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Business and Entrepreneurship

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Business and Entrepreneurship Sub-categories:

  • Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism (36)
  • Employment and Workplace Issues (124)
  • Industry (38)
  • Innovation (3)
  • Invention (13)
  • Mining (3)
  • Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations (17)
  • Retail and Shopping (5)
  • Small Business (3)
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How Did Past Civilizations Keep Time?

>> January 22, 2023

Chad Orzel joins us this week to highlight just how much we rely on accurate clocks and how timekeeping technology has evolved across human history.

topics covered: Ancient Civilization, Astronomy, Culture and the Arts, History, Invention, Physics, Sociology, Technology
ListenHow Did Past Civilizations Keep Time?

A Key Vulnerability: U.S. Power Grids

>> January 15, 2023

We discuss what’s driving this uptick, how power companies and government organizations are responding and what you should know as consumer.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity, Energy Production, Government and Politics, Industry, Infrastructure and Engineering, National Security, Terrorism, Utilities
ListenA Key Vulnerability: U.S. Power Grids

The Rise & Fall of General Electric

>> December 4, 2022

William D. Cohan joins us this week to share the story of General Electric.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Innovation, Invention
ListenThe Rise & Fall of General Electric

The Future of Remote Work

>> October 30, 2022

Of all job holders in America, 58 percent – or 92 million people – say they have the option to work their positions remotely at least part of the week, according to a recent nationwide survey conducted by consulting firm, McKinsey & Co.

topics covered: Digital Age and Balance, Employment and Workplace Issues
ListenThe Future of Remote Work

Discovering Death: Answers From a Mortician

>> October 16, 2022

What happens if you pass away in the Arctic, or in outer space? How do people in Thailand or India mourn their dead differently than people in the U.S.? Mortician Caitlin Doughty gives us the answers.

topics covered: Aging and Death, American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Culture and the Arts, Grief and Grieving, Literature and Writing, Sociology
ListenDiscovering Death: Answers From a Mortician

Culture Crash: The Decline of America’s Favorite Pastime

>> October 9, 2022

More Americans are watching less baseball these days. What changed? We discuss some theories as to why the sport is seeing a downturn.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Baseball, Business and Entrepreneurship, Live Sports, Media and Entertainment, Pop Culture, Sports and Recreation, TV Series
ListenCulture Crash: The Decline of America’s Favorite Pastime

Workers Are Fed Up: The Continuing Strikes & Unionizations in the U.S.

>> October 2, 2022

Over the past year, headlines covering workers striking or pushing to unionize have become commonplace. What’s driving this labor revolt?

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Economics and Finance, Employment and Workplace Issues, Health and Medicine, Labor Rights and Wages, Labor Unions, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenWorkers Are Fed Up: The Continuing Strikes & Unionizations in the U.S.

The Rise of YouTube

>> September 25, 2022

YouTube was created by three friends in 2005 and, shortly after, was sold to Google in 2006 for 1.65 billion dollars. Since then, it’s become the largest video-sharing platform in the world.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Media and Entertainment, Social Media and Internet, Streaming Media, Technology, YouTube
ListenThe Rise of YouTube

Public Transportation: Seeing a Resurgence or Running on Empty?

>> September 4, 2022

Public transportation took a big hit in ridership and profits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as more people are back and relying on these community systems once again, the future is unclear as many municipalities face record challenges.

topics covered: Community, Employment and Workplace Issues, Environment, Government and Politics, Personal Finance, Transportation
ListenPublic Transportation: Seeing a Resurgence or Running on Empty?

One Man, Two Paths: Building a Career in the NFL and Applied Mathematics

>> August 28, 2022

Before earning his PhD in applied mathematics from MIT, Urschel played college football at Penn State and then went on to play in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens. This week – we touch on his unique path & what he’s learned along the way.

topics covered: Career, College and Admissions, Education, Football, Math, Data and Statistics, Personal Growth and Development, Race and Identity, Sports and Recreation
ListenOne Man, Two Paths: Building a Career in the NFL and Applied Mathematics

Decisions, Decisions: Understanding Conformity Bias

>> August 21, 2022

Ever agree in the moment, but then look back and wish you spoke up and said something? This action of wanting to go with the flow is a very real phenomenon.

topics covered: Behavior, Bias, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Communication, Culture and the Arts, Philosophy and Ethics, Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Sociology
ListenDecisions, Decisions: Understanding Conformity Bias

Elevating Solar Energy

>> August 14, 2022

While current solar energy relies on the sun, scientists are now developing new technology that would allow for 24/7 energy absorption. We speak with an expert about this exciting development and what lies ahead.

