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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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Mar 23, 2017 • 25min
Weaponized Twitter: Terror in 140 Characters or Less
The FBI has arrested a man who is accused of sending investigative journalist Kurt Eichenwald who suffers from epilepsy a threatening tweet along with a strobe light which triggered a seizure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2017 • 24min
Will the Courts Permanently Trump Trump’s Travel Ban?
The Trump’s administration’s plan to restrict travel from six majority Muslim countries has once again been stalled by the court system -- where will it go from here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, 2017 • 24min
What Stands in the Way of Neil Gorsuch’s Confirmation?
Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court confirmation should be postponed until the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the presidential election is completed say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, 2017 • 21min
The Art of the Interview: Can the Right Questions Uncover the Truth?
Former CNN White House Correspondent Frank Sesno discusses his new book which covers the role of the media and how questions can illuminate the truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2017 • 1h 12min
Five New Authors Share Insights on Personal Growth
During a recent event organized by the Authors@Wharton speakers series five new authors shared insights from their recent business books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2017 • 28min
Following the Dutch Elections Can Europe Pass More Crucial Tests?
Europe is in a state of flux clouded by uncertainties over elections the Brexit process and lukewarm U.S. ties with Germany say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2017 • 18min
Meaningful Work: What Leaders Can Learn from NASA and the Space Race
New Wharton research looks at how thousands of NASA employees with vastly different roles were able to rally around the common goal of a lunar landing in the 1960s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 16, 2017 • 21min
The Iron Triangle and China’s Health Care Dilemma
China has made big gains in health care -- 95% of its population now has catastrophic coverage. But it faces big environmental and demographic challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2017 • 50min
How Chinese Firms Bootstrapped Their Way to Global Dominance
In just 30 years China is nearly the world’s largest economy. A new Wharton book looks at how they did it -- through the eyes of the nation’s top CEOs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2017 • 14min
Blue is the New Gold: How Ecofiltro Is Purifying the Water Crisis
Lack of access to clean drinking water is linked to 80% of global illness. Philip Wilson is tackling the issue with his company Ecofiltro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
