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This Week in Business

The Wharton School
Artificial Intelligence
Wharton School
Tariffs
Federal Reserve
Inflation
Generative AI
Labor Market
Private Equity
Job Market
Housing Market
Innovation
Interest Rates
United States
U.S. Economy
Penn Wharton Budget Model
Automation
Remote Work
Mortgage Rates
Covid-19
Offshoring

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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Courtney Wiegand, Wharton Assistant Professor of Finance, explains her research on how fiscal policy shocks and shifting deficit expectations affect bond markets, inflation, monetary policy interactions, and the long-term implications of congressiona... more

Michael Platt, Wharton Professor of Marketing, Psychology & Neuroscience, discusses his research on brain-based performance metrics, explaining how focus, confidence, and mental fatigue can be measured to improve athlete selection, training, and deve... more

Ken Shropshire, Wharton Emeritus Prof. of Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Strategic Advisor to 76 Capital, examines the NFL’s history of racial equity in hiring, assess the successes and shortcomings of the Rooney Rule, and explore how Brian Flor... more

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor, discusses the biggest AI developments of the past year, including advances in model capabilities, the emergence of AI agents, growing enterprise investment, regulatory considerations, and the technology’s... more

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Recent Guests

Americus Reed
Professor of Marketing, Wharton School
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Brands and Identity in the Age of Social Media
Kevin Kaiser
Professor at the Wharton School, moderator of the Wharton seminar on World Cup preparations
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Preparing American Cities for the Global World Cup Stage
Robert Inman
Professor Emeritus of Finance, Wharton School
Wharton School
Episode: Rethinking Urban Tax Policy Through Land Value Taxation
Corinne Low
Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, Wharton School
Wharton School
Episode: How Economic Strain and AI Are Reshaping Family Roles
Arthur van Benthem
Professor at the Wharton School of Business, Business, Ethics and Public Policy
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Measuring the Impact of Europe’s Conservation Targets and Policies
Lynn Wu
Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: How AI Is Reshaping Blue-Collar Work and Skills
Ben Keys
Professor of Real Estate at the Wharton School
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: How Credit Scores Shape Homeowners Insurance Costs Nationwide
Angela Duckworth
Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School; Co-Director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: How School Cell Phone Bans Are Changing Student Behavior
Philip Nichols
Professor at the Wharton School, expert on Iran's banking and sanctions
Wharton School
Episode: Inside Iran’s Payment Network and Global Sanctions Strategy

Host

Dan Looney
Host of This Week in Business; conducts interviews and leads discussions with Wharton faculty and industry guests.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 156 ratings
  • Great content but poor audio

    Great content but poor audio

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    Fad_________
    Singapore3 years ago
  • Love your insights!

    Podchaser
    5
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    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?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    J5125
    United States3 years ago
  • Villanova is better (at most things)

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

    Apple Podcasts
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    Frog Ghost Buster
    United States5 years ago

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Guests are frequently top-tier academics and practitioners delivering practical takeaways.
Audience appreciates rigorous, research-backed insights from Wharton scholars.

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How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Business and Society
Q: Are we seeing businesses plan five years out for AI use, or is the landscape still too dynamic to project that far ahead?
Puntoni explains that both companies and consumers are adopting AI rapidly, with investments and costs rising, suggesting a near-term focus on implementation and experimentation, while longer-term planning is evolving as the technology and use cases mature.
AI Stocks, Oil Prices, and the Fed’s Next Move
Q: Give us your thoughts on Kevin Warsh taking over the role.
Siegel views Warsh as an excellent choice, noting his longstanding Fed tenure, strong institutional knowledge, and potential to influence the Fed's approach while staying grounded in history and current data.
Preparing American Cities for the Global World Cup Stage
Q: What are the key adjustments cities should make to prepare for World Cup crowds?
Cities should focus on hospitality, transit reliability, crowd management, and event coordination across multiple venues, ensuring fans can move efficiently and safely while enjoying local venues.
Brands and Identity in the Age of Social Media
Q: How should brands react to the evolving identities of consumers across generations?
Brands should act as social detectives, tracking how identities shift with internal and external factors, using historical context to avoid mistakes, and staying coherent with core values while adapting to new consumer realities.
Brands and Identity in the Age of Social Media
Q: What drove you to focus on this topic of identity and brands in the age of social media?
The topic emerged from recognizing two competing forces—health and wellness trends and social media's role in shaping self-perception—that together influence how consumers respond to brands, prompting a need to understand identity as both dynamic and socially constructed.

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The show consistently centers conversations with Wharton School professors, industry leaders, and policy experts on topics that shape business strategy and public policy. Episodes frequently explore branding, technology—especially AI—labor markets, urban economics, and regulatory shifts, often blending academic research with practical implications for managers, investors, and policymakers. Notable strengths include rigorous, evidence-based analysis from respected academics, plus real-world case studies and timely, high-signal guests that span marketing, finance, real estate, and public policy. Listeners likely get actionable frameworks for decision-making, plus a clear view of how macro trends translate into corporate strategy and everyday ... more

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2. Kevin Kaiser
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4. Corinne Low
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6. Lynn Wu
7. Ben Keys
8. Angela Duckworth

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