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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 14, 2015 • 27min
What’s Behind Google’s Alphabet Restructuring?
Google’s separation of its non-Internet ventures from its core brand will mean greater brand protection and talent retention but it also creates some challenges experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2015 • 25min
Is the Netflix Leave Policy a Gift to Workers or Ill Conceived?
Netflix’s offer of paid leave of up to a year for new mothers or fathers raises larger questions about the motivation behind -- and practical implications for -- such moves experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 7, 2015 • 26min
The ADA at 25: Important Gains but Gaps Remain
Gains have been made in the past 25 years with the Americans with Disabilities Act. But more action is needed -- and technology may play a role in further removing barriers and increasing access experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 6, 2015 • 11min
The Climate Change ‘Tipping Point’: How Should Businesses React?
Top climate scientists say critical ice shelves are melting up to 10 times faster than expected. That could begin to affect businesses significantly within a few years says Wharton’s Erwann Michel-Kerjan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 5, 2015 • 29min
Will the U.S. Seize the High Ground in Curbing Emissions?
Barack Obama’s Clean Power Plan faces challengers even as it could potentially bring undeniable gains Wharton experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 4, 2015 • 5min
Is Home Ownership a 20th century Idea?
David Hansel and Wharton’s Sam Chandan discuss what’s behind decreased home ownership levels in the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2015 • 23min
Why Nikkei Is Betting Big on Digital Growth at the Financial Times
Nikkei’s $1.3 billion deal to buy the Financial Times underscores the fact that the publishing industry’s fortunes lie in going digital experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2015 • 32min
Unlocking the Three-fold Secret to Great Leadership
After analyzing data from some 15 000 interviews executives from management consulting firm ghSMART found that three fundamental factors drive leadership success. They describe their findings in a new book Power Score. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2015 • 26min
The U.S.-Cuba Thaw: What Are the Next Steps?
As the U.S. and Cuba reopen embassies experts focus on the other pieces in the ecosystem that need to fall in place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2015 • 26min
Taking Stock of Dodd-Frank: Hits Misses and Unfinished Business
Five years on has the Dodd-Frank Act achieved or failed to meet its goal of overhauling U.S. financial regulations? So far its legacy is mixed experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
