This Week in Business

Why We All Need a Mental Spring Cleaning

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Lecturer Mori Taheripour joins the show to discuss spring cleaning for our professional lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Wholesale Prices Went Up in April. Here's What That Means for Rate Cut Prospects

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Liz Ann Sonders, Managing Director & Chief Investment Strategist for Charles Schwab & Co. recently joined the show to talk about today's infla...

Why Do So Many EV Startups Fail?

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Management John Paul MacDuffie joins the show to discuss the business of electric vehicles (EVs) and why so many EV startups fail...

New Survey Shows Retirement Confidence Has Not Returned to Previous Levels

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Copeland, Director of Wealth Benefits Research at the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI), discusses the company's new retirement confid...

Why Do Stocks Trade at Such Different Multiples or Valuation Ratios?

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Assistant Professor Sean Myers joins the show to discuss his recent paper that looks at the connection between price movement on stocks and fu...

How Do Consumers Feel About the Economy? New Survey Shows Not So Great

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Odland, CEO of The Conference Board, joins the show to discuss consumer confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

What Will Happen to the Fed's Independence if Trump is Reelected?

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Feinstein, Wharton Assistant Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, joins the show to discuss how key aspects of financial regulation...

Mental Health is Becoming Critical to Workplace Organizational Culture

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Terkoski Young, Director of Health, Equity & Well-Being at WTW, joins the show to discuss how companies can focus on mental health. Hosted o...

Is Influencer Marketing Worth It?

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brands pay millions for mega-influencer endorsements, but new research from Wharton’s Ryan Dew and Raghuram Iyengar finds more followers don’t alw...

What Is the Role of Customers in the Gig Economy?

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lindsey Cameron, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss the gig economy and how it pits customers against workers. Hoste...

What Does the Labor Side of Manufacturing Need Over the Next Decade?

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Coykendall, Deloitte's Vice Chair of US Industrial Products & Construction, joins the show to discuss hiring in the manufacturing sector. Hos...

Why Extreme Temperatures Make Workers More Susceptible to Injuries

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Penn Assistant Professor Jisung Park joins the show to discuss his new book, Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World, in honor of Earth month. ...

Should ESG Be Politicized? Why ESG Has Become an Easy Target

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Maslansky, CEO of Maslansky & Partners, joins the show to discuss the political and fiscal debate over ESG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Can Intrapreneurship Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap?

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Black founders have long struggled for their place in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, but a new study from Wharton’s Tiantian Yang shows they are thr...

Understanding the Value of Networks for Mothers Reentering the Workforce

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Assistant Professor of Management Tiantian Yang joins the show to discuss workforce reentry for mothers and the way personal networks impact t...

The 4-Day Workweek: How Insomnia Cookies Shortened its Workweek While Driving Growth

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Berkowitz, Co-Founder & CEO of Insomnia Cookies, which he started while a student at Penn, joins the show to discuss their new headquarters a...

How Will AI Impact the Supply Chain?

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Morris Cohen, Wharton Professor Emeritus of Manufacturing & Logistics, joins the show to discuss how AI will transform supply chain management. Ho...

What Are Some of the Keys to Responsible Investing?

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jock Payten, Founder & CEO of Nubian Square Investment Advisors, recently joined the show to discuss responsible investing and closing the wealth ...

How Much is ESG Impacting Bottom Lines? New Research Attempts to Answer Question

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sergeui Netessine, Wharton's Vice Dean for Innovation & Global Initiatives, joins the show to discuss his research on how an emphasis on ESG impac...

WebMD CMO: The Pandemic Accelerated Technological Changes in Healthcare

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John Whyte, WebMD Chief Medical Officer, joins the show to talk about how the pandemic accelerated the use of telemedicine.This interview originally a...

Basel III Endgame Political Lobbying Efforts in US Have Been Remarkable Says Wharton Professor

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David Zaring, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, joins the show to discuss Basel III endgame rules and implementation. Hosted o...

Sophia Opatska on Running a University in a War Zone

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sophia Opatska, Vice Rector of Strategic Development at Ukrainian Catholic University, joins the show to discuss teaching and running a college in a w...

When and Why Consumers Love Bad Options

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New research from Wharton’s Patti Williams tackles one of the biggest contradictions in consumer behavior: why we love stuff that’s so bad, it’s...

Why Startup Accelerators Are an Engine for Economic Growth

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Valentina Assenova, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, recently joined the show to discuss the impact of accelerator programs on startups. Hos...

Mastercard is Encouraging Consumers to Make More Sustainable Choices: Here's How

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer with Mastercard, joins the show to discuss climate change, sustainability, and how the company is encour...

How Do We Control the Rising Costs of Health Care?

