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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 the Feuding Kellogg Brothers Fought their Cereal Wars

The status of Kellogg’s as an American icon glosses over the family drama between brothers John and Will Kellogg whose ideas gave birth to the business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 201723 min

How a Fractured Election Outcome in Germany Will Impact the EU

Angela Merkel may have won a fourth term as chancellor of Germany but she faces a tough road ahead due to gains by the far right and the tricky three-way coalition she must manage to form a government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 201724 min

Providing Affordable Workspaces for Artists

Two innovators are offering free or subsidized workspaces to artists in high-rent cities by repurposing commercial real estate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 201720 min

Can Toys R Us Recapture Its Glory Days?

Bankruptcy protection could give Toys R Us breathing space to reduce its financial stress and rethink its marketing strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 201726 min

Shedding Light on Kerosene Use in Developing Nations

New Wharton research looks at why kerosene is used widely in countries with undeveloped electricity grids – and why innovative alternatives aren’t gaining traction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 201713 min

Why the Fintech Game Has Just Begun

Steve McLaughlin CEO of fintech investment bank FT Partners talks about the opportunities he sees in the sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 201723 min

How to Avoid the Perils of Political Forecasting

Wharton’s Philip Tetlock discusses the widening chasm between science-based political forecasting and the sound bites from pundits that often miss the mark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 201723 min

How Can Apple Remain on Top?

Is Apple’s latest batch of new products enough to keep the company moving forward or is it finally losing momentum after years of ruling the gadget world? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 201720 min

Why Amazon’s ’1-Click’ Ordering Was a Game Changer

Amazon’s patent on “1-Click” ordering which recently expired helped jump-start the e-commerce giant’s growth from a virtual bookstore to a massive online marketplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 201726 min

Why Hurricane Harvey Was a Predictable Disaster

Hurricane Harvey was a predictable disaster says PennDesign’s Billy Fleming. He explains what cities could do to prepare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 201721 min

Smart Art: Why More Artists Need to Study Business

Many artists are not wired for business. With economics driving most from the field in the long run can business training help? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 201721 min

How Lego Can Rebuild Its Business

Lego surprised Wall Street with its first drop in revenue in 13 years. Wharton’s David Robertson looks at possible causes and suggests remedies for its business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 201728 min

How Equifax Botched Its Data Breach Response

Three experts discuss the Equifax breach the mistakes that were made in the credit giant’s response and what consumers can do to protect their credit going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 201729 min

Beyond Netflix: How Binging Impacts Online Learning

New Wharton research examines binge consumption in the online education sector and finds that those who binge tend to perform better and are more likely to complete an online course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 201711 min

How Will Trump Reshape the Federal Reserve?

The imminent departure of Fed vice chair Stanley Fischer creates a power vacuum and an unprecedented opportunity for President Trump to reshape America’s central bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 201728 min

Lessons We Learn from Hurricane Harvey

Wharton faculty discuss the fallout from Hurricane Harvey and what role the private and public sectors should play when it comes to managing the risks from floods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 05, 201728 min

Why Dodd-Frank Increased Banking Industry Consolidation

Wharton research looks at how new regulatory asset thresholds introduced with the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 led to an increase in acquisitions by large banks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 05, 20175 min

How AI Makes Brand Personalities Come to Life

Artificial intelligence is reinventing the creative landscape for marketers according to Winston Binch chief digital officer for Deutsch North America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 201721 min
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