This Week in Business

The State of the Investing Landscape

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Howard Marks, W'67, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, talks about the current investing landscape, market recoveries and how t...

Why Social Media Is Now an Integral Part of Our Elections

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Assistant Professor of Marketing Pinar Yildirim talks about how social media has become an integral part of our elections, how they are cracki...

Nobel Prize Winning Economist on COVID + Economic Recovery

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Krugman talks to Dan Loney about his views on economic recovery, where we stand with the pandemic and how he feels about the future. Krugman is a...

Ant Group IPO: What Went Wrong

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Hsu, Professor of Management at Wharton, talks about why Chinese regulators halted the Ant Group IPO and what might happen next. Hosted on Acas...

A World's Eye View on the 2020 Presidential Election

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Bremmer, founder and president of Eurasia Group, talks to Wharton Business Daily host Dan Loney about the 2020 presidential election and the poten...

The Lifespan of a CEO

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Marius Guenzel, Assistant Professor of Finance at Wharton, talks about the lifespan of a CEO both on the job and in their overall life. He discusses h...

Decision 2020: Reaching Voters As We Close In on Election Day

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Steele, former RNC Chairman and Senior Advisor to The Lincoln Project, talks about the final weeks of campaigning, why national polling cannot...

Coastal Communities & Climate Risk: A Big Financial Challenge

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Keys, Assistant Professor of Real Estate at the Wharton School, talks about sea level rise, its impact on the housing market, and what the future ...

Luxury Retailer Rebecca Minkoff: Future Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Pandemic

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca Minkoff, designer and founder of the luxury retail company that bears her name, and member of the Directors Council of Wharton's Baker Retaili...

How the Election is Impacting the News Media

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Major Garrett, Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News, talks about how the election is impacting the news media, the landscape of news today and ...

Understanding the Economics of School Reopenings

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Efraim Berkovich, Director of Computational Dynamics with the Penn Wharton Budget Model, talks to Dan Loney about the Penn Wharton Budget Model's new ...

Leadership in a Pandemic

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Mackey, Founder & CEO of Whole Foods, talks about how the company has fared during the pandemic, the kinds of leaders we need right now, and ...

Is At-Home Fitness Here to Stay?

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fitness expert and founder of The Fitness App Jillian Michaels talks about her battle with COVID-19, how her businesses have been impacted by the pand...

Can People Change Their Minds About Political Candidates?

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's a belief that 70% of people who will vote in the upcoming presidential election already know who they are going to vote for. How do you influe...

After Disaster Strikes: How to Rebuild Better

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carolyn Kousky, Executive Director of the Wharton Risk Management and Decision Processes Center, discusses the aftermath of natural disasters and why ...

An Alarming Trend: Women Are Suffering More Layoffs & Job Losses During Pandemic

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Janice Bellace, Professor Emeritus of Business Ethics & Legal Studies at The Wharton School, talks to Wharton Business Daily's Dan Loney about con...

Honoring the Life & Legacy of RBG

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gillian Thomas, Senior Staff Attorney for the ACLU's Women's Rights Project - which Ruth Bader Ginsburg helped create - talks about RBG's legacy and w...

Analyzing the Biden Platform

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Prisinzano, Director of Policy Analysis for the Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM), discusses the recent release of the PWBM's analysis of the B...

New Gift to Provide Wharton MBA Education to International Students

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yuri Milner, Founder of DST Global and Wharton MBA Alumnus, talks about the new $10 million gift he and his wife made to Wharton to create the Friends...

Breaking Down the Most Recent Unemployment Numbers

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eugene Scalia, U.S. Secretary of Labor, talks about the most recent weekly unemployment claims report and the August Labor Department report, and plan...

Why Media Coverage of Female Politicians Must Change

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

President and CEO of Time's Up Tina Tchen talks to Dan Loney about why media coverage of female politicians, which traditionally centers around physic...

The Myths About Entrepreneurial Success

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Associate Professor of Management Ethan Mollick talks about his new book, The Unicorn's Shadow: Combating the Dangerous Myths that Hold Back, Startups...

Mail-In Voting is Safe & Secure: Here's Why

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Assistant Professor of Political Science at The Wharton School, Marc Meredith, talks about mail-in voting for upcoming presidential election amidst th...

Back to School 2020: How the Pandemic Has Changed Education

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. Secretary of Education talks about school reopenings, how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered education and is impacting school choice in this inte...

