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Ripple Effect

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Artificial Intelligence
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Financial Literacy
Cryptocurrency
Consumer Behavior
Marketing
Social Media
Innovation
Work-Life Balance
Remote Work
Immigration
Social Security
Student Athletes
Inflation
Charitable Giving
Climate Change
Housing Market
Retirement Savings
Loyalty Programs
Commercial Real Estate

Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research — but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.

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Latest Episodes

Why does someone else’s vacation sometimes make our own feel less satisfying? Maurice Schweitzer, Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School, explains the psychology behind vacation envy and why we instinctively compare ... more

Jerry Wind, Lauder Professor Emeritus and Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, joins Dan Loney to discuss how political polarization in the United States has evolved beyond traditional party lines into a deeper ideological divide. Drawing fr... more

Katherine J. Klein, Edward H. Bowman Professor of Management at The Wharton School, discusses new research on leadership succession and how employees respond when a new leader takes over an organization. Drawing from a large-scale study of public sch... more

Olivia S. Mitchell, Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, joins The Ripple Effect to discuss the current state of financial literacy in the

United States. While more states are introducing financial education requir... more

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Jerry Wind
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Wharton School
Episode: Rethinking Political Division and Media Segmentation
Katherine Klein
Professor of Management at the Wharton School
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Why Leadership Changes Often Backfire
Matthew Bidwell
Professor of Management at the Wharton School
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: How to Break into the Workforce in an AI-Driven Job Market
Wendy De La Rosa
Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School
Wharton School
Episode: Rethinking Tax Refunds and Financial Decision Making
Eric Orts
Wharton professor, co-author of The Ethics of ESG
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The Ethics of ESG | Eric Orts
Tiantian Yang
Assistant Professor of Management and Sociology
Wharton School
Episode: Why Women's Networks Are Stronger During Crisis | Tiantian Yang
Gideon Nave
Associate Professor of Marketing
Wharton School
Episode: How AI Is Reshaping Human Intuition and Reasoning | Gideon Nave and Steven Shaw
Steven Shaw
Postdoctoral Researcher
Wharton School
Episode: How AI Is Reshaping Human Intuition and Reasoning | Gideon Nave and Steven Shaw
Benjamin Keys
Professor of Real Estate
Wharton School
Episode: Real Estate and Housing Market Outlook | Benjamin Keys

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Dan Loney
Host of Ripple Effect

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Very good so far but …

    I give up.

    It’s Wharton! I figured they be great. So after several disappointments, I gave them one more shot. The topic was great, consumer behavior. I listened to Faber, Bernstein and Santiago (going by memory so apologies if I got it wrong).

    I defy any senior business person to get any useful takeaways from this. Fabers recommendations could be summed up as buy my book and everyone doing retail (vs. I who just study and consult on it) is a moron. This is so consulting from the 90s. Bernst... more

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    Marcus517
    United States3 years ago
  • Very good so far but …

    Sometimes very good; sometimes meh. Working from home was filled with the obvious and lots of opinion but little research mentioned. Diversity training was excellent with good descriptions of experiments, generative AI was lots of general arm waving (this is what I think and I don’t need to support it) and it was all obvious.

    Given it’s Wharton, where’s the data?!! I may drop it soon; we’ll see. And btw, no one cares about why a prof got into his or her area of research. Ok, that was a cheap s... more

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    Marcus517
    United States3 years ago
  • Very good so far but …

    I’ve listened to only 3 so far. Good insight, well produced, interesting topics (I looked over others).

    However could use more depth in some areas. For example, in the episode on the debt, the speaker mentioned taxing just people asking over 400K, was not enough. Well, what does that mean? It’s not enough to solve the problem, but does it make a dent? How bout if it’s part of cuts?

    It could turn out to be another NPR biased broadcast, but I’ll listen to more. The psychology safety one was f... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Marcus517
    United States3 years ago
  • Insightful Podcast

    This is an insightful podcast. The issues are important, relevant and scholarship is discussed in ways that are accessible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alain jean jacques
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing insights from experienced faculty

    Love the first month’s focus on women & work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JLM-345
    United States3 years ago

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Clear, research-driven insights from Wharton scholars.
Guests and topics are consistently academically rigorous and relevant to business and policy.
Production quality is strong, with thoughtful discussions, though depth can vary episode to episode.
Audience appreciates practical takeaways and data-backed conclusions.
Varied topics with rigorous analysis, sometimes heavy on academia.

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Talking Points

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Why Leadership Changes Often Backfire
Q: What motivated you to study how successors compare to incumbents in leadership transitions?
Katherine Klein explains that organizational psychology teaches us a lot about how leaders change organizations and motivate people, but there was little large-scale research on top-level changes and how employees respond collectively, which led to using public schools as a controlled setting to study these dynamics.
The Gaps in Financial Literacy and Why They Matter
Q: What is the current state of financial literacy, and how is it developing across the country?
The consensus is that financial literacy is improving but remains uneven, with progress including 30 states mandating high school courses, yet disparities in access and quality persist.
How to Break into the Workforce in an AI-Driven Job Market
Q: What role do internships play today compared to a few years ago?
Internships remain valuable as a way to build a track record and relationships, though they are less abundant; even so, internships can shortcut relationships and help start a career, but they are not a guaranteed path in a more automated, AI-enabled application environment.
How to Break into the Workforce in an AI-Driven Job Market
Q: How has the job market for graduates evolved over the last decade, especially with AI entering the picture?
AI has made applying to many firms easier and faster for individuals, but it has also overwhelmed employers with大量 applications, increasing the importance of personal signals like networking and referrals to stand out.
The Ethics of ESG | Eric Orts
Q: As you look back over this time, how do you think the world around ESG has evolved during that time period?
Eric Orts explains that ESG originated from a push by the UN and institutional investors to address climate and social issues, and while it initially aimed to improve financial materiality, it has broadened into a contested space with regulatory developments in Europe and ongoing debates in the United States about what should be measured and disclosed.

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A thoughtful, research-driven show that brings Wharton scholars to the mic to translate academic findings into practical business and policy insights. Episodes span leadership transitions, AI's impact on work and decision-making, financial literacy, ESG ethics, marketing strategy, and the economics of housing, taxes, and consumer behavior. Listeners can expect data-backed analysis, real-world examples, and nuanced debates about how research translates into leadership, strategy, and public policy. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on rigor and applicability, often featuring multiple professors or researchers who bridge theory and practice across business, technology, and society.

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