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As Google stares at fresh trouble in Europe over antitrust issues it may feel the heat back in the U.S. too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In bestselling author Charlene Li’s new book she challenges leaders to use social technologies to connect with their customers and employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Good intentions aren’t enough — Wharton experts say it takes a sustained authentic effort for companies to successfully become part of the conversation on complex social issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erica Dhawan discusses her new book and what she and coauthor Saj-nicole Joni call ”the power of connectional intelligence.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As McDonald’s promises chicken free of human antibiotics it wins on both food safety and marketing strategy. Experts discuss the gains -- and challenges -- for the company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bridgeway Capital founder John Montgomery speaks with Wharton’s Katherine Klein about his core values: Integrity performance efficiency and service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Around the world garbage in the oceans remains a big problem. So how do we get the world to recognize this problem and stop the dumping? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some thought Obamacare would mean the end of employment-based insurance. While that did not happen the threat has not fully lifted according to Wharton’s Mark Pauly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the U.S. prepares to normalize ties with Cuba big opportunities await the telecom industry. However laws to facilitate and protect investments are critical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Business leaders often find themselves focused on short-term goals that distract them from creating a longer-term strategy according to a new book co-authored by Wharton’s Paul Schoemaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the relationship between the United States and Cuba evolves so does the potential for U.S. investment in the island nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The three credit bureaus this week signed a settlement with the New York AG’s office pledging to repair consumer disputes and increase scrutiny. Will they walk the talk? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. technology companies face hard choices as China’s new antiterrorism law requires uncomfortable disclosures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Firms have employed wide-reaching programs to help their millennial workforce learn and grow which in turn helps with retention and recruitment says Goldman Sachs chief learning officer Jason Wingard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Swift’s bid to trademark phrases from her songs highlights a shift in the music industry’s business and branding models intellectual property experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Knowledge in 5 podcast former FCC chairman Reed Hundt discusses the implications of the agency’s recent ruling on net neutrality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walmart’s modest wage increase may be a smart way to keep the company’s options open regarding future raises but it may not sufficiently inspire workers according to Wharton’s Adam Cobb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An “open Internet ” free of entry bans throttling or paid prioritization won the day in a big FCC ruling. Wharton professor Kevin Werbach explains the business implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social media has augmented our ability to communicate but it has also made it easier to misunderstand and misread our audience — or to be misunderstood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claims of racism domestic abuse bullying ethical breaches: What’s behind the recent rash of poor behavior in professional sports? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The eurozone may have more to lose than Greece should a “Grexit” take place says Wharton finance professor Franklin Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As British banking giant HSBC battles a scandal over helping tax evaders and criminals the U.S. financial system must heed warning signals say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diana Ayton-Shenker founder and CEO of Global Momenta and the first Social Innovator in Residence at Wharton has made it her mission to help organizations optimize their impact through social entrepreneurship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When given the choice of trusting our or another person’s conclusions or accepting facts based on algorithmically analyzed data most of us tend to trust the human more. But new Wharton research shows that may not always be the best choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Driverless car technology has advanced rapidly but several security and use challenges remain. These need to be worked out as the sector grows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.