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After HoursAre we witnessing a sharp decrease in income inequality? And: Why is Mihir watching inventory levels?In this episode, Felix and Mihir discuss stories they will follow this summer. These include the fate of neobanks, credit conditions in the United States, a major advance in AI, as well as changes in income inequality. Plus, Mihir makes a major prediction how founders will spend their time now that the stock market has imploded.Our predictions: https://www.lapecorabianca.com/ and https://www.airalo.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-2232 minAfter HoursRing the Bell?In this episode, Sarah, Felix and Mihir discuss startups that piqued their interest. Bet there are some names you have not heard of? Who will go public first? Who is doomed to fail? Also: Mihir’s CRY for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-05-0531 minAfter HoursIs Netflix winning the Streaming Wars?Youngme, Felix and Mihir discuss the long-term sustainability of Netflix’s content strategy; plus content trends in streaming.Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:Summer of Soul (Questlove)The Velvet Underground (Apple TV+)Beethoven x The AI Project (YouTube)Have We Already Been Visited By Aliens? (The New Yorker)Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth (Avi Loeb)We invite you to email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: afterhours@hbs.edu. You can also follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at...
2021-10-2740 minAfter HoursNike, Walmart, and Costco Defying the Odds, plus Letters from ListenersYoungme, Felix and Mihir discuss how legacy retailers like Nike, Walmart and Costco have managed to defy the odds and outperform expectations, despite an onslaught of fresh competition. They also respond to more letters from listeners, including questions about President Biden’s $3.5 trillion spending plan and more. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:The Rescue (National Geographic documentary) Seinfeld (Netflix)Weeds (Netflix)The Best Tinned FishWe invite you to email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: afterhours@hbs.edu. You can also follow Youngme and Mi...
2021-10-2044 minAfter HoursRivian Electric Vehicles, Duolingo, Gingko Bioworks, Moderna, Unicorn Valuations, Facebook, and MoreYoungme, Felix, and Mihir discuss the red hot IPO market, highlighting a few of the companies reflecting a “sign of the times” including: Rivian Automotive, Duolingo, and life science companies like Gingko Bioworks and Moderna. They also answer a few letters from listeners, including questions about the soaring valuations of private company unicorns, the latest Facebook scandal, and more.Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:· Private Company Unicorns (Crunchbase)· Run for Office (Snapchat Mini)· Career and Family (Claudia Goldin)· Journey Across a Century of Women (Claudia Goldin)· How to Make Ppopgi (Honeycomb Candy, as...
2021-10-1347 minAfter HoursThe Global Housing Crisis, Amazon’s Newest Employee Benefit, Women Outpacing Men in College Enrollments, Carbon Capture Goes Online, and MoreHousing prices are on the rise in cities all around the world, and Youngme, Felix and Mihir discuss whether there’s an end in sight. Plus they discuss other headlines, including: Amazon’s decision to start paying for college tuition for its workers; women outpacing men in college enrollments; the first major carbon capture facility going online; and more.Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:· Ministry for the Future (Kim Stanley Robinson)· Buddenbrooks (Thomas Mann)· Songs of GastarbeiterWe invite you to email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: afterhours...
2021-10-0640 minAfter HoursWhy Are Shelves Still Empty? Supply Chain Woes, plus Other Economic Takeaways from the PandemicWhy are items still missing from grocery store shelves? Why are package deliveries being delayed? Youngme, Felix and Mihir unpack the global supply chain mess, while warning listeners to start their holiday shopping early! They also share their personal economic takeaways from the pandemic.Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:· The White Lotus (HBO)· Flour Water Salt Yeast (by Ken Forkish)We invite you to email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: afterhours@hbs.edu. You can also follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA.
2021-09-2940 minAfter HoursHas Apple Peaked? Plus, Celebrities Changing HollywoodIt’s been 10 years since the death of Steve Jobs. Has Apple peaked after 10 years of Tim Cook’s leadership or is the best yet to come? Youngme, Felix and Mihir debate the prospects for Apple; they then discuss the celebrities changing the way Hollywood does business, including Reese Witherspoon, Rihanna, and more.Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:· Google Lens (App)· PictureThis (Botanist in your pocket App)· Libby (Library App, by Overdrive)We invite you to email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: afterhours@hbs.edu. You can also follow Youngme...
2021-09-2241 minAfter HoursChina Cracks Down, Fox Launches a Weather Channel, Visa Buys an NFT, and MoreYoungme, Mihir and Felix talk about how to make sense of China’s crackdown on industries ranging from Big Tech to Videogaming. They also share thoughts on other stories in the news, including people behaving badly on planes, Fox launching a Weather Channel, Visa buying an NFT, and Boston Dynamics’ latest robot video. Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:· Boston Dynamics Robots in Action· What Bobby McIlvane Left Behind (by Jennifer Senior in The Atlantic)· NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021 (Spike Lee documentary on HBO)· Crash Landing on You (Netflix)· Formula 1...
