After Hours
TED Audio Collective / Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, & Felix Oberholzer-Gee
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.
Episodes
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Feb 27, 2019 • 33min
Walmart’s Strategy to Beat Amazon, and Millennial Socialism
Debates on Walmart's strategy to compete with Amazon and the rise of socialism in millennials. Also, recommendations on Free Solo documentary and Dreyer's English book. Discussion on interesting Reddit subreddit and Chef's Knife Mac MTH-80. Touch on Andy Warhol retrospective and life without tech giants.
Feb 20, 2019 • 32min
WeWork, and Can the Government Really Print as Much Money as It Wants?
Debating the sustainability of WeWork's success and exploring Modern Monetary Theory. Also, discussing effective government spending, heartwarming YouTube videos, and the experience of using a high-quality chef's knife.
Feb 13, 2019 • 34min
Medicare for All, plus Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amazon HQ2, Marie Kondo, Toys, Spotify and Podcasting, and More
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir debate Medicare for All and ask whether the U.S. healthcare system is broken. They then offer quick takes on everything from Amazon’s latest HQ2 news, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s influence, Marie Kondo, the toy industry, Spotify’s aggressive push into podcasting, and more!Some recent picks:Goodbye Big Five: Life Without the Tech Giants (Kashmir Hill, for Gizmodo)Minding the Gap (Hulu documentary)Andy Warhol retrospective (Whitney Museum)Cassette (app)Seven Days Out: Ep 2: Eleven Madison Park (Netflix)Tsutaya Bookstores (Japan)Richard Brody’s Review of Roma (New Yorker)The Tangled Tree (David Quammen)Mary Oliver poetryMoney Heist (Netflix)Patrick Radden Keefe’s Profile of Mark Burnett (New Yorker)Cooking by Ear (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.
Feb 6, 2019 • 33min
Fears About Huawei, and Facebook Earnings (What We Learned)
Debates on U.S. fears about Huawei and Facebook's earnings. Delve into national security concerns and monetization strategies. Explore Facebook's data practices and future amidst regulation. Discover preparations for big events and a beautiful bookstore recommendation.
Jan 30, 2019 • 35min
Taxing the Rich, and the “Woke” Advertising Trend
Debate on dramatic tax proposals like a 70% marginal income tax rate and a 2% wealth tax. Brands like Gillette, Nike, and Pepsi launching 'woke' advertising campaigns. Recommendations for Money Heist, Mark Burnett profile, and Cooking by Ear. Discuss relocation for tax reasons and challenges of wealth taxes. Exploration of wealth perception, policy responses, and social issue advertising.
Jan 23, 2019 • 31min
High CEO Churn, and the 401(k) Turns 40
Exploring high CEO turnover rates and flaws in the 401(k) system. CEO departures, impacts on businesses. Evolution of retirement plans, shift to 401(k). Alternative solutions like Social Security reform. Casual conversation on cooking experiences. TV series, book updates, food podcast recommendations.
Jan 16, 2019 • 32min
Apple in China, and Payday Lending
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss Apple’s position in the Chinese market; debate whether payday lending is good or bad for workers; and ask whether companies should be doing more to help employees manage cash shortfalls. They also offer their After Hours picks for the week.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.
Jan 2, 2019 • 35min
New Year’s Crystal Ball Episode
Hosts discuss predictions for 2019 in tech, entertainment, finance. Topics include Big Tech, food trends, entertainment favorites like Atlanta, and societal shifts. They touch on an art exhibit, TV shows, books, and apps. Predictions range from Wall Street to health sciences with a light-hearted look at New Year's resolutions.
Dec 26, 2018 • 35min
2018 Awards Episode
Unveiling the After Hours Awards for 2018 with categories like Best/Worst Trend, Comeback of the Year, Most Under-Reported Story, and Person of the Year. Discussing interesting picks such as Atavist Magazine, Atlanta Season 2, and The Truth As Told By Mason Buttle. Delving into topics like the value of everything, the TikTok app, FRED data, and the RBG documentary.
Dec 19, 2018 • 31min
Not Everyone Can Build a Digital Ad Business, Plus Debating Radical Transparency
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss Verizon’s write-down on Oath (Yahoo, AOL) and the challenges with building a digital advertising business. They also debate the notion of Radical Transparency, before sharing their After Hours picks for the week.Some recent picks:Bloomberg article (“Wall Street Rule for the #MeToo Era: Avoid Women At All Cost“) and Response from Jefferies CEO Richard Handler21c Museum HotelsThe Truth As Told By Mason Buttle (by Leslie Connor)TikTok (phone app)Robert Stavins (follow on Twitter)FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)RBG (Documentary on Amazon Video)The Man in the High Castle (Amazon Video)The Ringer websiteYou 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.
