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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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Dec 2, 2016 • 21min
What Would Dismantling Dodd-Frank Mean for Banks and Consumers?
As the Trump Administration prepares to alter regulation of the financial sector some big threats loom experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2016 • 22min
The Final Frontier: How Entrepreneurs Cracked the Aerospace Industry
Space exploration is a complex highly technical and increasingly expensive endeavor. What’s enabling more private firms to jump into the fray? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2016 • 19min
How Physicians Can Enrich the Doctor-patient Relationship
Physicians are learning to create deeper relationships with patients to improve health outcomes says Cleveland Clinic neurologist Adrienne Boissy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2016 • 23min
The Digital Leader: Self-transformation for Long-term Success
The key to successful digital transformation of companies in the long run is the self-transformation of the business leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2016 • 15min
Why Clean Power Plan Rules Could Ultimately Cut Electricity Costs
Implementing the EPA’s Clean Power Plan initially means higher costs but ultimately it lowers wholesale electricity prices according to new Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2016 • 26min
Why Trump’s Election Was a Financial Boon for Some Nonprofits
Anxious Americans are voting with their checkbooks as they fear the effect that the incoming Trump administration will have on their favorite causes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2016 • 22min
The ’Entrepreneur Gap’ Facing Women and Minorities
Why do some groups struggle more at becoming small business owners? In most cases it’s a lack of mentoring not money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2016 • 9min
Is It Time To Rethink the Traditional Fixed-rate Mortgage?
Recent Wharton research looks at how lower interest rates impacted homeowners -- with some surprising results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2016 • 23min
Has Black Friday Lost Its Magic?
The holiday season has become synonymous with major sales -- but retailers could be taking a savvier approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2016 • 27min
Fake News Hate Speech and Social Media Abuse: What’s the Solution?
Google Facebook and Twitter have vowed to fight fake news hate speech and abuse amid a backlash over how such content may have influenced the U.S. presidential election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
