Assetization Explained: Dr. Kean Birch on Modern Capitalism

Did the Declaration Create One Nation? Prof. Carlton Larson Explains

In this episode of Business Talk, we sit down with Professor Carlton F. W. Larson, the Martin Luther King Jr. Professor in Law at the University of California, Davis, whose scholarship in American constitutional law, Anglo-American legal history, and the law of treason has made him one of the country’s foremost authorities on treason and the American founding. Drawing on his distinguished academic career, including landmark books such as On Treason: A Citizen’s Guide to the Law and The Trials of Allegiance: Treason, Juries, and the American Revolution, and widely cited research that has shaped both courtroom arguments and public debate, Professor Larson takes us inside his groundbreaking work, One Nation Under Law: The Meaning of the Declaration of Independence. He shows how the Declaration did not create thirteen separate nations but announced the birth of a single American people, operating under an unwritten constitutional framework from the very first day of independence. Along the way, he challenges familiar myths about Thomas Jefferson’s authorship, the legal status of the Declaration, and the parchment on display in the National Archives, revealing instead a collective act of nation-making that continues to define American law, identity, and the ever-evolving balance between federal and state power. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. Disclaimer: 1. The background music incorporated in this video is the intellectual property of its respective developer and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Notwithstanding that it is a free-to-use version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy, and Deepak Bhatt do not own, and expressly do not claim, any rights, title, or interest in or to this music. 2. Professor Carlton F. W. Larson shared key insights from his book, “One Nation Under Law: The Meaning of the Declaration of Independence”, in an engaging episode of the Business Talk podcast. The uploaded video contains copyrighted content, so changing any graphics, music, or on-screen appearance of the author or host is not allowed.

Assetization Explained: Dr. Kean Birch on Modern Capitalism

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Kean Birch, Ontario Research Chair in Science Policy at York University, explores the central ideas behind his book Assetization: Turning Things into Assets in Technoscientific Capitalism, explaining how modern capitalism is increasingly organized around ownership, control, and the generation of future revenue rather than the simple sale of goods and services. Drawing on examples from biotech, digital platforms, intellectual property, and data-driven business models, he shows how “assetization” is reshaping industries, institutions, and everyday life in ways that carry major economic and social consequences. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. Disclaimer: 1. The background music incorporated in this video is the intellectual property of its respective developer and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Notwithstanding that it is a free-to-use version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy, and Deepak Bhatt do not own, and expressly do not claim, any rights, title, or interest in or to this music. 2. Dr. Kean Birch shared key insights from his book, “Assetization: Turning Things into Assets in Technoscientific Capitalism”, in an engaging episode of the Business Talk podcast. The uploaded video contains copyrighted content, so changing any graphics, music, or on-screen appearance of the author or host is not allowed.

Can Sports Fuel Nationalism and Conflict? Dr. Andrew Bertoli Explains

Dr. Andrew Bertoli, Assistant Professor at IE University in Madrid and Segovia, Spain, joins us to discuss his thought-provoking book, Beyond the Stadium: How Sports Change the World, and to explore the complex ways sports shape politics, society, and global affairs. In this engaging conversation, he challenges the common view of sports as either mere entertainment or an unquestioned force for good, offering fresh insights into how athletics influence nationalism, social connection, conflict, and cultural change. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. Disclaimer: 1. The background music incorporated in this video is the intellectual property of its respective developer and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Notwithstanding that it is a free-to-use version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy, and Deepak Bhatt do not own, and expressly do not claim, any rights, title, or interest in or to this music. 2. Dr. Andrew Bertoli shared key insights from his book, “Beyond the Stadium: How Sports Change the World”, in an engaging episode of the Business Talk podcast. The uploaded video contains copyrighted content, so changing any graphics, music, or on-screen appearance of the author or host is not allowed.

How America's Elections Are Shaped by Constitutional Choices | Prof. Lori Ringhand

In this engaging episode of Business Talk, Professor Lori Ringhand, J. Alton Hosch Professor of Law and Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Georgia School of Law, explores the core ideas from her book, We the Voters: The Constitutional Choices That Shape America's Elections. She traces how the Constitution's original, narrow definition of "We the People" has been expanded over centuries through persistent struggle, and explains how the Constitution functions as a broad framework for elections rather than a fixed rulebook, a design that is both empowering and vulnerable to manipulation. From the surprising origins of the Electoral College to the erosion of voting rights through landmark cases like Shelby County v. Holder, Professor Ringhand offers a clear-eyed yet ultimately optimistic account of American democracy, reminding us that the pathways for change exist, and that every citizen has a role to play in making elections more free, fair, and inclusive. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. Disclaimer: 1. The background music incorporated in this video is the intellectual property of its respective developer and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Notwithstanding that it is a free-to-use version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy, and Deepak Bhatt do not own, and expressly do not claim, any rights, title, or interest in or to this music. 2. Professor Lori Ringhand shared key insights from her book, “We the Voters: The Constitutional Choices That Shape America's Elections”, in an engaging episode of the Business Talk podcast. The uploaded video contains copyrighted content, so changing any graphics, music, or on-screen appearance of the author or host is not allowed.

Face-to-Face vs. Digital: What Really Drives Knowledge Sharing in Organizations?

We are delighted to welcome Dr. David Krackhardt, Professor of Organizations and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, with a joint appointment at the Tepper School of Business, as he joins us to explore the key insights from his research, 'Online Knowledge Communities: Breaking or Sustaining Knowledge Silos?' In this engaging episode of Business Talk, Dr. David Krackhardt, Professor of Organizations and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, takes us deep into the dynamics of organizational knowledge sharing and the persistent challenge of knowledge silos. He explains how the natural human tendency toward homophily, our inclination to gravitate toward people who think, speak, and believe as we do, quietly calcifies into organizational silos that stifle learning and innovation. While digital platforms and online communities excel at transmitting information, Dr. Krackhardt draws a sharp distinction between information flow and relationship building, arguing that face-to-face interaction remains irreplaceable for building the trust necessary to bridge these divides. Drawing on compelling evidence, from microchip manufacturers where cross-disciplinary PhDs out-innovated their siloed peers, to companies like Goldman Sachs using "power breakfasts" to incentivize cross-departmental connections, he offers practical strategies for leaders who wish to cultivate a more collaborative organizational culture. Ultimately, Dr. Krackhardt reminds us that breaking knowledge silos is not about mandating connection, but about thoughtfully designing the conditions in which genuine human relationships can flourish. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. Disclaimer: 1. The background music incorporated in this video is the intellectual property of its respective developer and is protected under applicable copyright laws. Notwithstanding that it is a free-to-use version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy, and Deepak Bhatt do not own, and expressly do not claim, any rights, title, or interest in or to this music. 2. Dr. David Krackhardt shared key insights from his research, “Online Knowledge Communities: Breaking or Sustaining Knowledge Silos?”, in an engaging episode of the Business Talk podcast. The uploaded video contains copyrighted content, so changing any graphics, music, or on-screen appearance of the author or host is not allowed.