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Health Care Management Lawton Robert Burns joins the show to talk about tactics that can be used to lower drug prices and why the...

Employees Have Specific Expectations Around Inclusive Work Environments & Culture

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dawn Jones, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Social Impact at Intel, joins the show to discuss DEI in the workplace and spe...

How Can AI Enhance People in the Workplace?

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Management Matthew Bidwell joins the show to discuss the future of people analytics, including AI, humane workplaces, and multi-g...

New Deloitte Study Reveals Employee Trust is One of Biggest Business Concerns

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Deloitte Consulting CEO Dan Helfrich joins the show to discuss the company's Global Human Capital Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Why You Should Consider Deferred Income Annuities for Your Retirement Portfolio

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Executive Director of Wharton's Pension Research Council Olivia Mitchell joins the show to discuss why retirement gets better with annuities. Hosted o...

We're Starting to See a Shift in the Job Market that is Demanding Gen AI Skills

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera, joins the show to discuss hot jobs and skills for 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

How Corporations Are Taking the Lead on Environmental Governance

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton legal studies and business ethics professor Sarah Light explains private vs. public environmental governance, and how the former is now an acc...

Does a Rise in Charitable Giving After an Event Mean a Decline in Political Giving?

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing Pinar Yildirim joins the show to discuss her new working paper comparing the effects of political and charita...

Will the Government Shut Down in 2024?

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Silver, CEO of Affinity Solutions, joins the show to discuss what a potential government shutdown could mean for consumer spending and how re...

Why We Should Avoid the Effort to "Break Up" Big Tech

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Herb Hovenkamp, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Penn Carey Law Professor of Law, joins the show to discuss antitrust regu...

85% of Workers Are Considering Changing Jobs for More Money or Better Work-Life Balance

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kory Kantenga, LinkedIn Senior Economist, joins the show to talk about hiring trends. This podcast originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily'...

Why We All Need a Financial Health Day

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Assistant Professor of Marketing Wendy De La Rosa joins the show to discuss personal finances best practices for 2024. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

MyFitnessPal CMO: Nutrition Is The Most Important Part of the Fitness Industry

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Keil, CMO of MyFitnessPal, joins the show to explain how MyFitnessPal works, and how nutrition impacts both our fitness and our health overall. ...

How Does the Option of Remote Work Impact Who Applies for Jobs?

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Management David Hsu joins the show to discuss his new study on the future of remote and hybrid work and how remote work impacts ...

SharkNinja: Post-Covid Business Has Continued to Accelerate via Specific Growth Strategy

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Barrocas, CEO of SharkNinja, joins the show to talk about the 2023 holiday retail season, the company's new product innovation and how it's engag...

The Way We Measure an Ad is Changing: Wharton Professor Explains Why

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Marketing Dave Reibstein joins the show to discuss this week's marketing trends, including the impact of platform-specific advert...

Does Online Data Collection Lead to Financial Fraud? New Research Seeks to Find a Correlation

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Assistant Professor of Finance Huan Tang joins the show to discuss new research on consumer surveillance and financial fraud. Hosted on Acast....

What's Behind the Recent Surge of Prime Age Women in the Workforce?

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Arnon, Director of Business Tax and Economic Analysis with the Penn Wharton Budget Model, joins the show to discuss the Penn Wharton Budget Model...

What Can We Expect for Remote and Hybrid Work in 2024?

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Management Matthew Bidwell joins the show to discuss hybrid work policies, the labor market, and how AI will shape the workforce ...

AI in 2024: What Can We Expect?

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton’s Christian Terwiesch reflects on the big changes brought by generative artificial intelligence and how it will continue to evolve. Hosted o...

The Real Estate Outlook for 2024

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton professor Susan Wachter joins the show to talk about what lies ahead for the U.S. housing and commercial real estate markets in 2024. Hosted ...

What's Ahead for the U.S. Economy in 2024?

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel joins the show to offer his predictions for the U.S. economy in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

How Do Company Leaders Make Decisions Around Future Growth When Technology is Constantly Innovating?

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ted Moser, Senior Partner with Prophet, joins the show to discuss digital innovation in customer loyalty and his new book, Winning Through Platforms. ...

Interest Rate Cuts Are on the Way. What That Means for the Housing Market

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Finance Itamar Drechsler joins the show to talk about the Fed and why investors believe interest rate cuts are coming. Hosted on ...

The Future of Banking: How Can the Industry Increase Safety for Deposits?

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Brown, Chairman and CEO of Ampersand, Inc., joins the show to discuss the current state of banking and how to revolutionize deposit management. ...

Can Biden's New Council Fix U.S. Supply Chain Issues?

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton professor of operations, information and decisions Marshall Fisher talks about the Biden administration's new White House Council on Supply Ch...

