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.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 5 days 4 hours 53 minutes
episode 18: Coronavirus, 5G, and Earnings Season
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss the impact of the coronavirus; the rollout of 5G and whether the advertising hype is legitimate; earnings reports from Tesla and the big banks; and what Google's earnings tell us about YouTube.
episode 19: Casper and DTC Brands, Plus California's New Freelancer Law
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir debate the fate of DTC brands like Casper mattresses and whether independent contractors should be classified as employees under California's new AB5 law. (Listeners are invited to join our mailing list by signing up here: After Hours Survey.)
episode 20: The Future of Movie Theaters, and Radical Salary Transparency
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir debate the future of movie theaters, as well as the controversial notion that companies should make everyone's salary transparent to all employees. (Listeners are invited to join our mailing list by signing up here: After Hours Survey.)
episode 21: Healthcare Companies We're Watching, and Productivity Hacks
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss some of the healthcare companies they're keeping an eye on, before sharing their favorite productivity hacks. (Listeners are invited to join our mailing list by signing up here: After Hours Survey.)
episode 22: Making Sense of the Economic Impact of the Coronavirus
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss the impact of the coronavirus on the economy. How alarmed should people be about swings in the stock market? Should the Federal Reserve cut interest rates further? What should be the government's fiscal policy response?
episode 23: Reflections on the Ongoing Coronavirus Crisis
Youngme and Mihir discuss the latest economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis and share some of their personal reflections from the week.
episode 24: The Housing Crisis, and Helping Renters During the Pandemic
In this episode, Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss the housing crisis and what the coronavirus pandemic means for renters, in particular.
episode 25: The Varying International Responses to Covid-19, and the U.S. Stimulus Package
Why have countries varied so much in their response to Covid-19? And, was the U.S. stimulus package designed appropriately?
episode 26: Standout Companies and Breakout Phenomena
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss companies that are standing out during the coronavirus crisis, including Zoom and World Central Kitchen (founded by Chef José Andrés). They also discuss breakout phenomena associated with the widespread shutdown.
episode 27: Predictions for the New Normal
Youngme, Felix, and Mihir debate how the world will be changed by coronavirus. Their predictions for the “new normal” span healthcare, education, the sharing economy, working from home, and more.