Broad Matters

Broad Matters

Thought leadership, innovative perspectives and real-world impact from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business. Faculty and staff weigh in on relevant issues and discuss how their work makes an impact – illuminating how and why, Broad matters.

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May 29, 2025 18 mins

Valerii Kucherenko, Director of Railway Education at the Center for Railway Research and Education (CRRE), joins the Broad Matters podcast to provide an overview of the program. Val provides insight into how the center continues to be a knowledge leader and educator for both the freight and passenger rail industries.

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Broad Matters welcomes Jim Anhut, director for the real estate minor in The School of Hospitality Business. Jim reflects on crises like the Los Angeles wildfires and the role that hotels play during natural disasters. He also discusses how The School of Hospitality Bus...

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February 27, 2025 23 mins

Why are organizations asking to bring their employees back into the office? The Broad Matters podcast invites Frederick Morgeson, Eli Broad Professor of Management, to provide insight into this recent shift back to work. As the five-year experiment of hybrid and virtual work sees a possible end for many companies, Dr. Morgeson discusses the long-term impact to work culture for both organizations and employees in the pursuit of goin...

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Broad Matters welcomes to the podcast David Souder , the Eli and Edythe L. Broad Dean of the Broad College of Business. David talks with Quinetta and Ken about his background, research and passions. David's thought leadership has helped shape strategy for businesses when developing short-term versus long-term management decisions. Also, as he wraps up his first six months as dean, David shares his vision for the future of the Broad...

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Should AI be regulated? Broad Matters welcomes Anjana Susarla, Omura-Saxena Professor in Responsible AI in the Broad College's Department of Accounting and Information Systems, to discuss how artificial intelligence intersects with technology and art. As the technology is used more and more in our everyday lives, Anjana highlights how the United States and other countries are addressing the ethical and regul...

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With supermarket inflation affecting what we buy at grocery stores, how can you create affordable, exciting meals on a budget? Quinetta Roberson welcomes Adam Roy, Dr. Lewis J. & Mrs. Ruth E. Minor Chef And Professor Of Culinary Management in The  School of Hospitality Business at...

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Broad Matters welcomes Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Broad College of Business, Christy Zhou Koval, to talk about her research focusing on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, stereotyping and bias, and intergroup relations. Christy is informing policymakers through her studies ranging from exposing racial and gender discrimination to understanding the effects of l Read more

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Guanglong Pang, Assistant Director of Education Abroad and Global Engagement at the Broad College of Business, highlights the many ways that the college is expanding the global mindset of Broad Spartans. While pushing the frontier of globally themed opportunities available for students, he also teaches students the greater impact these experiences will have on their life and career.

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Broad Matters discusses five myths about supply chain with Jason Miller, Eli Broad Endowed Professor in Supply Chain Management and Interim Chairperson of the Department of Supply Chain Management. As supply chain has become a household term post-pandemic, Jason discusses tarrifs, artificial intelligence and if your gifts will make it on time for the holiday season.

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The first episode of Broad Matters' seventh season kicks off by welcoming both a new co-host and also Beth Hammond, the Managing Director of the Center for Ethical and Socially Responsible Leadership at the Broad College. Since the center's launch in March of 2022, Beth has been leading the charge to ensure that Broad students become ethical business leaders.

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The Broad Matters podcast talks with two Broad College staff members helping to involve diverse perspectives, promote inclusion and ensure equity across the college. Ken sits down with William Horton-Anderson, assistant director of the college's Full-Time MBA Program, and Scot Wright, DEI Program Manager for the Broad College, to discuss their unique roles that are making an impact for students, faculty and staff.

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Quinetta Roberson, John A. Hannah Professor of Organizational Behavior in the Broad College's Department of Managment, returns to the Broad Matters podcast to discuss her research leadership within Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Looking at media reactions and new technology, Quinetta's work delves into the many ways that companies and business leaders can strengthen their approach to DEI.

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Through truly memorable experiences, products and services, brands can create long-term relationships with their customers. Hang Nguyen, Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at the Broad College of Business, joins Broad Matters to explain her research exploring the concept of brand love. Through brand love, customers can fall head over heels for a brand and form lasting, emotional bonds with their produc...

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Starting off the new year, Broad Matters discusses the Financial Planning and Wealth Management programs at the Broad College of Business. Fredrick S. Addy Professor of Practice in the Department of Finance, Steve Schiestel, gives an overview of both the minor and master's programs teaching the financial advisors of the future. 

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Research at the Broad College is bringing excellence to the entrepreneurial mindset at Michigan State University. The Broad Matters podcast welcomes the new faculty director for the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Laurel Ofstein. Through her research focusing on social entrepreneurship and women entrepreneurs, Laurel is informing the future of entrepreneurship and enhancing the student entrepren...

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The Broad Matters podcast returns for our sixth season to talk about supply chain cybersecurity. Steven A. Melnyk, professor in the department of supply chain management in the Broad College of Business, talks with Ken and Amy about his recent research pointing at cybersecurity as a major challenge for supply chains. While digital transformation creates many benefits for companies and customers, cyber...

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Eli Broad Professor of Management, Frederick Morgeson, joins the podcast to talk about his research in the health care industry. His work is making a significant impact within an industry experiencing more than 100% turnover within some positions. After spending 15 years studying health care recruiting and hiring, his research is helping administrators hire and retain the best employees in order to ensure the best pos...

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Director of The School of Hospitality Business and John And Becky Duffey Professor Of Hospitality Business, Karthik Namasivayam, joins the Broad Matters podcast to review the changes in hospitality business we’ve seen since the start of the pandemic. As the industry has grown and changed to meet customer’s needs, Karthik’s research provides an outlook for the next evolution of hospitality business.

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Director of Multicultural Business Programs, Ed Tillett, talks with Ken and Amy about the new approaches the program is taking to develop and support the future of business leaders in the Broad College. 

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January 19, 2022 22 mins

Kicking off 2022, our hosts turn the microphones on each other to talk about their areas of expertise at the Broad College. During their interview, we dive into innovations they’ve led around business communication and entrepreneurship while teaching at Michigan State University.

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