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Check out the latest episode of the podcast, where Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen sit down with Peter Robinson, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution. Together, they discuss the effectiveness of an unpredictable communication strategy, whether Trump’s off-the-cuff remarks are calculated or mere chaos, and Peter shares behind-the-scenes details of the Reagan administration, including how he came to write the famous speech line, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” Listen on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gjN3VnDz Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gUqFZzYq #podcast #decisionmaking #allelseequal #businesspodcast #business #politics #communication The Lauder Institute - University of Pennsylvania| Stanford University Graduate School of Business

In the upcoming episode, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen explore President Donald Trump’s communication style with Peter Robinson, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University and former speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan. Together, they compare Trump’s and Reagan’s approaches and analyze their communication strategies. Subscribe now to be the first to listen when the episode drops tomorrow! #podcast #decisionmaking #allelseequal #businesspodcast #business #politics #communication The Lauder Institute - University of Pennsylvania | Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Tune in to the latest episode of the podcast, where John Ioannidis, professor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, joins hosts Jules van Binsbergen and Jonathan Berk. The conversation touches on the importance of building and maintaining trust in healthcare, cases where that trust has been tested or fractured, the paternalism mindset in medicine, potential biases in medical research funding, and why rebuilding trust in healthcare is a steep climb. Link to the full episode here: https://pod.fo/e/2abde7 #podcast #decisionmaking #allelseequal #businesspodcast #business #healthcare #health The Lauder Institute - University of Pennsylvania Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Is it ever acceptable for doctors to lie to their patients or withhold the truth if it's in their best interest? In this episode, hosts Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen welcome back John Ioannidis, professor of medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, to explore the ethical implications of truth and deception in medicine—even when it's intended for the greater good. Listen on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gKZaG5SY Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g-xFgTYD #podcast #decisionmaking #allelseequal #businesspodcast #business #healthcare #health The Lauder Institute - University of Pennsylvania Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Over the past few decades, public trust in experts—especially in medicine—has declined. In today’s upcoming episode, hosts Jules van Binsbergen and Jonathan Berk welcome back John Ioannidis of Stanford University School of Medicine to explore the causes of this reputation loss and whether lying for the greater good has a place in healthcare. Subscribe here to be the first to listen: https://lnkd.in/gJjvWQP2 #podcast #decisionmaking #allelseequal #businesspodcast #business #healthcare #health The Lauder Institute - University of Pennsylvania Stanford University Graduate School of Business

As more universities phase out full-time MBA programs, what does the future of business education look like? Jules van Binsbergen and Jonathan Berk sit down with Madhav Rajan, Dean of The University of Chicago Booth School of Business—who previously held roles at Stanford GSB and The Wharton School—to discuss the MBA’s future. They explore the degree’s decline, the impact of teaching, and why business schools have largely followed the same model instead of innovating. Catch the full episode here: https://pod.fo/e/2a5642 #podcast #decisionmaking #allelseequal #businesspodcast #business #finance The Lauder Institute - University of Pennsylvania | Stanford University Graduate School of Business

How has the MBA evolved, and what role does it play in today’s economy? Tune in to the latest podcast episode, where Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen chat with Madhav Rajan, Dean of The University of Chicago Booth School of Business,?about the state of MBA programs at their universities and the challenges these programs face. The discussion also delves into the need for rigorous education, the balance between technical skills and managerial training, and potential innovations like modular MBA degrees. Listen on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g2zTZf-2 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g-vSAbpp #podcast #decisionmaking #allelseequal #businesspodcast #business #education #finance The Lauder Institute - University of Pennsylvania Stanford University Graduate School of Business

In the upcoming podcast episode, hosts and finance professors Jonathan Berk and Jules van Binsbergen sit down with Chicago Booth’s Madhav Rajan to discuss the future of the MBA. Hear insights from three top business schools in the U.S: Stanford University Graduate School of Business , The Wharton School, and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Subscribe now to be the first to listen! #podcast #decisionmaking #allelseequal #businesspodcast #business #education #finance #MBA

Have there been times in history when societies reached their peak, yet people felt they were living through the worst of times? In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, joins hosts Jules van Binsbergen and Jonathan Berk to explore this question. Together, they examine the history of progress, current views on the state of the world, and whether fears about the future are justified. Catch the full episode here:?https://pod.fo/e/29e92b #podcast #decisionmaking #allelseequal #businesspodcast #business #finance #history The Lauder Institute - University of Pennsylvania | Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Catch the latest episode of the podcast as Jules van Binsbergen and Jonathan Berk chat with historian Victor Davis Hanson, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. They delve into the complexities of successful societies like the Mycenaeans, Romans, and Byzantines, exploring how specialization drives prosperity but also creates vulnerabilities—and what this means for our future. Listen on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g7MM_Htr Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ghmW3aNt #podcast #decisionmaking #allelseequal #businesspodcast #business #education #finance The Lauder Institute - University of Pennsylvania Stanford University Graduate School of Business