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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 31, 2016 • 21min
‘Unprocessed’: One Woman’s Year Without Processed Foods
In her new book ”Unprocessed: My City Dwelling Year of Reclaiming Real Food ” journalist Megan Kimble shares what she learned from cutting out processed foods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2016 • 31min
Acting Legend Kamal Haasan Looks to the Future of Indian Movies
Filmmaker and actor Kamal Haasan explores the evolution of Indian cinema through the lens of his long career and points to its future direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2016 • 23min
‘Geography of Genius’: Can a Place Spark Creativity?
In a new book travel writer Eric Weiner examines where creative genius springs geographically from Ancient Athens to Silicon Valley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2016 • 27min
How Shell Is Preparing for the Energy Sector’s ‘New Normal’
The world is experiencing an energy transition away from fossil fuels to a mix that places increased emphasis on renewable energy sources electricity storage and possibly the use of hydrogen outgoing Shell president Marvin Odum said during a recent talk at Wharton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2016 • 30min
Songwriters Strike a Discordant Note Over Control of Their Music
Songwriters are often last in line when profits from their creative work get distributed. They want to rewrite that ending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2016 • 19min
Part 1: European Private Equity: A Banner Year for Exits
European private equity exits hit a record 84 billion euros in 2014 due to receptive public markets and increased corporate M&A an EY study shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2016 • 26min
What Would a Brexit Cost Europe and the U.K.?
A Brexit will disrupt trade and hurt businesses both in the U.K. and the EU at a time when Europe needs investments and jobs according to Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2016 • 24min
How Storytelling Can Grow a Business
The business world is always looking for that great new idea but what if the “next big thing” was something as old as humanity? That’s the case with storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2016 • 20min
Why Small Data Is the New Big Data
In Martin Lindstrom’s new book he explains the dangers of Big Data and shares the insights that can come from Small Data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2016 • 11min
How Fracking Fuels Republican Congressional Clout
When a shale boom enriches a region there is a shift by its residents to the Republican Party and they also elect Republicans to office Wharton research shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
