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This Week in Business

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Artificial Intelligence
Wharton School
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Federal Reserve
Inflation
Labor Market
Generative AI
Private Equity
United States
Job Market
Stock Market
Interest Rates
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Covid-19
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Economic Growth
U.S. Economy
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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.

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Social Security faces a looming funding shortfall that could force significant benefit cuts within the next decade. Can policymakers save the program before it's too late?

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AI is changing how companies operate, but adopting new technology is only the beginning. Businesses must rethink how work gets done to turn AI investments into meaningful results.

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What happens when a superstar athlete joins a new team? The impact goes far beyond the basketball court.

Kenneth Shropshire, Professor Emeritus of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, examines the expectations surrounding LeBron ... more

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Why are young people putting money meant for retirement into sports betting? The answer may lie in how our brains respond to risk, excitement, and the promise of a big win.

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Recent Guests

Kenneth Shropshire
Professor Emeritus of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The Business of Signing a Superstar Athlete
Michael Platt
Neuroscientist and Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School
Episode: Why Gen Z Is Choosing Sports Betting Over Retirement Savings
Maurice Schweitzer
Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Who Controls a Company’s Values After It Is Sold?
Kevin Werbach
Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: AI Safety Has Reached a Critical Point
Henning Piezunka
Associate Professor of Management, Wharton School
Wharton School
Episode: The Hidden Cost of Competition in the Workplace
Dan Taylor
Wharton accounting professor, Director of the Forensic Analytics Lab
Wharton School
Episode: The Surveillance Challenge Facing Prediction Markets
Jeremy Siegel
Wharton Emeritus Professor and WisdomTree Senior Economist
Wharton School
Episode: What Strong Growth Means for the Fed and Markets
John Zhang
Wharton School Marketing Professor
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Why Retailers Are Rethinking Risk
Peter Cappelli
Professor of Management at the Wharton School
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: AI Is Changing Jobs Not Eliminating Them

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Dan Looney
Host of This Week in Business, affiliated with Wharton School / This Week in Business (Wharton School podcast network)

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
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    Great content but poor audio

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    Fad_________
    Singapore3 years ago
  • Love your insights!

    Podchaser
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    Henrick Villaret
    3 years ago
  • Great show and insightful topics

    However I would definitely enjoy the episodes more if the guests would actually come into the studio for the interview instead of talking over the phone, because it’s often impossible to understand anything they say at all. And that’s the only reason for me to grant 3 out of 5 starts instead of all 5.

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    baberraja
    Netherlands3 years ago
  • Daily?

    Wharton Business Daily is the title, but lacking daily content. Is content being recorded and subsequently not posted? Seems like this podcast leans one direction politically so wondering if missed episodes are a result of unfavored opinions or discussions?

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    J5125
    United States4 years ago
  • Villanova is better (at most things)

    You are going great and one day you will will approach your friends down Lancaster Avenue!

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    Frog Ghost Buster
    United States6 years ago

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Why Gen Z Is Choosing Sports Betting Over Retirement Savings
Q: Why is Gen Z shifting funds from retirement savings to sports betting, and how does this relate to perceived control?
The guest explains that sports betting offers a sense of immediate control and feedback, which can feel more tangible than distant market investments; combined with low friction, social contagion, and the arousal of fast-paced bets, this creates a compelling, dopamine-driven experience for a demographic that already spends significant time online.
The Business of Signing a Superstar Athlete
Q: What does it take to build the brand people choose, remember and love?
The guest explains that brand-building hinges on a combination of on-court excellence, consistent fan engagement, and the alignment of the player's actions with the team's image, while recognizing that individuals may differ in their willingness to participate in community and social initiatives.
The Hidden Cost of Competition in the Workplace
Q: How should leadership frame prompts to beat a rival without harming collaboration or core responsibilities like teaching and service?
Frame goals around overall department success, encourage collaboration, and create metrics that reflect teaching, mentoring, and service alongside research output to prevent overemphasis on individual benchmarks.
The Hidden Cost of Competition in the Workplace
Q: So rivalry is an interesting component because I think we think about it more so within the office, you're trying to outdo another employee. What happens when that rivalry shifts from individual to team dynamics?
Rivalry can lift individual scoring but may reduce team performance; managers need to design incentives that reward teamwork and long-term organizational goals rather than just the top scorers.
AI Safety Has Reached a Critical Point
Q: What components of regulation do you expect to see as frontier AI expands, and is global governance feasible?
He suggests a mix of core regulatory safeguards, enforceable standards, and international cooperation, acknowledging that while a complete world government is unlikely, targeted global coordination is both possible and necessary.

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A high-signal, academically grounded business show that features Wharton faculty, researchers, and industry professionals discussing macroeconomics, AI, entrepreneurship, marketing, and policy as they intersect with real-world business strategy. Episodes lean toward rigorous analysis of markets, innovation, and management, often pairing theory with actionable takeaways for leaders and practitioners. Noteworthy is the recurring use of Wharton-affiliated experts to anchor timely conversations about AI, regulation, retirement policy, and revenue strategy, giving the show both scholarly depth and practical relevance for listeners shaping corporate strategy, policy, or investment decisions.

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