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The much-awaited meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping got off to a warm start last week -- although several tough questions remain unanswered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent spate of Chapter 11 filings shows that chain retailers have too many stores and don’t understand their customers while online channels are growing say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An overlooked health crisis among working-class middle-age whites in the U.S. has led to a sharp spike in mortality rates not seen in other groups or other rich countries. Why? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The power of networking should not be underestimated whether it is to find a better job or counter Russian hackers says Anne-Marie Slaughter in her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Company news affects how its stock reacts. But market reaction also influences corporate decision-making Wharton research finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With many baby-boomers closing in on the age at which they are required to take disbursements from their retirement accounts more financial education is needed says Wharton’s Olivia Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week that unwinds the environmental policies of his predecessor – but some experts say the move was more flash than substance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The growing conflict surrounding what internet service providers can do with customer data could take years to resolve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that the GOP is in charge of Congress and the White House the future of financial regulation -- particularly the Dodd-Frank Act -- is unclear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Hurwitz former speechwriter for Michelle Obama shares stories from her years in the White House and offers tips for how we all can become stronger storytellers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Financial literacy is important for everyone but especially for women because they earn less and live longer experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would a traffic tax solve congestion problems in cities? Not necessarily according to recent Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FBI has arrested a man who is accused of sending investigative journalist Kurt Eichenwald who suffers from epilepsy a threatening tweet along with a strobe light which triggered a seizure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump’s administration’s plan to restrict travel from six majority Muslim countries has once again been stalled by the court system -- where will it go from here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court confirmation should be postponed until the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the presidential election is completed say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former CNN White House Correspondent Frank Sesno discusses his new book which covers the role of the media and how questions can illuminate the truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During a recent event organized by the Authors@Wharton speakers series five new authors shared insights from their recent business books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Europe is in a state of flux clouded by uncertainties over elections the Brexit process and lukewarm U.S. ties with Germany say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Wharton research looks at how thousands of NASA employees with vastly different roles were able to rally around the common goal of a lunar landing in the 1960s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China has made big gains in health care -- 95% of its population now has catastrophic coverage. But it faces big environmental and demographic challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In just 30 years China is nearly the world’s largest economy. A new Wharton book looks at how they did it -- through the eyes of the nation’s top CEOs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lack of access to clean drinking water is linked to 80% of global illness. Philip Wilson is tackling the issue with his company Ecofiltro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Dinan Milwaukee Bucks co-owner discusses his organizations newest strategies to engage stadium-goers in the digital age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nobel Laureate Robert Shiller and Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel discuss possible solutions to the growing problem of income inequality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research from Wharton senior fellow Shawndra Hill looks at how “second screening” impacts consumers’ responses to TV ads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.