最佳McCombs播客 (2024)

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Episode 13: Bill Cunningham 53:04

1d ago53:04

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Bill Cunningham is a UT alumnus who wore many important hats as a Longhorn, like Chancellor of the University of Texas Systems and President of the University of Texas at Austin. In this episode, host Mahlah Freeman talks to Cunningham about his time at UT, the many influential leaders he met as president of the university and what he wants his leg…

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Episode 12: Kelly Steckelberg 37:05

1M ago37:05

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For this episode, host Mahlah Freeman spoke with Kelly Stuckelberg, a powerhouse McCombs alumna who earned her MBA in 1991. She went on to become the CFO of Zoom and a staunch McCombs supporter. We talked about how philanthropy plays a role in her life, how the lesson she learned at Macomb shaped her, and what she wants her legacy to be.…

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Episode 11: Neal Golden 36:05

2M ago36:05

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For the first episode of season two of "McCombs Made," hear from Neal Golden. He's a University of Texas alumnus who continues to be a guiding force at McCombs. Mr. Golden is a very active Texas Ex and holds leadership roles with the McCombs BBA Board and Dean's Advisory Board. In this episode, Mr. Golden discusses how his parents helped shape his …

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Episode 10: Dean Lillian Mills 22:44

5M ago22:44

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For the final episode of season one, hear from Lillian Mills, the dean of the McCombs School of Business. In this episode, you’ll hear her thoughts on how to build community in business, what she would say to the undergraduate version of herself and the legacy she hopes to leave in her position as dean. --- This podcast was produced by The Drag Aud…

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Episode 9: April Underwood 35:57

6M ago35:57

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April Underwood has worked at Google, Apple, Twitter and Slack. She’s the co-founder of #ANGELS, the investment collective focused on restructuring the ways in which we look at gender inequality, not just in wage gaps, but in financial equity. Most recently, she co-founded the venture capital firm, Adverb Ventures. In this conversation, you’ll hear…

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Episode 8: David Druley 34:37

7M ago34:37

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David Druley received his BBA and MBA from McCombs and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge Associates. He interned as an investment analyst at the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and started his own investment management firm, called Druley Investment Management, for 9 years. In this episode, host Firdous Khezrian spoke …

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Episode 7: Cindy Lo 34:10

8M ago34:10

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Cindy Lo is the founder, CEO and chief event strategist of Red Velvet, a renowned full-service and independent event planning agency. She’s also a 1998 McCombs graduate. In this conversation, hear about her unexpected path to a career in event planning, her approach to planning her personal and professional life and the ways in which she has carrie…

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Episode 6: Billy Freed 29:53

9M ago29:53

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Billy Freed has invested in entrepreneurship and in its innovation in all his communities. In 2023, Mr. Freed generously donated $1 million dollars to the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center at McCombs. As a result, the pitch competition was renamed the Freed Family Pitch Competition. In this conversation, you'll hear about the lessons he's learn…

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The Judeo Christian Tradition Lecture 4: The Sexual Ethics of the Judeo-Christian Tradition 1:31:06

9M ago1:31:06

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In the late 1980s, philosopher George Walsh gave this six-hour course on Judaism and Christianity. With his characteristic erudition and humor, he covers the history and ideas of these two uber-influential religions. How did the most influential religion of all time spring out of the faith of a weak people on the periphery of the […]…

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The Judeo Christian Tradition Lecture 3: The Ethical, Political, and Economic Teaching of the Judeo-Christian Tradition 1:29:47

9M ago1:29:47

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In the late 1980s, philosopher George Walsh gave this six-hour course on Judaism and Christianity. With his characteristic erudition and humor, he covers the history and ideas of these two uber-influential religions. How did the most influential religion of all time spring out of the faith of a weak people on the periphery of the […]…

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The Judeo Christian Tradition Lecture 2: Christianity and Its World OutlookThe Judeo Christian Tradition 1:30:26

9M ago1:30:26

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In the late 1980s, philosopher George Walsh gave this six-hour course on Judaism and Christianity. With his characteristic erudition and humor, he covers the history and ideas of these two uber-influential religions. How did the most influential religion of all time spring out of the faith of a weak people on the periphery of the […]…

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The Judeo-Christian Tradition – Lecture 1: Judaism and Its World Outlook 1:29:57

9M ago1:29:57

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In the late 1980s, philosopher George Walsh gave this six-hour course on Judaism and Christianity. With his characteristic erudition and humor, he covers the history and ideas of these two uber-influential religions. How did the most influential religion of all time spring out of the faith of a weak people on the periphery of the […]…

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Why Government Is the Problem – Milton Friedman 1:19:10

10M ago1:19:10

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Circa 1990, the late great Milton Friedman gave this eloquent half-hour introduction to his views on economic policy. David Boaz, Cato’s executive vice-president, then moderates a free-wheeling policy conversation between Friedman, David Henderson of the Naval Post-Graduate School, Sally Pipes of the Pacific Research Institute, and Hannes Gissurars…

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Episode 5: Phil Canfield 33:59

10M ago33:59

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In 2018, Phil Canfield generously donated $20 million to the Business Honors Program at the McCombs School of Business. The program was renamed after him. In this episode, hear about his career as an investor, his time as a student at McCombs and his connection to the city of Austin. --- This podcast was produced by The Drag Audio Production House.…

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Episode 4: Kendra Scott 38:49

11M ago38:49

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Kendra Scott founded her namesake jewelry company in Austin, Texas in 2002. In the more than two decades since, the jewelry brand has grown into a household name. In 2019, Scott created a $13.25 million endowment to start the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute, which is now part of the McCombs School of Business. In this conv…

