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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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Jul 16, 2019 • 25min
Remembering the Dark Side of the Space Race
The world reacted with wonder when Americans sent the first astronauts to moon 50 years ago this week. But there was a dark side to the space race says author Fraser MacDonald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2019 • 24min
A Giant Leap for Mankind? Virgin Galactic Revs Up Space Tourism
By going public Virgin Galactic will be able to tap the capital it needs to fuel its engines for the space tourism race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2019 • 28min
Dysfunctional Justice: What’s Wrong with the U.S. Legal System
Litigator-turned-venture capitalist Bruce Cannon Gibney is sharply critical of the American legal system and explains in his new book why the concept of “justice for all” falls far short. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2019 • 26min
Keeping the Lights On: Why Are U.S. Hospitals Closing?
Many U.S. medical facilities are closing and consolidating as their expenses far outpace revenues. Experts say it’s a symptom of the disease plaguing the American health care system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2019 • 28min
The ACA Battle: Why It’s Just Heating Up
The debate on health insurance is poised to head not just to the Supreme Court but also to become a hot election issue according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2019 • 34min
How Sustainable ETFs Let Small Investors Make A Difference
Sustainable ETFs are on the rise and could move impact investing into the mainstream say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2019 • 21min
How the U.S. Can Regain Its Manufacturing Edge
With advanced technologies likely to automate almost 60% of factory tasks manufacturing in low-cost countries may no longer offer a competitive advantage says Boston Consulting Group’s Justin Rose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 9, 2019 • 29min
From Mustang to Minivan: How Lee Iacocca Changed the Auto Industry
The former head of Chrysler and Ford who died last week at 94 will be remembered as a leader who fought through adversity and revolutionized the concept of the “celebrity CEO.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 9, 2019 • 33min
Don’t Underestimate Generalists: They Bring Value to Your Team
The traditional path to success has emphasized excelling in a single discipline or field rather than being a generalist. But writer David Epstein is challenging that wisdom contending that it’s sometimes better to be a jack of all trades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 9, 2019 • 53min
Raghuram Rajan: How Markets and the State Betray Communities
Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel interviews Raghuram Rajan of the University of Chicago about his new book on the dangerous weakness of communities -- the foundation for markets and democracy -- as well as India China and a host of other topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
