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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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May 3, 2017 • 28min
What’s Ahead for United and the Airline Industry?
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz testified in front of Congress this week after settling out of court with a passenger who was violently removed from a flight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 2, 2017 • 26min
Building a Better American Voting System
A new report by the Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative looks at the state of U.S. voting technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1, 2017 • 27min
The White House Tax Plan: What Will Work and What Won’t
The Trump administration’s tax plan would likely mean increased government borrowing and a crowding out of private investment and capital formation experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2017 • 22min
How to Break Your Smartphone Addiction
People have become addicted to their mobile devices. NYU professor Adam Alter says it’s by design -- and offers some ideas on how to break the habit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 26, 2017 • 24min
The Inside Story Behind the Unlikely Rise of Airbnb
Fortune magazine editor Leigh Gallagher offers an inside look into the early days of Airbnb and its unlikely path to becoming a lodging giant in her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2017 • 25min
The French Election: Why the E.U. Is Breathing a Sigh of Relief – for Now
Political outsider and pro-business centrist Emmanuel Macron looks highly likely to be France’s next president. But can a leader without a party succeed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2017 • 17min
How Close Community Ties Can Drive Online Sales
Word-of-mouth testimonials from consumers in cohesive communities drive online sales higher Wharton research shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2017 • 25min
Is South Africa Facing More Economic Trouble Ahead?
Hopes have receded for a steady recovery of South Africa’s fragile economy with the downgrade earlier this month of the country’s credit rating to junk status. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2017 • 23min
How Unconscious Biases Block Effective Interactions
Nearly everyone has unconscious biases when interacting notes a new book. But learning how to shift filters can boost effectiveness in dealing with others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 19, 2017 • 23min
Why Payday Lending Is Creeping into the Middle Class
Even middle-class Americans are now tapping payday lenders because they cannot make ends meet. A new book explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
