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This Week in Business

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Artificial Intelligence
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Generative AI
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Innovation
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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

Dr. Americus Reed, II, Wharton Marketing Professor, discusses the principles of identity marketing, explaining how brands can navigate aspiration, authenticity, generational differences, and consumer self-expression in a culture increasingly influenc... more

Kevin Kaiser, Wharton Adjunct Full Professor of Finance, explores how cities like Philadelphia are preparing for the influx of global soccer fans during the World Cup, examining transportation, hospitality, public safety, sports culture, and the long... more

Peter Cappelli, Wharton Professor of Management, discusses why artificial intelligence has yet to significantly replace jobs, how companies are navigating AI investments and organizational change, and what new graduates should understand about the ev... more

Matthew Bidwell, Professor of Management at the Wharton School, explores the realities of job hopping, the importance of adaptability and skill-building early in a career, and how economic conditions and AI may shape career decisions for new graduate... more

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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
Peter Cappelli
Management Professor at the Wharton School
Wharton School
Episode: AI’s Real Impact on Jobs and Productivity
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
Emilie Feldman
Professor of Management at the Wharton School
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Why Reverse Morris Trust Deals Demand Strategic Discipline
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
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

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

    Great content but poor audio

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    Singapore3 years ago
  • Love your insights!

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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 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!

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    Frog Ghost Buster
    United States5 years ago

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Audiences like the rigorous, Q&A style but note occasional audio quality issues or call-in challenges.

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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.
Career Growth, Job Mobility, and the Modern Workforce
Q: What should graduates expect from their first job?
Bidwell explains that the first job is a starter role, not the forever job, and its main value is building skills, learning about what work you enjoy, and beginning to shape your career path.
How Economic Strain and AI Are Reshaping Family Roles
Q: What should families consider to prepare for potential future economic turmoil?
People should be flexible about gender roles, build emergency funds, maintain professional networks, and consider how to reallocate domestic duties to adapt to changing job markets and caregiving needs.

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A business-focused interview show that consistently threads academic insight from Wharton School faculty with perspectives from industry leaders and policymakers. Recent conversations center on hiring in the AI era, AI's impact on enterprise software and marketing, monetary policy, cryptocurrency sentiment, and the economics of housing, health care, and luxury retail. Across episodes, the discussions blend data-driven analysis, policy implications, and practical implications for managers navigating technology, finance, and public policy. A notable strength is the strong link to Wharton's research ecosystem, often featuring multiple professors and prominent economists who translate complex concepts into actionable takeaways for executives, H... more

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