Youngme, Mihir, and Felix discuss some of the biggest stories from the summer, including their thoughts on the Robinhood IPO, what’s going on in the current labor market, whether the Olympics matter anymore, Simone Biles, and more. Tina (HBO Max documentary on Tina Turner) Quartr (Investor Relations App) Tillamook Ice Cream Beautiful Trampoline Art (Yoann Bourgeois et Rachid Ouramdane) Trampoline Parks You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for...
Sep 08, 2021•43 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme , Mihir , Felix , Rebecca , and Rawi share the stories they will be watching this summer, before doing a mega-round of recommendations for things to read, watch, listen, and do. Each week, the hosts give their recommendations for reading, watching, and more. Here are This Week’s Picks: After Hours T-Shirts (by Moon Girl Landing) @timotechanut (Tik Tok) Space Visualization Muscle Wiki Future Me Long Distance Footpaths in England, Wales, and Scotland Condiments and Lambrusco Mare of Eastto...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Mihir , Rawi , and Felix debate whether or not the U.S. pays too much attention to Russia, a relatively small economy without important trade relations. They also try to make sense of YOLO (you only live once). Are we becoming too narcissistic? Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: “ Dustland ” (The Killers) “ The Rise and Fall of Carlos Ghosn ” (HBR IdeaCast) El Yucateco Black Label Reserve Chile Habanero (Hot sauce) Clarkson’s Farm (Amazon Prime Video) You can visit our website at Ha...
Jun 23, 2021•32 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Rawi and Mihir discuss Naomi Osaka’s departure from the French Open and the G7’s effort to cooperate on corporate taxation. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: “ Loki “ International Spy Museum and Spyscape Dwight Garner’s Garner’s Quotations You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com . You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @Rebecca...
Jun 16, 2021•37 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme and Felix invite their friend and bestselling author, Harvard Business School professor Mike Norton , to discuss the old habits and new rituals we have formed over the past year, during the pandemic. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Pique (an app to spur curiosity) “ Inside Baseball ” (an episode from the podcast, The Uncertain Hour ) [How to Change]( https://www.amazon.com/How-Change-Science-Getting-Where-ebook/dp/B08KPFPSNS/ref=sr 1 1?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+change&...
Jun 09, 2021•31 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme , Mihir , and Felix share their shopping habits and the retail trends they’re keeping an eye on. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: S’more Recipe (Epicurious.com) Herb Gardens Shabaka Hutchings (jazz artist) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com . You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. H...
Jun 02, 2021•34 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme and Felix invite their friend and celebrated author, consultant, and Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei , to discuss the challenges of bringing true diversity and inclusion into the workplace. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Scribble (a virtual collaborative whiteboard) The Man Who Sold His Skin (movie) Rad Power Bikes (electric bikes) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafte...
May 26, 2021•40 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme , Mihir , and Felix debate whether it makes sense to raise the capital gains tax. They also discuss how companies can create better and more creative competitive strategies – the topic of Felix’s new book, [Better Simpler Strategy]( https://www.amazon.com/Better-Simpler-Strategy-Value-Based-Exceptional/dp/B08Y639VC9/ref=sr 1 3?dchild=1&keywords=better+simpler+strategy&qid=1621186962&sr=8-3) . Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Better Simpler Strategy (Felix Oberh...
May 19, 2021•38 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Is Danone an example of failed stakeholder capitalism? Why did Zynga acquire Chartboost? Rebecca , Rawi, and Felix discuss earnings and the recent performance of Crocs, Danone, PayPal, HelloFresh, BP, and Zynga. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Max Richter (composer) “ Super Natural Simple ” (by Heidi Swanson) Ponzu You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com . You can follow Youngme...
May 12, 2021•33 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Will President Biden’s plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent in the next decade make a real difference? Rebecca , Rawi , and Felix discuss the parts of the plan that are most likely to be implemented and how U.S. climate change policy will influence global efforts to slow climate change. Plus, they debate why the idea for a European soccer Super League failed in spectacular fashion. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Premier League Josquin des Préz “ Red Herring ” (Radi...
May 05, 2021•30 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme , Mihir , and Felix invite their friend and negotiations expert, Harvard Business School professor Deepak Malhotra , to discuss the art of negotiation, as well as his new science fiction novel , The Peacemaker’s Code . Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: The Peacemaker’s Code (Deepak Malhotra) [The Spy and the Traitor]( https://www.amazon.com/Spy-Traitor-Greatest-Espionage-Story-ebook/dp/B0782X9PFP/ref=sr 1 1?dchild=1&keywords=the+spy+and+the+traitor&qid=1619273204&am...
Apr 28, 2021•39 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Is the newsletter platform Substack the new media wunderkind or a flash in the pan? What can we learn from the failed effort to unionize Amazon workers in Alabama? Rebecca , Mihir , and Felix debate how Substack might change news consumption and competition for talented writers. Plus, they examine why the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union failed to unionize an Amazon warehouse in Alabama. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Sinocism (Substack) GeoGuessr – Famous Places Wa...
Apr 21, 2021•37 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Rawi , Rebecca , and Mihir discuss how and why CEOs are speaking out on politics and what China’s digital renminbi means for economics and politics. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Fela Kuti Line of Duty (Amazon Prime) [Will in the World]( https://www.amazon.com/Will-World-Shakespeare-Became-Anniversary/dp/0393352609/ref=sr 1 1?dchild=1&keywords=will+in+the+world&qid=1618336227&sr=8-1) (Stephen Greenblatt) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can e...
Apr 14, 2021•41 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme , Mihir , and Felix discuss the future of food delivery, ghost kitchens, virtual restaurant brands, and more. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Ice Cream Makers My Mister (Netflix) Nomadland (Jessica Bruder) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com . You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. ...
