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The power of networking should not be underestimated whether it is to find a better job or counter Russian hackers says Anne-Marie Slaughter in her new book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Company news affects how its stock reacts. But market reaction also influences corporate decision-making Wharton research finds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With many baby-boomers closing in on the age at which they are required to take disbursements from their retirement accounts more financial education is needed says Wharton’s Olivia Mitchell. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week that unwinds the environmental policies of his predecessor – but some experts say the move was more flash than substance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The growing conflict surrounding what internet service providers can do with customer data could take years to resolve. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now that the GOP is in charge of Congress and the White House the future of financial regulation -- particularly the Dodd-Frank Act -- is unclear. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sarah Hurwitz former speechwriter for Michelle Obama shares stories from her years in the White House and offers tips for how we all can become stronger storytellers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Financial literacy is important for everyone but especially for women because they earn less and live longer experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Would a traffic tax solve congestion problems in cities? Not necessarily according to recent Wharton research. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The FBI has arrested a man who is accused of sending investigative journalist Kurt Eichenwald who suffers from epilepsy a threatening tweet along with a strobe light which triggered a seizure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Trump’s administration’s plan to restrict travel from six majority Muslim countries has once again been stalled by the court system -- where will it go from here? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court confirmation should be postponed until the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the presidential election is completed say experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former CNN White House Correspondent Frank Sesno discusses his new book which covers the role of the media and how questions can illuminate the truth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During a recent event organized by the Authors@Wharton speakers series five new authors shared insights from their recent business books. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Europe is in a state of flux clouded by uncertainties over elections the Brexit process and lukewarm U.S. ties with Germany say experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Wharton research looks at how thousands of NASA employees with vastly different roles were able to rally around the common goal of a lunar landing in the 1960s. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

China has made big gains in health care -- 95% of its population now has catastrophic coverage. But it faces big environmental and demographic challenges. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In just 30 years China is nearly the world’s largest economy. A new Wharton book looks at how they did it -- through the eyes of the nation’s top CEOs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lack of access to clean drinking water is linked to 80% of global illness. Philip Wilson is tackling the issue with his company Ecofiltro. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Dinan Milwaukee Bucks co-owner discusses his organizations newest strategies to engage stadium-goers in the digital age. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.