2021-09-1541 minAfter HoursWe’re Back! Our Summer Round-UpYoungme, Mihir, and Felix discuss some of the biggest stories from the summer, including their thoughts on the Robinhood IPO, what’s going on in the current labor market, whether the Olympics matter anymore, Simone Biles, and more.Tina (HBO Max documentary on Tina Turner)Quartr (Investor Relations App)Tillamook Ice CreamBeautiful Trampoline Art (Yoann Bourgeois et Rachid Ouramdane)Trampoline ParksYou can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youn...
2021-09-0843 minAfter HoursUnited States–Russia Relations and YOLO!Mihir , Rawi , and Felix debate whether or not the U.S. pays too much attention to Russia, a relatively small economy without important trade relations. They also try to make sense of YOLO (you only live once). Are we becoming too narcissistic?Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:“Dustland” (The Killers)“The Rise and Fall of Carlos Ghosn” (HBR IdeaCast)El Yucateco Black Label Reserve Chile Habanero (Hot sauce)Clarkson’s Farm (Amazon Prime Video)You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. ...
2021-06-2332 minAfter HoursNaomi Osaka and the G7’s Global Minimum TaxRawi and Mihir discuss Naomi Osaka’s departure from the French Open and the G7’s effort to cooperate on corporate taxation.Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:“Loki“International Spy Museum and SpyscapeDwight Garner’s Garner’s QuotationsYou can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-1637 minAfter HoursThe Shopping Episode: Retail Trends We’re WatchingYoungme , Mihir , and Felix share their shopping habits and the retail trends they’re keeping an eye on.Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:S’more Recipe (Epicurious.com)Herb GardensShabaka Hutchings (jazz artist)You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-0233 minAfter HoursRaising the Capital Gains Tax, and Creating Better Simpler StrategyYoungme , Mihir , and Felix debate whether it makes sense to raise the capital gains tax. They also discuss how companies can create better and more creative competitive strategies – the topic of Felix’s new book, [Better Simpler Strategy](https://www.amazon.com/Better-Simpler-Strategy-Value-Based-Exceptional/dp/B08Y639VC9/ref=sr13?dchild=1&keywords=better+simpler+strategy&qid=1621186962&sr=8-3).Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:Better Simpler Strategy (Felix Oberholzer-Gee)[Making Great Strategy](https://www.amazon.com/Making-Great-Strategy-Organizational-Advantage/dp/0231199481/ref=sr12?crid=1ZQLDE65RDK4F&dchild=1&keywords=making+great+strategy+arguing+for+organizational+advantage&qid=1621187182&sprefix=making+great+strate...
2021-05-1937 minAfter HoursThe Art of NegotiationYoungme , 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&sr=8-1) (Ben Macintyre)Arrival (movie)Stories of Your Life and Others (Ted Chiang)The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Hulu)neeva.com (Search Engine)You...
2021-04-2839 minAfter HoursThe Future of Substack and Amazon’s Failed Union EffortIs 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)GeoGuessr – Famous PlacesWatercolor paintingYou can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episod...
2021-04-2136 minAfter HoursCEOs Speak Out on Politics and the Future of Digital CurrenciesRawi , 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 KutiLine 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 email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @Re...
2021-04-1441 minAfter HoursThe Future of Restaurants, Take-Out, and MoreYoungme , Mihir , and Felix discuss the future of food delivery, ghost kitchens, virtual restaurant brands, and more.Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:Ice Cream MakersMy Mister (Netflix)Nomadland (Jessica Bruder)You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-04-0738 minAfter HoursOur Wellness EpisodeYoungme , 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal.
2021-03-3139 minAfter HoursThe NFT Craze and the Future of Spotify and Streaming MusicYoungme , 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal....
2021-03-2438 minAfter HoursThe Shecession and the Meaning of Harry and MeghanWhy 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 PlaceLast Chance UTurkish Get-upYou can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can fo...
2021-03-1739 minAfter HoursMandatory Vaccinations and the Big Freeze in TexasShould 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 BrahemRadiolab: “Facebook’s Supreme Court”CodenamesYou can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngm...
2021-03-1032 minAfter HoursThe New U.S. Stimulus Package and the Meaning of BrexitDoes 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)“Ratatouille” (movie and musical) You can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comment...
2021-03-0341 minAfter HoursThe Future of WFH and Competing Against the Giant Internet PlatformsYoungme , 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@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
2021-02-2440 minAfter HoursCompanies We’re Watching: Affirm, Patagonia, Clubhouse, and More!Youngme , 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 future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. Hosted on Acast. S...
