After Hours
Harvard Business School professors discuss and debate current events that sit at the crossroads of business and culture. Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, and Felix Oberholzer-Gee engage in a spirited discussion on a range of topics torn from the headlines — from Facebook, to free trade, to the #MeToo movement. Informed by their unique expertise as professors at one of the world’s leading business schools, their takes are always surprising, unconventional, and insightful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
Oct 23, 2019 • 32min
Making Sense of the China-NBA Firestorm, and Debating the Wealth Tax
Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai try to make sense of the firestorm sparked by the NBA’s clash with China. They also debate the merits of a wealth tax of the kind proposed by Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.Some Recent Picks:Conan O’Brien talks to Stephen Colbert (podcast, starting from 26:00)Parasite (movie)“In Hoffa’s Shadow” (by Jack Goldsmith)“Dopesick” (by Beth Macy)Dear White People (Netflix)1619: The Birth of American Music (podcast)PRI’s The World (podcast)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2019 • 36min
Amazon Under Attack, and Household Financial Stress
Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss the problem of household financial stress. They also debate whether current criticisms of Amazon are justified.Suggested Reading“Is Amazon Unstoppable?” (Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker)“Jeff Bezos’s Master Plan” (Franklin Foer, The Atlantic)Some recent picks:“In Hoffa’s Shadow” (by Jack Goldsmith)“Dopesick” (by Beth Macy)Dear White People (Netflix)1619: The Birth of American Music (podcast)PRI’s The World (podcast)American Factory (Netflix)Darren Brown: Secret (Broadway)Succession (HBO)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2019 • 34min
The Race for Space, and the Invasion of the Electric Scooters
Does Space represent a real economic opportunity or are expensive endeavors like SpaceX a form of billionaire hubris? Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss the Race for Space, before debating the viability of the electric scooter market in cities around the world.Some recent picks:1619: The Birth of American Music (podcast)PRI’s The World (podcast)American Factory (Netflix)Darren Brown: Secret (Broadway)Succession (HBO)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2019 • 39min
Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Google – Who Won the Summer? Plus, WeWork’s Fall from Grace
After Hours is back for Season 3! Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai debate which of the Big Tech companies (Apple, Facebook, Amazon, or Google) had the best/worst summer, before digging into the WeWork saga.Some recent picks:American Factory (Netflix)Darren Brown: Secret (Broadway)Succession (HBO)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2019 • 9min
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
It’s a wrap for Season 2, as Youngme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Mihir Desai head off on a summer hiatus. Note to listeners: After Hours will return for Season 3 in the fall.You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2019 • 31min
Stories to Watch This Summer
Counting down the top stories to watch this summer, from exploring TikTok's impact on social media to reflecting on Modi's re-election and policy shifts. Technology recommendations like Masters of Scale and DuckDuckGo's privacy features are discussed. Plus, the hosts share their summer resolution to reduce screen time and unplug.
Jun 5, 2019 • 36min
Mailbag Episode: Questions from Listeners
Harvard Business School professors discuss U.S.-China trade, Disney, CVS Health, short-termism, and persuasive opinions. They recommend NBER, 'Bel Canto', 'Chernobyl', 'Fleabag', and the 'Best Green Salad in the World'.
May 29, 2019 • 32min
Should Vaping Among Teens Be Banned? And the Promise of Precision Medicine
Debate on FDA crackdown on teen vaping and the validity of precision medicine. Recommendations on books, TV shows like Chernobyl, Dark, and Fleabag, and an organization app Trello. Discussion on contributing data to research projects, hand-writing thank-you notes, and the best green salad recipe.
May 22, 2019 • 33min
Facial Recognition Fears and Rihanna + LVMH
Debates on facial recognition bans and Rihanna's impact on luxury conglomerate LVMH. Recommendations include HBO's Chernobyl and Amazon's Fleabag. Discussion on Fenty Maison launch and 'best green salad in the world.'
May 15, 2019 • 35min
Debating the Sackler Family Role in the Opioid Crisis, and Using AI Bots to Conduct Job Interviews
Discussion on the accountability of the Sackler family in the opioid crisis, the use of AI bots in job interviews, and the potential implications of AI on hiring processes. Plus, recommendations on Netflix series, documentaries, and organization apps.
