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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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Aug 3, 2016 • 26min
Will Tesla’s Merger with SolarCity Shine?
Tesla’s merger with SolarCity promises big gains for both companies. But the move comes at a time when Tesla already faces some big challenges experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 2, 2016 • 24min
Clinton Trump and Trade: Is a ’Brexit Moment’ Looming?
In the debate on trade deals Republicans are focused on jobs while Democrats have raised structural issues. Wharton’s Philip Nichols sifts through the rhetoric. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 2, 2016 • 26min
How New Rules Could Reshape the Payday Loan Industry
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed regulations to tighten several loopholes that are exploited by payday lenders and to curb some the issues with repayment of the loans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2016 • 19min
How Nissan Is Preparing for a Future of Self-driving Cars
Nissan is developing products to position itself well in a future of transportation that is autonomous electrified and connected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2016 • 23min
Clinton vs. Trump: A Turning Point in the Climate Change Debate?
The two U.S. presidential candidates are at opposite ends of the climate-change debate. Wharton experts predict the outcomes if either side prevails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2016 • 17min
Is Dynamic Pricing a Hit?
Whether it’s with airline tickets professional sports or ride-sharing services dynamic pricing is here to stay -- but the challenge is implementing it in an effective way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2016 • 24min
‘Chaos Monkeys’: A Startup Founder’s Silicon Valley Tell-all
Antonio Garcia-Martinez founder and former CEO of AdGrok offers a window into the tech world and startup culture with his new book Chaos Monkeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2016 • 22min
‘Helping Children Succeed’: Author Paul Tough Takes a Second Look at Success
In the follow-up to his bestselling ”How Children Succeed.” Paul Tough explains how parents teachers and administrators can create environments to foster qualities that lead to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2016 • 22min
After a Failed Coup What’s Next For Turkey?
The events in recent weeks threaten to undermine the stability that has made Turkey the world’s singular example of a majority Muslim country with a functioning and enduring democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2016 • 24min
Campaign Health Care Proposals: Finding Middle Ground
The Republicans and the Democrats differ on ways for making American health care policy effective but the middle ground might provide some answers say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