2021-02-1741 minAfter HoursTesla and Bitcoin: Are You a Believer?Youngme , 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 future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. Hos...
2021-02-0336 minAfter HoursBonus Episode: GameStop Traders Rock the Financial IndustryYoungme , 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-2919 minAfter HoursGoogle’s Dominance, and Smart CitiesIs 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?Recent picks, and recommended reading/websites:City so Real (National Geographic)City Hall (PBS)Online exercise classes“The Co...
2021-01-2735 minAfter HoursPACs and SPACs!Were 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.orgFollowTheMoney.orgWar: How Conflict Shaped UsGarlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken recipeYou can visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: h...
2021-01-2037 minAfter HoursBonus Episode: Reflections on the Tumult in Washington D.C.In 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-0842 minAfter HoursA Year-End Mega-Episode! Our Predictions for 2021Youngme 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme, Mihir, Rebecca, and Rawi on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon, @DesaiMihirA, @RebeccaReCap, and @RawiAbdelal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-231h 05After HoursWe’re Back! Our Reflections on 2020In 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-1647 minAfter HoursSeason 3 Finale: Stories to Watch This Summer and Summer RecommendationsIn 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)The Bureau (Sundance Now)Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Netflix)Gomorrah (Netflix)The Last Panthers (Amazon Video)Escape: A Mansion of Thieves (A virtual escape room, by Nick Hu...
2020-05-1348 minAfter HoursEarnings Reports from Apple and Facebook, and Warning Signs for Uber and LyftYoungme 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 TimesThe Mind of a Chef: Gabrielle Hamilton (PBS)Home Pasta (Bon Appetit)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 yo...
2020-05-0631 minAfter HoursCompanies and Consumers Show Their True Colors During the CrisisYoungme 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 FoundationWalker Art MuseumThe Palace MuseumThe 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 and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on...
2020-04-2935 minAfter HoursApple and Google Team Up for Contact Tracing, and the Federal Reserve’s Rescue PlanYoungme 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 AcademySonglines (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 email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @Yo...
2020-04-2235 minAfter HoursPredictions for the New NormalYoungme 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 HarvardAfterHours.com. You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @You...
2020-04-1530 minAfter HoursBonus Episode: Reimagining Capitalism (with Rebecca Henderson)Felix 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 HendersonListeners 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 and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at...
2020-04-1330 minAfter HoursStandout Companies and Breakout PhenomenaYoungme 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 Human Lungs, the Evolution of a Coronavirus” (Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker)DonorsChoose.orgTo join our mailing list, click here: After Hours Sign-Up. Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comme...
2020-04-0829 minAfter HoursBonus Episode: Letters from ListenersListeners 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 BeerBon Appetit YouTube ChannelNetflix 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-0627 minAfter HoursThe Varying International Responses to Covid-19, and the U.S. Stimulus PackageFelix 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. Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Follow Youngme and Mihir on Twit...
2020-04-0137 minAfter HoursThe Housing Crisis, and Helping Renters During the PandemicIn 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2437 minAfter HoursBonus Episode: Coronavirus News and Industry BailoutsIn 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 EnoSTAT NewsTo 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2034 minAfter HoursReflections on the Ongoing Coronavirus CrisisYoungme 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-1730 minAfter HoursMaking Sense of the Economic Impact of the CoronavirusYoungme 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 HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon an...
2020-03-1133 minAfter HoursHealthcare Companies We’re Watching, and Productivity HacksYoungme 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 ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Ho...
2020-03-0431 minAfter HoursThe Future of Movie Theaters, and Radical Salary TransparencyYoungme 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 ReviewsHair Love (Animated Short)Knives Out (movie)Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. Se...
2020-02-2634 minAfter HoursCasper and DTC Brands, Plus California’s New Freelancer LawYoungme 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 GuyExhalation: Stories (Ted Chiang)Visit our website at HarvardAfterHours.com. Email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-1931 minAfter HoursCoronavirus, 5G, and Earnings SeasonYoungme 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
2020-02-1238 minAfter HoursAcademy Awards Episode: “Parasite” and “American Factory”Youngme 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-02-0530 minAfter HoursRemembering Clayton Christensen (with Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria)Harvard 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-2923 minAfter HoursAlcohol Trends and Super Bowl Political AdvertisingYoungme 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 ReportProRepublica’s Head to Head (compare voting records of congress members)Google Maps DownloadYou can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on...
2020-01-2232 minAfter HoursTabloid Edition: Fugitive Carlos Ghosn and Royal Family DramaYoungme 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.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-1529 minAfter HoursPredictions for 2020Youngme 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: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-01-0830 minAfter Hours2019 Awards Episode!Youngme 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)MiznonSous Vide Cooking“The Jungle Prince of Delhi” (New York Times article)The Overstory (book by Richard Powers)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihi...