Hurricane Laura, California Wildfires and a Pandemic: Mitigating an Intersection of Risks

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Meyer, Professor of Marketing and Co-Director of the Risk Management Decision Processes Center at The Wharton School, discusses how to better prep...

Back to School 2020: Helping Parents & School Districts Navigate Distance Learning

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With many schools remaining closed, online education is gaining additional scrutiny. Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, talks about distance l...

Can Social Media Reverse 'Incumbency Advantage'?

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pinar Yildirim, Assistant Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School, talked to Dan Loney about social media and electoral dynamics, and how to reve...

Fiorina: Why Harris Was the Smart Choice for Biden's VP

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carly Fiorina, Former CEO of HP, talks to Dan Loney about what Kamala Harris will bring to the Democratic ticket, how she will impact the race itself,...

Are Workers Still Entitled to Pandemic Perks?

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Berkey, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at The Wharton School, talks about the ethics of corporations rescinding COVID-...

How to Create a Better Work/Life Balance During the Pandemic

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Management Nancy Rothbard talks about how to create work/life boundaries during the work-from-home era. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Summer's Big Debate: What Will School Look Like This Fall?

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The question of what school will look like this fall is the ongoing question being debated around the country this summer. Dr. David Rubin, Director o...

The Coronavirus Has the Upper-hand in the U.S.: Here's Why

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden talks about how the US can get control of the Coronavirus pandemic and where we are in the race for a vaccine that...

What Will the Next Round of Coronavirus Relief Look Like?

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Prisinzano, Director of Policy Analysis for the Penn Wharton Budget Model, talks about the GOP's most recent proposal for financial support to...

How Can Congress Support the Restaurant Industry?

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Colicchio, Head Judge of Bravo Network's Top Chef, talks about the state of the restaurant industry and how Congress can support independent resta...

How Low Will Mortgage Rates Go?

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, mortgage rates dipped below 3% - the first time they dipped this low in the 50 years Freddie Mac has watched mortgage rates. Sam Chandon, A...

Addressing the Coronavirus Crisis in the United States

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Deborah Birx, White House COVID-19 Task Force Coordinator, spent some time with Wharton Business Daily Host Dan Loney talking about where we are i...

How Does the IRS Recover Lost Tax Revenue?

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The IRS could provide much more tax revenue to US coffers if it collected tax revenue at a higher rate than it currently does. Natasha Sarin, Assistan...

How Will the Pandemic Impact Voting?

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With presidential election looming, there's a worry of whether we will see lower voting totals because of potential long lines amidst the pandemic. Wh...

Traveling During the Pandemic? It's All About Staying Local

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Glenn Fogel ,W'84, CEO and President of Booking Holdings, was a guest on Wharton Business Daily's town hall, The Business of Travel During a Pandemic,...

Do Underdogs Have Better Outcomes?

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Assistant Professor of Management Samir Nurmohamed talks about his new research showing the "Underdog Effect," and why being the underdog migh...

Keeping Older Adults Healthy

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Taylor, WG'10, Co-founder of Beyond Meat and Co-founder of Perennial, spoke with Dan Loney about keeping older adults healthy through plant-base...

Does Diversity Branding Hurt Diversity?

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Technical Co-Lead of Google's Ethical Artificial Intelligence Team Timnit Gebru visited Wharton's campus in January to discuss diversity in tech and d...

How is the US-China Relationship Continuing to Develop?

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mohamed El-Erian, Practice Professor of Wharton's Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies, spoke with Dan Loney about the US-China re...

What Will Sports Look Like Without Fans?

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby Valentine, Former MLB player and manager, and Executive Director of Athletics at Sacred Heart University, talked to Dan Loney about what lays ah...

How to Reduce Police Brutality

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Assistant Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics Robert Hughes spoke with Dan Loney about how to reduce violence in policing by limi...

The Impact of Inequality on the American Dream

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Payne, Host of Making Money with Charles Payne on Fox Business Network, and CEO and Principal Financial Analyst of Wall Street Strategies, tal...

How Prevalent is Fake News?

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Operations, Information & Decisions Duncan Watts talks with Dan Loney about Twitter, social media and the prevalence of fake ...

What Role Does Corporate America Play in Addressing Inequality?

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Judith Brown Dianis, CEO of The Advancement Project and Wharton alumna, talks to Dan Loney as part of Wharton Business Daily's Special Report, "Inequa...

Understanding Inequality in America

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Former Philadelphia Mayor and Wharton alumnus Michael Nutter talks to Dan Loney about inequality and civil unrest as part of Wharton Business Daily's ...

