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The Chicago Booth Review Podcast is the audio companion to CBR's coverage of the latest academic research in business, policy, and markets. Each week we dig into CBR articles and videos to examine a different topic in depth, from inflation to artificial intelligence. Join host and CBR editor-in-chief Hal Weitzman for groundbreaking research, explained in a clear and straightforward way.

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Sometimes information is freely available and would be useful, but we choose to avoid it. Why do we do that, and does it make any sense? Chicago Booth's Jane Risen talks about her research on willful ignorance. As small children most of us are perman... more

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Vulnerability is typically perceived as a weakness in professional settings. Chicago Booth's Christine Carpenter wants us to think of it as a strength when it comes to leadership. So when is it appropriate to be vulnerable? And how can you show vulne... more

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Software as a Service has boomed in recent decades, but now it faces an existential threat from AI. Chicago Booth's Marc Knez gives us his take on the SaaS Apocalypse. Which companies will survive? Are businesses really going to stop subscribing to s... more

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The value of the US economy is increasingly accounted for by intangibles – things like intellectual property, brands and customer relationships. How is that changing finance and business? Chicago Booth's Amir Sufi talks to us about the rise of the in... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Knez
Professor who teaches tech and strategy at Chicago Booth
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Episode: Will Salesforce and Adobe survive the SaaS Apocalypse?
Milena Almagro
Chicago Booth economist researching urban economics and housing policy
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Episode: Why is housing so segregated?
Kristin Donnelly
Professor of Marketing at Chicago Booth, research on replay illusion
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Episode: Does replaying videos change how we watch them?
Ariel Kalil
Researcher at the University of Chicago (Harris School of Public Policy)
University of Chicago
Episode: Who Has Time to Be a "Good" Parent?
Rimmy Tomy
Researcher, Chicago Booth School of Business
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Episode: Do you trust your bank?
Jane Risen
Professor of Psychology at University of Chicago Booth School of Business
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Episode: Should we debate less and dialogue more?
Nick Epley
Chicago Booth psychologist and author of A Little More Social
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Episode: Why do we avoid talking to people?
Oleg Urminsky
Professor, Chicago Booth; research focuses on emotions and economic decision making across cultures
Chicago Booth (University of Chicago)
Episode: How Universal is the Marshmallow Test?
Scott Meadow
Professor at University of Chicago Booth School of Business
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Episode: How to Get Into Private Equity

Host

Hal Weitzman
Host of Chicago Booth Review Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • Best podcast. Professor Hal is a great host

    I love this podcast. Professor Hal brings in different Booth professors to talk on different subjects, that’s why is never boring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nigela Xhamo
    United States8 months ago
  • Best podcast. Professor Hal is great

    So glad Chicago Booth Review has finally a podcast..It’s is one of the best magazines. Every article is written by very accomplished faculty…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FlowerNXH
    United Statesa year ago
  • This is so good. Hal is amazing!

    All the speakers do a great job of being articulate, thoughtful, and thorough. Hal W. asks the right questions at right time. Always a lot of be ideas to learn.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sanche Chi
    United States2 years ago
  • Top business, research and educational podcast

    Business insights, in a fun digestible form.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nerd to learn
    United States3 years ago
  • Easy to understand research

    Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gina Potthoff
    United States3 years ago

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High production value and accessible delivery of academic insights.
Thoughtful conversations with rigorous guests and clear explanations.
Some listeners wish for more conversational narration and less formal tone.
Guest lineup is academically strong and topics stay relevant to business and policy.

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Why is housing so segregated?
Q: What do the racist housing rules of the 1940s tell us about housing policy today?
The historical covenants show that both explicit legal discrimination and non-racial factors shape access to housing. Modern policy needs to account for ongoing nonexplicit barriers, such as zoning and minimum lot sizes, which translate into affordability constraints that still limit who can consider certain neighborhoods.
Will Salesforce and Adobe survive the SaaS Apocalypse?
Q: Which companies are most at risk, and who might survive the upheaval?
Firms tied to bespoke, high-barrier legacy systems face the biggest pressure; those that can expose and integrate AI-friendly capabilities within their platforms and allow customers to re-optimize around agentic AI stand a better chance of surviving long-term.
Will Salesforce and Adobe survive the SaaS Apocalypse?
Q: What makes AI particularly disruptive for SaaS incumbents like Salesforce or Adobe?
AI lowers the cost of building software, enables agentic AI that automates routine work across multiple apps, and shifts value from standalone applications to intelligent, integrated workflows that enterprises can assemble themselves, reducing lock-in.
Will Salesforce and Adobe survive the SaaS Apocalypse?
Q: Briefly, how did cloud software and the subscription model come to dominate the industry?
We discuss how pre-SaaS models used CDs and on-premise implementations, with costly updates, and how cloud hosting and a single code base enabled low adoption costs, rapid updates, and per-seat pricing that made SaaS lucrative.
Does replaying videos change how we watch them?
Q: What were some of the most striking examples you investigated, and what did they reveal about perceived authenticity?
Examples ranged from a Cops clip to TikTok dances and American Idol auditions; repeated viewing tended to enhance perceived skill or control, even when the content was authentic, highlighting the illusory nature of familiarity.

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What is Chicago Booth Review Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features in-depth conversations with leading Chicago Booth faculty and affiliated researchers, translating academic findings into practical insights on business, policy, and markets. Episodes span topics from informal economies and trust in financial systems to leadership, happiness, and how dialogue vs. debate shapes public discourse. A notable strength is translating rigorous research into accessible, actionable takeaways, often anchored by cross-disciplinary perspectives and timely policy or market implications. Listeners likely value evidence-based analysis, clear explanations, and applicability to real-world business and policy decisions. A recurring edge is the strong academic rigor paired with practical storytelling, making ... more

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