2019-12-1836 minAfter HoursThe Good and Bad of Modern Airports and the End of an Era at GoogleYoungme 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 email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at...
2019-12-1135 minAfter HoursUnder-the-Radar Companies, including OYO Hotels, Carbon Engineering, Whim, and more!Youngme 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 & SteenSugarfish (restaurant)KitchenAid Stand MixerRadio Garden (app and website)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-12-0431 minAfter HoursThe FOOD Episode!In 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 MixerRadio Garden (app and website)Flighty (app)Downbeat (magazine)Jokes Seth Can’t Tell (YouTube)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2019-11-2630 minAfter HoursThe Launch of Disney+, the War on Billionaires, and the 4-Day Work WeekYoungme 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 casesThe Economist Audio EditionYou can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2019-11-2031 minAfter HoursBiggest Money Mistakes People Make, and the Rise of the Micro-InfluencerYoungme 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 casesThe 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 to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2019-11-1330 minAfter HoursGoogle Buys Fitbit, and Twitter Bans Political AdsYoungme 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)Parasite (movie)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter...
2019-11-0627 minAfter HoursTikTok, Museums, the Audio Explosion, and Other Trends in EntertainmentYoungme 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)“Dopesick” (by Beth Macy)Dear White People (Netflix)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @Desa...
2019-10-3030 minAfter HoursMaking Sense of the China-NBA Firestorm, and Debating the Wealth TaxYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai try to make sense of the firestorm sparked by the NBA’s clash with China. They also debate the merits of a wealth tax of the kind proposed by Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders.Some Recent Picks:Conan O’Brien talks to Stephen Colbert (podcast, starting from 26:00)Parasite (movie)“In Hoffa’s Shadow” (by Jack Goldsmith)“Dopesick” (by Beth Macy)Dear White People (Netflix)1619: The Birth of American Music (podcast)PRI’s The World (podcast)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follo...
2019-10-2331 minAfter HoursAmazon Under Attack, and Household Financial StressYoungme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss the problem of household financial stress. They also debate whether current criticisms of Amazon are justified.Suggested Reading“Is Amazon Unstoppable?” (Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker)“Jeff Bezos’s Master Plan” (Franklin Foer, The Atlantic)Some recent picks:“In Hoffa’s Shadow” (by Jack Goldsmith)“Dopesick” (by Beth Macy)Dear White People (Netflix)1619: The Birth of American Music (podcast)PRI’s The World (podcast)American Factory (Netflix)Darren Brown: Secret (Broadway)Succession (HBO)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can fol...
2019-10-1636 minAfter HoursThe Race for Space, and the Invasion of the Electric ScootersDoes Space represent a real economic opportunity or are expensive endeavors like SpaceX a form of billionaire hubris? Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss the Race for Space, before debating the viability of the electric scooter market in cities around the world.Some recent picks:1619: The Birth of American Music (podcast)PRI’s The World (podcast)American Factory (Netflix)Darren Brown: Secret (Broadway)Succession (HBO)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA.
2019-10-0933 minAfter HoursApple, Facebook, Amazon, Google – Who Won the Summer? Plus, WeWork’s Fall from GraceAfter Hours is back for Season 3! Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai debate which of the Big Tech companies (Apple, Facebook, Amazon, or Google) had the best/worst summer, before digging into the WeWork saga.Some recent picks:American Factory (Netflix)Darren Brown: Secret (Broadway)Succession (HBO)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-10-0238 minAfter HoursLooking Back, Looking AheadIt’s a wrap for Season 2, as Youngme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Mihir Desai head off on a summer hiatus. Note to listeners: After Hours will return for Season 3 in the fall.You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-1908 minAfter HoursStories to Watch This SummerWrapping up Season 2, Youngme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Mihir Desai count down the top stories they’ll be keeping an eye on over the summer. A note for listeners: After a summer hiatus, After Hours will return for Season 3 in the fall.Some recent picks:Masters of Scale Live Show (podcast)DuckDuckGo (search engine)National Bureau of Economic ResearchIngredients: A Visual Exploration of 75 Additives and 25 Food Products (Dwight Eschliman)Bel Canto (Ann Patchett)Chernobyl (HBO)Fleabag (Amazon Prime Video)“The Best Green Salad in the World” (The New York Times)You can email your comments and ideas fo...
2019-06-1231 minAfter HoursMailbag Episode: Questions from ListenersYoungme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Mihir Desai answer questions from listeners and end up discussing everything from the U.S.-China trade dispute to Disney, CVS Health, short-termism, and how to express an opinion persuasively.Some recent picks:National Bureau of Economic ResearchIngredients: A Visual Exploration of 75 Additives and 25 Food Products (Dwight Eschliman)Bel Canto (Ann Patchett)Chernobyl (HBO)Fleabag (Amazon Prime Video)“The Best Green Salad in the World” (The New York Times)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter...
