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A NASA scientist looks at the science and economics of climate change and offers solutions on the societal and personal levels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Selfies have become ubiquitous in the social media age. But all those posed photos might be impacting how others see us in a way that we didn’t intend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Puerto Rico suffered a worse disaster -- and faces a much longer more fraught path to recovery -- than Texas Louisiana or Florida. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

E-visits to doctors were supposed to make it easier for physicians to treat patients and create better health outcomes. But it has not turned out that way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Big data and analytics will entirely transform the manufacturing industry says Jon Sobel co-founder and CEO of Sight Machine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Companies carefully design their products but they also need to design the customer experience according to the book “Woo Wow and Win.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From kid zones to luxury suites stadiums have adopted new marketing ploys but remain dear to fans’ hearts says author Rafi Kohan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Most companies know that shifting to digital is key to their future. But many struggle with the process. A new book offers some advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

History suggests a U.S. tax overhaul is coming soon. The author of a new book has traveled the world see what has worked best elsewhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The move to end the DACA program has beneficiaries worried – and it casts a shadow over future immigration reform experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.