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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Dec 12, 2018 • 29min
The Student Debt Crisis, and the FIRE Movement
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss staggering student debt levels, the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Movement, and share their After Hours picks for the week.For interested listeners:The Basics of FIREMr. Money Moustache (FIRE blog)Some recent picks:Today, Explained Podcast, Nov. 30 Episode (Humans 2.0)Babylon Berlin (Netflix)“The Prison Inside Me” (Reuters)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 websiteJanesville (Amy Goldstein)Airtable (software)Small Fry (Lisa Brennan-Jobs)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.
Dec 5, 2018 • 31min
Microsoft Trending Up, Apple Trending Down…? Plus, The Marriott Data Breach
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir debate whether Microsoft is trending up while Apple is trending down, before discussing the Marriott (Starwood) data breach. They also share their After Hours picks for the week.Some recent picks: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 websiteJanesville (Amy Goldstein)Airtable (software)Small Fry (Lisa Brennan-Jobs)Educated (Tara Westover)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.
Nov 28, 2018 • 30min
Tackling Climate Change, and Making Sense of the Nissan-Renault Drama
Discussion on climate change urgency and Nissan-Renault drama, federal government's actions, ethical implications of CEO idolization, challenges in automotive partnerships, usability of FRED database, and recommendation of 'RBG' documentary.
Nov 20, 2018 • 30min
Grading The New York Times’ News Coverage, and Quick Takes on Random Things
The podcast features a deep dive into grading The New York Times' news coverage, discussing media evolution, attention-grabbing news, and journalistic responsibilities. They also explore topics like commercialization of drones, an interstellar object in the solar system, anticipation in the on-demand economy, and a diverse website covering pop culture and sports.
Nov 14, 2018 • 30min
Uber Prepares to Go Public, and China’s Social Credit System
Discussion on Uber's IPO valuation and China's Social Credit system. Exploration of different innovation strategies between Google and Uber, and the challenges faced by public companies. Examining the evolution and implications of China's social credit system, with mixed perceptions among citizens. Recommendations for books, organizational apps, and insights into Excel and Airtable innovation.
Nov 7, 2018 • 32min
Can Netflix Keep Winning? And Why People Are Fleeing Latin America
Youngme, Mihir, and Felix debate whether Netflix’s success is sustainable, before trying to wrap their heads around the unthinkably high murder rate in Latin America. They also share their After Hours picks for the week.For interested listeners:Latin America is the Murder Capital of the World (Wall Street Journal)You can email Youngme, Mihir, and Felix with your comments and ideas for future episodes at: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2018 • 30min
How Bad is Airline Service, Really? And Other Customer Service Complaints
Ryan Buell joins Youngme and Mihir to debate airline service complaints and customer service issues. They explore reasons behind complaints, incremental price increases, pre-tipping, automation benefits, and employee well-being impact on customer experience. Anecdotes on exceptional service and genuine apologies are shared.
Oct 24, 2018 • 32min
Is Retail Dying? Plus, How Are Companies Spending their Tax Cuts?
Youngme, Mihir, and Felix discuss whether the “retailpocalypse” is real, try to figure out how companies are spending their Trump tax cuts, debate whether share buybacks are a good thing or a bad thing, and offer their picks for the week.For interested listeners:The future of retail? A report from DeloitteMihir’s take on tax reform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2018 • 37min
Debating Minimum Wage, and Reflections on a Year of #MeToo
Debate on raising federal minimum wage to $15 and its implications. Personal reflections on #MeToo movement's impact. Recommendations for books like 'AIQ' and 'Good and Mad'. Positive real estate experience with Redfin discussed.
Jul 2, 2018 • 30min
New Media and Predictive Policing
Exploring the challenges faced by new media outlets like Vice and Buzzfeed, questioning the sustainability of journalism. Discussing the ethical implications of predictive policing and the balance between crime prevention and privacy. Delving into the evolution of content creation in the digital age and the blending of branded content with journalism. Also, discussing unique ice cream flavors and giving recommendations for delicious picks while reviewing a true crime series on Netflix.
