Best Nyu Stern Mba Community Podcasts (2025)

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Identity, Culture & Business at Stern 38:58

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, our latest episode explores the intersection of identity, culture, and business here at Stern. Host Anna Caceres, AHBBS VP of Events, sits down with Sandra Palomino Ruiz and Manuela Robledo, Co-Presidents of LABA, and Anthony Anzora, LABA Officer and AHBBS member, to chat about personal experiences, challenges, …

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#176: A New VA Standard - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins 54:46

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is the second largest government agency. The Secretary of the VA has an operational responsibility to support our Veterans and a moral obligation to ensure that those who defend and protect American interests are returned from service as contributing members of society. To explore what it takes to transform one of…

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GFA & MCA Fall Recruiting 101: What You Need to Know 32:04

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We're back for Season 17! And fall recruiting season is here — and for GFA & MCA students, it can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Stern Chats, hosts Sim Ahuja and Allana Akhtar sit down with GFA president Taylor Rooks and MCA president Bella Roussanov to unpack what the recruiting process really looks like, how to manage the stress, and what …

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#175: Changing The Wear And Appearance Of The Army Uniform, US Army Directive 670-1 - SMA Mike Weimer, SGM Laurin Nabors, SGM Alex Kupratty 1:01:00

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Standards set the foundation for any professional organization. The baseline for professionalism in the US Army is Army Regulation 670-1; Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia. This regulation dictates the standard for every Soldier, regardless of rank or position. AR 670-1 has long been a hot topic of discussion among Soldiers and lead…

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#174: Opportunity From Need - Green Beret Foundation President & CEO Charlie Iacono (SOF Week 2025) 44:29

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Supporting the Special Forces Regiment isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle. For over 15 years Green Beret Foundation has placed empowering Green Berets of every generation at the forefront. Creating opportunities from the unique needs of our Special Operators is the mission. Charlie Iacono is the President and CEO of Green Beret Foundation; a role t…

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#E173: The Global SOF Imperative - Global Special Operations Forces Foundation President Stu Bradin (SOF Week 2025) 39:23

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For over three decades, retired Colonel Stu Bradin served on the front lines of some of America’s most critical Special Operations missions from Central America and the Balkans to Northern Africa and Afghanistan. He led Special Forces teams under fire, built NATO’s Special Operations Headquarters from the ground up, and ran multi-national, interage…

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#172: The Message No One Wants To Give...or Receive - Major General Gil Ferguson & Gold Star Daughter Dalia Munoz 1:03:57

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Memorial Day isn’t about a long weekend and BBQs. It’s about honoring those who gave their lives in defense of America…and it’s about supporting the families they left behind. Across US Army Special Operations Command remembering the legacy and impact of the fallen is a daily duty. This Memorial Day, Fran Racioppi sat down with Major General Gil Fe…

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#171: World's Best Problem Solvers - Green Beret and PAM Jets CEO Ben Harrow 41:56

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Green Berets are America’s best problem solvers. There’s no challenge too great and no solution that cannot be found. This mentality exists in service and beyond. Ben Harrow solved complex challenges as a West Point Lacrosse star, leading soldiers in Iraq, and as he joined Special Forces to be a Green Beret in the Army. Today he’s the President of …

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#170: Negotiating With Terrorists - Special Presidential Envoy For Hostage Affairs Ambassador Roger Carstens 1:14:21

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America maintains a promise to its citizens. A promise to never leave them behind and stop at nothing to return them to American soil. Over 200 Americans are wrongfully detained or taken hostage each year across the globe. The Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs is responsible for bringing them home. Ambassador Roger Carstens served as t…

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#169: The Green Beret Dagger - Stroup Knives Founder Chris Stroup 30:50

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Since 2002, graduates of the U.S. Army Special Forces Qualification Course have been awarded the Yarborough Knife; an elite symbol of distinction, identity, and mission. Named after LTG William P. Yarborough, who was instrumental in solidifying President John F. Kennedy’s support of Special Forces, the blade was forged to mark the moment a soldier …

