After Hours
210 episodes - English - Latest episode: 30 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsHarvard 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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Episodes
The Art of Negotiation
April 28, 2021 14:01 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBYoungme , Mihir , and Felix invite their friend and negotiations expert, Harvard Business School professor Deepak Malhotra , to discuss the art of negotiation, as well as his new science fiction novel, The Peacemaker’s Code. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: The Peacemaker’s Code (Deepak Malhotra) [The Spy and the Traitor](https://www.amazon.com/Spy-Traitor-Greatest-Espionage-Story-ebook/dp/B0782X9PFP/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=the+spy+and+the+traitor&qid=1619273204...
The Future of Substack and Amazon’s Failed Union Effort
April 21, 2021 13:59 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBIs the newsletter platform Substack the new media wunderkind or a flash in the pan? What can we learn from the failed effort to unionize Amazon workers in Alabama? Rebecca , Mihir , and Felix debate how Substack might change news consumption and competition for talented writers. Plus, they examine why the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union failed to unionize an Amazon warehouse in Alabama. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Sinocism (Substack) GeoGuess...
CEOs Speak Out on Politics and the Future of Digital Currencies
April 14, 2021 14:13 - 41 minutes - 38 MBRawi , Rebecca , and Mihir discuss how and why CEOs are speaking out on politics and what China’s digital renminbi means for economics and politics. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Fela Kuti Line of Duty (Amazon Prime) [Will in the World](https://www.amazon.com/Will-World-Shakespeare-Became-Anniversary/dp/0393352609/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=will+in+the+world&qid=1618336227&sr=8-1) (Stephen Greenblatt) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can...
The Future of Restaurants, Take-Out, and More
April 07, 2021 14:07 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBYoungme , Mihir , and Felix discuss the future of food delivery, ghost kitchens, virtual restaurant brands, and more. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Ice Cream Makers My Mister (Netflix) Nomadland (Jessica Bruder) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, an...
Our Wellness Episode
March 31, 2021 13:58 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBYoungme , Mihir , and Felix discuss the wellness trends they love, hate, and aren’t quite sure about – from the fitness wars to touchless spas and more. Plus, they share their personal wellness habits and hacks. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Counterpart (Amazon Prime Video) The Bureau (Amazon Prime Video) Klara and the Sun (Kazuo Ishiguro novel) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: ha...
The NFT Craze and the Future of Spotify and Streaming Music
March 24, 2021 13:54 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBYoungme , Mihir , and Felix discuss the hype surrounding NFTs (non-fungible tokens). They also dig into recent music industry trends and what they mean for the future of Spotify and other streaming players. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Counterpart (Amazon Prime Video) The Bureau (Amazon Prime Video) Klara and the Sun (Kazuo Ishiguro novel) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvard...
The Shecession and the Meaning of Harry and Meghan
March 17, 2021 14:04 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBWhy did the Covid-19 recession affect women disproportionately and what can we do about it? Plus, what might Oprah’s recent interview with Harry and Meghan tell us about the future of the monarchy? Rebecca , Rawi , and Mihir discuss the impacts of the pandemic recession on women and why the Harry and Meghan interview was so mesmerizing. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: The Good Place Last Chance U Turkish Get-up You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com...
Mandatory Vaccinations and the Big Freeze in Texas
March 10, 2021 14:03 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBShould businesses require their employees to get vaccinated before they can return to work? Rebecca , Mihir , Rawi , and Felix debate the pros and cons of mandatory vaccinations. They also discuss why the energy market in Texas failed during a recent winter storm and how best to encourage investments in infrastructure resilience. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Jeffrey Eugenides quote (Fresh Complaint: Stories) Anouar Brahem Radiolab: “Facebook’s Supreme Court” ...
The New U.S. Stimulus Package and the Meaning of Brexit
March 03, 2021 13:02 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBDoes the U.S. economy need more help right now, and is the latest stimulus package well designed for the moment? Plus, Brexit has fully arrived – what happens next? Felix , Rawi , and Mihir discuss the new $1.9 trillion stimulus package in the U.S. and the departure of the UK from the European Union. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: “The Most Comprehensive List of Film Festivals on the Internet” (New York Film Academy) Remote physical therapy (Kevin Wagner) “Rata...
