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The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Pod...

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’Seoul Man’: An American’s Cultural Challenges Working at Hyundai 14.11.2016 27:09

Frank Ahrens was a reporter for The Washington Post before joining Hyundai as head of communications and experiencing culture shock upon moving to Seoul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s Planned Economic Policies: What Could Work and What Won’t? 14.11.2016 14:31

Donald Trump’s plans to invest in infrastructure could stimulate the U.S. economy and create jobs but tax cuts could smother long-term growth says Wharton’s Kent Smetters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a Trump Presidency Means for the Supreme Court 11.11.2016 22:51

Penn’s Kermit Roosevelt and Georgetown’s Nan Hunter discuss the future of the Supreme Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How a Trump Presidency Could Affect LGBT Rights in the Workplace 11.11.2016 25:30

Tobias Barrington Wolff on LGBT rights and a Trump presidency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a Trump Presidency Will Mean for Globalization 11.11.2016 13:30

Donald Trump will have to recalibrate his positions on trade deals China and globalization as he transitions from campaigning to governing says Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Will Trump Rebuild His Brand? 10.11.2016 28:07

The Trump brand once stood for luxury but it’s now about populism. How will Trump recast his brand’s image? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do One-stop Shops Create Value for Clients? 10.11.2016 11:52

Becoming a one-stop shop seems logical because firms can keep all of a client’s business. But it actually erodes value Wharton research shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How a British Court Ruling Could Delay Brexit Negotiations 09.11.2016 22:30

Consult with Parliament before acting on Brexit a court tells British Prime Minister Theresa May. Experts delve into the implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Siegel: The Impact of the Election on the Markets 09.11.2016 21:19

The U.S. stock market rebounded a day after the election -- a quick reversal that erased an overnight 800-point plunge in the Dow futures after a surprise Donald Trump win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump Wins – What Now? 09.11.2016 29:08

Donald Trump’s stunning victory begs the question: Where does the country go from here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leveraging Customer Analytics: Hotels and Travel Agencies 08.11.2016 14:12

Wharton professor and analytics expert Peter Fader joins WNS executive Raj SivaKumar to discuss the power of harnessing customer analytics for travel agencies and the hotel industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why We Can’t Afford to Ignore Higher Education’s Financial Problems 08.11.2016 19:12

The U.S. recognizes how important college is -- for individuals and for society. Yet by failing to provide a sustainable way to pay for it we have painted ourselves into a corner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Stress Influences Decision-making 08.11.2016 7:32

Research by Wharton’s Gideon Nave takes a closer look at how hormones impact our choices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the NFL Could Reverse Its TV Viewership Decline 07.11.2016 25:33

NFL ratings are down for good reasons. They could bounce back -- perhaps using new distribution mediums say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Twitter Find Its True Calling? 04.11.2016 24:57

Twitter is experiencing increasing popularity among users and financial woes at the same time. What’s ahead for the social media platform? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the U.S. Election Will Affect Capital Markets 03.11.2016 25:52

Capital markets clearly favor Hillary Clinton for President experts say while a Trump win would bring volatility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ‘Deadly Sin’: The Positive and Negative Power of Pride 02.11.2016 19:33

Pride is a complicated emotion. It can propel human beings to dizzying heights or tear people apart. And for some business leaders it can be corrosive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Ad Spending in the Presidential Race Blazes New Trails 01.11.2016 24:10

Ad spending patterns in the current presidential election campaign at times seem to defy logic and conventional wisdom. Experts explain why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Narrow Health Care Networks Better for Consumers? 01.11.2016 21:42

Health care plans with narrow networks offer lower premiums—but they also can impede access to the right doctors among other compromises. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Age of ‘Megachange’ -- Why It Makes Us So Anxious 28.10.2016 22:11

In certain periods of history people sense that society is running at break-neck speed. We are in such a period now says author Darrell West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Presidents Can Avoid Big Failures 27.10.2016 23:31

A new book by Elaine C. Kamarck of the Brookings Institution looks at how major failures by U.S. presidents come about -- and how some may be preventable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Achieving Emotional Agility Can Help You -- at Work and in Life 26.10.2016 21:54

Emotional agility is important to well-being and relationships including those at work. But how can you achieve it? A top psychologist offers strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Facebook-PayPal Partnership: Who Benefits Most? 26.10.2016 22:49

Beneath the Facebook-PayPal partnership lies a cleverly crafted survival strategy experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the Boss’s Politics Affect the Careers of Women Lawyers 25.10.2016 22:39

The political leanings of partners affect how women associates are paid and promoted at law firms new research shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will the Dyn DDoS Attack Lead to Better Internet Security? 25.10.2016 25:29

Last week’s cyberattacks that crippled popular websites exposed huge security gaps. Now consumers must push device manufacturers and lawmakers to act say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.