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#168: Precision Aviation Support - 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment COL Steve Smith & CW5 Pete Sullivan 45:23

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The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment is America’s most lethal and versatile projection of combat power. When our Special Operations Forces require precision insertion, extraction and fire support, the pilots of the 160th deliver. Born from the need to develop an aviation regiment capable of anything, anywhere, anytime, the 160th SOAR is t…

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#167: The Legion Has Spoken - 5th Special Forces Group COL Gabe Szody & CSM Travis Esterby 1:03:54

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The Special Forces Groups are where America’s Green Berets get to work. 5th Special Forces Group has been involved in every conflict, known and unknown, across the Middle East since its inception. Doing hard things isn’t considered an ask; it’s the standard. To dig into the mission of The Legion, Fran Racioppi traveled to Fort Campbell, KY to sit d…

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#166: The Army Fitness Test; A Clear Set Of Standards - Sergeant Major of the Army Mike Weimer & SGM Chris Mullinax 42:44

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The Army physical training test has long been a measure of a soldier’s fitness for duty and for combat. For decades it’s been used as the benchmark upon which all other physical fitness has been evaluated. And for decades it has been hotly debated, modified and enhanced to best represent the current mission of the US Army. SGM Chris Mullinax has be…

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#165: America's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Threat - Retired US Army Inspector General Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith 44:24

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The biggest threat to America today is too often the one we think about the least. Nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare has been around for decades and the effects of an NBC attack on the homeland or American interests abroad is a very real scenario. Retired Lt. Gen Leslie Smith spent a career in the Army as a Chemical Officer. He served as th…

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#164: By All Means Available - Former Undersecretary Of Defense For Intelligence Michael Vickers 1:36:37

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The directive given to our Green Berets is to win by All Means Available. To do so, requires a combination of ingenuity, understanding the environment, a clear plan and precision execution. Mike Vickers built a career on winning America’s shadow wars by All Means Available. Mike started his career as both a non-commissioned and commissioned officer…

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Passing the Torch 23:11

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It’s the final episode of the season! Outgoing co-presidents Gauri Misra & Daulat Mahadik pass the torch to incoming president Mridula Rajagopal as the three of them reflect on their journeys with the club so far: what’s worked, what hasn’t, and their hopes and dreams for the future of Stern Chats. Join us in saying farewell to an incredible Season…

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#163: America's Only Special Forces - Green Beret Foundation Chairman Ken Tovo & Board Member Chris Robinette 18:26

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Green Berets solve complex challenges in service because they’re informed. Yet when they transition out, the civilian world often leaves them looking for answers. The Green Beret Foundation stands ready to ensure our nation's most elite soldiers continue to succeed post service. From the sidelines of the Stars and Stripes Classic, the first ever la…

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Follies Takeover 38:08

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In what is probably the biggest recession indicator of 2025, this Stern Chats episode belongs entirely to Stern Follies. Current Follies members Lipika Sadaram and JC Arenas burn Stern Chats resources to sit down with Co-Presidents Claire Hotvedt and Aastha Girotra. Claire and Aastha talk about how they got involved in Follies and the journey to cl…

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#162: Break The System - Representative Jake Ellzey (TX-6) 47:28

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Congress holds the power of the purse. The United States Government is the largest business in the world, but to conduct business - and national security - Congress has to approve the funds and the money. Representative Jake Ellzey is now a 3-term Congressman representing Texas’s 6th District. He’s a Naval Academy graduate, a helicopter and fighter…

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Sweat Equity | How Stern MBAs Conquer Marathons & Life 42:59

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Join Ishana Nigam and Daulat Mahadik as they chat with fellow Stern MBAs and passionate runners, Maggie Kuenzi and Ricky Faillace. From qualifying for Boston on her first marathon to a 1,000-day running streak, Maggie shares what fuels her drive. Ricky opens up about running across Europe and his casual weekend half-marathons. Together, they reflec…

