This Week in Business

Rethinking Urban Tax Policy Through Land Value Taxation

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Inman, Wharton Professor Emeritus of Finance, discusses how land value taxation, inspired by economist Henry George and successfully implemente...

How Economic Strain and AI Are Reshaping Family Roles

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Corinne Low, Wharton Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, discusses how rising costs, persistent gender inequalities, and emer...

How AI Agents Are Transforming Modern Marketing Strategy

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and co-director of the Wharton Human-AI Research Program, discusses how AI-driven search, discovery, and ...

Climate Regulation Rollbacks and the Rise of Nuisance Lawsuits

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Light, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, examines how efforts to repeal the EPA’s endangerment finding under the Clean A...

Markets React to Iran Tensions and Rate Uncertainty

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, explains how Iran-related tensions, Federal Reserve uncertain...

Measuring the Impact of Europe’s Conservation Targets and Policies

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Arthur van Benthem, Wharton Professor of Business, Economics and Public Policy examines how European Union land protection policies—despite meeting ...

Why Reverse Morris Trust Deals Demand Strategic Discipline

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Emilie Feldman, Wharton Professor of Management, discusses how reverse Morris Trust transactions influence merger strategy, tax efficiency, and value ...

How AI Is Reshaping Blue-Collar Work and Skills

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lynn Wu, Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School, discusses how AI is driving a shift in blue-collar work, ...

How Credit Scores Shape Homeowners Insurance Costs Nationwide

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Keys, Wharton Professor of Real Estate, discusses new research revealing how credit scores can impact homeowners insurance premiums more than clim...

Scaling a Local Favorite: The Strategy Behind Wawa’s Growth

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Z. John Zhang, Wharton Professor of Marketing, discusses how brands like Wawa scale beyond their regional roots by leveraging innovation, customer loy...

How School Cell Phone Bans Are Changing Student Behavior

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Duckworth, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions and Co-Director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative, discusses new...

Inside the Business Models of Today’s Top AI Platforms

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Professor of Marketing, analyzes how OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are pursuing distinct business models and growth strategie...

How Geopolitics and AI Are Influencing Today’s Financial Markets

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Siegel, Emeritus Professor of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, discusses how the Iran conflict, Federal Reserv...

Inside Iran’s Payment Network and Global Sanctions Strategy

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Nichols, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, explains how Iran has built a complex and adaptive banking and payments infr...

The Business Impact of Leadership Under Pressure

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nancy Rothbard, Deputy Dean and Professor of Management at the Wharton School, joins the show to examine how leaders respond to intensifying workplace...

The Fed’s Payment Rails and Fintech Access

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

David Zaring, professor of legal studies and business ethics at the Wharton School, joins the show to explain the Federal Reserve’s consideration of...

Zeke Emanuel on Medicare Payment and Innovation Reform

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Zeke Emanuel, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss recent reforms at the Centers for Medicare and Medi...

The Economic Cost of Conflict with Iran

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model and Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, breaks d...

The Decline of the Cover Letter in the AI Era

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Judd Kessler, Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School and author of Lucky by Design, explains how artificial intellige...

From Hype to Impact: AI Reshapes Enterprise Software

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stefano Puntoni, Marketing Professor at the Wharton School and Co-Director of the Wharton Human-AI Research Program, explains how artificial intellige...

Fed Leadership, Rate Cuts, and Geopolitical Risks Ahead

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Siegel, Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at Wisdom Tree, analyzes the Supreme Court’s ruling on tarif...

Understanding Crypto Sentiment and Market Signals

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Reibstein, Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, explains how the school’s Cryptocurrency Confidence Index tracks U.S. consumer sentime...

How Geopolitics Is Hitting Local Gas Stations

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Serguei Netessine, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, discusses how U.S. sanctions on Lukoil are disrupting franchise agreeme...

Why Hiring Has Slowed Without Mass Layoffs

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Cappelli, Professor of Management and Director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School, examines the cooling in white-collar job...

Stablecoins Explained: Bridging Digital Assets and Traditional Finance

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, discusses the Stablecoin Toolkit and how clearer definitions, regulatory framew...

