Business and Society with Michigan Ross

Welcome to Business and Society from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. In this podcast, professors from Michigan Ross share their insights about the ways that the business world interacts with our broader society. Each episode features a small panel discussion addressing a current issue or problem facing our world, followed by a one-on-one interview with another professor about some of their vital research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Business and Society with Michigan Ross is a business podcast hosted by Michigan Ross, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Michigan Ross hosts Business and Society with Michigan Ross, a business show with 35 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Episode 408 – Crypto Kleptocracy with Will Thomas

  Apr 24, 202621 minS4

  <p>On the season four finale of Business and Society, we’re pulling back the curtain on the "Crypto Kleptocracy" and diving deep into how digital assets are reshaping the U.S. political landscape. Guest Will Thomas, assistant professor of business law at the Ross School of Business, explains how crypto ventures are being used to eclipse traditional wealth-building and sidestep current definitions of “quid pro quo.”</p><br><p>Our discussion covers:</p><p><br></p>The Quid Pro Quo Gap: How transactions are being structured to bypass traditional paper trails and corruption laws.The Supreme Court Factor: Analyzing how re...

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  Episode 407 — Michigan Model of Leadership with Gretchen Spreitzer, Monica Worline and Mike Barger

  Mar 30, 202627 minS4

  <p>For business leaders, modern work often asks them to pull off a balancing act that can seem nearly impossible. Innovate while maintaining stability; drive for results while being empathic to your team. Researchers at the University of Michigan realized these aren't just frustrating contradictions—they are four essential 'gears' of management, which they named the Michigan Model of Leadership.</p><br><p>On this episode of Business and Society, Gretchen Spreitzer, Michigan Ross associate dean for executive and corporate relations, Monica Worline, lecturer in management and organizations, and Mike Barger, clinical assistant professor and area chair in business administration, di...

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  Episode 406 — Sports, Entertainment, and Culture with Marcus Collins and Gregg Latterman

  Feb 24, 202633 minS4

  <p>Between the Grammy Awards, the Super Bowl, and this year’s Winter Olympics, this season has been buzzing with live entertainment. </p><br><p>On this episode of Business and Society, Michigan Ross professors Marcus Collins and Gregg Latterman sit down with Jeff Karoub to discuss the entertainment industry. Topics covered include the human connection that synchronous viewing experiences provide, the evolution of live production design for the sake of at-home audiences, and the ways music reflects the zeitgeist. </p><br><p>Collins and Latterman delve into the inner workings of the music industry and the impact of AI, exal...

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  Episode 405 — "Big" Policy Changes, Big Impact on Healthcare

  Jan 26, 202622 minS4

  <p>On this episode of Business and Society, Michigan Ross Professor Tom Buchmueller and Professor Anand Parekh from the School of Public Health sit down with Jeff Karoub to discuss healthcare changes taking effect. Topics covered include the introduction of work requirements for Medicaid starting in 2027, the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, the Healthcare Marketplace, and the damage dealt to the Affordable Care Act. </p><br><p>The guests speak to the link between health insurance coverage and decreased mortality, the importance of community health centers, and their experiences seeking bipartisan solutions to healthcare crises.</p><br><p>Relevant Links:</p...

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  Episode 404 — Tariffs, Inflation, and the Holidays

  Nov 21, 202524 minS4

  <p>This November, tariffs are in effect and in flux, the job market is unstable, and AI continues to impact the way business is done. Consumers and businesses alike are looking out for these trends in the economy as the holiday shopping season approaches.</p><br><p>On this episode of Business and Society, Ross professors Ari Shwayder and Michael Speigl discuss the current state of the economy, unpacking the macroeconomic data and the uncertainty surrounding it. Topics covered include the bifurcated nature of today’s economy, the ways tariffs are gradually being passed on to consumers, changes in the la...

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