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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 Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 23, 2017 • 22min
The ’Why’ Behind Asking Why: The Science of Curiosity
A new book examines the different drivers of curiosity and how this fundamental human trait has been impacted by the digital age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2017 • 23min
Why Automation Is Killing the Property Appraisal Business
The number of appraisers is shrinking as software gets more accurate at valuing property and is increasingly integrated into the sale process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2017 • 28min
The North Korean Crisis: Beyond ‘Belligerent Rhetoric’
Penn’s Jacques deLisle and Stanford’s Richard Dasher discuss the Korean nuclear threat and the implications for the players in this “complicated tough high-stakes diplomacy.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2017 • 23min
What Google’s Memo Controversy Means for Gender Diversity
The recent memo controversy at Google may not result in immediate gains for working women but it casts a harsh light on underlying assumptions say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2017 • 28min
The Business Fallout from Charlottesville
A public rift has opened between Donald Trump and CEOs upset by his comments following the white supremacist rally in Charlottesvile. What are the lessons in branding and leadership? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2017 • 26min
U.S. Tax Reform: Will the Math Work?
Finding ways to raise revenue and avoiding excessive government debt are the top hurdles say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2017 • 22min
American Science and the Solar Eclipse of 1878
As the U.S. preps for a rare total solar eclipse on August 21 a journalist looks back on the furor surrounding that same event when it happened back in 1878. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 11, 2017 • 16min
The Real Costs of the RAISE Act
Recently proposed immigration reforms in the U.S. would shave 2% off GDP growth and result in more than four million jobs lost by 2040 according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 11, 2017 • 25min
Hacking in Hollywood: Why the Industry Needs to Shore Up Security
Experts say the increasing threat of sophisticated cyber crimes should force entertainment firms to take serious stock of their internal security measures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2017 • 36min
The Next Wave: Using AI to Build Better Marketing Campaigns
As the digital revolution keeps on turning brands are looking to artificial intelligence to bolster their marketing efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