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Episode 3: Swapnil Agarwal 21:36

12M ago21:36

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Since Swapnil Agarwal graduated from McCombs in 2003, he’s grown a real estate investment empire. In this episode, hear how Agarwal’s upbringing as an Indian immigrant influenced his personal and professional life, the role intention plays in all of his pursuits, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. --- This podcast was produced by The Drag Aud…

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The Role of Religion in History – Lecture 4: Islam 1:30:27

1y ago1:30:27

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由Salem Center for Policy

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The Role of Religion in History – Lecture 3: Judaism and Christianity 1:22:54

1y ago1:22:54

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由Salem Center for Policy

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The Role of Religion in History – Lecture 2: Indian Religion 1:29:05

1y ago1:29:05

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In the late 1980s, philosopher George Walsh gave this six-hour course on history’s most influential religions. With his characteristic erudition and humor, he covers so-called “primitive religion,” followed by Indian religion (Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism), Judaism and Christianity, and finally Islam. Disclaimer: Please be aware the audio qualit…

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The Role of Religion in History – Lecture 1: Primitive Religion 1:16:34

1y ago1:16:34

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In the late 1980s, philosopher George Walsh gave this six-hour course on history’s most influential religions. With his characteristic erudition and humor, he covers so-called “primitive religion,” followed by Indian religion (Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism), Judaism and Christianity, and finally Islam.…

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Bonus: 10 years of New York for McCombs 32:27

1y ago32:27

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New York for McCombs is a leadership program designed to strengthen the school's network, increase career opportunity, and encourage alumni engagement. 2023 marks the program’s 10th anniversary. In this special bonus episode, host Firdous Khezrian sits down with Paul Aaron and Dean Tom Gilligan, two founding members of the New York for McCombs Coun…

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Which Is Better: Capitalism or Socialism? 1:30:27

1y ago1:30:27

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The John V. Roach Honors College at Texas Christian University sponsored this 2023 debate between Prof. Bryan Caplan of George Mason University and Prof. Scott Sehon of Bowdoin College.由Salem Center for Policy

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Episode 2: Tiffany and Leon Chen 32:41

1y ago32:41

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Tiffany and Leon Chen started their groundbreaking cookie business, Tiff’s Treats, when they were just 19-year-old sophomores at the University of Texas at Austin. In this episode, Tiffany and Leon speak about the drive they’ve carried throughout their careers, the pillars of partnership and the value of kindness in community-based businesses. --- …

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Episode 1: Gary Kelly 34:52

1y ago34:52

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In the first episode of “McCombs Made,” host Firdous Khezrian sits down with Gary Kelly, former CEO and current executive chairman of Southwest Airlines to get a glimpse into his indelible 35-year tenure at the company. Gary and his wife, Carol, discussed Gary’s transformative career, the importance of functioning as a team, and persevering through…

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Introducing 'McCombs Made' 3:38

1y ago3:38

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The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin isn’t just one of the top business schools in the country. It’s a place where chances are taken, dreams are born, and boldness is celebrated. Perseverance, drive, and a welcoming sense of encouragement are at the center of Texas McCombs. Hosted by UT student Firdous Khezrian, the “…

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Caplan Family School Graduation Podcast 1:20:54

1y ago1:20:54

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In 2017, 8th graders Aidan and Tristan Caplan talked to their dad, Bryan Caplan, about their homeschooling experience in middle school. Spoiler: After three weeks of regular high school, they resumed homeschooling and are now at Vanderbilt University.由Salem Center for Policy

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The Myth of Left and Right: Caplan and Hanson Interview the Lewis Brothers 1:15:44

1y ago1:15:44

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Brothers Hyrum Lewis (BYU – Idaho) and Verlan Lewis (Utah Valley University)’s new *The Myth of Left and Right* attacks the “essentialist” view that “left” and “right” are coherent political philosophies in favor of a “social” view that “left” and “right” are incoherent bundles of issue positions. In this interview, Bryan Caplan and Robin Hanson [……

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Bryan Caplan Interviews Chris Rufo 1:06:28

1+ y ago1:06:28

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Bryan Caplan interviews Chris Rufo on his best-selling *America’s Cultural Revolution*. In this wide-ranging interview, Rufo tackles some tough questions, including: How bad were the founders of critical theory, really? How fake is Continental philosophy? What would Rufo had done if he’d had Freire’s job in Guinea-Bissau? Are fanatics evil? And, do…

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Bryan Caplan’s interview with Ron Baker and Ed Kless 55:09

1+ y ago55:09

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Bryan Caplan’s interview with Ron Baker and Ed Kless, hosts of The Soul of Business podcast.由Salem Center for Policy

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Rousseau and the Collectivist Concept of Freedom pt. 2 1:18:40

1+ y ago1:18:40

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George Walsh (c.1923-2001) was one of those old-school professors who wrote little but read everything. This two-lecture series on Rousseau, delivered in the late 1980s, shines a spotlight on the great intellectual outlier of the Enlightenment. While Voltaire, the Physiocrats, Locke, Smith, and Hume promoted rationalism and individual freedom, Rous…

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Rousseau and the Collectivist Concept of Freedom pt. 1 1:13:10

1+ y ago1:13:10

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George Walsh (c.1923-2001) was one of those old-school professors who wrote little but read everything. This two-lecture series on Rousseau, delivered in the late 1980s, shines a spotlight on the great intellectual outlier of the Enlightenment. While Voltaire, the Physiocrats, Locke, Smith, and Hume promoted rationalism and individual freedom, Rous…