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This Week in Business

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

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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Latest Episodes

Consumer bankruptcies are rising, but does that mean Americans are facing a worsening economy? The answer is more complicated than you might think.

Sasha Indarte, Wharton Associate Professor, joins the show to explain what is driving the increase in... more

What happens when one of the world’s busiest fire departments faces a catastrophe unlike anything it has experienced before?

Gregory P. Shea, Wharton Adjunct Professor of Management, and Author of Rising from Ground Zero, examines how the FDNY respo... more

Shared bikes and scooters have transformed how people move through cities, but can the business model actually work?

Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, explores the economics behind companies like Lime, including ... more

The AI boom could transform the economy, but who is financing it and where the risks are building may matter just as much as the technology itself.

Joao Gomes, Wharton Professor of Finance and Senior Vice Dean of Research, Centers, and Academic Init... more

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Recent Guests

Joao Gomes
Professor of Finance and Senior Vice Dean of Research at the Wharton School
Wharton School
Episode: The Hidden Financial Risks of the AI Boom
Nikolai Roussanov
Wharton Finance Professor
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The Bond Market Is Losing Confidence in the Fed
Corinne Low
Wharton Professor
Wharton School
Episode: When Food Safety Becomes the Family’s Responsibility
Kevin Werbach
Wharton Professor, Chair of the Legal Studies and Business Ethics Department
Wharton School
Episode: Can AI Companies Regulate Themselves?
Nik Roussanov
Wharton Finance Professor
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Will the Government Bail Out Your 401(k) in a Market Crash?
Adi Wyner
Wharton professor
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Why Prediction Markets Are More Than a Passing Trend
Raghu Iyengar
Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School; Academic Director of the Chief Revenue Officer Program at Wharton
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The New Strategy Behind Revenue Growth
Santiago Gallino
Professor of Operations Information and Decisions at Wharton School
Wharton School
Episode: Why Companies Are Rethinking the Rush to Implement AI
Serguei Netessine
Wharton professor discussing corporate venturing
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Why Big Companies Are Rethinking How They Work With Startups

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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
  • 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 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Frog Ghost Buster
    United States6 years ago

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The Bond Market Is Losing Confidence in the Fed
Q: What does the latest FOMC communication imply for the path of interest rates and inflation targets?
The guest explains that the language used by the Fed chair suggested uncertainty about the rate path, signaling a potential shift away from clear forward guidance and complicating expectations for hitting the 2% inflation target.
When Teammates Become Competitors
Q: Henning, what do you take from looking at this research for the work world and how to manage collaboration when competition exists in the office?
The key takeaway is to be aware of the competition, create boundaries, and implement management strategies to preserve collaboration, as competition can linger and hinder teamwork even after the rivalry period ends.
Why Gen Z Is Choosing Entrepreneurship Over Traditional Careers
Q: How does VentureLab contribute to developing this entrepreneurial mindset among students?
VentureLab helps students identify real pains, test different solutions, and move prototypes into the hands of people who need them, building a practical, action-oriented mindset for any career path.
Why Gen Z Is Choosing Entrepreneurship Over Traditional Careers
Q: What are the reasons your students give for choosing entrepreneurship over traditional employment?
They point to the relational contract no longer guaranteeing long-term security, the appeal of testing ideas quickly, and the opportunity to shape their own careers rather than follow a traditional corporate ladder.
Why Gen Z Is Choosing Entrepreneurship Over Traditional Careers
Q: What do you think is driving this surge in entrepreneurship by Gen Z?
A combination of a softer entry-level job market, easier access to powerful tools, and a cultural shift toward wanting more control and flexibility are driving more Gen Z individuals to start ventures or pursue side projects.

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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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2. Nikolai Roussanov
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