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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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Jan 28, 2014 • 21min
A Shaky Start for Stocks: ‘No Bull Market Moves in a Straight Line’
The stock market has had a rocky start in 2014 but Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel isn’t worried. There is still room to grow he says. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 27, 2014 • 18min
Private Equity Confident about Brazil for 2014
Private equity investors are flocking to Brazil in the run-up to the World Cup games this year and the Olympics in 2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2014 • 15min
Part I: The Obamacare Challenge for Employers - Employers with 50 or More Full-time Employees
The Affordable Care Act — or Obamacare — is dramatically changing how small- and mid-sized businesses must handle health care benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2014 • 23min
How J.D. Power III Transformed the Auto Industry
In 1968 J.D. Power III took the radical step of soliciting customer feedback about cars through consumer surveys. In a recent interview Power discussed the company’s origins with Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2014 • 21min
Bringing Israeli Innovation to Africa
Sivan Borowich-Ya’ari’s non-profit Innovation: Africa is bringing solar energy to remote villages in Africa which she says spurs the empowerment of women and improvements in education and health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2014 • 18min
Debora Spar on Women’s (Impossible) Quest for Perfection
In her book ”Wonder Women: Sex Power and the Quest for Perfection ” Barnard College president Debora Spar challenges the hyper-perfect image of “having it all.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 9, 2014 • 16min
Leadership Challenges at Johnson & Johnson
In a recent interview Alex Gorsky chairman and CEO of J&J talks about his management style approach to decision making and why humility is a key attribute for any leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2013 • 23min
PwC’s Robert E. Moritz: ’Diverse Teams Give You the Best Thinking’
Robert E. Moritz chairman and senior partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP discusses the experiences that have shaped him as a leader and the importance of financial literacy in nurturing the next generation of leaders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2013 • 23min
Why Financial Markets Need Referees
Outgoing U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission head Gary Gensler talks about how the agency has created a regulatory regime to rein in yesterday’s excesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2013 • 32min
Why Insurance Is the ‘Most Misunderstood Industry’
Two Wharton experts explain how the unique aspects of health care reform and flood insurance make it hard for consumers – and some insurers themselves – to understand the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
