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How Russia Took Advantage of the US Electric Grid in their 2016 Cyberattack
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 2016, U.S. intelligence found evidence of foreign attempts to hack into the country’s electric grid - one of the most crucial part...
US Government Shutdown: Impact on the FDA and Food Safety
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which oversees the approval of new drugs and oversees around 80 percent of our food supp...
US Government Shutdown: Impact on Flying - TSA & Air Traffic Controllers
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s day 24 of the partial government shutdown and so far there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight. Last week, dozens of aviation...
US Government Shutdown: Impact on the IPO Market
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The partial US government shutdown has started to impact one aspect of Wall Street – the IPO market. The Securities and Exchange Commission has...
US Government Shutdown: A Look Back on President Trump's Speech
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It is now day 24 of the partial US government shutdown and so far there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight. We take a look back at ...
Leading Through the Storm, with Tulane President Emeritus Scott Cowen
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Cowen, President Emeritus and Distinguished University Chair of Tulane University, joins hosts Mike Useem and Anne Greenhalgh to discuss his 16-...
The ACA 2019: A Look Ahead
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're featuring a series this month called “2019: A Look Ahead” and continue with a look at the future of the Affordable ...
China 2019: A Look Ahead
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're featuring a series this month called “2019: A Look Ahead” and continue with a look at the current situation in China.&nb...
Russia Investigation 2019: A Look Ahead
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're featuring a series this month called “2019: A Look Ahead” and continue with a look at the Mueller Investigation int...
Brexit 2019: A Look Ahead
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Knowledge@Wharton on Business Radio is featuring an interview series this month called “2019: A Look Ahead” and begin with a l...
The Pulse of San Francisco: From Tech to People
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bay Area Ventures welcomes a new weekly contributor, Owen Thomas, Business Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle. Today, host Doug Collom talks in dep...
History of the Lazaretto Quarantine Station in Philadelphia
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Anne Greenhalgh talks with David Barnes, Associate Professor of History and Sociology of Science and Director of the Health and Societies Program...
Jeremy Lin: From Harvard to the NBA
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Eric Bradlow and Adi Wyner talk with Jeremy Lin, Guard for the Atlanta Hawks, about his basketball career which started in the Ivy League and ab...
Starlight: Creating Sustainable Solar Light in Rwanda
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Wharton School and World Bank Group have formed a partnership, Ideas for Action Initiative (I4A), to focus on growing entrepreneurship in Africa b...
Best Books of 2018 for Young Readers
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for books to give as gifts this year? Host Dan Loney explores the "Best Books of 2018 for Young Readers List," an annual report published by t...
After the Blockchain Bubble, Part Two
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Cryptocurrency prices have crashed and blockchain killer applications have not taken off yet. What comes next? Will we look ba...
After the Blockchain Bubble, Part One
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Cryptocurrency prices have crashed and blockchain killer applications have not taken off yet. What comes next? Will we look ba...
Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John Chambers, Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures and former CEO and Chairman of Cisco Systems, joins host Mike Useem to discuss his book Connecting...
Meet the New Chief Wellness Officer at Penn
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Benoit Dube is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine, Associate Vice Provost, and the inaugural Chief W...
The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dolly Chugh, a Psychologist and Associate Professor of Management and Organizations and NYU's Stern School of Business, joins hosts Anne Greenhalgh an...
Exploring The First Step Act
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Justin George, Staff Writer at The Marshall Project, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Katherine Klein to discuss The First Step Act and how it will impact...
The Future of Gaming
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Host Christian Terwiesch examines transformation and innovation in the gaming industry with Elaine Chase, Vice President of Global Brand Strategy, Mar...
Simple and Secure Access to Government Services with YoGov
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ryder Pearce, Founder and CEO at YoGov, joins hosts Doug Collom and Irina Yuen to discuss the startup on a mission to help everyone have simple and se...
Starting Your Own Venture Capital Fund
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Carey Lai, a Founding Team Member and Managing Director at Conductive Ventures, joins host Doug Collom to discuss the trails and tribulations of start...
Ambition Redefined
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn Sollmann, flexwork and financial security expert, joins host Stew Friedman to discuss her new book "Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office ...
George H. W. Bush's Financial and Economic Legacy
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The nation is still mourning the loss of 41st U.S. President George Herbert Walker Bush. His life of service to this country began when he f...
Corporate Social Responsibility at Tech Companies
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Charlene Lake, Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility at AT&T, joins hosts Katherine Klein and Sherryl Kuhlman to...
