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After Hours

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.

Episodes

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The Best Of Recommendations

27 Mar 2024
32m
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This podcast episode explores various recommendations for entertainment options, including podcasts, TV shows, books, and retail experiences. The hosts emphasize the importance of embracing different cultures and perspectives, while also discussing the pros and cons of binge-watching content. They also highlight the si...

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The Best Of After Hours - TikTok & Sports

20 Mar 2024
31m
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This podcast discusses the recent bans and controversies surrounding TikTok, focusing on data security concerns and geopolitical implications. The hosts debate the motivations behind these bans, considering whether they are genuine security measures or politically motivated actions. Specific examples include the use ...

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March 13, 2024

13 Mar 2024
33m
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This podcast episode explores the complexities and nuances of "woke capitalism," examining its impact on businesses and society. Discussions around "Dixie Beer" illustrate the challenges businesses face in navigating historical associations and social expectations, questioning the authenticity and implications of woke ...

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ICYMI: The Promise and Peril of AI

06 Mar 2024
37m
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This episode explores the potential impact of AI innovations, focusing on ChatGPT and its transformative capabilities. It examines the technology's potential to automate tasks, disrupt industries, and revolutionize search and education. The discussions touch upon the challenges of mitigating bias, ensuring human intera...

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Our Predictions for 2024

27 Dec 2023
49m
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This podcast episode explores various topics, including the decline of OPEC due to renewable energy adoption, predictions about AI and oil markets, the impact of AI on content creation, the challenges of reducing inflation, Argentina's economic challenges, potential scandals in algorithmic trading, declining search res...

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The Stories of 2023

20 Dec 2023
52m
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This podcast episode covers a variety of topics including the potential of AI in different industries, the advancements in life sciences and healthcare, the impact of the pandemic on the labor market, the success story of Creative Growth artists, the complexities of pricing, the prevalence of grievance culture, the iss...

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Appreciating Late Bloomers and a Big Bank

13 Dec 2023
34m
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This podcast episode explores various topics such as brand strategy, the success of JPMorgan Chase, the value of execution in banking, the impact of late bloomers in college education, the significance of institutions serving underrepresented populations, the importance of industry experience in entrepreneurship, the t...

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Magnificent Markets and Conflict on Campus

06 Dec 2023
41m
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This podcast episode explores various topics including the phenomenon of the Nifty Fifty, the impact of AI and the productivity revolution on market dynamics, implications for investors, understanding financial markets, the role of campuses in society, challenges of having meaningful conversations on touchy topics, and...

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Turbulence at OpenAI — Our Take-Aways

29 Nov 2023
31m
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This podcast episode covers a range of topics including the drawbacks of hybrid organizational structures, hero worship in capitalism, the implications and viewpoints on AI, the complexities of male mortality and societal perceptions of male difficulties, gender stereotypes and the impact of socioeconomic factors on yo...

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The Future of Africa and Empty Lots

22 Nov 2023
39m
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This podcast episode delves into the economic potential and challenges facing Africa, emphasizing the need for addressing youth unemployment, tackling corruption, and investing in infrastructure development. Recognizing Africa's diverse political landscape, the discussion calls for regional cooperation, increased job c...

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The Future of Africa and Empty Lots

22 Nov 2023
39m
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This podcast episode discusses the opportunities and challenges faced by Africa as a continent. It emphasizes the need for economic integration and favorable policies to fully exploit Africa's growth potential. The conversation covers demographic concerns, the role of entrepreneurship, and the significance of the retai...

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Does AI Have a Copyright Problem?

15 Nov 2023
36m
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This podcast episode covers two main topics: the legal implications of AI and copyright, and the corporate purpose movement. The first topic explores questions about copyrighting works created with AI and the potential infringement of AI-generated works on existing copyrights. The second topic examines the impact of th...

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House Music

08 Nov 2023
36m
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This podcast episode discusses various topics such as the potential transformation of the housing market, the impact of fee reductions on realtors, the changing role of intermediaries in different industries, investment companies buying music rights, the value of recorded music, the skills needed in managing music cata...

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The U.S. economy is stellar. So why are we all so mad?

01 Nov 2023
31m
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This podcast episode discusses the developments in the EV market, focusing on Tesla and its competitors. One story highlights Tesla's growth and cost advantage, while the other points out stagnation and potential delays. Concerns about the broader EV market and increased competition are raised. The impact of Tesla's pr...

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Bond Market Bedlam

25 Oct 2023
30m
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This podcast episode analyzes the recent increase in long-term interest rates and its implications for the bond market. The speakers delve into the factors driving the rise in rates, including anticipated economic expansion, inflation projections, and government fiscal conditions. They also outline the potential ramifi...

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Going out with a bang: Recommendations for this summer

28 Jun 2023
42m
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This podcast episode delves into various topics, including lifestyle changes, Korean culture's popularity, recommended TV shows, compelling documentaries, book discussions, communal living, sensory perception, culinary experiences, technology's intersection with nature, sustainable living, and intriguing websites and a...

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Summer Stories to Savor

21 Jun 2023
1h 3m
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This podcast covers a wide range of topics from the split of Sequoia Capital, generative AI, the future of sports and entertainment, and the intrigue surrounding drug pricing with PBM influence and the future of Twitter.

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The Portfolio Life: Being Productive and Happy

14 Jun 2023
44m
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This podcast episode explores the relationship between productivity, happiness, and diversification. The hosts discuss the concept of diversification in personal and professional lives, highlighting its benefits in navigating uncertainty and adapting to change. They also delve into the idea of embracing a portfolio lif...

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Taking a week off!

07 Jun 2023
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This episode of the After Hours podcast is an apology from the hosts to their listeners. Due to scheduling conflicts, there will not be an episode this week. The hosts promise to be back next week with a new episode.

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The Sunny Side of Bankruptcy

31 May 2023
35m
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This podcast episode explores various dimensions of bankruptcy, mass torts, and the intricate legal and financial aspects surrounding these topics. It delves into the role of bankruptcy as a healing process for ailing companies and its strategic usage by corporations in handling mass torts. The episode also examines th...

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