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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

The North Korean Crisis: Beyond ‘Belligerent Rhetoric’

Penn’s Jacques deLisle and Stanford’s Richard Dasher discuss the Korean nuclear threat and the implications for the players in this “complicated tough high-stakes diplomacy.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 201728 min

What Google’s Memo Controversy Means for Gender Diversity

The recent memo controversy at Google may not result in immediate gains for working women but it casts a harsh light on underlying assumptions say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 201723 min

The Business Fallout from Charlottesville

A public rift has opened between Donald Trump and CEOs upset by his comments following the white supremacist rally in Charlottesvile. What are the lessons in branding and leadership? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 201728 min

U.S. Tax Reform: Will the Math Work?

Finding ways to raise revenue and avoiding excessive government debt are the top hurdles say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 201726 min

American Science and the Solar Eclipse of 1878

As the U.S. preps for a rare total solar eclipse on August 21 a journalist looks back on the furor surrounding that same event when it happened back in 1878. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 201722 min

The Real Costs of the RAISE Act

Recently proposed immigration reforms in the U.S. would shave 2% off GDP growth and result in more than four million jobs lost by 2040 according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 201716 min

‘Every Business Is a Digital Business’

But some just don’t know it yet says Nitin Rakesh CEO of Bangalore India-based IT firm Mphasis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 08, 201722 min

Why Economists Must Go Beyond the Numbers

Economists affect public policy. But strict focus on numbers means they miss key insights say the authors of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 04, 201725 min

How Venezuela Could Find a Way Out of Chaos

As the Venezuelan political and economic crisis deepens following suspect elections a group of experts discuss potential ways out of the morass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 03, 201726 min

How One Foundation Is Flipping the Paradigm on Social Change

Ruth Shaber founder of Tara Health Foundation discusses how her organization aims to improve the health and well-being of women and girls through the creative use of philanthropic capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 03, 201711 min

Why ’Quiet’ Leadership Matters in Sports -- and Life

Many of the greatest sports teams of all time have been quietly led by humble captains who bring a special element to the team’s dynamics according to author Sam Walker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 201722 min

You Are What You Tweet: Using Social Media to Assess Well-being

What you – and your neighbors – tweet can tell researchers a lot about the well-being of your community – and that in turn can help shape decisions made by businesses and policymakers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 201726 min

Why Corrupt Executives Are Rarely Prosecuted

Top corporate executives who commit crimes are often not prosecuted. Journalist Jesse Eisinger explains why in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 01, 201726 min

Is FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Driving Up Consumer Debt?

Consumer debt is increasing surpassing the levels it reached at the height of the credit bubble. But what consumers are spending money on is very different a new study shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 201725 min

How Honest Apologies Can Help Leaders Bounce Back

When in a mess apologize from your heart -- and quickly -- or else risk losing your reputation warns former Medtronic CEO Arthur D. Collins Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 201722 min

Unearthing the Wisdom in Finance

Despite a tarnished reputation finance has positive life lessons to offer says a Harvard professor of business and law in a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 201722 min

Why Impact Investing Needs to Go Mainstream

Durreen Shahnaz founder of Impact Investment Exchange discusses impact investing and the recent $8 million Women’s Livelihood Bond that is meant to help more than 385 000 women in Southeast Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 201725 min

Why Some Insurance Plans Limit Specialized Treatments

Many health insurance plans deny life-saving treatments -- such as those from National Cancer Institute-designated sites. But most consumers don’t realize it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 201721 min

What Could Trigger a Stock Market Correction?

Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics considers whether the U.S. stock markets are topping out and why a correction is likely before long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 201724 min
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