The Private Market for Homeowners Insurance is in Turmoil

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Real Estate Ben Keys joins the show to discuss how climate change can affect home insurance premiums. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Ad Spending is Increasing As We Head Into 2024. Here's Why

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Krizelman, CEO and Co-Founder of MediaRadar joins the show to discuss trends in ad spending and how media fragmentation is changing how branding ...

This Week in Marketing with Wharton Professor Barbara Kahn

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Marketing Barbara Kahn recaps the week's marketing news and trends with Wharton Business Daily's Dan Loney. Hosted on Acast. See...

Workplace Wellbeing Is at a 12-year Low: Here's Why

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Lanzoni, Head of Enterprise Content for Guardian Life, joins the show to discuss Guardian Life's 12th Annual Workplace Benefits study and why eco...

Why Brands Should Put Out Statements About Their Company vs. The Most Recent Global Issue

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Piacenza, Head of Industry Intelligence for Morning Consult, recently joined the show to discuss why Americans want to see companies stick up f...

Alexa, Can You Do My Holiday Shopping? New Research Explores How Customers Use Technology to Shop

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing Pinar Yildirim joins the show to discuss her new research on brand loyalty and shopping with technology. Hos...

What is the Manufacturing Outlook for 2024? A Review of Deloitte's Outlook

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Coykendall, Deloitte's National Sector Leader for Industrial Products and Construction, joins the show to talk about the company's 2024 manufactu...

Why Home Ownership Creates Stronger Marriages

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton’s Corinne Low joins the show to discuss new research that demonstrates how home ownership factors into relationships and lends security in a...

The Most Successful Brands are Making it Easy to Co-Create with Consumers

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Marketing Americus Reed joins the show to discuss the business of brand identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Can ChatGPT Give Ethical Advice?

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New research from Wharton’s Christian Terwiesch and research assistant Lennart Meincke pits ChatGPT-4 against The New York Times ethics column with ...

Virtual Sports Betting: How NFTs Are Transforming Digital Horse Racing

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Strause, CEO of Invincible GG, joins the show to discuss the company's virtual horse racing game and new virtual sports and gaming products. ...

How Consumers Will Keep Powering GDP Growth

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton's Nikolai Roussanov says the U.S. could round off 2023 with GDP growth of 2.5%-3% on the back of rising consumer spending and stable interest ...

Why the Question of Scale is an Ongoing Question for Most Companies

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information & Decisions, joins the show to discuss companies being profitable at scale. Hosted on Aca...

Prospective Homebuyers: Is It Better to Wait out High Interest Rates or Reset Expectations?

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel Barrow, Director of Financial Planning at Edelman Financial Engines, recently joined the show to discuss how homebuyers and potential sellers s...

Will the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard Deal Lead to More Transformative Tech Acquisitions?

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Harbir Singh, Wharton management professor and co-director of the Mack Institute for Innovation Management, weighs in on Microsoft's successful acquis...

Disney, Target & Taylor Swift: Wharton Professor Breaks Down Marketing Trends

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Marketing David Reibstein joins the show to discuss recent marketing stories and trends, including the importance of storytelling...

People Are Worried That They're Going to Be Victimized by Cyber Crime

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, joins the show to discuss the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness ...

How the Right Policies Can Stabilize Federal Debt and Grow the Economy

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton business economics and public policy professor Kent Smetters, who is faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM), discusses the l...

Do Retail Investors Care About Firms' ESG-Related Activities? New Paper Investigates

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christina Zhu, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Wharton, joins the show to discuss her new paper on how retail investors view firms' ESG-related a...

Yes San Francisco: Inside the First Ever Urban Sustainability Location-Based Challenge

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kwasi Mitchell, Chief Purpose Officer of Deloitte, recently joined the show to discuss Yes San Francisco, an urban sustainability challenge spearheade...

California’s Latest Climate Disclosure Rules Will Be the Strictest in the Nation

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics Eric Orts explains how California's new climate disclosure laws differ from the SEC's proposed ...

Hybrid Work is Here to Stay and is Essential to Maintaining Diversity in the Workplace

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lynn Haaland, Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer at Zoom, recently joined the show to discuss the impact of the pandemic on women in the workplace ...

Will the UAW Strike Impact Growth of the Electric Vehicle Market?

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton management professor Rahul Kapoor says the ongoing strike against the Big Three automakers -- General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis -- is ...

As We Innovate, We Need Talent That Will Lead Global Sustainability Impact

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Atkinson, Global Sustainability Practice Co-Head at Heidrick & Struggles, joins the show to discuss the future of climate funding as well as...

Managing Risks Around M&A Deals: Why Do They Fail?

