Knowledge at Wharton
Knowledge at Wharton
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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Jul 19, 2019 • 26min
What’s Really Behind China’s Falling GDP
China’s second-quarter economic growth hit a 27-year low. But it’s not because of the trade war say experts from Wharton and Stanford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2019 • 39min
Fight to Win: How a Judo Champion Built Resilience
Ranking judo champion Peter Paltchik exemplifies what it means to overcome adversity and push beyond limits – a lesson that is inspiring to business leaders as well as athletes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2019 • 24min
Why Major Brands Are Becoming More Size Inclusive
Experts say the recent boom in plus-size clothing offerings is the result of financial and social pressure that is pushing manufacturers to scramble for a share of this $21 billion market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2019 • 25min
Remembering the Dark Side of the Space Race
The world reacted with wonder when Americans sent the first astronauts to moon 50 years ago this week. But there was a dark side to the space race says author Fraser MacDonald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2019 • 24min
A Giant Leap for Mankind? Virgin Galactic Revs Up Space Tourism
By going public Virgin Galactic will be able to tap the capital it needs to fuel its engines for the space tourism race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2019 • 28min
Dysfunctional Justice: What’s Wrong with the U.S. Legal System
Litigator-turned-venture capitalist Bruce Cannon Gibney is sharply critical of the American legal system and explains in his new book why the concept of “justice for all” falls far short. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2019 • 26min
Keeping the Lights On: Why Are U.S. Hospitals Closing?
Many U.S. medical facilities are closing and consolidating as their expenses far outpace revenues. Experts say it’s a symptom of the disease plaguing the American health care system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2019 • 28min
The ACA Battle: Why It’s Just Heating Up
The debate on health insurance is poised to head not just to the Supreme Court but also to become a hot election issue according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 11, 2019 • 34min
How Sustainable ETFs Let Small Investors Make A Difference
Sustainable ETFs are on the rise and could move impact investing into the mainstream say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2019 • 21min
How the U.S. Can Regain Its Manufacturing Edge
With advanced technologies likely to automate almost 60% of factory tasks manufacturing in low-cost countries may no longer offer a competitive advantage says Boston Consulting Group’s Justin Rose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