Evaluating Companies' Impact on the Women They Employ
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a company a good employer for women? Host Laura Zarrow examines the new report published by the Wharton Social Impact Initiative called "Fo...
Using Technology to Solve Problems
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Lublin, Founder & CEO of Crisis Text Line, joins host Nicolaj Siggelkow to discuss how she's using big data in new and innovative ways to he...
Pragmatic Passion and Finding the Right Job Fit
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Battista, Vice President of the National Athletic and Professional Success Academy and recent PA Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, joins host Dr. Dawn...
Masculinity, #MeToo, and More
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gender dynamics in the workplace are changing faster than ever. How can businesses adapt and encourage men to become co-champions for change? The answ...
Leading Dartmouth Football with Callie Brownson
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Callie Brownson, Offensive Quality Control Coach with Dartmouth Football, joins hosts Anne Greenhalgh, Jeff Klein, and Mike Useem to discuss her path ...
New Patterns of Power and Profit: A Strategist's Guide to Competitive Advantage in the Age of Digital Transformation
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pattern-based thinking has given powerhouses such as Google, Amazon, Uber, and even Facebook the competitive edge in the growing digital age. Host Dan...
Defining Marketing Metrics
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Diorio, Director of the Forbes Marketing Accountability Institute, joins hosts David Reibstein and Suneal Bedi to discuss marketing metrics an...
Behind Marqeta, Payment-Card Related Services for Businesses
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Gardner, Founder and CEO of Marqeta, joins host Doug Collom to discuss his Goldman-backed fintech startup that works with businesses for payment...
The Customer Centricity Playbook: Implement a Winning Strategy Driven by Customer Lifetime Value
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Not all customers are the same, regardless of how they appear on the surface. The most successful companies, from Amazon to Best Buy, understand their...
Financial Literacy for Everyone with The Motley Fool
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Gardner, CEO of The Motley Fool, joins host Stew Friedman to discuss how his financial services company earned it a top spot on Glassdoor’s list...
Global Economic Outlook for 2019
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
2018 has been a strong year in the U.S. economy as unemployment dipped down to 3.7% and wages have been slowly improving. However,...
The Impact of Behavioral and Economic Drivers on Gig Economy Workers
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do workers in the gig economy make important decisions like how many hours to work in a week or which days to work? Those ques...
Are School Safety Improvements Working?
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There have been at least 65 shootings on school campuses in 2018 alone, according to the non-profit organization Everytown for Gun Safe...
Creating Code2College
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Stephenson, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Code2College, joins host Karl Ulrich to discuss his founder's journey on Launch Pad. Cod...
David's Bridal Files for Bankruptcy
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
David's Bridal filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week. The Pennsylvania-based retailer at one point claimed one-in-three U.S. brides purc...
Stan Lee's Legacy
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stan Lee, Marvel Comics former editor-in-chief and the creator of some of the best known superheroes died on Monday at age 95...
Tim Chang, Top Tech Investor
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Chang, Partner at Mayfield Fund, joins host Rob Coneybeer to discuss his career journey investing in technology on Launch Pad. Tim has been named ...
The Innovation Landscape in China
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
George Yip, Professor of Marketing and Strategy and Associate Dean for Executive MBA at Imperial College Business School, joins host Harbir Singh to d...
An In Depth Look at the History and Strategies Behind Black Friday - Part Two
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Hosts, Barbara Kahn and Dave Reibstein team up to kick off the holiday shopping season with an in-depth look at what retailers and cons...
An In Depth Look at the History and Strategies Behind Black Friday - Part One
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A Business Radio Special: Business Radio Hosts, Barbara Kahn and Dave Reibstein team up to kick off the holiday shopping season with an in-depth look ...
Career Talk Thanksgiving Special - Don't Be Ungrateful In The Hiring Process
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Abby Kohut, author of AbsolutelyAbby.com and Recruiter, joins host Dr. Dawn Graham for this very special Thanksgiving themed Career Talk episode! Find...
Keeping the Peace at Thanksgiving Dinner
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mary Kelleher, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and Dr. Ellen Berman, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylv...
Innovation in Philadelphia
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Francisco Garcia, Philadelphia's Director of Business Development for Innovation & Technology, joins host Harbir Singh to discuss how he work...
Music Copyright Laws and Use for Political Messages
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Music and politics don't always mix. Three well-known music stars - Pharrell, Rihanna and Guns & Roses’ Axl Rose - have objected ...
