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Over the summer, I had the pleasure of working with the NeuroArts Blueprint, an initiative from Johns Hopkins Medical School and the Aspen Institute aimed at strengthening and advancing the emerging field of NeuroArts. This field, which we’ll dive into in today’s episode, sits at the intersection of science, technology, and art. I’m thrilled to have Susan Magsamen with us today. Susan is one of the brains behind the NeuroArts Blueprint. She is the executive director of the International Arts+Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University and has dedicated her career to unlocking the power of the arts to enhance physical and mental health. She’s also the author of Your Brain On Art: How the Arts Transform Us. In this episode, we’ll explore the intersection of economics and NeuroArts and discuss what it’s like to be an entrepreneur pioneering a new field of study.
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In a recent address, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen said, “It is still too hard to be a working parent.” Her words highlight a significant challenge in America, especially for mothers. Inspired by my college research paper, we’ll dive into the American childcare system and its negative impact on working women. We will start with an overview of the current state of the U.S. childcare system. and then discuss how traditional gender norms exacerbate the issue. Following this, we’ll examine the direct effects of childcare challenges on women's career paths, and consider some interesting potential solutions to the childcare crisis. I'm no expert, but I have researched this topic extensively and hope to provide an informative and engaging discussion!
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I'm super excited about today's episode with Dr. Jordan Frey. He's a plastic surgeon and the Prudent Plastic Surgeon blog and website founder. I stumbled upon his work during a deep dive into the financial viability of becoming a doctor. With the high costs of medical training and increasing burnout rates among doctors and medical professionals, I wanted to dig into the financial aspects of pursuing a career in medicine. Is it still worth it, financially, to become a doctor? While it's undeniably a gratifying and fantastic career, I'm curious about the financial side of things. I hope you enjoy the interview!
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I recently attended a comedy show at the Lincoln Center's "Summer in the City," where Indian comedians humorously highlighted the complexities of healthcare and health insurance. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to interview Prof. Tal Gross, co-author of Better Health Economics. During my spring semester, I took a Health Economics course that I loved, and this book was a key part of our curriculum. Prof. Gross, a full professor at BU and a research associate at the NBER, specializes in health insurance. Join us for today's episode on the intricacies of the healthcare system!
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This summer has been all about sports. I've been glued to the TV, watching Wimbledon, the Euros, and the Olympic Tryouts. While admiring the Olympic gymnastics tryouts, especially Simone Biles' incredible routine, I started thinking about the economics of the Olympic Games. The event is a massive spectacle involving sports, athletes, arenas, advertising, and fans, and it's all deeply intertwined with money. In today's episode, I'll explore the cost-benefit analysis of hosting the Olympic Games, looking at the pros, cons, and nuances of this event we all love.
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After an 11-month hiatus, we're back with more content on financial literacy, economics, and entrepreneurship. In this episode, I discuss mastering money as a college student. I'll share my freshman-year financial experiences and tips to help younger listeners. Plus, I've gathered advice and stories from my college friends to give you even more insights!
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This is the last episode in The Greatest Show on Dirt Series :((((
In this episode, I'll give you tips on budgeting your money, being financially savvy, and making the most out of a trip to Paris and Roland Garros!Support the show
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Today’s episode is all about the King of Clay, Rafael Nadal himself! 22-time grandslam champion, 2008 Olympic gold in singles, 2016 Olympic Gold in doubles, and 5-time Davis Cup winner! Rafael Nadal is my hero!
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Today we will be unpacking some of Roland Garros’ controversial and chaotic moments and incidents. There's a lot to unpack and a lot to look forwards to in terms of the future of the French Open.
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Today on the show, I want to talk about who is going to be the next Roland Garros champion. Oh my gosh there is so much to talk about my friends. I foresee it to be one very exciting and eventful tournament :)
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Hey, guys. I wanted to update you on what’s coming from WhyFI Matter$ over the next few weeks and the summer. So my school, during the month of May, has us all do a May project. As some of you may know, I love tennis. I’ve been playing it for ages, and it’s a huge part of my life.
For my project, I am creating a five-episode podcast series all about the upcoming grandslam tennis tournament, Roland Garros.
So instead of the usual topics - economics and finance related- don’t be surprised if you hear me speaking in French or talking about Rafael Nadal. Then during the summer, I will get back to podcasting WhyFi Matter$ content probably every two weeks! I hope this sounds fun and interesting to you, and even if you are not a tennis fan, please consider listening to Drumroll, my new podcast series,
The Greatest Show on Dirt: Roland Garros!Support the show
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Insulin is expensive. While it costs around 10-13 dollars for manufacturers to produce insulin, big pharma companies are selling it for $250-500 dollars per month. This is because America’s warped pharmaceutical market allows three companies, Eli-Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk, to dominate the insulin businesses and set insanely high prices for their drugs. Today I am talking to my friend Siara Patel, a freshman at Boston University and a Type 1 Diabetic. We learn about her journey living with Type 1 Diabetes and the economic challenges she and many other Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics face on a daily basis. After my interview with Siara, we will take a deep dive into why the price of insulin has grown so much in the past 20 years and how this life-saving drug has shifted so far way away from its initial altruistic intent. One of the founders of insulin, Canadian scientist Frederick Benting said, “Insulin belongs to the world.” But we seem to be living in reality far away from this statement.