The Future of WFH and Competing Against the Giant Internet Platforms
February 24, 2021 13:49 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBYoungme , Mihir , Felix , and Rawi discuss whether companies should allow employees to work from home permanently. They also debate whether it’s possible for small players to compete against the giant internet platforms. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Give Directly (charity) Minari (movie) Whereabouts: A novel (Jhumpa Lahiri) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmai...
Companies We’re Watching: Affirm, Patagonia, Clubhouse, and More!
February 17, 2021 13:54 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBYoungme , Mihir , and Felix discuss companies they’re keeping an eye on, including fintech lender Affirm, outdoor clothing brand Patagonia, social media app Clubhouse, and one that may surprise you. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Lupin (Netflix) Call My Agent (Netflix) Made Me Smile (subreddit) Oddly Satisfying (subreddit) Laderach Global Locations (chocolate) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for futur...
Bezos Steps Down as Amazon’s CEO and Raising the Minimum Wage
February 10, 2021 14:04 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBWhat are Jeff Bezos’s most significant accomplishments at Amazon? What’s troubling about the business that he built? Rebecca , Rawi , and Felix look back at Jeff Bezos’s career. They also discuss the proposal to increase the federal minimum wage in the U.S. to $15. Would we really see more unemployment? Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: “All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis” (Ayana Elizabeth Johnson) “The Everything Store: Jeff Bezo...
Tesla and Bitcoin: Are You a Believer?
February 03, 2021 14:14 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBYoungme , Mihir , and Rawi discuss Tesla as the competition gets heated in the electric vehicle market. They also discuss how to make sense of the bitcoin craze. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: KenKen founder documentary (New Yorker documentary) Spelling Bee (New York Times puzzle) Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of itself (Hulu) Apollonia Poilane Cookbook (for the Punition cookie recipe) Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and ideas for futu...
Bonus Episode: GameStop Traders Rock the Financial Industry
January 29, 2021 14:33 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBYoungme , Mihir , and Rawi share their thoughts on how a group of individual investors went head-to-head with Wall Street hedge funds, pushing up GameStop’s stock price and raising questions for the entire financial industry. Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. Follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal.
Google’s Dominance, and Smart Cities
January 27, 2021 13:37 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIs Google so successful because it excels at building incredibly smart products? Or is it dominant in many markets because it stifles innovation and abuses its market power, as several antitrust lawsuits allege? Rebecca, Mihir, and Felix discuss the merits of recent antitrust actions against the search giant. They also debate the promise of smart cities, and why Cisco and Google pulled back from their smart-city initiatives. Should we stop dreaming of living in smarter cities? Rec...
PACs and SPACs!
January 20, 2021 15:19 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWere corporations right to stop political giving in a targeted way after the violence at the U.S. Capitol, and what is going on with SPACs? Felix , Rebecca , and Mihir discuss the role corporations should play in politics and debate the merits of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) as an alternative to the broken IPO process. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: OpenSecrets.org FollowTheMoney.org War: How Conflict Shaped Us Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken...
Big Tech Bans, and the Alleged Russian Hacking
January 13, 2021 14:01 - 39 minutes - 36 MBYoungme , Felix , and Rawi discuss Twitter and Facebook banning Trump from their platforms, as well as Apple, Google, and Amazon banning the Parler app. They also discuss the alleged Russian hacking of U.S. government and military systems. You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaR...
Bonus Episode: Reflections on the Tumult in Washington D.C.
January 08, 2021 02:16 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this bonus episode, Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , Mihir Desai , and Rebecca Henderson share their thoughts and reflections on the violence at the U.S. Capitol. You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal.
A Year-End Mega-Episode! Our Predictions for 2021
December 23, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 60 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai invite their new co-hosts, Harvard Business School professors Rebecca Henderson and Rawi Abdelal , onto the show to share their predictions for 2021, covering everything from business to politics to fashion. You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @...
We’re Back! Our Reflections on 2020
December 16, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBIn this first episode of Season 4, Youngme, Felix, and Mihir share their reflections on 2020 and discuss what they learned from the pandemic. They also offer their recommendations for what to watch, read, and do over the holiday break. To join the After Hours mailing list, click here: After Hours Sign-Up. You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir o...
