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:

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<li><a href="http://OpenSecrets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OpenSecrets.org</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.followthemoney.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FollowTheMoney.org</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/609692/war-how-conflict-shaped-us-by-margaret-macmillan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">War: How Conflict Shaped Us</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cafedelites.com/garlic-herb-butter-roast-chicken/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garlic Herb Butter Roast Chicken recipe</a></li>
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Google’s Dominance, and Smart Cities

Harvard Business School professors discuss and debate current events that sit at the crossroads of business and culture. Youngme Moon, Mihir Desai, and Felix Oberholzer-Gee engage in a spirited discussion on a range of topics torn from the headlines — from Facebook, to free trade, to the #MeToo movement. Informed by their unique expertise as professors at one of the world’s leading business schools, their takes are always surprising, unconventional, and insightful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.