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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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Do you ever find yourself on a crowded train, surrounded by people all looking at their phones? What do you think would happen if you tried to strike up a conversation with the person next to you? Chicago Booth's Nick Epley tells us about his book, "... more

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Most of want to be seen as moral, likeable and smart. But beyond that, how does our identity share the way we interact with, manage and lead others? Chicago Booth's Chris Collins tells us about his approach to identity and leadership. What is that co... more

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The Marshmallow Test famously gauges children's ability to wait for a bigger reward. A body of research suggests that the happier we are, the more likely we are to be patient. But many of those studies were undertaken in the US and Europe. So how uni... more

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Have you ever pushed so hard to make a change in your organization that you ended up damaging your own ability to make that very change? Chicago Booth's Lisa Stefanac tells us how to think about effecting change. How hard should you push, and when ca... more

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Recent Guests

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?
Lisa Stefanac
Leader at Chicago Booth, discussed change management and adaptive leadership
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Episode: How hard should you push to make change?
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
Chris Collins
Chicago Booth professor discussed as the guest on the episode
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Episode: Can emotions be good for business?
Erika Kirgios
Researcher discussing quantification fixation
Chicago Booth
Episode: Are we too obsessed with numerical data?
Pradeep Chintagunta
Researcher on the impact of technology on small businesses
Chicago Booth
Episode: Can technology make us smarter?
Abigail Sussman
Researcher focusing on consumer behavior and co-holding financial strategies
Chicago Booth
Episode: Could using credit cards more save you money?
Joe Pagliari
Researcher on real estate private equity funds at Chicago Booth
Chicago Booth
Episode: Will alternative investments underperform?
Brian Jabarian
Economist at Booth's Center for Decision Research and Center for AI
University of Chicago
Episode: Are AI interviews better?

Host

Hal Weitzman
Host of The Chicago Booth Review Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 148 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 States5 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 States8 months 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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Guests consistently provide evidence-based insights that are easy to grasp in a short time.
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The host asks timely, well-placed questions that draw out practical takeaways from research.

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How hard should you push to make change?
Q: What practical questions should leaders ask themselves before attempting change?
Key questions include what the change is, why it matters to the organization, the potential impact on performance and stakeholders, leadership development needs, and what support to request from leaders and peers.
How hard should you push to make change?
Q: How can you think big but still get stuff done when changing an organization?
The guest explains breaking big goals into smaller, practical steps, testing limits within the box, and aligning efforts with organizational realities to maintain momentum.
How hard should you push to make change?
Q: Have you ever pushed so hard to make a change in your organization that you damaged your own ability to make that change?
The hosts discuss how overreaching can backfire and emphasize reading resistance, pairing bold moves with patient, inclusive processes, and building broad support before scaling.
How Universal is the Marshmallow Test?
Q: And then so if you're measuring incidental emotions, how do we know what's incidental and what's central?
The research relies on survey-based measures across many countries, which capture general mood states rather than moment-to-moment states, acknowledging limitations and the need for careful interpretation.
How Universal is the Marshmallow Test?
Q: Sure. Okay, so in this paper, you're focusing on what you call incidental emotions. What are incidental emotions?
Incidental emotions are the emotional states you bring into a decision from the broader mood or environment, not the emotions about the decision itself.

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The show presents academic research from a top business school through accessible conversations that translate complex studies into practical takeaways for managers, investors, and policy-minded listeners. Frequent topics include leadership and identity, decision making under emotion, pricing strategy, CSR, and the impact of technology on businesses. Guests are often Booth School of Business faculty or researchers, and episodes mix theory with real-world anecdotes, offering actionable frameworks and experiments to test in the workplace. A notable strength is the ability to connect rigorous research with timely business questions, providing listeners with both depth and applicability across industries.

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2. Lisa Stefanac
3. Scott Meadow
4. Chris Collins
5. Erika Kirgios
6. Pradeep Chintagunta
7. Abigail Sussman
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