do yet find the loans harder to get and often pay more for them. This study suggests why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 201626 min

Leveraging Customer Analytics: The Insurance Industry

Wharton professor and analytics expert Peter Fader joins WNS executive Mike Nemeth to discuss the power of harnessing customer analytics in the insurance industry for business success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 201618 min

Management 101: The Marriage of Strategy and Leadership

Focusing on strategy alone -- or leadership alone -- misses the big opportunities. Two Wharton professors offer six steps to integrate the two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 201626 min

How Countries Are Missing Great Marketing Opportunities

Marketing maven Philip Kotler shares insights on how nation branding efforts can pay off in a conversation with Wharton’s David Reibstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 07, 201622 min

Can Brexit Be Achieved with Minimal Damage?

With British Prime Minister Theresa May planning to get Brexit talks underway by next March experts weigh in on ways to mitigate the costs to the U.K. and the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 07, 201625 min

Does the Aetna Pullout Mean Obamacare Is in Trouble?

Does Aetna’s exit from Obamacare mean the program is failing? Not likely and other insurers seem satisfied says a Wharton expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 06, 201616 min

Got Rage? How to Channel Workplace Anger Constructively

Channeling anger constructively can yield the passion to help you overcome obstacles says former Human Rights Campaign head Joe Solmonese in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 201623 min

How Much Does ‘Spin’ Count in Politics?

You may think politics has reached “peak spin” recently. But spin has adapted right through to the Twitter age after its birth a century ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 201624 min
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