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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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Oct 23, 2026

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Episodes

When Colleagues Compete Outside the Firm 20.02.2025

Wharton management professor Henning Piezunka discusses his new research that looks at how competing outside the workplace, such as in sports or board memberships, can hinder collaboration back at the office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fed and Inflation: What’s Next? 13.02.2025

Wharton professors Nick Roussanov and Peter Conti-Brown join host Dan Loney to discuss the latest inflation data and what steps the Fed may take to keep it under control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding Meaning in Work 13.02.2025

New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink joins the show to talk about navigating the changing landscape of professional work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Incentivizing Consumers to Use Energy Wisely 11.02.2025

Wharton business economics and public policy professor Arthur van Benthem discusses his research on the benefits of dynamic electricity pricing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cleveland Cavaliers' Strategy for Success in a New Facility and How They're Navigating Broadcast Changes 06.02.2025

Bill Fagan, President of Business Operations of the Cleveland Cavaliers joins the show to discuss their successes on and off the court.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Some Competitors Won't Accept Defeat 06.02.2025

Wharton management professor Henning Piezunka joins the show to discuss his new research paper titled, "Difference in Deference: When Competitors Do Not Give in Despite Having Lost." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Behavioral Nudges Prevent Student Loan Delinquencies 05.02.2025

Wharton's Katy Milkman shares findings from a 13-million-person field experiment that tested different ways to communicate with borrowers and, ultimately, decrease loan delinquencies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As People Still Recover From the LA Wildfires, What Can Business Leaders Do to Help? 04.02.2025

Michael Useem, Wharton Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss how business leaders can help those affected by the LA wildfires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Economic Impact of Trump's Tariffs 03.02.2025

Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel joins the show to discuss how Trump's tariff plans will affect the economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building a Brand: The Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned on the Road to Cirkul's Success 30.01.2025

Garrett Waggoner, Founder and CEO of Cirkul, joins the show to discuss the lessons learned from the company's business journey, from how the product idea came to life to developing Cirkul's marketing strategy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google Dominates the Search Industry: What Legal Avenues Will Regulators Take to Break Up the Monopoly? 28.01.2025

Leon Musolff, Wharton Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, joins the show to discuss new research on why Google dominates the web search industry and what antitrust authorities may do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Insurance Industry and the California Wildfires 27.01.2025

Wharton’s Benjamin Keys highlights the key lessons from the California wildfires for policymakers, insurers and homeowners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imperfect but Improving: Is Commercial Real Estate Poised for a Comeback As Demand Trends Upward? 23.01.2025

Richard Barkham, Global Chief Economist at CBRE joins the show to discuss what's next for the commercial real estate market in 2025 as demand trends upward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Does Medical Debt Impact Your Credit? Wharton Finance Professor Says It Will Impact All Borrowing Aspects 21.01.2025

Sasha Indarte, Assistant Wharton Professor of Finance, joins the show to discuss why medical debt impacts your borrowing capabilities and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's push to remove it from credit reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Next Generation of Startup Unicorns Will Come From Corporations In Lieu of the Traditional Startup Path 16.01.2025

Praveen Arivazhagan, chief venture builder and EY-Parthenon Americas venture building leader, joins the show to discuss research about businesses taking a non-traditional approach to growing their companies through internal venture building. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Workplace Has Seen Drastic Changes in the Past Five Years, What's In Store for 2025? 14.01.2025

Wharton Professor of Management, Peter Cappelli, joins the show to discuss workplace predictions for 2025.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Risk Remains Dynamic in 2025 But Are Companies Prepared For It? 09.01.2025

President and CEO of AXIS, Vince Tizzio, joins the show to discuss predictions on the rapidly evolving risk landscape in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Real Estate Market Survived Until 2025, What's Next For the Year Ahead? 07.01.2025

Susan Wachter, Wharton Professor of Real Estate, joins the show to look back on the real estate market in 2024 and what to expect in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Ahead for the Economy in 2025 06.01.2025

Wharton's Jeremy Siegel joins the show to talk about the 2025 outlook for the stock market and interest rates. Note: This interview was recorded in December and originally aired on December 26, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Did AI Grow in 2024 and What's in Store for 2025? 02.01.2025

Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, Lynn Wu, joins the show to discuss how artificial intelligence has evolved in 2024 and what we can expect from it in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overwhelmed By Too Many Choices When Shopping? Wharton Retail Expert Says There's A Right Amount of Choices But Do They Meet Your Preferences? 19.12.2024

Barbara Kahn, Wharton Professor of Marketing and Retail Expert, joins the show to discuss why shoppers may feel overwhelmed when faced with many options and what strategies retailers use to make shopping decisions easier for customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anchor Institutions Are Vital to Local Economies; Can the Communities Recover When They Close or Merge? 17.12.2024

Pat Harker, Philadelphia Fed President, and Deborah Diamond, Director of Anchor Economy Initiative, join the show to discuss the Anchor Economy Initiative, which examines how hospitals and higher education institutions sustain jobs, drive economic growth, and support equitable regional development in 524 regions across the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Pride Could Affect Your Workplace Reputation. Wharton Research Examines Why Your Pride Level Does Not Always Show Your Competence 12.12.2024

Rebecca Schaumberg, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, joins the show to discuss her research on how expressing pride does not always make a person seem more competent and its implications for the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Sports Economy: Where Fans and Business Converge 10.12.2024

President of Media and New Enterprises for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Zach Leonsis, joins the show to discuss the evolution of sports enterprises, how the fan experience influences the enterprise strategy and accessibility of sports programming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tariff Toolkit: Wharton Professor Shares Essential Strategies for Business Leaders 05.12.2024

Morris Cohen, Wharton Professor of Manufacturing and Logistics in the Operations, Information and Decisions Department, joins the show to discuss strategies and counsel for how companies should react to potential future tariffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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