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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.'

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.