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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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Jan 23, 2017 • 27min
What Changes Are Ahead for the Affordable Care Act?
President Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling parts of Obamacare. Is it possible to keep some aspects of the health care plan but not others? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2017 • 15min
The Emotion That Leads to Deception
Wharton research shows that spillover anger -- not sadness or another emotion -- leads to deception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2017 • 29min
Obama’s Scorecard: Hits Misses and His Ongoing Legacy
Barack Obama led a committed and mostly scandal-free White House but he could have forged consensus on key issues with more persuasive communication say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2017 • 13min
Why Early-stage Investors Tend to Trust Their Gut
“Gut feel” plays a surprisingly important role in decision-making by early-stage angel investors according to new research by Wharton’s Laura Huang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2017 • 24min
Dressing-down: The Fashion Industry’s Reaction to the Trump Inauguration
The refusal of leading fashion designers to craft outfits for Melania and Ivanka Trump is about taking a stance and bowing to a public outcry say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2017 • 24min
The Biggest Risks Facing the World in 2017
As the World Economic Forum convenes in Davos Switzerland a new report warns of the greatest challenges global leaders will face over the next decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 19, 2017 • 7min
Building a Better Earned Income Tax Credit
Recent Wharton research suggests that redefining who is eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit in the U.S. may make it more effective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2017 • 22min
’Speaking American’: Regions Accents and the Subtleties of Language
The New York Times’ Josh Katz discusses his compendium of colloquialisms and why people from various regions speak differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2017 • 13min
Do Online Reviews Matter to Businesses?
Customer reviews affect the business of online marketplaces in surprising ways Wharton research finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2017 • 20min
The Right Way to Do Mobile Marketing
Consumers spend 25% of their time on mobile devices yet advertisers spend just 12% of their dollars there. That’s about to change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