Season 3 Finale: Stories to Watch This Summer and Summer Recommendations
May 13, 2020 13:54 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBIn this final episode of the season, Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss the stories they’ll be watching this summer, including how businesses will re-open. They also offer an extended set of recommendations for watching, reading, and other projects during the summer months. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: White Lines (Netflix) Space Force (Netflix) Dark (Netflix) Terrace House (Netflix) Delhi Crime (Netflix) Money Heist (Netflix) Th...
Earnings Reports from Apple and Facebook, and Warning Signs for Uber and Lyft
May 06, 2020 14:06 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai debate what they’ve learned from first quarter earnings reports from Apple, Facebook, and others. They also discuss warning signs for Uber and Lyft, and share their thoughts about the recession. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: “The Complete Robuchon” (Joel Robuchon) Chef Gabrielle Hamilton’s Story in the New York Times The Mind of a Chef: Gabrielle Hamilton (PBS) Home Pasta (Bon Appetit) Listeners are invite...
Companies and Consumers Show Their True Colors During the Crisis
April 29, 2020 14:16 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss how companies, industries, and consumers are revealing their true colors during the Covid-19 crisis. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: The Barnes Foundation Walker Art Museum The Palace Museum The Last Dance (ESPN) Dutch Baby (recipe) Listeners are invited to join our mailing list by signing up here: After Hours Sign-Up. You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments a...
Apple and Google Team Up for Contact Tracing, and the Federal Reserve’s Rescue Plan
April 22, 2020 14:05 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai debate Apple and Google’s Covid-19 contact tracing plan. They also discuss the Federal Reserve, which has taken a series of unprecedented actions to prop up the economy. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Wallander (TV Show) Khan Academy Songlines (World Music site) Listeners are invited to join our mailing list by signing up here: After Hours Sign-Up. You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can ...
Predictions for the New Normal
April 15, 2020 14:25 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai debate how the world will be changed by coronavirus. Their predictions for the “new normal” span healthcare, education, the sharing economy, working from home, and more. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Andrea Bocelli Live Concert “Shadow” (Netflix) Only Connect (British Quiz Show) Listeners are invited to join our mailing list by signing up here: After Hours Sign-Up. You can visit our website at HarvardAfterH...
Bonus Episode: Reimagining Capitalism (with Rebecca Henderson)
April 13, 2020 14:06 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBFelix Oberholzer-Gee welcomes a guest to the podcast, Harvard Business School professor Rebecca Henderson, who argues that capitalism needs to be reimagined in light of the urgency associated with climate change. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: “Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire” (by Rebecca Henderson) About Rebecca Henderson Listeners are invited to join our mailing list by signing up here: After Hours Sign-Up. You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHo...
Standout Companies and Breakout Phenomena
April 08, 2020 16:15 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss companies that are standing out during the coronavirus crisis, including Zoom and World Central Kitchen (founded by Chef José Andrés). They also discuss breakout phenomena associated with the widespread shutdown. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Just Capital “The Korean Clusters” (Reuters) World Central Kitchen “Spillover” (David Quammen) Podcast about Spillover (Scientific American “From Bats to Hu...
Bonus Episode: Letters from Listeners
April 06, 2020 15:19 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBListeners around the world write in to ask questions and share their experiences of Covid-19 with Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Li Ziqi: Watch Her Make Beer Bon Appetit YouTube Channel Netflix Party (Chrome Extension) To join our mailing list, click here: After Hours Sign-Up. Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. Follo...
The Varying International Responses to Covid-19, and the U.S. Stimulus Package
April 01, 2020 15:01 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBFelix Oberholzer-Gee and Mihir Desai discuss how and why countries have differed in their responses to Covid-19, with a particular emphasis on their public health and economic responses. They also debate whether or not the recent U.S. stimulus package, including the bailouts, is designed appropriately. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation “Tiger King” (Netflix) To join our mailing list, click here: After Hours Sign-Up. V...
