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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

Here's Why Clinical Trials Need to be More Inclusive of Diverse Populations 26.07.2022

Dr. Owen Garrick, Chief Medical Officer of CVS Health Clinical Trials Services, talks to Dan Loney about the importance of increasing diversity in clinical trials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remote Office Dilemma: Is It a Good Idea to Connect With Your Boss, Coworkers Online? 21.07.2022

Wharton Deputy Dean and Professor of Management Nancy Rothbard discusses her research on the increasingly blurred lines between work and personal life, and the dilemmas surrounding interacting with co-workers online and on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity Chef Melissa King on Why Social Media is So Important to Small Businesses 19.07.2022

Celebrity Chef Melissa King talks about her partnership with Adobe and Meta to help small businesses grow on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding the Role ESG Initiatives Play and their Impact at the Federal & State Level 14.07.2022

Daniel Garrett, Wharton Assistant Professor of Finance, talks to Dan Loney about state laws preventing municipalities from working with banks that have certain ESG policies in place, and how this will impact industries like guns, gas, and oil. He discusses his new paper that looked at these developments, titled Gas, Guns & Government: Financial Costs of Anti-ESG Policies." Hosted on Acast. See...

Charlie Shrem: Bitcoin is Still the King, All the Other Crypto Prices Follow It 12.07.2022

Charlie Shrem, Founding Member of the Bitcoin Foundation and Host of Untold Stories Podcast, talks about the state of the cryptocurrency industry and the new regulations. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Cryptocurrency special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women's Contributions to Science are Systematically Underestimated: Here's Why That Matters 07.07.2022

Britta Glennon, Assistant Professor of Management at the Wharton School, discusses her new research on the underrepresentation of women in science and research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Inflation Cresting? Adam Ozimek Shares Why He's Hopeful 05.07.2022

Adam Ozimek, Chief Economist at Innovate Economy, explains why he's hopeful inflation has crested, why it's stuck around longer than economists expected, and why he believes we'll see inflation come down in the coming months and back down to normal over the next year. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Inflation special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Is Biden's Approach to Eliminating Student Loan Debt the Right One? 30.06.2022

Wharton Finance Professor Michael Roberts discusses the Biden administration's plan for student loan forgiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DiMartino Booth: House Price Pressures are the Stickiest for Average US Working Household 28.06.2022

Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO of Quill Intelligence, talks to Dan Loney about inflation and why housing price pressures are the stickiest for American households. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Inflation special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greedflation & Price Gouging: Is Big Business Making Inflation Worse? 23.06.2022

Wharton Professor of Marketing John Zhang talks to Dan Loney about greedflation, what it means, and how it factors into what consumers are experiencing with inflation and the current economic environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diversity & Inclusion: How Are We Holding Companies Accountable? 21.06.2022

Wharton Assistant Professor of Management Stephanie Creary talks to Dan Loney about her research into how decisions around diversity and inclusion impacts companies and corporate boards, and if we're truly making an impact. This interview originally aired in February 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does Daily Pay Help People Manage their Finances Better? New Study Says No 16.06.2022

Wendy De La Rosa, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, talks about her new research that shows workers who are paid daily and access their wages on demand often develop a false sense of wealth and spend more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should Cryptocurrency Be Regulated as a Commodity? 14.06.2022

Chris Hayes, Head of Government Relations with the Celo Foundation, talks to Dan Loney about the incoming crypto legislation, why it's beneficial, and what it will address. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Responsibility in Business is a Hot Topic Right Now 09.06.2022

Serguei Netessine, Senior Vice Dean for Innovation & Global Initiatives, Professor of Operations, Information & Decisions at the Wharton School, speaks to Wharton Business Daily's Dan Loney about responsibility in business, in business schools, and ESG (environmental, social, governance) issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis on Why Companies Need a Year-Round Plan for LGBTQ+ Inclusion 07.06.2022

GLAAD President Sarah Kate Ellis talks about the state of opportunities in the corporate world for those in the LGBTQ+ community and why it's important to have a year-round plan for inclusion. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Pride special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding the Baby Formula Shortage and What's Being Done to Fix It 02.06.2022

Wharton Professor of Management and Logistics Senthil Veeraraghavan talks to Dan Loney about the baby formula shortage and related supply chain issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the U.S. Headed for a Recession? Wharton Finance Professor Weighs In 31.05.2022

Wharton Finance Professor Itay Goldstein talks about the state of the economy and whether the U.S. economy is headed for a recession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insider Trading: New Bill Would Deter Foreign Executives, Encourage Compliance 27.05.2022

Dan Taylor, Associate Professor of Accounting at Wharton and Director of the Wharton Forensics Lab, talks to Dan Loney about the new bill to deter executives of foreign companies from insider trading and his new research on holding foreign insiders accountable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kathryn Minshew: Today's Workers Expect Work to Work for Them 24.05.2022

Kathryn Minshew, Founder & CEO of The Muse, talks to Dan Loney about 'shift shock,' the current state of the market and tips for college grads entering the workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Netflix Bounce Back With Ad-Supported Tiers? Wharton Professor Weighs In 19.05.2022

Wharton Professor of Marketing Americus Reed talks about the state of Netflix and if it can bounce back with ad-supported tiers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackie Reses: The Great Resignation is Causing People to Start New Businesses at Record Numbers 17.05.2022

Jackie Reses, Chairman, Economic Development Council at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Former Head of Square Capital, and co-author of Self-Made Boss, joins Dan Loney to discuss the state of small business. Reses, a Wharton alumna, talks about how 2/3 of job growth is coming from small business and how the Great Resignation is contributing to the growth of entrepreneurship across the U...

Wharton's Jeremy Siegel: I Don't See a Slowdown in Inflation Until 2024 12.05.2022

Wharton Finance Professor Jeremy Siegel explains why we have had much more inflation than the official statistics indicate, why we will continue to see high inflation throughout 2022 and into 2023, and how it is impacting the markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Walters: Mother’s Day Is an Opportunity To Encourage Moms To Build Businesses That Can Feed Their Families and Their Souls 10.05.2022

Nicole Walters, Entrepreneur, consultant and CEO of Inherit Learning Company, and Star of USA Network's She's the Boss, talks about finding meaningful work success while being a mother. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Business of Mother's Day special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Should Companies Respond to Social Issues? Wharton Professor Weighs In 05.05.2022

Stephanie Creary, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, talks about the idea that firms and boards are experiencing a sense of permission and pressure from external groups, including investors, the public, and their own employees, to engage in social issues and respond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FanDuel GM: Football is King When it Comes to Sports Betting 03.05.2022

FanDuel General Manager Karol Corcoran talks about the growth of online sports betting, why it's gaining in popularity and how the NFL Draft helps to re-engage its customers in the off-season. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's special look at the NFL Draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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