Super Bowl Advertising Trends, Creative Strategy, and Brand Competition

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Americus Reed, II, Wharton Professor of Marketing, breaks down the strengths, themes, and competitive dynamics of this year’s Super Bowl ads, in...

The Economic Reality Behind Billionaires Taxes and State Budgets

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model and Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, analyzes...

How Advertising Could Reshape ChatGPT and Digital Marketing

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Professor of Marketing and Co-Director of the Wharton Human-AI Research Program, discusses OpenAI’s move toward advertising...

What the Fed’s Pause Signals for Economy and Markets

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, analyzes the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates, the ...

Why Interest Rates Can’t Fix Deeper Economic Problems

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick T. Harker, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and current Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decision...

Affordable Care Act Subsidies, Coverage Losses, and What Comes Next

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Emeritus of Healthcare Management at the Wharton School, Mark Vincent Pauly, analyzes the consequences of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanc...

The Unintended Consequences of Affordable Housing Lotteries

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Judd Kessler, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy and author of Lucky by Design, tells how affordable housing lotteries function...

Inside Saks Global’s Bankruptcy and the Future of Luxury Retail

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Kahn, Wharton Professor of Marketing, discusses Saks Global’s bankruptcy, the strategic missteps behind it, and how luxury department stores...

How AI Is Reshaping Skills, Hiring, and Education

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Bradlow, Vice Dean of AI and Analytics and Professor and Chair of the Marketing Department at the Wharton School, discusses new research with Acc...

The Fed Chair Transition and the Future of Central Bank Independence

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Associate Professor of Financial Regulation, Peter Conti-Brown, analyzes the end of Jerome Powell’s term, the potential next chair, and why ...

Six AI Trends Shaping Business, Education, and Markets in 2026

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and Co-Director of the Wharton AI & Human Research Program, explores six major AI trends for 2026, in...

Regulating Foreign Insider Trades on U.S. Stock Exchanges

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Taylor, Professor of Accounting at the Wharton School, discusses how his research helped shape new legislation requiring foreign company executive...

Faculty Prediction Series: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2026

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susan M. Wachter, Albert Sussman Professor of Real Estate at the Wharton School, discusses the outlook for housing and commercial real estate, focusin...

Faculty Prediction Series: Assessing Inflation, Jobs, and Markets Heading Into 2026

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, shares his perspective on the state of the U.S. economy, anal...

Faculty Prediction Series: The 2026 Labor Market Outlook and What Comes Next

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Bidwell, Wharton Professor of Management, reflects on the cooling labor market, the influence of artificial intelligence, hybrid work dynamics...

Faculty Prediction Series: Where Artificial Intelligence Stands Heading Into 2026

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ethan Mollick, Co- Director of Wharton Generative AI Labs, examines how artificial intelligence continues to advance without slowing, highlighting its...

Free Versus Fair Trade in a Changing Global Economy

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Zhang, Wharton Marketing Professor, discusses his recent analysis of free versus fair trade, explaining the economic assumptions, political incen...

Why Today’s AI Bubble May Fuel Tomorrow’s Economic Growth

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lynn Wu, Wharton Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, explains why today’s AI investment frenzy, while exhibiting bubble-li...

Understanding the True Costs Behind Credit Card Lending

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Itamar Drechsler, Wharton School Professor of Finance and Co-Director of the Rodney L. White Center for Financial Research, explains the economic forc...

Examining How Amazon Fulfillment Centers Influence Local Economic Growth

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Serguei Netessine, Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions and Senior Vice Dean for Innovation and Global Initiatives at the Wharton School...

How Chatbots Shape Emotional Well-Being in the Age of AI

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and co-director of the Wharton Human AI Research Project, discusses emerging research on AI companionship...

Economic Signals, Policy Debates, and AI’s Impact on Markets

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Siegel, Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, offers his perspective on Fed decision-making a...

Rethinking ACA Tax Credits and the Future of Health Coverage

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Pauly, Professor Emeritus of Healthcare Management at the Wharton School, examines Senator Bill Cassidy’s new health savings account–based pr...

Navigating Holiday Retail Trends Amid Economic Uncertainty

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mina Fader, Managing Director of the Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School, offers insights on how inflation, inventory strategy, consumer spen...

