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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 2, 2017 • 23min
Does the Google-Uber Lawsuit Hold the Key to Self-driving Cars?
The best option for Uber may be to settle Google’s charges of data theft given what’s at stake in the race for driverless technology say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 2, 2017 • 47min
Vishal Sikka: Reaching for the Future without Abandoning Infosys’s Past
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka talks about artificial intelligence ”Zero Distance” to the customer and keeping innovation alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 2, 2017 • 27min
President Trump’s Address to Congress: What Are the Takeaways?
Experts discuss the plans President Trump outlined for the country during his first address to a joint session of Congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 1, 2017 • 16min
Building a New Foundation for Housing in Kenya
Kenya has a housing shortfall of some 200 000 units a year. Okomboli Ong’ong’a an Eisenhower fellow is creating a business model to help plug the gap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 1, 2017 • 26min
Cats vs. Dogs: How Feline Agility in Business Leads to Long-term Growth
In an industry dogfight businesses should act more like cats and forge their own path for long-term growth according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 28, 2017 • 13min
How to Stop States from Borrowing Too Much Money
New Wharton research suggests a new way to hold states more accountable for taking on excessive debt while avoiding bankruptcy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2017 • 25min
Foodie Paradise: How Technology Is Changing The Way We Eat
Food halls craft beers and farm-to-table cuisine are among newest food trends. A new book examines how technology is helping restaurateurs keep up while staying profitable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2017 • 26min
How Will Environmental Regulation Change Under Pruitt’s EPA?
Former Oklahoma attorney general Scott Pruitt’s confirmation as the new head of the U.S. EPA has revived concerns over how he may steer environmental regulation in the wrong direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2017 • 26min
Weighing the Impact of a U.S. Border Adjustment Tax
The border adjustment tax proposed by Republicans would have “significant” impacts throughout the economy according to two Penn experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2017 • 25min
What’s Behind the Jump in FHA Mortgage Delinquencies
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association Federal Housing Administration mortgage delinquencies spiked in the fourth quarter for the first time since 2006. How will this impact FHA loans and the U.S. housing market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
