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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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Jun 9, 2016 • 24min
‘Negotiating the Nonnegotiable’ at Work and at Home
According to author Dan Shapiro negotiating emotionally charged conflicts can be resolved with the same set of tools whether at home or at work -- and even in intractable international conflicts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2016 • 23min
War Games: Tracing the History of Cyber Security
Dark Territory a new book by journalist Fred Kaplan traces the history of the new form of warfare that was developed with creation of the internet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 8, 2016 • 30min
How Vision – and Persistence – Built Bangladesh’s GrameenPhone
Wharton professor Karl Ulrich talks with Iqbal Quadir founder of GrameenPhone in Bangladesh about how he built a network with 55 million subscribers from scratch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2016 • 27min
How ‘Dark Money’ Distorts the Political Process
Opinions are sharply divided on the issue of regulators requiring organizations to disclose their political contributions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2016 • 23min
Beyond Diversity Programs: Using Big Data to Address Bias
If your company has diversity challenges look to data argues Iris Bohnet author of ’What Works.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2016 • 30min
Soccer Without Borders: Building Bridges with Sports
Soccer Without Borders winner of the 2016 Lipman Family Prize uses the sport to help improve the lives of at-risk youth -- especially young women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2016 • 22min
Surviving a ’Misadventure in the Start-up Bubble’
When tech journalist Dan Lyons was laid off from Newsweek after working there for 25 years he went to work for a startup. What he discovered surprised -- and dismayed -- him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2016 • 11min
How a Startup’s ‘Burn Rate’ Influences Its Success
Reaching a balanced ”burn rate” -- not overspending but not underspending either -- is critical for a startup’s survival according to Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2016 • 25min
Obama’s Vietnam Visit: What Will Both Sides Gain?
Barack Obama’s efforts to improve ties with Vietnam will boost geopolitical balance and bring economic gains for both countries although the process will be slow say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2016 • 23min
Will Others Follow the NBA’s Jersey Sponsorship Decision?
In a first the NBA will let teams add sponsorship patches on jerseys. Will the other three major North American sports leagues follow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