How California’s New AI Law Seeks to Safeguard Children

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, explores the goals, limits, and broader national context of California’s newl...

The Hidden Link Between Talent Shortages and Rising M&A Activity

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ezekiel Hernandez, Wharton Management Professor, explains new research co-authored with Britta Glennon revealing how limits in the H-1B visa program p...

How Coinbase’s Expansion Reflects a Shifting Regulatory Climate in Crypto

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Itay Goldstein, Wharton Professor of Economics and Finance, analyzes Coinbase’s $375 million acquisition of blockchain capital-raising platform Echo...

Understanding America’s $38 Trillion Debt and the Path Forward

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kent Smetters, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy and Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, explains the economic ...

How Companies Are Adapting to the Generative AI Revolution

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton marketing professor and co-director of Wharton Human AI Research, discusses findings from a multi-year study on how companies...

How Fed Policy and Trade Talks Shape Market Expectations

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Siegel, Emeritus Professor of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, analyzes the Federal Reserve’s latest rate de...

NBA Gambling Scandal Highlights Integrity Risks in Sports Betting

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rob DiGisi, Lecturer in Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss how recent gambling indictments involving N...

How Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Helping Buyers Navigate Expensive Housing

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Keys, Wharton Real Estate Professor, discusses the renewed interest in adjustable-rate mortgages, outlining how these products can offer short-ter...

Building Smarter Supply Chains: Lessons from Crisis, Cost, and Technology

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions, explores the current state of global supply chains—from the lingering effect...

How DMV Questions Shape Organ Donor Registration Decisions

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Judd Kessler, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, discusses his research examining how the framing of organ donor registration ...

The Impact of Cell Phone Policies on Student Focus and Well-Being

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Duckworth, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, shares findings from her national Phones in Focus survey, revealing how ...

How Expanding Executive Authority Is Reshaping U.S. Business

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Nichols, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies, Business Ethics, and Social Responsibility in Business, discusses how growing executive authority ...

Inside EA’s $55 Billion Buyout: Private Equity, PIF, and the Future of Gaming

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer in Finance at the Wharton School and Co-Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investment Program, joins to discuss El...

Examining Fed Autonomy Amid White House and Legal Pressures

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Zaring, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, explores the legal complexities, historical precedents, and potential reforms sh...

Exploring AI Investments, Legal Challenges, and Customer Insight Innovation

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and Co-Director of Wharton Human AI Research, explores the latest developments in artificial intelligence...

Monetary Policy Uncertainty and Technology’s Role in Growth

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Siegel, Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, discusses the Federal Reserve’s latest rate c...

Balancing Optimism and Caution in Innovation and Business Strategy

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cait Lamberton, Wharton School Vice Dean and Professor of Marketing, explains how businesses can balance enthusiasm for new technologies, such as AI, ...

Understanding AI’s Impact on Productivity, GDP, and Federal Debt

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model and Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, explores...

Google Antitrust Ruling, Market Competition, and the Future of Search

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Herbert Hovenkamp, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, discusses the recent antitrust decision requiring Google to share its searc...

Expanding Retirement Portfolios with Alternative Investment Options

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer in Finance and Academic Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program at the Wharton School, explores the...

Local Regulation and the Future of U.S. Housing Affordability

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joseph Gyourko, Wharton Professor of Real Estate, Finance, and Business Economics and Public Policy, explores 50 years of housing market data, highlig...

Interest Rates, Labor Trends, and the Future of Monetary Policy

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Harker, former Philadelphia Federal Reserve President, and current Rowan Distinguished Professor at the Wharton School, shares his perspective...

Monetizing AI Platforms: Freemium Models, Sponsored Bots, and Beyond

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and Co-Director of the Wharton Human AI Research Program, explores the evolving strategies behind monetiz...

Labor Markets, Fed Independence, and Monetary Policy Uncertainty

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and WisdomTree Chief Economist, shares his perspective on the Federal Reserve’s policy directio...

Back-to-School: Why Early Financial Literacy Matters for Every Generation

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Musto, Wharton Finance Professor and Director of the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance, explores the importance of teaching financial lit...

Exploring the Benefits and Risks of AI-Powered Innovation

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gideon Nave, Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing, discusses his research on the role of AI tools like ChatGPT in creative problem-solving, examin...