2019-06-0536 minAfter HoursShould Vaping Among Teens Be Banned? And the Promise of Precision MedicineYoungme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Mihir Desai debate whether the FDA should crack down on teen vaping. They then discuss whether the promise of precision medicine is real or hype.Some recent picks:Ingredients: A Visual Exploration of 75 Additives and 25 Food Products (Dwight Eschliman)Bel Canto (Ann Patchett)Chernobyl (HBO)Fleabag (Amazon Prime Video)“The Best Green Salad in the World” (The New York Times)Dark (Netflix series)Mind Fixers (Anne Harrington)Trello (organization app)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter...
2019-05-2932 minAfter HoursFacial Recognition Fears and Rihanna + LVMHYoungme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Mihir Desai debate the pros and cons associated with the increased use of facial recognition technology and whether San Francisco’s ban on such technology makes sense. They then discuss whether Rihanna represents the future of the world’s largest luxury conglomerate, LVMH.Some recent picks:Chernobyl (HBO)Fleabag (Amazon Prime Video)“The Best Green Salad in the World” (The New York Times)Dark (Netflix series)Mind Fixers (Anne Harrington)Trello (organization app)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and M...
2019-05-2232 minAfter HoursDebating the Sackler Family Role in the Opioid Crisis, and Using AI Bots to Conduct Job InterviewsYoungme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Mihir Desai discuss whether pharmaceutical players like the Sackler family members should be held accountable for the current opioid crisis. They then debate the growing reliance on artificial intelligence bots by human resource departments in the job screening process.Some recent picks:Dark (Netflix series)Mind Fixers (Anne Harrington)Trello (organization app)“The Comforting Fictions of Dementia Care” (Larissa MacFarquhar, in The New Yorker)@BryanDruzin (Twitter account)Knock Down the House (Netflix documentary)Sec.gov (to download S-1s)Billy EilishYou can email your comments and ideas for future episode...
2019-05-1535 minAfter HoursBeyond Meat, and Facebook’s Pivot to PrivacyYoungme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Mihir Desai talk about the Beyond Meat IPO and whether plant-based meat alternatives like Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger will become mass-market products. They then discuss Facebook’s announcement that it is pivoting to put greater emphasis on user privacy.For interested listeners:“How much does animal agriculture and eating meat contribute to global warming?”Some recent picks:“The Comforting Fictions of Dementia Care” (Larissa MacFarquhar, in The New Yorker)@BryanDruzin (Twitter account)Knock Down the House (Netflix documentary)Sec.gov (to download S-1s)Billy Eilish#MidtownUniformEater.comCribsheet: A Data-Dri...
2019-05-0831 minAfter HoursQuick Takes on Uber, Apple/Qualcomm, Pinterest, Brexit, and MoreYoungme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Mihir Desai offer short takes on six different topics, including: Uber’s S-1, Apple and Qualcomm settling their lawsuit, Pinterest’s prospects as a public company, Brexit, and the best TV shows about business.Some recent picks:Sec.gov (to download S-1s)Billy Eilish#MidtownUniformEater.comCribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting (Emily Oster)Pitchfork (Music Recommendations)Homecoming King (Hasan Minhaj on Netflix)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and...
2019-05-0131 minAfter HoursDisney+, Notre Dame Donations Spark a Backlash, and Mihir’s New Book!Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss the upcoming launch of Disney’s new streaming service (Disney+), as well as the backlash sparked by billionaires pledging money to repair Notre Dame Cathedral. They then do a bonus segment about Mihir’s new book, How Finance Works.Some recent picks:Eater.comCribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting (Emily Oster)Pitchfork (Music Recommendations)Homecoming King (Hasan Minhaj on Netflix)Delhi Crime (Netflix)Business Insider Briefings (subscription required)How to enjoy Game of Thrones season 8 if you haven’t seen the show (Kjerstin Johnson)You can email your co...
2019-04-2441 minAfter HoursBig Tech vs. the EU, and Why Is College So Expensive?Youngme, Felix, and Mihir debate the effectiveness of the European Union’s attempts to regulate Big Tech. They then discuss the reasons underlying the soaring price of college in the U.S.Some recent picks:Pitchfork (Music Recommendations)Homecoming King (Hasan Minhaj on Netflix)Delhi Crime (Netflix)Business Insider Briefings (subscription required)How to enjoy Game of Thrones season 8 if you haven’t seen the show (Kjerstin Johnson)Station Eleven: A Novel (Emily St. John Mandel)How Finance Works (Mihir Desai)Netflix Subgenre CodesBang Bar (New restaurant by David Chang)You can email your comments and i...
