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S3 Ep 4Making Sense of the China-NBA Firestorm, and Debating the Wealth Tax

Youngme 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 201931 min

S3 Ep 3Amazon Under Attack, and Household Financial Stress

Youngme 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 201936 min

S3 Ep 2The Race for Space, and the Invasion of the Electric Scooters

Does 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 201933 min

S3 Ep 1Apple, Facebook, Amazon, Google – Who Won the Summer? Plus, WeWork’s Fall from Grace

After 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 201938 min

S2 Ep 35Looking Back, Looking Ahead

It’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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 20198 min

S2 Ep 34Stories to Watch This Summer

Wrapping 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 for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 201931 min

S2 Ep 33Mailbag Episode: Questions from Listeners

Youngme 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 201936 min

S2 Ep 32Should Vaping Among Teens Be Banned? And the Promise of Precision Medicine

Youngme 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 201932 min

S2 Ep 31Facial Recognition Fears and Rihanna + LVMH

Youngme 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 201932 min

S2 Ep 30Debating the Sackler Family Role in the Opioid Crisis, and Using AI Bots to Conduct Job Interviews

Youngme 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 episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 201935 min

S2 Ep 29Beyond Meat, and Facebook’s Pivot to Privacy

Youngme 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-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting (Emily Oster)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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 201931 min

S2 Ep 28Quick Takes on Uber, Apple/Qualcomm, Pinterest, Brexit, and More

Youngme 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 201931 min

S2 Ep 27Disney+, 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 comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 201941 min

S2 Ep 26Big 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 ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 201937 min

S2 Ep 25Has 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 your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 201932 min

S2 Ep 24Apple’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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 201931 min

S2 Ep 23Peloton and Partisan Political Prejudice

Youngme, 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 201929 min

S2 Ep 22Food Delivery Wars and Boeing’s Crisis Management

Youngme, 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 201933 min

S2 Ep 21Airbnb, Plus Lessons from Kraft Heinz and Zero Based Budgeting

Youngme, 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 201931 min

S2 Ep 20IPO 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 episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 201933 min

S2 Ep 19Walmart’s Strategy to Beat Amazon, and Millennial Socialism

Youngme, 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 Warhol retrospective (Whitney Museum)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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 201932 min

S2 Ep 18WeWork, 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)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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 201931 min

S2 Ep 17Medicare for All, plus Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amazon HQ2, Marie Kondo, Toys, Spotify and Podcasting, and More

Youngme, 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 (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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 201934 min

S2 Ep 16Fears 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 201933 min

S2 Ep 15Taxing the Rich, and the “Woke” Advertising Trend

Youngme, 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 201934 min

S2 Ep 14High CEO Churn, and the 401(k) Turns 40

Youngme, 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 201930 min

S2 Ep 13Apple in China, and Payday Lending

Youngme, 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 201931 min

S2 Ep 12New Year’s Crystal Ball Episode

Taped 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 Episode (Humans 2.0)Babylon Berlin (Netflix)“The Prison Inside Me” (Reuters)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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 201935 min

S2 Ep 112018 Awards Episode

Taped 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 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 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)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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 201835 min

S2 Ep 10Not Everyone Can Build a Digital Ad Business, Plus Debating Radical Transparency

Youngme, 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 Castle (Amazon Video)The Ringer websiteYou can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 201831 min

S2 Ep 9The Student Debt Crisis, and the FIRE Movement

Youngme, 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 ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 201828 min

S2 Ep 8Microsoft Trending Up, Apple Trending Down…? Plus, The Marriott Data Breach

Youngme, 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 201831 min

S2 Ep 7Tackling Climate Change, and Making Sense of the Nissan-Renault Drama

Youngme, 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: [email protected]. You can also follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 201830 min

S2 Ep 6Grading The New York Times’ News Coverage, and Quick Takes on Random Things

Youngme 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: [email protected]. You can follow Youngme and Mihir on Twitter at: @YoungmeMoon and @DesaiMihirA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 201829 min

S2 Ep 5Uber Prepares to Go Public, and China’s Social Credit System

Youngme, Mihir, and Felix discuss how much Uber is worth as it prepares to go public, before debating China’s controversial Social Credit system. They also share their After Hours picks for the week.You can email your comments and ideas for future episodes to: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 201829 min

S2 Ep 4Can Netflix Keep Winning? And Why People Are Fleeing Latin America

Youngme, 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: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 201831 min

S2 Ep 3How Bad is Airline Service, Really? And Other Customer Service Complaints

Youngme 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: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 201829 min

S2 Ep 2Is 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.

Oct 24, 201831 min

S2 Ep 1Debating Minimum Wage, and Reflections on a Year of #MeToo

Youngme, 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.

Oct 17, 201836 min

S1 Ep 20New Media and Predictive Policing

In this episode, Felix and Mihir explore the prospects for media outlets like Vice and Buzzfeed, discuss their thoughts on predictive policing, and offer their After Hours picks for the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 201830 min

S1 Ep 19Trade and Soccer

In this episode, Mihir and Felix discuss trade, soccer, offer their After Hours picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 201830 min

S1 Ep 18Food, food, and more food!

In this light-hearted episode taped a couple of weeks ago, Youngme, Mihir and Felix discuss the #eatclean movement, their most/least favorite food trends, and offer their After Hours picks for the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 201829 min

S1 Ep 17The #MeToo Movement and Its Impact on Business (Live)

In this LIVE! episode taped in front of an audience of Harvard Business School alumni, Mihir and Youngme discuss the #MeToo Movement and its impact on business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 201842 min

S1 Ep 16Is the Job of the Presidency Too Big? Plus, Vaping Among Teens

In this episode, Youngme, Felix and Mihir debate whether the job of the presidency is too big even for the most competent of executives; discuss whether the vaping trend among teenagers should have us worried; and offer their After Hours picks for the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 201829 min

S1 Ep 15Brainstorming Gun Control Ideas, and the Affordable Housing Dilemma

In this episode, Youngme, Mihir and Felix brainstorm out-of-the-box ideas for gun control; discuss whether cities like Boston should be trying to attract companies like Amazon despite the affordable housing crunch created; and offer their After Hours picks for the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 201831 min

S1 Ep 14A Conversation with Teens

In this special episode, Youngme asks three teenagers (including her own son) a set of 10 random questions that address everything from how they think about social media, to bullying in high schools, to how optimistic they are about the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 201825 min

S1 Ep 13Antitrust and Big Tech, and Is Corporate Lobbying A Good or Bad Thing?

In this episode, Youngme, Mihir and Felix discuss antitrust and whether we should be concerned about the size of the big tech companies; debate the propriety of corporate lobbying; and offer their After Hours Picks for the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 201831 min

S1 Ep 12Why Management Practice Matters

In this episode, Mihir sits down with HBS economist Rafaella Sadun, who has dug deep into why and how management practices matter with award-winning large-sample empirical work. Rafaella discusses the problems and promise of family ownership, why Americans do IT better, the secrets of her productive partnership and how she came to economics, and her recommendation for a biography of a pioneering female economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 201828 min

S1 Ep 11The Rise of Voice Assistants like Amazon Echo, and How to Punish Wells Fargo

In this episode, Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss why voice assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home are all the rage; debate how to punish Wells Fargo for criminal wrongdoing; and offer their After Hours picks for the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 201829 min

S1 Ep 10The Future of Newspapers, and Debating Big Tech

In this episode, Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss whether there’s a market for a Netflix for News; debate the future of newspapers like The New York Times; argue about which Big Tech company (Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook) is most and least vulnerable; and offer their After Hours picks for the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 201838 min