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Suzy Welch | Becoming You: Finding Your Purpose in Life 33:19

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Just a month before the release of her upcoming book Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career, Professor Suzy Welch returns to Stern Chats to discuss the Becoming You methodology, which she teaches at NYU. Professor Welch talks to hosts (and former Becoming You students) Arthur Paquet and Becky Davino about what m…

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#161: Don't Bet Against America - Representative Don Davis (NC-1) 44:11

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Veterans are once again dominating Congress. The start of the 119th Congress has 100 Veterans across both sides of the aisle. Veterans by and large focus on teamwork and getting results. To kick off the excitement behind the new Congress, Fran Racioppi spent a few snowy days on Capitol Hill with the members of the For Country Caucus; a bi-partisan …

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MBA1 Pulse Check Redux : Justin Shalap & Arjun Swaminathan 27:19

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Six months to the day after their first Stern Chats appearance, MBA1s Justin Shalap and Arjun Swaminathan return to Stern Chats with hosts Brian Berry and Bhaskar Vadlamudi for a follow-up pulse check. Justin and Arjun reflect on the first year of the MBA program and look ahead to summer internships and becoming MBA2s. Along the way they share how …

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Stern Chats x MENA: A Conversation with MENA’s Current & Future Leadership 36:48

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Rita Bachkhanji and Omar Fahmy join host Mridula Rajagopal to discuss Stern’s MENA (Middle East and North Africa) club. Rita, a co-founder, shares what inspired her to establish MENA in 2024 as both a professional and cultural hub for students of MENA backgrounds and an educational space for allies. Omar, the incoming co-president for 2025-26, outl…

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#160: Is The US Army Ready? 15th Sergeant Major Of The Army Dan Dailey 1:15:44

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Readiness is the ability to close with and destroy any enemy, anywhere, anytime. The role of the Sergeant Major of the Army is to ensure readiness. Command Sergeant Major Dan Dailey was the 15th Sergeant Major of the Army and the youngest Soldier to ever hold the position. Today, he is the Vice President of Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier Progr…

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Michael North : Coming Together In An Aging And Multigenerational Workforce 35:31

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Hosts Smriti Ahuja and Gauri Misra welcome back esteemed Associate Professor of Management and Organizations, Michael North, to explore his research on the aging and multigenerational workforce and its impact on the workplace, the current political climate, perceptions of gender norms, and our lives as MBA students and beyond. Professor North also …

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#159: America Is Vulnerable - Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) 16:22

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Threats to America are at an all time high. Our national security and law enforcement professionals have warned us. Our military leaders are preparing for anything and everything. Representative August Pfluger is the chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. He is now a 3-term Congressman representing Texa…

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Jennifer Wynn | A Women's Day Special 35:08

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In collaboration with Stern Women in Business and in honor of International Women's Day, Stern Chats sits down with Jennifer Wynn, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern who teaches courses including Difficult Conversations and Reparative Conversations. In this Women's Day Special, hosts Radhini Sridhara and Nikita Garg chat with Professor Wynn …

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#158: All or Nothing Won't Work - Representative Jason Crow (CO-6) 33:30

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The job of America’s elected leaders is to get things done. The democratic process isn’t always pretty and almost never leaves everyone happy; but the effectiveness of our government and America’s stature as the world’s dominant superpower rest on Congress’s ability to find common ground on the issues. Representative Jason Crow served in the United…

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Alison Taylor : Sustainability, Higher Ground, and Life Outside Work 37:34

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As businesses increasingly deal with navigating the gray area between right and wrong, Stern Chats brings you insights from Alison Taylor, Professor of Sustainability for Competitive Advantage and Professional Responsibility at Stern! Professor Taylor joins hosts Nikhita Ramakrishnan and Kovin Sachdev as the trio navigates the winding decision jour…

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#157: War Is Failure - Retired Sergeant Major John McPhee 43:23

