If/Then is a podcast from Stanford Graduate School of Business that examines research findings that can help us navigate the complex issues we face in business, leadership, and society.
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Idea Stories Opensearch
May 14, 2025
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What Sushi Can Tell Us About U.S. Politics
A dietary choice or a political indicator? Signs of America’s divided political culture are everywhere.
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If/Then Season Two
Idea Stories Opensearch
May 14, 2025
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What Sushi Can Tell Us About U.S. Politics
A dietary choice or a political indicator? Signs of America’s divided political culture are everywhere.
April 30, 2025
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The Big Impact of Small Business
How corner stores, market stalls, and local retailers anchor global growth.
April 16, 2025
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Could Financial Literacy Change the World?
Teaching personal finance has ripple effects far beyond the classroom.
April 02, 2025
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What Happens When Technology Rewrites the Rules
Susan Athey thinks the world can effectively respond to AI’s massive impact on jobs, businesses, and the economy — if we don’t make any “unforced errors.”
March 19, 2025
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You May Not Be Who You Think You Are
Brian Lowery argues that our identities aren’t fixed, but are constantly created through our interactions and by our environments.
March 05, 2025
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The Surprising Relationship Between Taxation and Innovation
Taxes aren’t just about funding the government — they influence what we buy, where we live, and even the dynamics of the global economy.
February 19, 2025
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How Global Finance Defines Global Politics
The pen may be mightier than the sword — but the dollar beats them both.
February 05, 2025
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Is Your Job Hazardous to Your Health?
If we care about our health, then we need to reconsider the way we work.
January 28, 2025
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If/Then Returns: New Episodes Debut February 5th
Big questions, bold ideas: Stanford GSB’s podcast is back for a second season.
If/Then Season One
Idea Stories Opensearch
October 16, 2024
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Wreck the Vote: How AI-Driven Misinformation Could Undermine Democracy
In this bonus episode of If/Then, Professor Andy Hall explores the impact of artificial intelligence on the political landscape.
September 25, 2024
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Why I Research: Findings Fueled by the Head and the Heart
In this bonus episode, we explore the personal stories that inspire big questions and challenge fundamental assumptions in business research.
July 25, 2024
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If/Then: Why Research Matters
In our season one wrap-up episode, Senior Associate Dean Jesper Sørensen discusses the importance of research.
June 26, 2024
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Who Wants to Run? Incentivizing Better Participation in Politics
If we want a healthy democracy, then we need to create the right incentives.
June 12, 2024
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Invisible Matchmakers: How Algorithms Pair People with Opportunities
If we want to get fair outcomes, then we need to build fairness into algorithms.
May 29, 2024
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Money Talks: Understanding the Language of Business
If we want to make more empowered decisions, then we need to care about accounting.
May 15, 2024
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Leading With Values: When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough
If we create good institutions, then we can live up to our good intentions.
May 01, 2024
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Oh, the Humanity! How Relating to Robots May Change Us
If we want robots to be good for society, then we need to humanize them.
April 17, 2024
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Cashless: Is Digital Currency the Future of Finance?
If the U.S. wants to future-proof banking, then a digital dollar could be a solution.
April 03, 2024
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Is Money Really the Best Measure of Value?
If we want a more equitable world, then we need to consider the different ways people value money.
March 20, 2024
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More Than a Feeling: The Keys to Making the Right Choice
If we want to make better decisions, then we need to think more like an artist.
March 06, 2024
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The Brain Gain: The Impact of Immigration on American Innovation
If the United States wants to remain a global hub of innovation, then we need to understand the role of immigrants.
February 20, 2024
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So Crazy, It Might Just Work: How Foolishness Feeds Innovation
If we want to seriously address the climate crisis, then we need to encourage foolish business ideas.
February 07, 2024
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You’re in Charge: How to Use AI as a Powerful Decision-Making Tool
If we focus on the jobs rather than the emotions, then AI can be a powerful decision-making tool.
January 24, 2024
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Zoom In... or Out? Why Face-to-Face Meetings Matter
If we want to generate better ideas, then we need to get people back to the office.
January 24, 2024
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Hardwired for Hierarchy: Our Relationship With Power
If we want to change power structures, then we need to understand the animal forces that drive our behavior.
