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This Week in Business

The Wharton School

Bringing together top leaders, innovators and renowned faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania discussing topics that matter to consumers and the business world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:44

Markets Brace for Tariffs and Look to AI for Relief

This Week in Business ·

2025/06/27

Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, discusses how markets are reacting to global instability, the possibility of renewed tariffs, and the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates, while highlighting how artificial intelligence could help offset economic challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:16

How AI Is Reshaping Customer Experience and Expectations

This Week in Business ·

2025/06/25

Christian Terwiesch, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, discusses the evolving role of AI in customer service—highlighting the tension between cost reduction and service quality, the growing expectations of consumers, and the challenges of fully automating support without losing the human element. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:34

How Tariffs Are Disrupting Retail and Consumer...

This Week in Business ·

2025/06/20

Gideon Bornstein, Wharton Assistant Professor of Finance, discusses how ongoing tariff uncertainties and fluctuating consumer confidence are impacting retailers’ pricing strategies, supply chains, and economic outlooks, offering insights into what this means for the broader macroeconomic picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:50

From Amateurism to Paychecks: College Athletics in...

This Week in Business ·

2025/06/18

Rob DiGisi, Lecturer in the Sports Marketing Department at the Wharton School and Founder of Iron Horse Marketing, discusses the implications of the House v. NCAA settlement, including direct athlete compensation, the evolving role of NIL collectives, and the far-reaching consequences for non-revenue sports, program structures, and the traditional identity of college athletics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:54

Inside the Capital One–Discover Merger: What It Means...

This Week in Business ·

2025/06/13

Paul Nary, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, discusses the recent merger between Capital One and Discover, highlighting the strategic motivations behind the deal, the integration challenges ahead, and why the move could ultimately benefit consumers by increasing competition in the payments network space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:31

Rethinking Retail: The Hidden Costs of Self-Checkout...

This Week in Business ·

2025/06/11

Santiago Gallino, Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, and of Marketing at the Wharton School, discusses the growing presence of self-checkout in retail, its intended operational benefits, and the unintended consequences—including theft, customer friction, and strategic recalibration—that are prompting retailers to rethink their approach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:53

IPOs and Their Human Cost: What Employees Should Know

This Week in Business ·

2025/06/06

Matt Josefy, Visiting Associate Professor of Management at Wharton and Associate Professor of Strategy and Shoemaker Faculty Fellow in Entrepreneurship at Indiana University, discusses how IPOs affect company longevity, leadership decisions, and the often-overlooked human consequences for employees during and after the transition to public markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

How Big Data and AI Are Transforming Modern Sports

This Week in Business ·

2025/06/04

Cade Massey, Practice Professor in the Operations, Information and Decisions Department at the Wharton School and host of the Wharton Moneyball podcast, discusses the growing influence of big data and artificial intelligence in sports—from game-day strategies to injury prevention and referee evaluation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

Navigating Tariff Turbulence: How Private Equity...

This Week in Business ·

2025/05/30

Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer of Finance and Academic Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program at the Wharton School, explores how ongoing tariff fluctuations and economic unpredictability are prompting private equity firms to slow deal activity, reassess portfolio risks, and reconfigure supply chains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

How Audit Rates and Policy Shifts Impact IRS...

This Week in Business ·

2025/05/28

Ben Sprung-Keyser, Wharton Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, explains his research on how the IRS can maximize revenue through audits—highlighting that audits of high-income taxpayers yield significantly greater returns and have long-term behavioral impacts that may inform smarter tax policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:59

Navigating Genetic Data Privacy in the Wake of...

This Week in Business ·

2025/05/23

Gideon Nave, Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing, explores the complex intersection of personal autonomy, informed consent, and societal benefit as 23andMe's bankruptcy raises urgent questions about the fate and control of sensitive genetic information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:55

Why Today’s College Grads Face a Tougher Hiring Climate

This Week in Business ·

2025/05/21

Matthew Bidwell, Wharton Professor of Management, discusses the current challenges facing college graduates entering the workforce, highlighting hiring slowdowns, economic uncertainty, and how young professionals can position themselves for long-term success despite a difficult start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

The Urgent Need to Reinvent Air Traffic Control and...

This Week in Business ·

2025/05/16

Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, examines the long-term neglect in U.S. aviation infrastructure—from outdated technology to severe air traffic controller shortages—and calls for a strategic overhaul to ensure safety and reliability in air travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

Marketing, Media, and the Future of Women’s...

This Week in Business ·

2025/05/14

Eric Bradlow, Wharton Marketing Professor and Chair of the department, explores the financial future of women’s professional sports, emphasizing how WNBA players can enhance their total earning potential through personal branding, media exposure, and marketing opportunities beyond traditional league salaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

How Policy Shifts Are Fueling Wall Street’s...

This Week in Business ·

2025/05/09

Itay Goldstein, Wharton Professor of Finance and Economics, discusses how the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and debates over Federal Reserve independence have introduced uncertainty into financial markets, driving volatility and investor anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

The Trade War Playbook: Tariffs, Uncertainty, and...

This Week in Business ·

2025/05/07

Joao Gomes, Professor of Finance and Senior Vice Dean of Research at the Wharton School, offers an in-depth analysis of the Trump administration’s tariff approach, its theoretical justifications, and the real-world consequences for trade, business strategy, and global economic stability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

How Consumers Perceive Layoffs: Offshoring vs....

This Week in Business ·

2025/05/02

Stefano Puntoni, Professor of Marketing and Co-Director of AI at the Wharton School, shares insights from his research on how consumers respond to collective layoffs—revealing that offshoring, more than automation, triggers stronger negative reactions due to perceived breaches in the social contract between firms and society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

Understanding Trump’s Tariff Tactics Through the Lens...

This Week in Business ·

2025/04/30

Richard Shell, Wharton Professor of Business Ethics, Legal Studies, and Management, explores the negotiation tactics behind recent tariff implementations, drawing parallels between President Trump’s methods in business and his approach to global trade negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:00

The Fight for Fed Independence in a Politicized Economy

This Week in Business ·

2025/04/25

Peter Conti-Brown, Wharton Associate Professor of Financial Regulation & Legal Studies and Business Ethics, and author of Private Finance, Public Power: The History of Bank Supervision in America (set to be released June 24th), explores the increasing political scrutiny faced by the Fed, particularly under President Trump, and how this scrutiny could undermine the central bank's ability to respond effectively to economic challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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8:00

How Investment Firms Are Reshaping the Business of...

This Week in Business ·

2025/04/23

Eric Bradlow, Professor and Chair of the Marketing Department at the Wharton School and co-host of The Wharton Moneyball Postgame Podcast, explores the accelerating role of private equity in professional sports ownership, its potential move into college athletics, and the financial and fan-facing implications of these seismic shifts in the sports industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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