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Serving in Special Forces isn’t supposed to be easy. In fact, becoming a Green Beret is rewarding because it’s supposed to be hard. If it was easy, anyone could do it; but not everyone can, or should, be considered elite. Retired Sergeant Major John McPhee is one of America’s most distinguished and experienced Special Operators. For decades he led …

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Admissions Insights with Matthew Moll, Director of MBA Admissions 35:20

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As MBA application season continues, Stern Chats brings you some insider insights from Stern Admissions! Director of MBA Admissions, Matthew Moll, joins hosts Mridula Rajagopal and Radhini Sridhara to share his tips for Stern MBA applicants and to discuss the wealth of courses and experiential opportunities that future Sternies can look forward to.…

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#156: Integrated Deterrence - Lt. Gen. E. John Deedrick, Former Commander 1st Special Forces Command & Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan 55:40

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Retired Lt. Gen. E. John Deedrick served as the final commander of the Combined Security Transition Command –Afghanistan (CSTC-A). He also held the position of Deputy Chief of Staff for Security Assistance (DCOS SA) at the Headquarters of Resolute Support; the NATO mission in Afghanistan. He was the United States Military Representative to NATO and…

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Michael Posner | Conscience Incorporated 37:49

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"What do global businesses owe to the faraway workers and partners that make their products?" Professor Michael Posner, the Jerome Kohlberg Professor of Ethics and Finance and the Director of the Center for Business and Human Rights at the NYU Stern School of Business, asks this question at the start of his new book Conscience Incorporated: Pursue …

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A Valentine's Day Special | Lolo & Lucas 36:31

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Love is in the air (and ears) this week as married MBA2s Lolo Giuliani and Lucas Biondi Sanchez join Stern Chats for our Valentine's Day Special! Lolo and Lucas sit down with hosts Ishana Nigam and Claire Lichtenstein to share moments from their story including the modern-dating method they used to find each other and what it was like to apply for …

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#155: Veterans Don't Need Pity - University of Health & Performance Founder and CEO Matt Hesse 39:13

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Transition back to civilian life is the biggest challenge our service men and women will face in their military careers. America invests millions in training our warfighters to be the most competent in the world. That investment shouldn’t end when the uniform comes off. The Jedburgh Podcast, the Jedburgh Media Channel and the Green Beret Foundation…

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MBA3 Reflections with KJ Brown & Arnab Chatterjee 45:22

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How does a recent Stern MBA grad look back on their time in the program? Guests KJ Brown and Arnab Chatterjee (FT MBA '24) join host Gauri Misra to reflect on their two years at Stern and share why they felt an MBA was right for them, how they made the most of their time at Stern, and how the experience still affects them almost a year out. Stay un…

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#154: I Didn't Want To Be It - Leading Through The Boston Marathon Bombing - Boston Police Chief Daniel Linskey 1:49:12

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Targeted violence, domestic terrorism and international terrorism are changing. In the past, America has been the victim of large scale coordinated attacks. Today, acts of mass violence are as simple as cars, fireworks and household items. On April 15, 2013 two terrorists blew up homemade bombs at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Three innoc…

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#153: Deter, Defend, Defeat - US Army Europe-Africa Command Sergeant Major Jeremiah Inman (80th Anniversary D-Day Series) 19:46

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The United States Army invaded Europe in 1944 and has never left. America’s forward projection of its military was instrumental in the stabilization of Europe and the establishment of the world order that has existed since the end of World War II. A critical piece of American power is US Army Europe-Africa; a command responsible for over 37,000 sol…

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#152: Cancer Doesn't Care If You're A Bad**s - Team Maureen Board Members Daniel Linskey, Kelly Welch, and Dr. Emily Penick 33:37

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The health of our military service members and our Veterans is always a top line issue. Many suffer from illness and injury as a result of their service; and most are believed to be at higher risk for chronic sickness. Some of which is fortunately preventable. Cancer is a top concern for much of the military community. To dig into the increased ris…

