The Wharton School

This Week in Business

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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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

2030 EV Goal is Going to Require a Rapid Expansion of Charging Stations 22.08.2023

Jim Hurless, Global Real Estate Leader for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, CBRE, joins the show to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with the global expansion of EV charging stations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is There a Benefit to Call All Employees Back to the Office Full Time? 17.08.2023

Wharton Associate Professor of Management Iwan Barankay joins the show to discuss whether companies should require their employees to return to the office full time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How AI is Dramatically Impacting the Future of Education 15.08.2023

Sal Khan, Founder & CEO of Khan Academy, joins the show to discuss the future of education and how generative AI is going to help teachers better assist their students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consumers Place a Unique Value on Human Labor: Wharton Professor Explains 08.08.2023

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss a recent op-ed he wrote for The Wall Street Journal that argues why consumers value human touch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bringing Attention to the Importance of the Chief Information Security Officer Role 01.08.2023

Scott Thompson, Partner with Heidrick & Struggles, joins the show to discuss the results of the 2023 Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) survey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Makes a Blockbuster? 28.07.2023

Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger talks about his research on how language shapes engaging content in movies, books, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023 is the Most Normal Year for the Restaurant Industry in Four Years 27.07.2023

Hudson Riehle, SVP of Research at the National Restaurant Association, joins the show to discuss the state of the industry. This interview originally aired as part of Business of the Restaurant Industry special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Policymakers Can Learn From This Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Program for Teachers 26.07.2023

A new study from professor Benjamin Keys finds the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program broken and raises broader issues on how student aid programs could backfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Study Analyzes Global Careers and How International Moves Impact Pay & Outcomes 25.07.2023

Martine Haas, Wharton Management Professor and Director of the Lauder Institute, joins the show to discuss new research into how global careers unfold over time and how it impacts compensation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Walmart Urgent Care Compete With Existing Clinics? 21.07.2023

Walmart is moving forward with plans to open more health centers across the country. But Wharton’s Mark Pauly says the retailer isn’t set up to provide continuity of care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Does a Startup Change Its 'Pivoting Behavior' After Its Founder Leaves the Company? 20.07.2023

Danny Kim, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss his research on the impact of a loss of a founder in a start-up environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Job Market is Way More Resilient Than Any of Us Expected: Here's Why 18.07.2023

Guy Berger, Principal Economist and Head of Macroeconomics at LinkedIn, joins the show to discuss the job market and what it's like to be a job seeker right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta’s Threads Toppled Twitter in a Week. Will the Success Continue? 17.07.2023

Meta’s new social platform Threads is off to an impressive start, but can it continue its initial success against Twitter? Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim weighs in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s Ahead for U.S. Real Estate? A Mid-year Update 14.07.2023

Wharton real estate professor Susan Wachter joins to show to offer predictions on the housing and commercial real estate markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Generative AI Could Create Labor Growing Pains, Even in White Collar Sector 14.07.2023

David Steinberg, CEO of Zeta Global, joins the show to discuss how generative AI could create a massive disruption in the white collar world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn Kelman: Mortgage Interest Rates are High & Home Inventory is Low 11.07.2023

Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin, joins Wharton Business Daily to discuss the state of the real estate market and the challenges the Fed's actions and high interest rates have created. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton Professor Discusses How to Use Data and What Lays Ahead for Marketers 06.07.2023

Raghu Iyengar, Wharton Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss his new e-book, Resilient Marketing: What's Next in Growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Economy is Strong Because We Have Different Size Banks with Different Capabilities 04.07.2023

Frank Sorrentino, CEO of ConnectOne Bank, joins the show to discuss restoring confidence in the US banking system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Machine Learning Reveals About Forming a Healthy Habit 30.06.2023

Contrary to popular belief, behaviors don’t become habits after a “magic number” of days. Wharton’s Katy Milkman shares what machine learning is teaching scientists about habit formation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paradox of Customer Centricity Was a Factor in Failure of SVB & First Republic Bank 29.06.2023

Peter Fader, Wharton Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss customer centricity in light of the SVB and First Republic Bank collapses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deloitte: No Fortune 500 Board Fully Represents US Demographics 27.06.2023

Carey Oven, National Managing Partner of Deloitte's Center for Board Effectiveness, talks about Deloitte's 7th annual "Missing Pieces" report on the makeup of boards of directors and how to make them more diverse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How ‘Resilient Marketing’ Can Prepare Businesses for the Next Disruption 26.06.2023

Wharton marketing professor Raghu Iyengar joins the show to talk about a new e-book he's co-authored on creating resilient marketing strategies to prepare for the next disruption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Food Delivery Apps Profitable for Drivers and Restaurants? 22.06.2023

Lindsey Cameron, Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss the profitability of food delivery apps and the Washington Post's recent experiment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Omaha Steaks CEO: For Father's Day Dinner, Dads Want a Steak or Burger 20.06.2023

Todd Simon, CEO of Omaha Steaks, joins the show to discuss the impact of Father's Day on their business, as well as their community outreach efforts both locally and nationally. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Business of Father's Day special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it Better to Speak Your Search Terms Than Type Them? New Study Says Yes 15.06.2023

Shiri Melumad, Wharton Assistant Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss her new paper showing why dictated search terms may work better than typed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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