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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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Apr 6, 2017 • 36min
Is Despair Killing the White Working Class? Ask Angus Deaton
An overlooked health crisis among working-class middle-age whites in the U.S. has led to a sharp spike in mortality rates not seen in other groups or other rich countries. Why? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2017 • 21min
Anne-Marie Slaughter: Why We Need Fewer ’Tribes’ and More Networks
The power of networking should not be underestimated whether it is to find a better job or counter Russian hackers says Anne-Marie Slaughter in her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 5, 2017 • 20min
How the Stock Market Affects Corporate Decision-making
Company news affects how its stock reacts. But market reaction also influences corporate decision-making Wharton research finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2017 • 22min
Retirement Is Coming -- Are You Ready?
With many baby-boomers closing in on the age at which they are required to take disbursements from their retirement accounts more financial education is needed says Wharton’s Olivia Mitchell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 3, 2017 • 26min
What Trump’s Executive Order Means for the Environment
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week that unwinds the environmental policies of his predecessor – but some experts say the move was more flash than substance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2017 • 25min
Selling Your Data: The Vote to Deregulate Online Privacy
The growing conflict surrounding what internet service providers can do with customer data could take years to resolve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2017 • 26min
Predicting Financial Reform Under a Trump Presidency
Now that the GOP is in charge of Congress and the White House the future of financial regulation -- particularly the Dodd-Frank Act -- is unclear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2017 • 24min
Telling True Stories: Insights from a White House Speechwriter
Sarah Hurwitz former speechwriter for Michelle Obama shares stories from her years in the White House and offers tips for how we all can become stronger storytellers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2017 • 25min
As More Women Become Leaders Financial Literacy Is a Key Ingredient
Financial literacy is important for everyone but especially for women because they earn less and live longer experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2017 • 14min
Is a Traffic Tax the Solution to Congestion in Cities?
Would a traffic tax solve congestion problems in cities? Not necessarily according to recent Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
