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

Pride Month 2023: Inclusion is Good for Business 13.06.2023

Justin Nelson, Co-founder and President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, discusses why inclusion is good for business. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Pride Month special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Visibility into CEO Compensation and Incentives 12.06.2023

Wharton professor Wayne Guay talks about a new disclosure requirement will help increase salience of the performance incentives and compensation realized by stock and option awards granted to top executives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penn Wharton Budget Model: The Fed Will Welcome Fiscal Restraint Right Now 08.06.2023

John Ricco, Director of Tax & Budget Analysis at the Penn Wharton Budget Model, discusses the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Budget Model's recent assessment of the bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn Stearns: How to Take Life Lessons and Become the Victor, Not the Victim 06.06.2023

Glenn Stearns, Entrepreneur and Author of InteGRITy, joins the show to discuss his new book and path to success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Climate Change Is Making Homeowner’s Insurance More Expensive 05.06.2023

Homeowner’s insurance is becoming more costly because of climate change. Wharton’s Benjamin Keys discusses how the insurance market and the government will likely respond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Impact of Loneliness on Your Brain and Why Connection Is Key 01.06.2023

Michael Platt, the James S. Riede University Professor at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss loneliness, it's impact on the brain, and how remote workplaces do little to foster an engaged and social culture among younger workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life After College: The State of the Labor Force for New Graduates 30.05.2023

Barbara Hewitt, Executive Director of Career Services at Penn, joins the show to discuss how colleges help prepare students for the workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Banks Could Protect Themselves from Runs 29.05.2023

The 2023 banking crisis brought into sharp focus the downsides of rising interest rates and uninsured deposits. Wharton finance professor Itamar Drechsler talks about his new research that offers banks a way to manage those risks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's It Like to Be a Small Business Owner Right Now? 25.05.2023

Cait Lamberton, Wharton Professor of Marketing, and Andrea Kyan, founder of P.S. & Co, join the show in honor of Small Business Month to discuss the small business landscape and how small businesses are responding to today's unique challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bombas Co-founder on Company's 10 Year Anniversary: We Have Donated 100 Million Items 23.05.2023

Randy Goldberg, Co-founder of Bombas, joins the show to discuss the 10-year anniversary of the company, and how their mission plays an integral role in customer retention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What to Do When You’re Feeling Anxious at Work 22.05.2023

Anxiety at work is pervasive, but there are simple and effective ways to manage it, says Wharton professor Maurice Schweitzer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pharma Companies Are Taking Away Risk Through Spinoffs: Here's Why 18.05.2023

David Hsu, Wharton Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss J&J's Biggest IPO since 2021 and why pharmaceutical companies are increasingly spinning off their consumer-focused brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gail Simmons: Female Leaders Will Inspire More Women to Join the Restaurant Industry 16.05.2023

Gail Simmons, Culinary Expert, Author and Top Chef Judge, joins the show to discuss how to increase opportunities for women in the restaurant industry. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Mother's Day special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why the U.S. Treasury May Run Out of Funds in June 15.05.2023

Lower than expected capital gains taxes and delayed filings are the main suspects behind the cash crunch, according to Alexander Arnon, the Director of Business Tax and Economic Analysis at the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Can We Learn from the First Republic Bank Failure? 11.05.2023

Peter Conti-Brown, Wharton Associate Professor of Financial Regulation, joins the show to discuss the First Republic Bank failure and his insights on how to build more trust in the banking system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As AI Transforms Our Lives, We Need to Build Trust in the Technology: Here's Why 08.05.2023

Miriam Vogel, CEO of EqualAI, joins the show to talk about promoting responsible AI governance to ensure that we benefit from the best of what the technology as to offer. Miriam was a speaker at the Analytics at Wharton and Marketing Science Institute Conference on AI and Analytics that took place May 4-5, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Category Killers Can’t Survive 08.05.2023

Wharton marketing professor John Zhang says category killers are passé, and the demise of Bed Bath & Beyond proves it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With High Inflation, the Cost of Not Minding Your Money Has Gone Up 04.05.2023

David Musto, Wharton Professor of Finance, joins the show to discuss financial literacy and educating immigrant populations how the United States financial system works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sen. Mark Warner: Congress Gets a Failing Grade for Regulating Social Media 02.05.2023

Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) joins the show to talk about the potential Congressional TikTok ban and how some states are taking matters into their own hands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Environmental Issues Are Important to Those Living in Poverty: Here's Why 26.04.2023

Wharton Assistant Professor of Business Economics & Public Policy Susanna Berkouwer joins the show to discuss energy efficiency, climate change, and the socioeconomic groups impacted the most by global warming. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's ESG special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Wertheim: What Does Sportswashing Actually Look Like in Saudi Arabia? 25.04.2023

Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated Executive Editor and 60 Minutes Correspondent, joins the show to discuss "sportswashing" and how Saudi Arabia is using sports to improve its image and reputation around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Reshoring Will Restore the Drug Supply Chain 24.04.2023

Drug shortages are a persistent problem, but they don’t have to be, according to Penn’s Ezekiel (Zeke) Emanuel. He believes reshoring drug manufacturing will make America less dependent on fragile foreign supply chains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karl Racine: Financial Clients Around the World are Focused on ESG 20.04.2023

Karl Racine, Former Attorney General for the District of Columbia, joins the show to discuss the anti-ESG political movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caitlin Long: Dodd Frank Didn't Foresee a Rapid Rise in Interest Rates 18.04.2023

Caitlin Long, Founder & CEO, Custodia Bank, joins the show to talk about the banking crisis and cryptocurrency versus traditional banking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Electric Cars Worth It for Ford? 17.04.2023

Ford is losing billions on electric vehicles right now. But Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie expects that grim financial picture to brighten as the automaker steps carefully into an EV future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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