2019-04-1737 minAfter HoursHas Car Ownership Peaked, and Is Joe Biden Too Physical?Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss whether we have officially reached “peak car” — meaning can we now expect a steady decline in private car ownership? They then debate whether Joe Biden’s physical displays of affection are appropriate.Some recent picks:Delhi Crime (Netflix)Business Insider Briefings (subscription required)How to enjoy Game of Thrones season 8 if you haven’t seen the show (Kjerstin Johnson)Station Eleven: A Novel (Emily St. John Mandel)How Finance Works (Mihir Desai)Netflix Subgenre CodesBang Bar (New restaurant by David Chang)Games MagazineMuseum of FailureEpisode: “Aliy” from Losers (Netflix Series)You can email y...
2019-04-1032 minAfter HoursApple’s Big Event, Plus Is Corporate Debt at a Crisis Level?Youngme, Felix, and Mihir share their reactions to Apple’s big event announcing the launch of its new TV+ service. They then discuss whether corporate debt levels are reaching crisis potential.Some recent picks:Station Eleven: A Novel (Emily St. John Mandel)How Finance Works (Mihir Desai)Netflix Subgenre CodesBang Bar (New restaurant by David Chang)Games MagazineMuseum of FailureEpisode: “Aliy” from Losers (Netflix Series)Ash is Purest White (Movie)Dynasties (Nature Series)After Life (Netflix)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir...
2019-04-0331 minAfter HoursPeloton and Partisan Political PrejudiceYoungme, Felix, and Mihir debate Peloton, the high-flying exercise startup. They then discuss why partisan political prejudice is worse in some parts of the country than others.For interested listeners:US Countries and Partisan Prejudice (The Atlantic)Some recent picks:Games MagazineMuseum of FailureEpisode: “Aliy” from Losers (Netflix Series)Ash is Purest White (Movie)Dynasties (Nature Series)After Life (Netflix)Shoplifters (Movie)Motif (Photobooks)Hopper (App)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA.
2019-03-2729 minAfter HoursFood Delivery Wars and Boeing’s Crisis ManagementYoungme, Felix, and Mihir discuss the food delivery war between DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and others. Then they evaluate Boeing’s crisis management performance in the wake of two recent air disasters.Some recent picks:Reputation Rules (Daniel Diermeier)Aloft: Thoughts on the Experience of Flight (William Langewiesche)Stratechery (Ben Thompson, subscription required)Ash is Purest White (Movie)Dynasties (Nature Series)After Life (Netflix)Shoplifters (Movie)Motif (Photobooks)Hopper (App)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @De...
2019-03-2033 minAfter HoursAirbnb, Plus Lessons from Kraft Heinz and Zero Based BudgetingYoungme, Felix, and Mihir debate how well Airbnb is managing growth amid backlash from cities like New York City. They also discuss Kraft Heinz’s controversial zero-based budgeting approach to management.Some recent picks:Ash is Purest White (Movie)Dynasties (Nature Series)After Life (Netflix)Shoplifters (Movie)Motif (Photobooks)Hopper (App)Free Solo (National Geographic Documentary)Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style (Benjamin Dreyer)Interesting as F*** (Reddit subreddit)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twit...
2019-03-1331 minAfter HoursIPO Fever, and Do Bullies Make Good Bosses?Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss why so many high-profile companies (Uber, Lyft, Pinterest, Airbnb, Slack, Postmates, Casper, Peloton, etc.) are planning to go public this year. They also debate whether it’s acceptable for bosses to throw temper tantrums at work.Some recent picks:Shoplifters (Movie)Motif (Photobooks)Hopper (App)Free Solo (National Geographic Documentary)Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style (Benjamin Dreyer)Interesting as F*** (Reddit subreddit)BA Magic Videos (British Airways)General Social Survey Visualization ToolChef’s Knife Mac MTH-80You can email your comments and ideas for future...
2019-03-0633 minAfter HoursWalmart’s Strategy to Beat Amazon, and Millennial SocialismYoungme, Felix, and Mihir discuss how Walmart is trying to compete against Amazon and whether the strategy is working. They also debate the rise of socialism in U.S. millennials — is it a healthy phenomenon or a dangerous one?Some recent picks:Free Solo (National Geographic Documentary)Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style (Benjamin Dreyer)Interesting as F*** (Reddit subreddit)BA Magic Videos (British Airways)General Social Survey Visualization ToolChef’s Knife Mac MTH-80Goodbye Big Five: Life Without the Tech Giants (Kashmir Hill, for Gizmodo)Minding the Gap (Hulu documentary)Andy W...