The Housing Crisis, and Helping Renters During the Pandemic
March 24, 2020 19:51 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode, Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss the housing crisis and what the coronavirus pandemic means for renters, in particular. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: The NerdWallet Refinance Calculator “The Death and Life of Great American Cities” (Jane Jacobs) To join our mailing list, click here: After Hours Sign-Up. Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhour...
Bonus Episode: Coronavirus News and Industry Bailouts
March 20, 2020 15:42 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this bonus episode, Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss the latest coronavirus news, debate whether the airlines deserve a bailout, and share some of their personal reflections on the crisis. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Brian Eno STAT News To join our mailing list, click here: After Hours Sign-Up. Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. Follow Y...
Reflections on the Ongoing Coronavirus Crisis
March 17, 2020 22:33 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBYoungme Moon and Mihir Desai discuss the latest economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis and share some of their personal reflections from the week. To join our mailing list, click here: After Hours Sign-Up. Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. Follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA.
Making Sense of the Economic Impact of the Coronavirus
March 11, 2020 17:57 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss the impact of the coronavirus on the economy. How alarmed should people be about swings in the stock market? Should the Federal Reserve cut interest rates further? What should be the government’s fiscal policy response? Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Myth Busters: Busting Myths about COVID-19 (World Health Organization) To join our mailing list, click here: After Hours Sign-Up. Visit our website at Har...
Healthcare Companies We’re Watching, and Productivity Hacks
March 04, 2020 14:02 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss some of the healthcare companies they’re keeping an eye on, before sharing their favorite productivity hacks. (Listeners are invited to join our mailing list by signing up here: After Hours Survey.) Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Wolf Hall (Hilary Mantel) I Lost My Body (Animated Movie) The Great Buenos Aires Bank Heist (GQ Magazine) Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and...
The Future of Movie Theaters, and Radical Salary Transparency
February 26, 2020 13:50 - 34 minutes - 32 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai debate the future of movie theaters, as well as the controversial notion that companies should make everyone’s salary transparent to all employees. (Listeners are invited to join our mailing list by signing up here: After Hours Survey.) Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Gramophone Classical Music Reviews Hair Love (Animated Short) Knives Out (movie) Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comment...
Casper and DTC Brands, Plus California’s New Freelancer Law
February 19, 2020 17:26 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai debate the fate of DTC brands like Casper mattresses and whether independent contractors should be classified as employees under California’s new AB5 law. (Listeners are invited to fill out the After Hours Survey.) Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: The Points Guy Exhalation: Stories (Ted Chiang) Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gm...
Coronavirus, 5G, and Earnings Season
February 12, 2020 15:04 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss the impact of the coronavirus; the advertising hype surrounding the rollout of 5G; earnings reports from Tesla and the big banks; and what Google’s earnings tell us about YouTube. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Wonderstruck (BBC America) Be My Eyes (app) 97,196 Words: Essays (Emmanuel Carrere) Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardaft...
Academy Awards Episode: “Parasite” and “American Factory”
February 05, 2020 14:09 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai celebrate Academy Awards week by discussing two of their favorite nominations: the film “Parasite” and the documentary “American Factory.” Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: Shoplifters (movie) Disney Shorts (Disney Plus) 63 Up (documentary) Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. Follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @Young...
Remembering Clayton Christensen (with Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria)
January 29, 2020 14:58 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBHarvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen died January 23, 2020. Christensen, one of the world’s leading business thinkers, is remembered in this conversation with Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA.
Alcohol Trends and Super Bowl Political Advertising
January 22, 2020 14:17 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai mark “Dry January” by discussing trends in the alcohol industry. Then they discuss the decision by Trump and Bloomberg to purchase Super Bowl ads for their campaigns. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: HarvardAfterHours.com (website) Google’s Transparency Report and Facebook’s Ad Library Report ProRepublica’s Head to Head (compare voting records of congress members) Google Maps Download You can email your comme...
Tabloid Edition: Fugitive Carlos Ghosn and Royal Family Drama
January 15, 2020 14:08 - 29 minutes - 27 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai debate whether former Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn was justified in fleeing Japan, before discussing the British Royal Family drama and what’s next for Harry and Meghan. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites: HarvardAfterHours.com (website) Honeyland (documentary) Little Women (movie) Federica Fragapane (information illustrator) You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail....