Additional resources and information:
https://www.jdrf.org/
https://civicarx.org/
https://diabetes.org/
https://openinsulin.org/
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It has been a while since the last podcast episode (don't blame me, blame it on senior year) but things have slightly calmed down and I am excited to talk about the musical Mastermind, Miss Americana herself, Taylor Swift. She's one of my top three favorite musical artists of all time and there is some very interesting economics at play with her upcoming ERAS tour. Listen to learn more about supply and demand economics, monopolies, consumerism, and scarcity mindsets.
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This is a special episode about tartufi or in English, truffles! No not chocolate truffles but the ones you find underneath the earth’s soil. Ever since I got Auggie, my Lagotto Romagnolo (Italian water dog), I’ve been incredibly fascinated by the world of truffles; Lagotto's with their amazing noses, are at their core truffle hunters.
I’ve been reading a lot lately and stumbled upon a book at my public library called: Truffle Hound- On the trail of the world’s most seductive scent with dreamers, schemers, and some extraordinary dogs. It’s by Rowan Jacobsen, a James Beard Award Winning author whose been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and CBS This Morning. In addition to this, his writing has been featured in Bon Appétit, Saveur, WSJ, and the Washington Post. I truly loved reading his book and recommend it to anyone because it’s a thrilling, captivating read that takes you across Rowan's voyages in Europe from Croatia to England and America from Oregon to Tennessee. I’m so excited to have Rowan on the podcast today to learn more about the world of truffles and the economics of one of the world’s most expensive and elusive foods.
Rowan's website: http://www.rowanjacobsen.com/Support the show
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Podcasting about sports has been a long time coming, so I'm super excited to talk about the gender pay gap in the sports industry. I've been reading tennis icon, Billie Jean King's autobiography, All In, and was very inspired by her journey championing pay equality in tennis. Listen to learn more about equal pay for equal play in tennis, my favorite sport, and soccer, which has recently made some big strides in this area!
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I am back in my Stranger Things obsession phase...I was wondering why I am so invested and in love with this show and I know it can't just be Steve Harrington's doing. Today I wanted to talk about nostalgia's effect on the economy and consumer decision-making. So many companies, especially in the entertainment industry, do a phenomenal job of exploiting nostalgia for economic gain, and I want to dive deeper into this by dissecting the business models of both Netflix and Disney. Listen to learn more!
A good article to read:
How Hollywood Manipulates You by Using Your Childhood MemoriesSupport the show
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I'm back with a new episode discussing the economic impact of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The decision quite literally makes no cents, and the women of this country have truly lost all bodily autonomy. In this episode, I will synthesize information from a bunch of articles and papers I read, to relay the adverse economic effects this decision has on women across the United States. Listen to learn more about the Turnaway Study, what the workforce will look like now, and more.
You should give these articles a read:
Northeastern Prof. Modestino on the Economic Impact of the decision
Amicus Brief
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It’s been a few weeks since the last episode, but I am excited to keep the conversation about the gender pay gap going and transition into talking about women in the workforce and how leadership and job progression impact the pay gap and a woman’s ability to advance her career. Today’s guest, Dr. Linda Carli, is a senior lecturer emerita in psychology at Wellesley College. Her research focuses on women’s influence and leadership and she is the co-author of Through the Labyrinth: The Truth About How Women Become Leaders, which was published in conjunction with the Center for Public Leadership of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. I am super excited to talk to her about women’s leadership and how it is related to the pay gap, women’s work participation, and family dynamics.
Transcript and other links for this episode: https://www.whyfimatters.com/post/women-in-workforce-ft-dr-linda-carliSupport the show
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Today we're going to be talking about the gender pay gap! Our guest lives all the way across the Atlantic ocean in Bristol, England. Her name is Dr. Zara Nanu and she is a powerful advocate for workplace gender equality and fair pay. Zara's career, interestingly enough, started combating human trafficking and campaigning on women's rights issues. Now Zara is focused on working on how technology can help cultivate an inclusive workplace; in 2015, Zara founded Gapsquare, which utilizes data science and artificial intelligence to close wage gaps, achieve equal pay and embrace diverse talent ecosystems in the workplace. Zara speaks at various international events. She's spoken to the OECD and also gave a TEDx Talk at the University of Bristol.
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To Read the Transcript and Other Links for this Episode:
https://www.whyfimatters.com/post/how-tech-is-helping-close-the-gender-pay-gap-ft-ceo-of-gapsquare-dr-zara-nanuSupport the show
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