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#151: Strength Is Power - Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick 51:34

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Voting is a foundation of democracy and key to American power, but also a process that can be ugly and divisive. In what many believe to be the most politically charged election period in modern history, Fran Racioppi took a few minutes to sit down with Congressman Rich McCormick, Representative for Georgia’s 7th district. Representative McCormick …

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#150: Supporting Green Berets Of Every Generation - Green Beret Foundation President & CEO Charlie Iacono 40:41

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Charlie Iacono is the President and CEO of Green Beret Foundation. Almost two years into his tenure, Charlie is pushing the foundation, and its staff, to become the premier charitable organization supporting America’s most important asset; our US Army Green Berets. Charlie joined joined Fran Racioppi from what may be his biggest brain child yet; th…

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Comedians at Stern 30:08

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Merry Christmas from Stern Chats! In addition to juggling courses and careers, many Sternies actively pursue creative passions outside the classroom. In our last episode of 2024, host Arthur Paquet talks to Sternie comedians Claire Lichtenstein and Jonnathon Stadwick. Claire and Jonn share how they got into comedy and what brought them to Stern bef…

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#149: AIRBORNE - US Army Golden Knights Lieutenant Colonel Andy Moffit & Command Sergeant Major Adam Breeding (D-Day 80th Anniversary Series) 32:44

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Airborne operations were an essential component of the Allied invasion. And since D-Day, the US Army has stood ready to drop airborne forces anywhere in the world at any time. The US Army Golden Knights are America’s most proficient parachutists. Led at the time of this recording by Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel Andy Moffit and Command Sergeant Ma…

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#148: America's Grey War - Former Boeing Chief Security Officer and President of Hostage US Dave Komendat 1:26:55

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National security isn’t led solely by government entities and the military. Public-private sector partnerships often drive many of our national security decisions. To dig into the importance of the private sector in defense of America, Fran Racioppi sat down with Dave Komendat; a 36-year Veteran of Boeing; one of the world’s largest defense contrac…

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Consulting Insights From The Field: Julia Lamm & Prof. Bhushan Sethi 37:47

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In this episode, hosts Bhaskar and Daulat welcome Bhushan Sethi, an Adjunct Professor at Stern, and Julia Lamm, a Stern MBA graduate from the Class of 2011. Both guests are Partners at PwC Strategy&. The discussion delves into the evolving consulting industry, key trends shaping the business landscape, and essential skills for thriving in today’s w…

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Investing In America's Military Infrastructure: Jumping In With Arkansas Senator John Boozman 15:09

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On Veterans Day we celebrate our military from every service and every generation. Freedom requires people of character to stand up for America…no matter the challenge. This Veterans Day, the Jedburgh Podcast, the Jedburgh Media Channel and the Green Beret Foundation are proud to announce our partnership with the University of Health and Performanc…

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Taking Classes at Other NYU Grad Schools 39:46

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NYU Stern's MBA has a unique offering - any MBA student can take up to 25% of their classes at other graduate school divisions in the NYU ecosystem, allowing for a specialized education tailored to each student's career goals. On this episode, we hear from 3 MBA students who have taken advantage of this program (host Claire Lichtenstein, and guests…

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Arkansas Is Open For Veterans: Jumping In with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders 8:48

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On Veterans Day we celebrate our military from every service and every generation. Freedom requires people of character to stand up for America…no matter the challenge. This Veterans Day, the Jedburgh Podcast, the Jedburgh Media Channel and the Green Beret Foundation are proud to announce our partnership with the University of Health and Performanc…

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Recruitment Rundown with Genevieve Kenny 39:03

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Ever wondered how to tell a compelling story about yourself in an interview? How to leverage genAI in the recruitment process? What the pulse check is on common industries and functions? Hear the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Stern Chats! Host Gauri talks to Director of Career Coaching, Genevieve Kenny, on all of the…