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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

Why Women Face Unique Challenges from COVID-19 05.05.2020

Wharton Professor of Management Stephanie Creary talks about how women are impacted by COVID-19, particularly when it comes to employment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Role Analytics Play in Our Culture 30.04.2020

Eric Bradlow, Vice Dean of Analytics and Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School, and host of Moneyball on SiriusXM Channel 132, talks to Wharton Business Daily Host Dan Loney about analytics as they relate to the pandemic and our culture overall, and how sports will recover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Will The Economy Recover From The Pandemic? 28.04.2020

NYT Opinion Columnist and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences Paul Krugman chats about the economic impact of COVID-19 and what economic recovery might look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Can We Expect Post-COVID-19? 23.04.2020

This podcast features a discussion with Wharton Dean Geoff Garrett about what we should expect from our economies and cultures post-COVID-19 both here in the US and abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rethinking Global Interconnectedness 21.04.2020

Regina Abrami, Director of Global Programs at Wharton's The Lauder Institute, discusses the long-term impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and global interconnectedness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sourcing PPE During COVID-19 16.04.2020

Serguei Netessine, Vice Dean for Global Initiatives and Professor of Operations, Information & Decisions at The Wharton School, speaks to Dan Loney about how he coordinated a donation of PPE from China Merchants Bank, how the United States should create a stockpile of protective equipment for future pandemics, and business innovation during COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Small Business 14.04.2020

Trey Hollingsworth, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 9th Congressional District and Wharton alum, joins Dan Loney to discuss the economic impact on small businesses - what's been done and what might be yet to come to help small businesses cope during the COVID-19 crisis, and help them rebound when the economy reopens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keeping Retail Afloat During COVID-19 09.04.2020

Wharton Professor of Marketing Barbara Kahn talks with Dan Loney about how retailers can stay afloat during the COVID-19 stay at home orders and how they might rebound towards the end of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fighting for Relevancy During COVID-19 07.04.2020

Wharton Professor of Marketing Deborah Small talks about how brands are trying to stay relevant in consumers' lives through virtue signaling during COVID-19, and the balance they have to strike between seeming authentic vs. disingenuous in this unique environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stopping the Spread of COVID-19 03.04.2020

Dr. Larry Jameson, Executive Vice President, University of Pennsylvania for the Health System, and Dean of the Perelman School of Medicine, talks about the role every American must play to stop the spread of Coronavirus, and when he thinks the Philadelphia area will hit its peak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Report: "Wharton on Managing Uncertainty-The Coronavirus Outbreak" 01.04.2020

This Wharton Business Daily special report brings together six interviews conducted with professors who are teaching University of Pennsylvania students as part of the new Wharton course created to address the coronavirus outbreak, “Epidemics, Natural Disasters, and Geopolitics: Managing Global Business and Financial Uncertainty.” Interviews, all recorded during March, 2020 , include: ● Geoffrey G...

Is the US Prepared for Digitized Elections? 31.03.2020

Leeza Garber, Wharton Lecturer of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, discusses how the Coronavirus might impact in-person voting in the U.S. both in this election year and beyond. From cybersecurity concerns to infrastructure issues, Garber talks about how we need to proactively work towards moving our elections online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID-19's Impact on the Future of Work 26.03.2020

Wharton Dean Geoff Garrett chats with Dan Loney about the impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on our global economy and the role it will play in reshaping the future - including when we will see an economic rebound, the future of work, and rethinking what leadership means.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teaching the Importance of Financial Literacy 24.03.2020

Brandon Copeland, Wharton undergraduate alumnus, NFL linebacker recently signed by the New England Patriots and Penn financial literacy instructor, discusses why he feels financial literacy is a valuable lesson for his students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Do We Prepare for High-Risk Events Like COVID-19? 19.03.2020

Wharton Professor Mauro Guillen discusses the launch of his new online course covering the global business implications of the coronavirus outbreak, and why it has become increasingly important for us all to learn how to to prepare as a nation, and at the organizational level, for our 'new normal' of uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should Firms Disclose SEC Investigations or Abstain from Trading? 17.03.2020

If a company is under investigation by the SEC, should that information be automatically be released to investors or to the public? Wharton Associate Professor of Accounting Dan Taylor discusses his research into whether or not companies are disclosing SEC investigations, and why the SEC needs to be vigilant and monitor trading in any firms they are investigating - even if the investigation isn't...

Understanding the Gender Gap in Workplace Self Promotion 12.03.2020

Judd Kessler, Associate Professor of Business Economics & Public Policy at Wharton, discusses his new research that reveals men and women rate their work performances differently in part based on their gender, and the benefits of self promotion at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COVID-19 and the Impact of Emotional Contagion 10.03.2020

Is coronavirus dominating your conversations at work, school and with family and friends? Are you feeling anxious or worried about the virus and what happens if it comes to your community? Wharton Professor of Management Sigal Barsade talks about the impact of emotional contagion stemming from the coronavirus, why it has the potential to greatly amplify the damage caused by COVID-19, and how negat...

Why Diversity is the Profitable, Competitive Thing to Do 05.03.2020

Diversity Inc. CEO Carolynn Johnson talks about why diversity is the competitive, profitable thing to do, the state of the workforce, diversity challenges and best practices, and the Diversity Inc Top 50 Companies for Diversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Millennial Saving Habits are Driving the Future of Finance 03.03.2020

Andy Rachleff, Wealthfront co-founder and CEO and Wharton alum, stops by the studio to discuss his observations about the banking industry, career highlights, why teaching is important to him, and how the future of the finance industry is being driven by Millennials who save. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking Down the Forbes Best Companies to Work For List 27.02.2020

Wharton Associate Professor of Management Matthew Bidwell talks about the Forbes Best Companies to Work For list, how the companies made the list, the shift in the way companies treat employees, and how they attract and retain good people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 2020 Global Economic Outlook 25.02.2020

Dr. Mohamed El-Erian, Practice Professor at Wharton's Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies, discusses a range of issues from the global economic impact of the coronavirus, the state of the global economy and his thoughts on the 2020 presidential candidates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tricky World of Sustainable, Ethical Investing 20.02.2020

Wharton Professor of Marketing Cait Lamberton says for more investors to participate in sustainable (socially conscious) investing financial services firms must change their marketing tactics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why 'Autos+Tech' Is the Best Path for Automated Vehicles 18.02.2020

When it comes to automated vehicles, many think tech companies have the upper hand over the auto industry. Wharton Professor John Paul Macduffie visited the studio to discuss his latest article in the MIT Sloan Management Review about why he thinks the automotive industry and tech must work together to come up with winning mobility offerings that will meet the needs of users. Hosted on Acast. See...

What Does It Take to Be a Good Leader? 13.02.2020

Lloyd Howell Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Booz Allen - and recent guest of the Wharton Leadership Lecture Series - talks to Dan Loney about what he sees are the most important values both in a leader and leadership team, his experience at Booz Allen and his advice for students today as they prepare to enter the workforce and build their careers. Hosted on...

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