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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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When Using Social Media Beware the Invisible Audience 26.02.2015 23:45

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.

Poor Sports: Is There a New Low in Owners’ and Players’ Behavior? 24.02.2015 14:53

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.

Who Will Be the Winners and Losers in the Eurozone Stalemate? 18.02.2015 22:12

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.

The HSBC Scandal: A Red Flag for U.S. Regulators? 18.02.2015 27:23

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.

Exploring the Next Iteration of Social Entrepreneurship 17.02.2015 25:01

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.

Confidence Games: Why People Don’t Trust Machines to Be Right 13.02.2015 2:50

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: Don’t Take Your Hands off the Wheel Yet 13.02.2015 28:21

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.

Lessons from RadioShack: To Stay on Top Figure Out What Got You There 10.02.2015 21:15

A poor strategy and messy execution led to the downfall of the once-iconic hangout for hobbyists and electronics buffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cinnabon’s Kat Cole: Savoring the Sweet Taste of Success 06.02.2015 16:11

Kat Cole the 30-something president of Cinnabon spoke with Knowledge at Wharton about her unconventional path to leading a $1 billion global business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Amazon Set to Hit Its Prime? 05.02.2015 25:55

Amazon’s earnings were better than expected for the fourth quarter of 2014. But will the e-commerce giant succeed in stretching beyond its comfort zone? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Long Wait for an Interest Rate Increase Getting Longer? 30.01.2015 26:10

Interest rates are not likely to edge up before June given the Fed’s call for “patience” and inflation readjustments says Wharton’s Krista Schwarz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Silver Lining in Bad Weather: Higher Productivity 29.01.2015 24:21

The recent blizzard in the U.S. Northeast didn’t create as much disruption as feared. In fact such bad weather could actually lift productivity says one Wharton expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Business Plan for Executives Who Want to Do Good 29.01.2015 23:51

The Inter-American Development Bank’s corporate social responsibility program is intended to generate goodwill and spur a concrete increase in a company’s revenues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Target’s Big Canadian Expansion Went South 23.01.2015 5:57

Target’s attempt misfired on multiple levels and now the company is closing all 133 Canadian stores. What went wrong? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Obama’s State of the Union: Game Changer or Just Another Speech? 21.01.2015 28:49

President Obama introduced an ambitious list of proposals for his remaining two years in office. But how much can he accomplish with a Republican Congress? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Income Inequality May Be Hurting Economic Growth 19.01.2015 26:13

Rising income inequality is shaving points off economic growth but the effect could be mitigated by improving access to quality education according to a recent OECD report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expect Select Private Equity Markets Outside the U.S. to Perform Well in 2015 15.01.2015 24:04

The stage looks set for IPOs to perform well in 2015 outside the U.S. including in parts of Latin America Asia and in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Opportunities vs. Risks in Cuba: Do Your Homework and Tread Carefully 14.01.2015 25:42

Entrepreneurial energy and due diligence will be needed at the beginning of the end of a decades-long embargo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the Charlie Hebdo Attack Means for Risk Assessment 09.01.2015 27:12

The deadly attack on Charlie Hebdo’s Paris offices will be a game changer for insurers and governments in how they perceive terrorism risk in the future say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How a Greek Exit Could Impact the Eurozone 08.01.2015 24:08

A Greek exit from the eurozone could set undesirable precedents and have a contagion effect on the rest of Europe according to Wharton’s Franklin Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Private Equity: On the Rise in 2015 06.01.2015 18:09

Look for private equity to start 2015 strong given recent high levels of IPOs and M&As. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hype is Dead but MOOCs Are Marching On 05.01.2015 14:04

Coursera co-founder Daphne Koller talks with Knowledge at Wharton about how MOOCs can maintain momentum even though the flurry of attention surrounding them has died down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To ‘Think Like a Freak ’ Start with These Three Words 02.01.2015 21:38

Stephen Dubner co-author of Think Like a Freak discusses how to challenge conventional thinking and improve your decision-making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Art and Science of Sound: How Music Influences Consumers 30.12.2014 29:29

Pairing the right sound with the right brand can reap rewards for marketers — but today’s savvy consumers will also pick up mismatches instantly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Do Women Need? A Little Bit of Overconfidence 29.12.2014 13:14

Authors Katty Kay and Claire Shipman look at research showing women lack self-assurance in their careers – and just as important examine what to do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.