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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.

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Our Predictions for 2024

2023/12/27

What’s in store for 2024? Mihir and Felix are back with their celebrated predictions episode. Will OPEC implode? Are quant funds in trouble? What’s Argentina’s future? Can inflation in the U.S. really sink to 2%? Is plastic the new asbestos? Who will acquire Electronic Arts? Is AIML a verb? Listen in as the hosts (foolishly) predict what the new year will bring.

The Stories of 2023

2023/12/20

Felix and Mihir reflect on the most important stories of 2023 including the remarkable rise of AI, the revolution in life sciences, the rising power of employees, the trial of SBF, how product market strategies are reflecting shifting financial logics, the reasons for increased warfare, the disjunction between financial markets and the real economy, the shocking rise of school absenteeism and the wonder of Simone Biles.

Appreciating Late Bloomers and a Big Bank

2023/12/13

Felix and Mihir discuss how JPMorgan has managed to succeed where others fail and how late bloomers manage to succeed after sometimes failing.

Magnificent Markets and Conflict on Campus

2023/12/06

Felix and Mihir discuss the meaning and impact of the increasing concentration of stock market performance via the “Magnificent 7” and the source and resolution of conflicts on campuses.

Turbulence at OpenAI — Our Take-Aways

2023/11/29

Felix and Mihir discuss how Sam Altman was fired and reinstated over the course of just a few days. Was the board right to dismiss Altman? Does the turmoil change how we think about hybrid organizations that combine nonprofit and for-profit motives? What does the episode teach us about the future of AI? Plus, we look at the reasons why men now die even earlier than women. What do the numbers say about being male today?

The Future of Africa and Empty Lots

2023/11/22

Will Africa fulfill its remarkable promise in the next several decades? Is a land tax the best kind of tax? Would it solve our housing crisis? All that and more on this episode of After Hours.

Does AI Have a Copyright Problem?

2023/11/15

Felix and Mihir discuss how copyright applies to AI-generated works. Are AI companies guilty of mass infringement? Could users be sued if they use AI to generate texts and images? Wouldn’t it be right to compensate authors for their contributions to AI models? Plus, a decade in, what has the corporate purpose movement accomplished? We look back and take a glimpse at the future.

House Music

2023/11/08

Felix, Sarah and Mihir consider whether real estate brokers add value, how the world of brokers will be transformed by a recent lawsuit and consider whether investors should be buying music as an asset class.

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

2023/11/01

In this episode, Mihir and Felix discuss consumer finances, which are remarkably healthy. The average U.S. household now has a net worth of more than a million dollars. But if things are this good, why are we so angry? Why lament the state of the economy? Plus, we talk about Tesla and the market for electric vehicles. Has it reached its nadir?

Bond Market Bedlam

2023/10/25

Felix and Mihir are back, and it’s time to unpack bond market bedlam!

Magnificent Markets and Conflict on Campus

2023/09/06

Felix and Mihir discuss the meaning and impact of the increasing concentration of stock market performance via the “Magnificent 7” and the source and resolution of conflicts on campuses.

Going out with a bang: Recommendations for this summer

2023/06/28

This is it, dear friends of the After Hours podcast. We end our sixth season with a long list of recommendations: shows to watch, books to read, foods to savor, places to visit... Thank for spending your time with us. We will be back after our summer break, sometime in September. Have a wonderful summer everyone!

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4.8 out of 5

1232 reviews

Jill C 2023/11/19

Fantastic!

It’s great to see that you’re back! Keep up the great work Mihir and Felix!!!

Bluecloudwings 2023/10/20

Need you back!

You have become my life essential. Look forward to the new season!

Shu_Shu~ 2023/10/16

When will you guys be back???

Hi, Felix and Mihir~ If you guys cannot return in October. I might think about quitting my job. Thank you.

Ianmoran 2023/08/10

Still good, but miss Youngme

I still look forward to most episodes and really think this is still a good podcast but it’s definitely missing a crucial element without Youngme

Filly Bu$ter 2023/06/29

Very Interesting, in a good way

The hosts are very warm & humble. The guests are consistently (100%} good. They are curious about the world & each other and love to share what they a...

eishnar 2023/07/01

Phenomenal podcast for young adults and college grads

Highly recommended for any young adult wanting to get insight about the business world. The dynamic between the hosts is fabulous and they are incredi...

ytram6 2023/06/28

Hidden Gem!

So glad I found this podcast. I really appreciate the variety of topics and the genuine discussion. Love to hear the different points of view and supp...

cbrock84 2023/05/09

A Refreshing Dive into the World of Business

As an avid podcast listener, I have come across numerous shows that cover business and management topics, but none have captivated me quite like After...

notAfan98 2023/04/27

Bring back Youngme Moon

The piece on India was interesting but incomplete. Democracy has been both India’s strength and weakness. China’s economic miracle was built by decree...

Avidscifan 2023/03/23

Disappointed

Listening to that episode with Liz Hoffman about Wore Corporate culture backlash was deflating. The point of views expressed are full of fear about ho...

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