Addiction in the C-Suite
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Carolyn Connolly Liot, Clinical Director at The Dunes East Hampton, joins hosts Peter Cappelli and guest host Greg Shea to discuss the topic of addict...
Live from the Wharton Sports Business Summit 2018 - Part Two
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: This hour, Cade Massey, Professor in the Operations, Information and Decisions Department at the Wharton School and host of Wh...
Live from the Wharton Sports Business Summit 2018 - Part One
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Eric Bradlow, Professor of Marketing and Statistics at the Wharton School and host of Wharton Moneyball, speaks with leaders f...
Google Changes Sexual Misconduct Policies After Employee Walkout
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Google is changing its sexual harassment policies a week after around 20 thousand worldwide employees staged a walkout. The mass p...
Robyn Denholm Succeeds Elon Musk
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla has named the replacement for Elon Musk: Robyn Denholm, who has been on the board since 2014, will be the new Chairman of the Board for the auto...
Live from the EY Strategic Growth Forum 2018, Part Two
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Host Loren Feldman is live at the EY Strategic Growth Forum 2018, and discussing origin stories with various Founders and CEOs...
Live from the EY Strategic Growth Forum 2018, Part One
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Host Loren Feldman is live at the EY Strategic Growth Forum 2018, and discussing origin stories with various Founders and CEOs...
Innovation in Gaming and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Danny Lange, VP of AI and Machine Learning at Unity Technologies, joins host Nicolaj Siggelkow to discuss how this popular gaming platform is usin...
Inside Look: The 50 Fiercest Female Rockers
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Meredith Ochs, award-winning broadcast journalist, author, musician, and photographer, joins host Laura Zarrow to discuss her new book "Rock-and-Roll ...
8 Changes to Look Out for in 2019 Medicare Open Enrollment
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Host Kent Smetters talks with Kim Lankford, Contributing Editor at Kiplinger's Personal Finance, to discuss their recent report: 8 Changes to Watch Ou...
It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Long hours, an excessive workload, and a lack of sleep have become a badge of honor for modern professionals. Work and Life host Stew Friedman talks w...
Marketing Matters: Customer Centricity Special Part II
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Special hosts Pete Fader, Frances and Pei-Yuan Chia Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, and Sarah Toms, Executive Di...
Marketing Matters: Customer Centricity Special Part I
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Special hosts Pete Fader, Frances and Pei-Yuan Chia Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, and Sarah Toms, Executive Di...
Live from the Wharton India Economic Forum 2018
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Host Dan Loney speaks with several guests from the 2018 Wharton India Economic Forum Philadelphia Conference. First, meet keyn...
Live from the Forbes Small Giants Awards in NYC, Part II
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Hosted by Dan Loney, we are broadcasting live from the second annual Forbes Small Giants Awards in NYC, a gathering of over 25...
Live from the Forbes Small Giants Awards in NYC, Part I
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Hosted by Dan Loney, we are broadcasting live from the second annual Forbes Small Giants Awards in NYC, a gathering of over 25...
The Business Behind Politics Special, Part II
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Hosted William Burke-White, Policy Advisor, Expert in International Law, and Deputy Dean and Director of Perry World House at ...
The Business Behind Politics Special, Part I
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Hosted William Burke-White, Policy Advisor, Expert in International Law, and Deputy Dean and Director of Perry World House at ...
Who is Trustworthy?
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whom do you trust? Do you consider yourself trustworthy? A new study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology ...
How Parenting Affects Antisocial Behaviors in Children
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Being a parent is often a balancing act of comfort and discipline. According to a recent study lead by researches from the University o...
Cyber-Security on Behind the Markets
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Cleary, Chief Operations Officer at Alpha Architect, and Brandon Koepke, Chief Technical Officer at Alpha Architect, joins host Wes Gray to di...
The Future and Innovation of News Media
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Host Christian Terwiesch dives into the future of the journalism and reporting industry with Jeremy Gilbert, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the ...
Live from SOCAP 2018! - Part II
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Dollars and Change broadcasts live from SOCAP 2018 in San Francisco, a conference uniting 3,000 impact investors, world-class ...
Live from SOCAP 2018! - Part I
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Special: Dollars and Change broadcasts live from SOCAP 2018 in San Francisco, a conference uniting 3,000 impact investors, world-class ...