Why Are The Markets So Optimistic?

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin O'Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful on ABC's Shark Tank, talks to Dan Loney about why the markets are so optimistic and why the situation the pandemic cr...

Global Emissions Are Down, But Will They Stay That Way?

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Orts, Director of the Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership and Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics at Wharton, talks about...

Learning to Be Resilient During Uncertain Times

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Duckworth, Professor of Psychology at Wharton and the University of Pennsylvania College of Arts and Sciences, talks about how to be resilient ...

Finding a Cure for Covid-19

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Fajgenbaum, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Co-founder of the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network, joi...

Are Smartphones Changing the Way We Think?

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Assistant Professor of Marketing Sheri Melumad discusses her new research that shows people are more willing to share information when they do...

What's the Best Way to Decipher COVID-19 Data?

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adi Wyner, Professor of Statistics and Faculty Lead of the Wharton Sports Analytics & Business Initiative, talks to Dan Loney about how to deciphe...

How Do We Reopen the Economy?

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, participated in a special episode on reopening the economy on Friday, May 8. This podcast features his inte...

The Future of Entrepreneurship

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Karl Ulrich, Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Wharton, and Co-founder and Advisor of MakerStock talks about what he thinks the future...

Why Women Face Unique Challenges from COVID-19

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Management Stephanie Creary talks about how women are impacted by COVID-19, particularly when it comes to employment. Hosted on ...

The Role Analytics Play in Our Culture

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Bradlow, Vice Dean of Analytics and Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School, and host of Moneyball on SiriusXM Channel 132, talks to Wharton...

How Will The Economy Recover From The Pandemic?

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

NYT Opinion Columnist and recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences Paul Krugman chats about the economic impact of COVID-19 and what economic...

What Can We Expect Post-COVID-19?

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast features a discussion with Wharton Dean Geoff Garrett about what we should expect from our economies and cultures post-COVID-19 both here...

Rethinking Global Interconnectedness

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Regina Abrami, Director of Global Programs at Wharton's The Lauder Institute, discusses the long-term impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and global in...

Sourcing PPE During COVID-19

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Serguei Netessine, Vice Dean for Global Initiatives and Professor of Operations, Information & Decisions at The Wharton School, speaks to Dan Lone...

The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Small Business

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trey Hollingsworth, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 9th Congressional District and Wharton alum, joins Dan Loney to discuss the economic impact on s...

Keeping Retail Afloat During COVID-19

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Marketing Barbara Kahn talks with Dan Loney about how retailers can stay afloat during the COVID-19 stay at home orders and how t...

Fighting for Relevancy During COVID-19

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Marketing Deborah Small talks about how brands are trying to stay relevant in consumers' lives through virtue signaling during CO...

Stopping the Spread of COVID-19

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Larry Jameson, Executive Vice President, University of Pennsylvania for the Health System, and Dean of the Perelman School of Medicine, talks abou...

Special Report: "Wharton on Managing Uncertainty-The Coronavirus Outbreak"

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This Wharton Business Daily special report brings together six interviews conducted with professors who are teaching University of Pennsylvania studen...

Is the US Prepared for Digitized Elections?

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leeza Garber, Wharton Lecturer of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, discusses how the Coronavirus might impact in-person voting in the U.S. both in...

COVID-19's Impact on the Future of Work

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Dean Geoff Garrett chats with Dan Loney about the impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on our global economy and the role it will play in r...

Teaching the Importance of Financial Literacy

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Copeland, Wharton undergraduate alumnus, NFL linebacker recently signed by the New England Patriots and Penn financial literacy instructor, di...

How Do We Prepare for High-Risk Events Like COVID-19?

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor Mauro Guillen discusses the launch of his new online course covering the global business implications of the coronavirus outbreak, a...

Should Firms Disclose SEC Investigations or Abstain from Trading?

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If a company is under investigation by the SEC, should that information be automatically be released to investors or to the public? Wharton Associate ...

Understanding the Gender Gap in Workplace Self Promotion

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Judd Kessler, Associate Professor of Business Economics & Public Policy at Wharton, discusses his new research that reveals men and women rate the...

COVID-19 and the Impact of Emotional Contagion

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is coronavirus dominating your conversations at work, school and with family and friends? Are you feeling anxious or worried about the virus and what ...