2019-02-2732 minAfter HoursWeWork, and Can the Government Really Print as Much Money as It Wants?Youngme Moon, Felix Oberholzer-Gee, and Mihir Desai discuss whether WeWork’s success is sustainable. Plus, can the government really spend as much money as it wants without worrying about deficits? What in the world is Modern Monetary Theory and does it actually make sense?Some recent picks:BA Magic Videos (British Airways)General Social Survey Visualization ToolChef’s Knife Mac MTH-80Goodbye Big Five: Life Without the Tech Giants (Kashmir Hill, for Gizmodo)Minding the Gap (Hulu documentary)Andy Warhol retrospective (Whitney Museum)Cassette (app)Seven Days Out: Ep 2: Eleven Madison Park (Netflix)Tsutaya Bookstores (Japan)Yo...
2019-02-2031 minAfter HoursMedicare for All, plus Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amazon HQ2, Marie Kondo, Toys, Spotify and Podcasting, and MoreYoungme, Felix, and Mihir debate Medicare for All and ask whether the U.S. healthcare system is broken. They then offer quick takes on everything from Amazon’s latest HQ2 news, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s influence, Marie Kondo, the toy industry, Spotify’s aggressive push into podcasting, and more!Some recent picks:Goodbye Big Five: Life Without the Tech Giants (Kashmir Hill, for Gizmodo)Minding the Gap (Hulu documentary)Andy Warhol retrospective (Whitney Museum)Cassette (app)Seven Days Out: Ep 2: Eleven Madison Park (Netflix)Tsutaya Bookstores (Japan)Richard Brody’s Review of Roma (New Yorker)The Tangled Tree (Da...
2019-02-1334 minAfter HoursFears About Huawei, and Facebook Earnings (What We Learned)Youngme, Felix, and Mihir debate U.S. fears about Huawei and implications for U.S.-China relations. They also offer their interpretation of Facebook’s latest earnings results, before sharing their After Hours picks for the week.Some recent picks:Richard Brody’s Review of Roma (New Yorker)The Tangled Tree (David Quammen)Mary Oliver poetryMoney Heist (Netflix)Patrick Radden Keefe’s Profile of Mark Burnett (New Yorker)Cooking by Ear (Podcast)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @Youngm...
2019-02-0633 minAfter HoursTaxing the Rich, and the “Woke” Advertising TrendYoungme, Felix, and Mihir debate two of the dramatic and controversial tax ideas being proposed by Democrats (a 70% marginal income tax rate and a 2% wealth tax), before discussing the trend among brands like Gillette, Nike, and Pepsi to launch “woke” advertising campaigns. They also offer their After Hours picks for the week.Some recent picks:Money Heist (Netflix)Mark Burnett profile in The New Yorker (by Patrick Radden Keefe)Cooking by Ear (Podcast)Salt Fat Acid Heat (Netflix)Turing Tumble (toy)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You...
2019-01-3034 minAfter HoursHigh CEO Churn, and the 401(k) Turns 40Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss why CEO departures are occurring so frequently, before unpacking the flaws in our 401(k) system. They also offer their After Hours picks for the week.Some recent picks:Salt Fat Acid Heat (Netflix)Turing Tumble (toy)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-2330 minAfter HoursApple in China, and Payday LendingYoungme, Felix, and Mihir discuss Apple’s position in the Chinese market; debate whether payday lending is good or bad for workers; and ask whether companies should be doing more to help employees manage cash shortfalls. They also offer their After Hours picks for the week.You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-01-1631 minAfter HoursNew Year’s Crystal Ball EpisodeTaped a few days before heading off for the holidays, Youngme, Felix, and Mihir share their After Hours Predictions for 2019, covering everything from Big Tech, to food, to finance, to entertainment.Some recent picks:Hilma af Klint Exhibit (Guggenheim Museum)Prime Suspect (Amazon Prime Video – Britbox)Atavist MagazineAtlanta, Season 2 (Netflix)Bloomberg article (“Wall Street Rule for the #MeToo Era: Avoid Women At All Cost“) and Response from Jefferies CEO Richard HandlerThe Value of Everything, by Mariana Mazzucato21c Museum HotelsThe Truth As Told By Mason Buttle (by Leslie Connor)TikTok (phone app)Today, Explained Podcast, Nov. 30 Episod...
2019-01-0235 minAfter Hours2018 Awards EpisodeTaped a few days before heading off for the holidays, Youngme, Felix, and Mihir share their After Hours Awards for 2018, including their awards for Best/Worst Trend of the Year, Biggest Fail of the Year, Sleeper of the Year, Comeback of the Year, Work Cut Out for Them Next Year, Most Under-Reported Story of the Year, Most Over-Hyped Story of the Year, Person of the Year, and Favorite Entertainment of the Year.Some recent picks:Atavist MagazineAtlanta, Season 2 (Netflix)Bloomberg article (“Wall Street Rule for the #MeToo Era: Avoid Women At All Cost“) and Response from Jeff...
