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More people are getting serious about “doing well by doing good ” which means there’s a real need for advice about how to make that work. Julia Balandina Jaquier’s new book provides it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Detroit in the midst of a rebirth is filled with stories of people trying to do their part to revitalize the city. Amy Haimerl author of Detroit Hustle is one of them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Climate change is conspicuously absent from the presidential election agenda so far. But action is required on the local level to ensure that it is addressed Wharton experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The use of emojis has entered the mainstream. Companies that want to use them in marketing must do so wisely – or risk ridicule. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reducing carbon emissions is vital if we are going to slow down global warming experts say. One way to make the necessary changes more palatable: Add a profit motive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amazon’s self-created sales holiday on July 12 -- Prime Day -- set records for the company and offered cues to longer-term shifts in retailing trends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A fatal crash of a Tesla car on autopilot has raised new questions about driverless technology. Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie discusses the fallout and what steps need to be taken. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Companies use their assets to create profit. Douglas McCormick author of Family Inc. explains why families should do the same. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Society is co-creating a new form of communication on the internet whether by texting emoji or uploading photos on Instagram. A new book by former New York Times TV critic Virginia Heffernan explores this new art form. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

J. Eric Wright a venture capitalist based in South Africa believes the biggest opportunity for entrepreneurs in the continent lies in the consumer space. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A former Navy SEAL who trained Special Forces offers insight into choosing and nurturing successful teams. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The recent discovery of the first pan-drug resistant ‘superbug’ in the U.S. has alarmed the medical community. What are the possible solutions? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Modern society favors individuality and isolation. But evolution crafted humans to live in tribes a system that’s all but vanished. A new book by Sebastian Junger looks at the cost of living individualistic lives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Author Caroline Webb’s new book ”How to Have a Good Day ” dives into the latest behavioral science research on a question we all want answered: What can we do to be happier at work – and elsewhere? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does ethnicity influence economics? Oxford professor Derek Penslar says there is no monolithic “Jewish economy.” Rather certain forms of economic behavior among Jews tended to repeat themselves in many situations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Volkswagen scandal emphasizes the need to change corporate culture in order to discourage similar violations and encourage executives to follow through on corrective actions experts say. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With a budget that hasn’t risen in years and $12 billion in deferred maintenance the National Park Service is expanding its corporate sponsorship program. But that doesn’t mean there will be logos on trees. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Major decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court reveal efforts to avoid a tie in an eight-member team. Experts discuss the rulings and what’s ahead. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Domino’s is working to keep the humble pie a hot product in the ever-changing food industry U.S. president Russell Weiner says. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In his new book producer John Breglio recounts his journey to Broadway and offers guidance for aspiring producers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.