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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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Jun 7, 2018 • 27min
Can Barnes & Noble Survive?
Customer disconnects and failed strategies have turned Barnes & Noble from a retail disruptor into a dinosaur experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 6, 2018 • 20min
Sustainable Cities Are Closer Than We Think
Big cities are driving the charge toward better sustainability notes the author of a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 6, 2018 • 26min
Why Wellness Programs Don’t Work So Well
A one-size-fits-all approach is often the fundamental flaw of these programs say Wharton and Penn researchers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2018 • 26min
Why the Supreme Court Bakery Ruling Raises More Questions Than It Answers
The Supreme Court’s ruling in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple leaves open major questions about the right to turn customers away due to religious objections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2018 • 27min
U.S. Import Tariffs: Why the Cost Will Be High
The Trump administration’s decision last week to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada Mexico and the European Union will have major ramifications experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2018 • 27min
Is a Bank Regulation Rollback in Consumers’ Best Interest?
The easing of onerous compliance requirements has banks of all sizes breathing a sigh of relief but it could have unintended consequences for consumers and small and midsized regional players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2018 • 20min
Uncovering the Secrets of Successful Work Cultures
What makes some groups work well together and some fall apart? Author Daniel Coyle reveals the secrets of successful teams in his new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2018 • 8min
Words Matter: How Lyrics Help Songs Top the Charts
Wharton research uses natural language processing to study why some songs catch on while others fail to climb the charts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2018 • 11min
Hearts Minds and Money: Maximizing Charitable Giving
Donors tend to act more on emotion than rationality when choosing organizations to support. New Wharton research looks at why that’s so and what can be done about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 31, 2018 • 23min
Will Italy’s Divided Politics Cripple Europe’s Economy – or Worse?
The political crisis in Italy deepened this week sparking a sell-off in Italian stocks and bonds. What measures could stem the damage? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
