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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 23, 2016 • 21min
Game Changer: Will Monopoly Be the Same Without Paper Money?
Hasbro’s next version of the classic board game Monopoly Electronic Banking edition replaces paper bills with debit cards. But the differences may do more than just make it more modern. They may make it less educational -- and perhaps less fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 23, 2016 • 28min
What the Brussels Attacks Mean for Global Security
Calls grew louder for stronger international cooperation to fight terrorism and tighten security measures after Tuesday’s attacks in the Belgian capital of Brussels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 22, 2016 • 27min
What Will It Take to Get Brazil Back on Track?
Brazil is undergoing one of its worst periods of political uncertainty tackling an economic recession and fighting the Zika virus outbreak — all during a year in which it plans to host the Olympics. What steps can the government take to calm the storm? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2016 • 20min
The FCC’s Spectrum Auction: Can the System Be Gamed?
Owners of multiple TV stations can strategically bid to hike payouts by billions of dollars in the FCC’s upcoming spectrum incentive auction. But there is a partial remedy Wharton experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2016 • 18min
Why Impact Investing Does Not Mean Sacrificing Returns
It’s commonly believed that investors interested in having a social impact might need to sacrifice financial returns. But that is simply not true according to Liesel Pritzker Simmons co-founder of the Blue Haven Initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2016 • 26min
’Zero-tasking’ with a Tall Latte: Unmasking the Art of ’Spin’
So much spin pervades modern communication that it can be hard to spot when we’re being linguistically conned. To decipher it two ’National Lampoon’ staffers wrote ’Spinglish: The Definitive Dictionary of Deliberately Deceptive Language.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2016 • 25min
Inclusive Toys: Will a Curvier Barbie Help Mattel’s Bottom Line?
Mattel maker of the Barbie doll is adding curvy petite and tall dolls to try to better connect with young girls. Will the strategy pay off? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2016 • 16min
The Secret to Building High-performance Teams
In a new book Wharton Executive Education fellow Mario Moussa divulges the secrets to developing a high-performance team and avoiding common pitfalls that hinder maximum cooperation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2016 • 25min
How the McDonald’s Franchise Labor Case Could Upend an Industry
McDonald’s faces an uphill battle in a case where it wants regulators to determine that it is not a joint employer of its franchisees’ workers. The implications for the franchise industry are potentially huge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 9, 2016 • 31min
Apple vs. the FBI: What It Means for Privacy and Security
The U.S. government’s fight with Apple over unlocking a terrorist’s iPhone speaks to the countervailing forces of privacy and national security according to Wharton professors Eric Orts and Amy Sepinwall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