Apr 07, 2021•38 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme , Mihir , and Felix discuss the wellness trends they love, hate, and aren’t quite sure about – from the fitness wars to touchless spas and more. Plus, they share their personal wellness habits and hacks. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Counterpart (Amazon Prime Video) The Bureau (Amazon Prime Video) Klara and the Sun (Kazuo Ishiguro novel) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@g...
Mar 31, 2021•40 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme , Mihir , and Felix discuss the hype surrounding NFTs (non-fungible tokens). They also dig into recent music industry trends and what they mean for the future of Spotify and other streaming players. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Counterpart (Amazon Prime Video) The Bureau (Amazon Prime Video) Klara and the Sun (Kazuo Ishiguro novel) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail....
Mar 24, 2021•39 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Why did the Covid-19 recession affect women disproportionately and what can we do about it? Plus, what might Oprah’s recent interview with Harry and Meghan tell us about the future of the monarchy? Rebecca , Rawi , and Mihir discuss the impacts of the pandemic recession on women and why the Harry and Meghan interview was so mesmerizing. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: The Good Place Last Chance U Turkish Get-up You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email yo...
Mar 17, 2021•40 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Should businesses require their employees to get vaccinated before they can return to work? Rebecca , Mihir , Rawi , and Felix debate the pros and cons of mandatory vaccinations. They also discuss why the energy market in Texas failed during a recent winter storm and how best to encourage investments in infrastructure resilience. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Jeffrey Eugenides quote ( Fresh Complaint: Stories ) Anouar Brahem Radiolab: “ Facebook’s Supreme Court ” Codenames You ...
Mar 10, 2021•32 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Does the U.S. economy need more help right now, and is the latest stimulus package well designed for the moment? Plus, Brexit has fully arrived – what happens next? Felix , Rawi , and Mihir discuss the new $1.9 trillion stimulus package in the U.S. and the departure of the UK from the European Union. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: “ The Most Comprehensive List of Film Festivals on the Internet ” (New York Film Academy) Remote physical therapy ( Kevin Wagner ) “Ratatouille” ( mov...
Mar 03, 2021•41 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme , Mihir , Felix , and Rawi discuss whether companies should allow employees to work from home permanently. They also debate whether it’s possible for small players to compete against the giant internet platforms. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Give Directly (charity) Minari (movie) Whereabouts: A novel (Jhumpa Lahiri) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com . You can fo...
Feb 24, 2021•40 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme , Mihir , and Felix discuss companies they’re keeping an eye on, including fintech lender Affirm, outdoor clothing brand Patagonia, social media app Clubhouse, and one that may surprise you. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Lupin (Netflix) Call My Agent (Netflix) Made Me Smile (subreddit) Oddly Satisfying (subreddit) Laderach Global Locations (chocolate) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harva...
Feb 17, 2021•42 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast What are Jeff Bezos’s most significant accomplishments at Amazon? What’s troubling about the business that he built? Rebecca , Rawi , and Felix look back at Jeff Bezos’s career. They also discuss the proposal to increase the federal minimum wage in the U.S. to $15. Would we really see more unemployment? Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: “ All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis ” (Ayana Elizabeth Johnson) “ The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age ...
Feb 10, 2021•32 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme , Mihir , and Rawi discuss Tesla as the competition gets heated in the electric vehicle market. They also discuss how to make sense of the bitcoin craze. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: KenKen founder documentary (New Yorker documentary) Spelling Bee (New York Times puzzle) Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of itself (Hulu) Apollonia Poilane Cookbook (for the Punition cookie recipe) Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to...
Feb 03, 2021•36 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme , Mihir , and Rawi share their thoughts on how a group of individual investors went head-to-head with Wall Street hedge funds, pushing up GameStop’s stock price and raising questions for the entire financial industry. Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com . Follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Jan 29, 2021•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is Google so successful because it excels at building incredibly smart products? Or is it dominant in many markets because it stifles innovation and abuses its market power, as several antitrust lawsuits allege? Rebecca, Mihir, and Felix discuss the merits of recent antitrust actions against the search giant. They also debate the promise of smart cities, and why Cisco and Google pulled back from their smart-city initiatives. Should we stop dreaming of living in smarter cities? Recent picks, and ...
Jan 27, 2021•36 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Were corporations right to stop political giving in a targeted way after the violence at the U.S. Capitol, and what is going on with SPACs? Felix , Rebecca , and Mihir discuss the role corporations should play in politics and debate the merits of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) as an alternative to the broken IPO process. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: OpenSecrets.org FollowTheMoney.org War: How Conflict Shaped Us Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken recipe You can vis...
Jan 20, 2021•38 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme , Felix , and Rawi discuss Twitter and Facebook banning Trump from their platforms, as well as Apple, Google, and Amazon banning the Parler app. They also discuss the alleged Russian hacking of U.S. government and military systems. You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com . You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @Raw...
Jan 13, 2021•39 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast In this bonus episode, Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , Mihir Desai , and Rebecca Henderson share their thoughts and reflections on the violence at the U.S. Capitol. You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com . You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Jan 08, 2021•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai invite their new co-hosts, Harvard Business School professors Rebecca Henderson and Rawi Abdelal , onto the show to share their predictions for 2021, covering everything from business to politics to fashion. You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com . You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast In this first episode of Season 4, Youngme, Felix, and Mihir share their reflections on 2020 and discuss what they learned from the pandemic. They also offer their recommendations for what to watch, read, and do over the holiday break. To join the After Hours mailing list, click here: After Hours Sign-Up . You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com . You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com . You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at:...
Dec 16, 2020•48 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast