Money Talks: Berkshire after Buffett
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Now that the world’s most celebrated investor has named a successor, the conglomerate he created must face some hard truths. Also, as companies wrestle with thorny issues from climate change to voting rights, economist Dambisa Moyo argues corporate boards need a makeover. And, the pandemic has coaxed millions of older people online—now companies are racing to keep up with the silver surfers. Rachana Shanbhogue hosts  For full access to print, digital and audio editions, subscribe to The Economist at www.economist.com/podcastoffer   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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