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Tim Vogus, a professor at Vanderbilt University’s business school, was stoking the debate in his classroom one day this fall, asking first-year MBA students about one of the most successful, and controversial, companies of the day. On the syllabus was Uber, a case study in both sensational business success and rampant corporate misbehavior.

"Business Schools Now Teaching #MeToo, NFL Protests and Trump" is from the December 25, 2017 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gelles and Claire Cain Miller and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Two of the biggest investors on Wall Street have asked Apple to study the health effects of its products and to make it easier for parents to limit their children’s use of iPhones and iPads.

"Investors Prod Apple on Devices’ Effects on Children" is from the January 08, 2018 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gelles and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Stores are trying all manner of gimmickry — anything, really — to win back shoppers. And when brands want to try out new concepts, they often come to Columbus.

"An Alternate Universe of Shopping, in Ohio" is from the October 13, 2017 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gelles and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Kenneth C. Frazier, chief executive of Merck, the pharmaceuticals company, on Monday resigned from President Donald Trump’s American Manufacturing Council after the president failed to directly condemn the white nationalist protesters at the center of violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend.

"CEOs React After Trump Attacks Merck Chief" is from the August 14, 2017 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gelles and narrated by Kristi Burns.

The era of Whole Paycheck, the derisive nickname for Whole Foods, may be drawing to a close. Amazon, which takes control of the upscale grocer Monday, intends to slash prices the same day.

"Amazon Plans to Lower Some Prices at Whole Foods" is from the August 24, 2017 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Nick Wingfield and David Gelles and narrated by Mike DelGaudio.

President Donald Trump’s main council of top corporate leaders disbanded on Wednesday following the president’s controversial remarks in which he equated white nationalist hate groups with the protesters opposing them. Soon after, the president announced on Twitter that he would end his executive councils, “rather than putting pressure” on executives.

"Trump Ends CEO Advisory Councils as Main Group Acts to Disband" is from the August 16, 2017 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gelles, Landon Thomas Jr. and Kate Kelly and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

After Nazi-saluting white supremacists rioted in Charlottesville, Virginia, and President Donald Trump dithered in his response, a chorus of business leaders rose up this past week to condemn hate groups and espouse tolerance and inclusion. And as lawmakers in Texas tried to restrict the rights of transgender people to use public bathrooms, corporate executives joined activists to kill the bill.

"The Moral Voice Of Corporate America" is from the August 19, 2017 Financial section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gelles and narrated by Kristi Burns.

On Monday, Indra Nooyi, the chief executive of Pepsi, picked up the phone and began calling other prominent corporate chieftains who — like her — had agreed to advise President Donald Trump.

"After Trump Hedges His Condemnation of Hate, CEOs Organize a Mass Defection" is from the August 16, 2017 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gelles, Landon Thomas Jr., Andrew Ross Sorkin and Kate Kelly and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Three chief executives from top U.S. companies resigned from a presidential business council Monday following President Donald Trump’s tepid initial response to a violent weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.

"Three CEOs Quitting Business Panel in Rebuke to Trump" is from the August 15, 2017 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gelles and Katie Thomas and narrated by Kristi Burns.

For most viewers, the Weather Channel is a utilitarian network, a quick stop on the basic cable lineup to check the day’s forecast. Best known for delivering local weather updates every 10 minutes, it competes for attention with programming as diverse as cooking shows and “Game of Thrones.” But as a pair of historic hurricanes disrupt large portions of the United States, the Weather Channel has never been more relevant, or more energized.

"Weather Channel Goes Into Overdrive Covering Back-to-Back Hurricanes" is from the September 09, 2017 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gelles and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Legalized marijuana has upset societal norms, created a large legal gray area and generated a lucrative source of tax revenue. Now it is upending the real estate market, too.

"A Real Estate Boom, Powered by Pot" is from the April 01, 2017 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gelles and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Can private businesses solve public policy problems better than the government? It is a question that has persisted for decades and taken on new resonance now that a career businessman is in the White House.

"Businesses Look at Washington and Say, ‘Never Mind, We’ll Do It’" is from the February 01, 2018 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by David Gelles and narrated by Mike DelGaudio.