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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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May 29, 2015 • 23min
The FIFA Scandal: Is This the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’?
As the soccer world reels in the wake of the FIFA corruption scandal experts call for increased transparency to save the game from disrepute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 27, 2015 • 26min
John Nash’s Legacy Lives on in Business Strategy
With his work in game theory late Nobel laureate John Nash transformed the field of strategy formulation in organizations. The millennial generation will help unlock the full value of his ideas say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2015 • 10min
Are Financial Penalties Enough to Deter Banks’ Bad Behavior?
News that five of the world’s biggest banks will plead guilty to rigging global currency markets has raised concerns about whether fines are effective deterrents to fraudulent behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 20, 2015 • 14min
Social Impact 101: Building Companies That Make a Difference
Joey Hundert -- social entrepreneur start-up consultant and founder of the “Sustainival” -- has been working for a decade and a half to promote ventures that both make money and make the world a better place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2015 • 22min
A ‘Dumb Pipe’ No More: What Verizon Wants from AOL
With its bid to buy AOL Verizon is eying big ad revenues and a move up the industry food chain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2015 • 22min
How Kohl’s Took the Road Less Traveled to Be a National Retailer
Kohl’s didn’t merge its way to the top of the retail sector; instead it clicked with customers by staying ahead of the curve on trends former president Jay Baker says in the second part of a two-part interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2015 • 12min
How Reggie Love Got His Presidential Education
A book by Reggie Love former personal aide to President Barack Obama explores what he has learned from his mentors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 2015 • 28min
Jack and Suzy Welch: Why Strong Leadership Is about Truth and Trust
Former GE CEO Jack Welch and wife Suzy a former Harvard Business Review editor discuss the “real life” MBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7, 2015 • 5min
The Promising Tidal Wave of Streaming Music
Wharton marketing professor Peter Fader and New York University’s Errol Kolosine talk about whether Tidal the music streaming service from Jay-Z will succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7, 2015 • 17min
Jay H. Baker: How Kohl’s Carved Out a Retail Niche
Former Kohl’s president Jay Baker discusses his decades-long career in retail and charts the retail chain’s path to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
