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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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Jul 31, 2017 • 25min
Is FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Driving Up Consumer Debt?
Consumer debt is increasing surpassing the levels it reached at the height of the credit bubble. But what consumers are spending money on is very different a new study shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2017 • 22min
How Honest Apologies Can Help Leaders Bounce Back
When in a mess apologize from your heart -- and quickly -- or else risk losing your reputation warns former Medtronic CEO Arthur D. Collins Jr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2017 • 22min
Unearthing the Wisdom in Finance
Despite a tarnished reputation finance has positive life lessons to offer says a Harvard professor of business and law in a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2017 • 24min
What’s Missing in the U.S. Health Care Policy Debate
Two experts find an informed debate sorely lacking in the Republican health care policy overhaul. What can help to move things ahead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2017 • 25min
Why Impact Investing Needs to Go Mainstream
Durreen Shahnaz founder of Impact Investment Exchange discusses impact investing and the recent $8 million Women’s Livelihood Bond that is meant to help more than 385 000 women in Southeast Asia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2017 • 23min
America the Divided: Why the Great Melting Pot Is Having a Meltdown
A deep distrust of government and media among some groups has created a chasm in American society. A new book explains why the gap is so wide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 2017 • 21min
Why Some Insurance Plans Limit Specialized Treatments
Many health insurance plans deny life-saving treatments -- such as those from National Cancer Institute-designated sites. But most consumers don’t realize it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2017 • 24min
What Could Trigger a Stock Market Correction?
Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics considers whether the U.S. stock markets are topping out and why a correction is likely before long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2017 • 28min
Is the U.S. in Danger of Losing Immigrant Entrepreneurs?
The freeze and likely elimination of the International Entrepreneur Rule could bring more harm than good in investments and jobs say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2017 • 23min
Sports and Statistics: Correlating Football to Brain Injury
New Wharton research examines the long-term impact of playing high school or college football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
