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Health care plans with narrow networks offer lower premiums—but they also can impede access to the right doctors among other compromises. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In certain periods of history people sense that society is running at break-neck speed. We are in such a period now says author Darrell West.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new book by Elaine C. Kamarck of the Brookings Institution looks at how major failures by U.S. presidents come about -- and how some may be preventable. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emotional agility is important to well-being and relationships including those at work. But how can you achieve it? A top psychologist offers strategies. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beneath the Facebook-PayPal partnership lies a cleverly crafted survival strategy experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The political leanings of partners affect how women associates are paid and promoted at law firms new research shows. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last week’s cyberattacks that crippled popular websites exposed huge security gaps. Now consumers must push device manufacturers and lawmakers to act say experts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton professor and analytics expert Peter Fader joins WNS executive Raj SivaKumar to discuss the power of harnessing customer analytics for business success in the airline industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In retail the key to finding out what sells lies less in Big Data and more in consumers’ heads says retail psychologist Vanessa Patrick. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Israel has seen a huge economic transformation -- from a land of agriculture and refugees to a high-tech superstar. Can it help neighbors join the success? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The national debt Social Security and Medicare and economic growth get the short shrift in the tax plans of both U.S. presidential candidates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The best way to handle a crisis is to avoid it. To do that companies must invest the time in building relationships with stakeholders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There was another woman behind the throne in FDR’s White House besides Eleanor – his personal secretary Missy LeHand writes biographer Kathryn Smith. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Penn psychology professor Angela Duckworth’s book on grit passion and perseverance compels a rethink on how we identify and nurture skills. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Penn Wharton Budget Model shows that Donald Trump’s tax plan is better for the economy in the short run but Hillary Clinton’s is best in the long run. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Japan and South Korea may offer lessons for China in shaping a national brand that gradually improves its reputation for quality notes a Chinese expert. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Target is expanding with smaller stores in urban locations while Amazon is planning to open convenience stores. Experts explain the potential impact of those moves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wharton research shows how umpires adjust their calls based on what information they think they know when a play is in motion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Buchanan is the worst U.S. president because his actions led to the Civil War says author and journalist Robert Strauss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Women pay off mortgages more reliably than men do yet find the loans harder to get and often pay more for them. This study suggests why. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.