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton management professor Emilie Feldman explains why most M&A deals fail and how companies can prepare for success. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

How Much ESG Investing is Actually Happening? A New Paper Tries to Quantify

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Finance Luke Taylor joins the show to discuss his new paper on green investments in the financial sector that analyzes how much E...

The Industrial Metaverse: Why a New Report Calls it the Future of Manufacturing

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Wellener, Principal, US Industrial Products & Construction Practice, Deloitte, joins the show to discuss the company's new report that looks ...

Switzerland Tops the 2023 Best Countries Report

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing professor David Reibstein discusses the Best Countries of 2023, ranked by U.S. News & World Report, global marketing and communications ...

Instacart's IPO: A Look at Their Timing, Valuation and Opportunities for Others

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Management David Hsu joins the show to discuss the landscape of the IPO market, Instacart's IPO, and the promise of tech. Hosted ...

Are Strikes More Common in the US than in Europe?

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whitney Breer, author of "Leadership Starts With You," joins the show to discuss the differences between the US and Europe when it comes to unions, wo...

There's a Right Way to Brag at Work. Here's How

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton management professor Maurice Schweitzer discusses his latest research on dual-promotion and why it works better than excessive self-promotion....

Two-thirds of Households Have Locked in Mortgage Rates of 4% or Less

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lu Liu, Wharton Assistant Professor of Finance, recently joined the show to discuss mortgage interest rates and their impact on relocations, refinanci...

We Will See a Continued Growth of Consumer Power in the Retail Sector: Here's Why

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Matthews, Executive Director of Research for the National Retail Federation, joins the show to discuss the state of the retail industry and why t...

Our Question of Self Becomes More Important as We Delve Deeper into the World of AI

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Marketing Stefano Puntoni joins the show to talk about a recent article he wrote for Harvard Business Review on how AI affects ou...

Private Companies with Less than $200M in Revenue are Facing Greater Challenges

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wolfe Tone, U.S. Deloitte Private Leader & Vice Chair, joins the show to discuss Deloitte's recent survey of U.S. C-level private business leaders...

Can Zillow's 1% Down Payment Program Help the Housing Market?

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton’s Benjamin Keys weighs in on Zillow’s new 1% downpayment loan, saying the fintech firm is trying to innovate in a housing market that just...

Penn President Magill: Leadership is a Rare Privilege & Opportunity

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill joins Wharton Business Daily to discuss her first year at Penn and strategic planning process, he...

Why We Shouldn't Leave Low-income Americans Out of the Financial Bill of Rights

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton professor Wendy De La Rosa joins the show to discuss how tens of millions of low-income Americans won’t benefit from the CFPB's pending regu...

Is ChatGPT Better at Creativity and Problem Solving than MBA Students?

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Operations, Information & Decisions Christian Terwiesch joins the show to discuss a new Mack Institute paper on how ChatGPT i...

Why Stakeholders Are a Critical Component in Long-Term Value Creation

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vit Henisz, Vice Dean & Faculty Director of Wharton's ESG Initiative, joins the show to discuss his new paper on the impact of value versus purpos...

Why the Timing of the Fitch Downgrade of the U.S. Is Worrisome

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As uncertainty over a durable agreement on the debt ceiling persists, the solution is to either raise taxes or cut expenses, Wharton’s Itay Goldstei...

The Importance of Shareholder Value Has Grown at the Expense of Employees

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Cappelli, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss his book, "Our Least Important Asset" and the impact of financial ...

2030 EV Goal is Going to Require a Rapid Expansion of Charging Stations

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Hurless, Global Real Estate Leader for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, CBRE, joins the show to discuss the challenges and opportunities associate...

Is There a Benefit to Call All Employees Back to the Office Full Time?

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Associate Professor of Management Iwan Barankay joins the show to discuss whether companies should require their employees to return to the of...

How AI is Dramatically Impacting the Future of Education

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sal Khan, Founder & CEO of Khan Academy, joins the show to discuss the future of education and how generative AI is going to help teachers better ...

Consumers Place a Unique Value on Human Labor: Wharton Professor Explains

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss a recent op-ed he wrote for The Wall Street Journal that argues why consume...

Bringing Attention to the Importance of the Chief Information Security Officer Role

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Thompson, Partner with Heidrick & Struggles, joins the show to discuss the results of the 2023 Global Chief Information Security Officer (CI...

What Makes a Blockbuster?

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger talks about his research on how language shapes engaging content in movies, books, and more. Hosted on Acast....

2023 is the Most Normal Year for the Restaurant Industry in Four Years

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hudson Riehle, SVP of Research at the National Restaurant Association, joins the show to discuss the state of the industry. This interview originally ...