A Look at Universal Basic Income in the US
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana Marinescu, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Penn School of Social Policy & Practice, joins host Dan Loney to discuss her recent B-Sch...
Why Fake News Campaigns Are So Effective
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The term “fake news” has been added to American lexicon courtesy of current President Trump. He has used it to dissuade Americans from believing m...
Eat, Move, Think: The Path to a Healthier, Stronger, Happier You
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun Francis, Chair and CEO of Medcan, joins host Stew Friedman to discuss his new book "Eat, Move, Think: The Path to a Healthier, Stronger, Happier...
The Intersection of Environmental Law, Corporate Sustainability, and Business Innovation
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Light, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sherryl Kuhlman to discuss h...
Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Kocienda is a software engineer who worked at Apple for 15 years under the leadership of Steve Jobs. Ken joins host Harbir Singh on Mastering Inno...
The 2019 Emerging Trends in Real Estate Report
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch Roschelle, Partner and Business Development Leader at PwC and Co-Publisher of "Emerging Trends in Real Estate", joins host Sam Chandan to talk a...
Modsy: Decorate Your Home Without an Interior Designer
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna tellerman, Founder and CEO of Modsy and one of Silicon Valley Business Journal's Women of Influence, joins hosts Doug Collom and Irina Yeun to ...
Brexit Negotiations Update
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, The European Union and Britain wrapped up a meeting concluding they need more time to develop their “Brexit” strategy, as the late...
Highlights from the 2018 PA Conference for Women
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
2018 PA Conference for Women: Ten thousand women gathered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia earlier this month to share ideas, to ...
Leading with Dignity
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Hicks, PhD and Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, joins host Laura Zarrow to discuss her caree...
The Weaponization of Social Media
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook recently announced it's taking down over 800 hundred U.S. based accounts and pages, in part for spreading false or misleading ...
Rebranding Your Business
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Vogel, CEO of Dotdash (formerly About.com), joins host Loren Feldman to discuss what every business owner should consider before launching a comp...
The Financial Journey of Modern Parenting Report
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Surya Kolluri, Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Katherine Klein to discuss their new report on the fin...
Finding the Right Job Fit
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Business Radio Insights: What are the most important things we can look for in a job to ensure job satisfaction and a good work/life balance? Sally Th...
Cutting-Edge Online Education with Udacity
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Clarissa Shen, Chief Operating Officer at Udacity, joins host Doug Collom to dive into work and culture at Udacity, an innovative online education pro...
Dare to Lead: A Conversation with Mandy Ginsberg, CEO of Match Group
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Host Laura Zarrow speaks to Mandy Ginsberg, CEO of Match Group (which owns OkCupid, Match.com and Tinder, and others), Live at the 20th annual Wharton...
From Prison to Employment
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cat Hoke, Founder of nonprofits Defy Ventures and Prison Entrepreneurship Program, joins host Dr. Dawn Graham to discuss her new book "A Second Chance...
Impact Investing with Brown Advisory and Invest in Girls
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dune Thorne, Head of Client Experience at Brown Advisory and Founder of Invest in Girls, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss impact inv...
Innovation at Heineken USA
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Behrer, Senior Director of Innovation at Heineken USA, joins host Nicolaj Siggelkow to discuss innovation strategies behind the brand on Masteri...
The Birth and Tumultuous Life of Reddit, the Internet's Culture Laboratory
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Lagorio-Chafkin, Senior Writer at Inc. Magazine and award winning journalist who has covered culture, emerging technologies and entrepreneur...
The Future of Payments and Money Processing with PayPal and MoneyGram
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts and Wharton Professors Christian Terwiesch and Nicolaj Siggelkow take a deep dive into the world of digital payments and money transferring to l...
Amazon Raises Minimum Wage for Employees to $15 USD
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon just announced they would raise the minimum wage for their employees to $15 an hour, after public criticism of the richest man in modern histor...
Women in Marketing Executive Roles
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Branigan, President and CEO of She Runs It, joins host Wharton Prof Americus Reed to discuss her work with women in in marketing careers, and her...
The Rise and Fall of Theranos with John Carreyrou
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John Carreyrou, the Pulitzer prize-winning investigative reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins host John Barkett on The Business of Health Care ...
The Rise of Analytics in HR, and Job Matching with Square Peg
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Wharton Prof Peter Cappelli and Dan O'Meara dive into the world of HR Analytics on In the Workplace. They speak with Dan Shapero, Vice President...