2018-12-2635 minAfter HoursNot Everyone Can Build a Digital Ad Business, Plus Debating Radical TransparencyYoungme, Felix, and Mihir discuss Verizon’s write-down on Oath (Yahoo, AOL) and the challenges with building a digital advertising business. They also debate the notion of Radical Transparency, before sharing their After Hours picks for the week.Some recent picks:Bloomberg article (“Wall Street Rule for the #MeToo Era: Avoid Women At All Cost“) and Response from Jefferies CEO Richard Handler21c Museum HotelsThe Truth As Told By Mason Buttle (by Leslie Connor)TikTok (phone app)Robert Stavins (follow on Twitter)FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)RBG (Documentary on Amazon Video)The Man in the High C...
2018-12-1931 minAfter HoursThe Student Debt Crisis, and the FIRE MovementYoungme, Felix, and Mihir discuss staggering student debt levels, the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Movement, and share their After Hours picks for the week.For interested listeners:The Basics of FIREMr. Money Moustache (FIRE blog)Some recent picks:Today, Explained Podcast, Nov. 30 Episode (Humans 2.0)Babylon Berlin (Netflix)“The Prison Inside Me” (Reuters)Robert Stavins (follow on Twitter)FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)RBG (Documentary on Amazon Video)The Man in the High Castle (Amazon Video)The Ringer websiteJanesville (Amy Goldstein)Airtable (software)Small Fry (Lisa Brennan-Jobs)You can email your comments and idea...
2018-12-1228 minAfter HoursMicrosoft Trending Up, Apple Trending Down…? Plus, The Marriott Data BreachYoungme, Felix, and Mihir debate whether Microsoft is trending up while Apple is trending down, before discussing the Marriott (Starwood) data breach. They also share their After Hours picks for the week.Some recent picks:Robert Stavins (follow on Twitter)FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data)RBG (Documentary on Amazon Video)The Man in the High Castle (Amazon Video)The Ringer websiteJanesville (Amy Goldstein)Airtable (software)Small Fry (Lisa Brennan-Jobs)Educated (Tara Westover)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at...
2018-12-0531 minAfter HoursTackling Climate Change, and Making Sense of the Nissan-Renault DramaYoungme, Felix, and Mihir tackle climate change, discuss the Nissan-Renault soap opera, and share their After Hours picks for the week.For interested listeners:The National Climate AssessmentSome recent picks:The Man in the High Castle (Amazon Video)The Ringer websiteJanesville (Amy Goldstein)Airtable (software)Small Fry (Lisa Brennan-Jobs)Educated (Tara Westover)Burn After Reading (Netflix)Janelle MonaeCompany (Stephen Sondheim musical)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can also follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted...
2018-11-2830 minAfter HoursGrading The New York Times’ News Coverage, and Quick Takes on Random ThingsYoungme and Felix decide to “grade” The New York Times’ news coverage, before sharing their quick takes on other random things. They also share their After Hours picks for the week.For interested listeners:AG Sulzberger Interview with Kara Swisher (Recode Decode Podcast)You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-2029 minAfter HoursCan Netflix Keep Winning? And Why People Are Fleeing Latin AmericaYoungme, Mihir, and Felix debate whether Netflix’s success is sustainable, before trying to wrap their heads around the unthinkably high murder rate in Latin America. They also share their After Hours picks for the week.For interested listeners:Latin America is the Murder Capital of the World (Wall Street Journal)You can email Youngme, Mihir, and Felix with your comments and ideas for future episodes at: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-11-0731 minAfter HoursHow Bad is Airline Service, Really? And Other Customer Service ComplaintsYoungme and Mihir welcome their colleague Ryan Buell to discuss whether airlines deserve their reputation for terrible customer service. They also share other customer service pet peeves, as well as their personal “Customer Experience Picks.”For interested listeners:Ryan Buell in HBR: The Parts of Customer Service That Should Never Be AutomatedYou can email Youngme, Mihir, and Felix with your comments and ideas for future episodes at: harvardafterhours@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-3129 minAfter HoursIs Retail Dying? Plus, How Are Companies Spending their Tax Cuts?Youngme, Mihir, and Felix discuss whether the “retailpocalypse” is real, try to figure out how companies are spending their Trump tax cuts, debate whether share buybacks are a good thing or a bad thing, and offer their picks for the week.For interested listeners:The future of retail? A report from DeloitteMihir’s take on tax reform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-10-2431 minAfter HoursDebating Minimum Wage, and Reflections on a Year of #MeTooYoungme, Mihir, and Felix are back with Season 2 of After Hours! In this episode, they debate whether the federal minimum wage should be raised, offer their personal reflections on a year of the #MeToo movement, and share their picks for the week.For interested listeners:Early evidence on the $15 minimum wage, including the research cited by FelixSlides from a recent classroom discussion Mihir led on #MeToo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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