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U.S.-China relations had a rough start this year. Then relations became more affable. Can the need to cooperate overcome the risks of confrontation? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new book takes a look inside the insular world of Silicon Valley’s young entrepreneurs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A “Digital Geneva Convention” and government mandates to prevent use of harmful software are among several measures experts suggest to boost cyber security. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is the secret to the unparalleled success that keeps Amazon growing while so many traditional retailers are shutting their doors? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Stein CEO of robo-advisor firm Betterment talks about why this technology is the future of wealth management. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Behavioral economics could help tackle the complex problem of creating a health insurance system that works for all citizens. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s attempts to consolidate political power amid economic misery are taking a huge toll according to two Penn experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two experts discuss the challenges ahead for new South Korean President Moon Jae-in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The head of Women Against Abuse winner of the 2017 Lipman Family Prize talks about the group’s work and goals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Four economists offer a new way of looking at technological innovation: by expanding beyond theory and accounting for an industry’s historical context. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Americans are flocking to major cities leading to an urban revival. But the shift also brings challenges according to a new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the face of multiple odds a carefully drafted fiscal plan promises redemption to debt-battered Puerto Rico. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carlos Ghosn chairman and CEO of France-based Renault discusses the state of the global automobile market including the rise of autonomous cars. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Advances in cognitive neuroscience provide insights into how the brain works like never before. A new book combines science with management techniques to offer strategies for peak performance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emmanuel Macron’s victory in the French presidential election puts to rest for now the threat of France’s exit from the European Union. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recent Wharton research examines how ”social information” can affect the outcome of high-stakes decisions such as choosing that first job. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Radian CEO S.A. Ibrahim believes that leadership in a crisis begins by assuming you will succeed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Economist and author Tyler Cowen says that Americans are more complacent than ever -- and that’s not a good thing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Olympian Bonnie St. John shares the five steps that help to develop resilience from her new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz testified in front of Congress this week after settling out of court with a passenger who was violently removed from a flight. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.