John Burkhardt and Rich Lauria

Behavior & Risk

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Exploring the intersection of decisions, the brain, uncertainty, and the business world. Hosted by John Burkhardt & Rich Lauria. John is a neuroscientist and behavioral economist, founder of Capita Solutions, a behavior change & financial strategy agency, and adjunct professor at Harvard University, where he lectures on neuroscience of investing. Rich Lauria is a thought leader at the intersection of risk and behavior, and currently serves as Associate Director in Columbia University's ERM program. Questions: behaviorandrisk@gmail.com

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John Burkhardt and Rich Lauria

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Methods to the Madness: The Behavioral Strategy of Donald Trump 24.03.2025 39:23

In this episode of Behavior and Risk, we delve into the first 35 days of Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States. Winning a resounding victory in the 2024 election, Trump’s early days have been marked by numerous executive orders, controversial cabinet appointments, and significant federal government terminations. We explore whether his seemingly chaotic approach to governance...

Los Angeles Wildfires 03.03.2025 44:25

Early 2025 saw wildfires tear through Los Angeles at an unthinkable scale. In this episode, we examine what this tragic event can teach us about the insurance industry, home purchase decisions, and the overall structure of risk appetite.

Regime Change and Planning for Uncertainty 03.02.2025 48:01

The last few months seem to be the season of governmental regime change, both planned and unexpected. How are countries responding to systemic uncertainty, and what can companies to navigate this kind of change?

Deal Lust 03.02.2025 48:40

In this episode, we examine the phenomenon of deal lust. What is it, how can it impact M&A transactions, and what does it teach us about group dynamics?

teaser 29.01.2025 0:23