Why Diversity is the Profitable, Competitive Thing to Do

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Diversity Inc. CEO Carolynn Johnson talks about why diversity is the competitive, profitable thing to do, the state of the workforce, diversity challe...

How Millennial Saving Habits are Driving the Future of Finance

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Rachleff, Wealthfront co-founder and CEO and Wharton alum, stops by the studio to discuss his observations about the banking industry, career hig...

Breaking Down the Forbes Best Companies to Work For List

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Associate Professor of Management Matthew Bidwell talks about the Forbes Best Companies to Work For list, how the companies made the list, the...

A 2020 Global Economic Outlook

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mohamed El-Erian, Practice Professor at Wharton's Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies, discusses a range of issues from the g...

The Tricky World of Sustainable, Ethical Investing

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor of Marketing Cait Lamberton says for more investors to participate in sustainable (socially conscious) investing financial services ...

Why 'Autos+Tech' Is the Best Path for Automated Vehicles

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to automated vehicles, many think tech companies have the upper hand over the auto industry. Wharton Professor John Paul Macduffie visit...

What Does It Take to Be a Good Leader?

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lloyd Howell Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Booz Allen - and recent guest of the Wharton Leadership Lecture S...

What's 'In Store' for Retail This Year as Stores Continue to Close?

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

More than 9,000 retail stores closed their doors in 2019, and the trend is continuing into 2020 with the recent announcements that Pier 1, Macy's and ...

AI & Data Collection: Is Privacy As We Know It Over?

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The advent and use of artificial intelligence - or AI - is leading to deeper conversations about the influence this technology will have in the years ...

Can Senator Sanders's 'Medicare for All' Plan Actually Work?

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Democratic candidate Senator Bernie Sanders has been touting his 'Medicare for All' plan on the campaign trail, which he says will dramatically improv...

Are the Chinese Taking the Right Steps to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus?

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With more than 4,700 cases of coronavirus confirmed and 106 reported deaths, China is facing both short- and long-term challenges. Penn Law Professor ...

Is Streaming the Future of TV Programming?

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Comcast is the latest company to jump into the streaming world with the launch of NBC's new Peacock streaming service, which will be available in July...

Can You Recession Proof Your Retirement Accounts?

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A report by the National Association for Business Economics says that 7 out of 10 economists predict there will be another recession by the end of 202...

'Survivor's' #MeToo Moment Explained

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The most recent season of 'Survivor' (Island of the Idols) ended with its own #MeToo moment, which will lead to significant changes for the future of ...

Conflict in Iran: What Does it Mean for the U.S.?

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. drone strike that killed Major General Qassim Suleimani has heightened tensions between the U.S. and the Middle East. This week, Iraq’s Par...

How Ridesharing Adds Value to Your Life

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Not everything about ridesharing is negative. Riders are making friends, learning about their community and even getting job leads, all from the back ...

What to Expect from Retail in 2020 and Beyond

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Retail isn’t all store closings and bankruptcies. Legacy retailers and direct-to-consumer startups alike are transforming their businesses through i...

Does Elizabeth Warren's Wealth Tax Add Up?

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wharton Professor Kent Smetters discusses the Penn Wharton Budget Model's analysis of Senator Elizabeth Warren's wealth tax. They found that Warren's ...

At What Age are Entrepreneurs Most Successful?

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates founded their pathbreaking companies when they were still in their teens. Steve Jobs founded Apple at 21. Their stories...

NFL Season Preview with Josh Hermsmeyer

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Hermsmeyer, Writer for FiveThirtyEight and Founder of AirYards.com where he works on all things football analytics, joins hosts Cade Massey, Shan...

Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Safi Bahcall, pysicist and biotech entrepreneur, joins host Harbir Singh on Mastering Innovation to discuss his book “Loonshots: How to Nurture the ...

A Look at the Recent Federal Interest Rate Decrease

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Harker, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and a former Wharton dean, joins Mukul Pandya of Knowledge@Wharton to discuss th...

How to Build Habit-Forming Products

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nir Eyal has been dubbed "The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology" by the MIT Technology Review. Nir joins host Americus Reed to discuss his best-sell...

Barometer of Fear: An Insider’s Account of Rogue Trading and the Greatest Banking Scandal in History

14 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alexis Stenfors joins host Dan Loney on Knowledge@Wharton to discuss how he went from being a currency trader at Merrill Lynch in London to being...

The Art of Deep Listening

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Despite the fact that 55% of our time is spent listening, deep listening is a skill that only 2% of people really grasp. Oscar Trimboli, Professional ...