topics covered: Climate Change, Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Energy and Renewable Energy, Energy Production, Infrastructure and Engineering, Innovation, Solar Power
ListenElevating Solar Energy

The Worsening Teacher Shortage

>> August 14, 2022

Over the last two years, 10% of teachers have left the field. With millions of students heading back to school this fall – what’s being done to get more teachers back in the classroom?

topics covered: Career, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mental Health, Personal Finance, Public Education
ListenThe Worsening Teacher Shortage

The Early History of the NBA

>> August 7, 2022

We speak with basketball expert and former NBA player and coach Ray Scott about the NBA's early years and its efforts to evolve in a time when segregation and discrimination ran rampant.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Basketball, Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Culture and the Arts, Equality, History, Media and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation
ListenThe Early History of the NBA

The Styles That Persist Time & Fast-Fashion Trends

>> August 7, 2022

Fashion writer and author of The Ten, Lauren Cochrane joins us this week to highlight some of the most iconic clothes in fashion history and how these pieced shaped American style culture.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Fashion, History
ListenThe Styles That Persist Time & Fast-Fashion Trends

Culture Crash: The Race to Stay Present for Social Media Sites

>> August 7, 2022

With TikTok continuously adding new users, many platforms like Instagram and Facebook are fighting to stay current with new updates mimicking TikTok. But, what if some of us like these OG platforms the way they are?

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Facebook, Instagram, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Industry, Social Media and Internet, Technology, TikTok, YouTube
ListenCulture Crash: The Race to Stay Present for Social Media Sites

Left in the Dust: Forgotten Blue-Collar U.S. Cities & Towns

>> July 24, 2022

Stanford University law professor and author Michelle Wilde Anderson joins us this week to explain why these areas have declined over time and how residents have suffered during this downturn.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Community, Government and Politics, History, Housing and Homelessness, Innovation, Local Government, Personal Finance, Politics, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Small Business
ListenLeft in the Dust: Forgotten Blue-Collar U.S. Cities & Towns

Reimagining Beach Tourism Culture

>> July 17, 2022

While the all-inclusive resort is an easy pick, it might be worth rethinking this choice. We cover the highly popular global beach tourism industry and the dark side of this foreign tourist-focused culture.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Business and Entrepreneurship, Industry, Tourism, Travel and Leisure
ListenReimagining Beach Tourism Culture

Learning About Wine

>> July 17, 2022

It’s true that wine is complex – after all it dates back to 6000 B.C. Expert sommelier Elizabeth Schneider joins Viewpoints this week to give us an introduction to all things wine.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Food Indsutry, History, Hobbies, Industry, Literature and Writing, Podcasts and Audio Content, Wine
ListenLearning About Wine

The Gift Economy

>> July 10, 2022

There’s more spots to find secondhand items apart from Goodwill or a local antique store. Next time you’re in the market for something specific, go online and search if your area has a Buy Nothing group.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Recycling, Science and Technology, Technology, Waste Management
ListenThe Gift Economy

Culture Crash: The Box Office Boom

>> July 10, 2022

We explore some of our favorite films at the box office that have struck gold so far this summer.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Culture and the Arts, Media and Entertainment, Movie Industry, Movies, Pop Culture
ListenCulture Crash: The Box Office Boom

Gaining a Greater Understanding of Military Experience

>> July 3, 2022

The U.S. is considered to have the world’s strongest military, yet many Americans are disconnected from this subsect of American culture. We speak with two experts about why this is and how the gap can be bridged between civilians and those who serve.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Career, Communication, Government and Politics, Mental Health, Military and War, Psychology and Psychiatry, Veterans
ListenGaining a Greater Understanding of Military Experience
childcare workers

Working In Childcare: The Heavy Cost of Raising Someone Else’s Kids

>> June 26, 2022

We speak with two experts about the growing early childcare gap in the U.S. and why bettering the sector starts with valuing these workers more.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Career, Child Care, Child Development, Children and Parenting, Economics and Finance, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Mental Health, Parenting, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Societal Issues
ListenWorking In Childcare: The Heavy Cost of Raising Someone Else’s Kids
garment workers

Barely Surviving: Making a Living as a Garment Worker

>> June 26, 2022

Longtime fashion writer and industry expert Dana Thomas joins us to help us understand the labor and environmental crisis plaguing the fashion industry.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Career, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Employment and Workplace Issues, Environment, Fashion, Industry, Labor Rights and Wages, Poverty and Wealth Inequality
ListenBarely Surviving: Making a Living as a Garment Worker
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