Predictions for 2020
January 08, 2020 14:48 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai review last year’s predictions for business, technology, politics, and culture. Then they debate their new predictions for 2020. Some Recent Picks: HarvardAfterHours.com (website) Jane The Virgin (Netflix) ROW-cub (Radio Atlas) You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA.
2019 Awards Episode!
December 18, 2019 14:22 - 36 minutes - 33 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai hand out their “awards” for 2019, including best/worst trend of the year, their sleeper award, comeback of the year, most under-reported story of the year, most over-hyped story of the year, and person of the year. Some Recent Picks: HarvardAfterHours.com (website) The Man in the High Castle (Season 3, Amazon Prime Video) Miznon Sous Vide Cooking “The Jungle Prince of Delhi” (New York Times article) The Overstory (book by ...
The Good and Bad of Modern Airports and the End of an Era at Google
December 11, 2019 15:39 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss the good and bad of modern airports. They also discuss the end of an era at Google/Alphabet, with the co-founders now stepping away from their operating roles. Some Recent Picks: Sous Vide Cooking “The Jungle Prince of Delhi” (New York Times article) The Overstory (book by Richard Powers) “My 27-Hour Vacation in Singapore’s Changi Airport” (New York Times article) HarvardAfterHours.com (app and website) You can ema...
Under-the-Radar Companies, including OYO Hotels, Carbon Engineering, Whim, and more!
December 04, 2019 14:07 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss some of the under-the-radar companies that they think people should be paying more attention to. Some Recent Picks: Dolly Parton’s America (podcast) Ole & Steen Sugarfish (restaurant) KitchenAid Stand Mixer Radio Garden (app and website) You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA.
The FOOD Episode!
November 26, 2019 14:45 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this special Thanksgiving edition taped a few days before the holiday, Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss all things food, including food halls, the plastic problem, vertical farming, CBD menu sightings, culinary tourism, and fast whiskey. Some Recent Picks: Sugarfish (restaurant) KitchenAid Stand Mixer Radio Garden (app and website) Flighty (app) Downbeat (magazine) Jokes Seth Can’t Tell (YouTube) You can email your comments and ideas for futur...
The Launch of Disney+, the War on Billionaires, and the 4-Day Work Week
November 20, 2019 14:38 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss several topics from a busy news week, including the launch of Disney+ (what does it mean for Netflix?), the growing public animosity towards billionaires, and proposals to move to a 4-day work week. Some Recent Picks: Flighty (app) Downbeat (magazine) Jokes Seth Can’t Tell (YouTube) NPR Marketplace (podcast) Catalyst cases The Economist Audio Edition You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: ha...
Biggest Money Mistakes People Make, and the Rise of the Micro-Influencer
November 13, 2019 14:51 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss the biggest money mistakes people make when managing their personal finances. They also discuss the rise of the social media “micro-influencer.” Some Recent Picks: NPR Marketplace (podcast) Catalyst cases The Economist Audio Edition “Agent Running in the Field” (by John Le Carre) Big Little Lies, season 2 (HBO) “The Meritocracy Trap” (by Daniel Markovits) You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes t...
Google Buys Fitbit, and Twitter Bans Political Ads
November 06, 2019 14:24 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss Google’s announcement that it’s buying Fitbit and what this tells us about the future of wearable computing. Later in the show, they discuss how Twitter and Facebook are handling political advertising. Some Recent Picks: “Agent Running in the Field” (by John Le Carre) Big Little Lies, season 2 (HBO) “The Meritocracy Trap” (by Daniel Markovits) Conan O’Brien talks to Stephen Colbert (podcast, starting from 26:00) Par...
TikTok, Museums, the Audio Explosion, and Other Trends in Entertainment
October 30, 2019 14:34 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss a variety of trends from the world of entertainment — including TikTok, the resurgence of museums, the audio explosion, newspaper paywalls, spiked seltzer, entertainment genres, and binge-watching vs. appointment-viewing. Some Recent Picks: “The Meritocracy Trap” (by Daniel Markovits) Conan O’Brien talks to Stephen Colbert (podcast, starting from 26:00) Parasite (movie) “In Hoffa’s Shadow” (by Jack Goldsmith) “Dopes...