Back-to-School: Preparing the Next Generation with Entrepreneurial Education and Skills

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lori Rosenkopf, Management Professor and Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School, discusses the value of introducing entrepreneurship in h...

Uber’s Women-Only Ride Option Aims to Boost Safety

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsey Cameron, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, examines Uber’s pilot program allowing women drivers and passengers to avoid pairing wit...

Back-to-School: Navigating AI’s Impact on Student Learning and Motivation

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hamsa Bastani, Associate Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions at the Wharton School, examines the opportunities and risks of integratin...

How Deportation Policies Impact High-Skilled Worker Wages

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, discusses recent research revealing how deportation—especially over long periods—...

Managing Talent That Disrupts Team Dynamics

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maurice Schweitzer, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, joins the show to explore the challenges organizations face when high-...

Ferrero, Kellogg, and the Return of the Breakup-Merger Cycle

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emilie Feldman, Wharton Professor of Management, explores how recent M&A activity—such as Ferrero’s acquisition of WK Kellogg—reflects a rec...

How AI Is Reshaping Work and Higher Learning

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manav Raj, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, shares insights on how AI is transforming job roles, challenging traditional degree models, and ...

Jeremy Siegel on Inflation, Fed Policy, and Market Resilience

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and WisdomTree Chief Economist, shares his outlook on economic growth, inflation, interest rates,...

Understanding Dynamic Pricing in Today’s Inflationary Climate

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Zhang, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, discusses how firms use tariff-induced economic conditions to raise prices and ...

How Business Leaders Are Misjudging AI’s Workforce Impact

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Cappelli, Management Professor at the Wharton School and Director of the Center on Human Resources, explains why bold predictions about AI-drive...

Rebuilding Boeing: Engineering, Ethics, and Organizational Change

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Shea, Adjunct Professor of Management and Senior Fellow at the Wharton Center for Leadership and Change, outlines how Boeing’s long-term shift ...

What the Reconciliation Bill Means for U.S. Households

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model and Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, discusse...

Automatic Enrollment, Tax Fears, and the 401(k) Surge

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Olivia Mitchell, Professor and Executive Director of the Pension Research Council at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss Fidelity’s latest...

User Choice, Defaults, and the Future of Search

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leon Musolff, Wharton Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, discusses findings from a recent field experiment showing how defau...

How the First Sale Rule Helps Offset Tariff Costs

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Zaring, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, explains how the long-standing First Sale Rule allows U.S. companies to reduce t...

Markets Brace for Tariffs and Look to AI for Relief

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, discusses how markets are reacting to global instability, the...

How AI Is Reshaping Customer Experience and Expectations

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Terwiesch, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, discusses the evolving role of AI in customer service—highlighting ...

How Tariffs Are Disrupting Retail and Consumer Confidence

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gideon Bornstein, Wharton Assistant Professor of Finance, discusses how ongoing tariff uncertainties and fluctuating consumer confidence are impacting...

From Amateurism to Paychecks: College Athletics in Transition

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rob DiGisi, lecturer at the Wharton School and founder of Iron Horse Marketing, discusses the implications of the House v. NCAA settlement, including ...

Inside the Capital One–Discover Merger: What It Means for Consumers

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Nary, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, discusses the recent merger between Capital One and Discover, highlighting the strategic motivat...

Rethinking Retail: The Hidden Costs of Self-Checkout Technology

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Santiago Gallino, Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, and of Marketing at the Wharton School, discusses the growing presence...

IPOs and Their Human Cost: What Employees Should Know

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Josefy, Visiting Associate Professor of Management at Wharton and Associate Professor of Strategy and Shoemaker Faculty Fellow in Entrepreneurshi...

How Big Data and AI Are Transforming Modern Sports

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cade Massey, Practice Professor in the Operations, Information and Decisions Department at the Wharton School and host of the Wharton Moneyball podcas...

Navigating Tariff Turbulence: How Private Equity Firms Are Adapting

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer of Finance and Academic Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program at the Wharton School, explores how...

How Audit Rates and Policy Shifts Impact IRS Effectiveness

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Sprung-Keyser, Wharton Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, explains his research on how the IRS can maximize revenue thro...