This Week in Business

Former Philadelphia Mayor and Wharton alumnus Michael Nutter talks to Dan Loney about inequality and civil unrest as part of Wharton Business Daily's Special Report: Inequality in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 created might just have a silver lining. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eric Orts, Director of the Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership and Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics at Wharton, talks about the decrease in global emissions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela Duckworth, Professor of Psychology at Wharton and the University of Pennsylvania College of Arts and Sciences, talks about how to be resilient and have grit during the uncertain times created by the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Fajgenbaum, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Co-founder of the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network, joins Dan Loney to talk about his experience with Castleman disease and how he is leading an effort to find a cure for coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton Assistant Professor of Marketing Sheri Melumad discusses her new research that shows people are more willing to share information when they do it over their smartphones, how that can provide valuable information for marketers, and how it might be applied to Covid-19 contact tracing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adi Wyner, Professor of Statistics and Faculty Lead of the Wharton Sports Analytics & Business Initiative, talks to Dan Loney about how to decipher all of the COVID-19 data we're being presented with each day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, participated in a special episode on reopening the economy on Friday, May 8. This podcast features his interview as part of that episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karl Ulrich, Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Wharton, and Co-founder and Advisor of MakerStock talks about what he thinks the future holds for entrepreneurs once the pandemic passes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton Professor of Management Stephanie Creary talks about how women are impacted by COVID-19, particularly when it comes to employment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Business Daily Host Dan Loney about analytics as they relate to the pandemic and our culture overall, and how sports will recover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 recovery might look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 in the US and abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regina Abrami, Director of Global Programs at Wharton's The Lauder Institute, discusses the long-term impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and global interconnectedness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Serguei Netessine, Vice Dean for Global Initiatives and Professor of Operations, Information & Decisions at The Wharton School, speaks to Dan Loney about how he coordinated a donation of PPE from China Merchants Bank, how the United States should create a stockpile of protective equipment for future pandemics, and business innovation during COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trey Hollingsworth, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 9th Congressional District and Wharton alum, joins Dan Loney to discuss the economic impact on small businesses - what's been done and what might be yet to come to help small businesses cope during the COVID-19 crisis, and help them rebound when the economy reopens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 they might rebound towards the end of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton Professor of Marketing Deborah Small talks about how brands are trying to stay relevant in consumers' lives through virtue signaling during COVID-19, and the balance they have to strike between seeming authentic vs. disingenuous in this unique environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Larry Jameson, Executive Vice President, University of Pennsylvania for the Health System, and Dean of the Perelman School of Medicine, talks about the role every American must play to stop the spread of Coronavirus, and when he thinks the Philadelphia area will hit its peak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Wharton Business Daily special report brings together six interviews conducted with professors who are teaching University of Pennsylvania students as part of the new Wharton course created to address the coronavirus outbreak, “Epidemics, Natural Disasters, and Geopolitics: Managing Global Business and Financial Uncertainty.” Interviews, all recorded during March, 2020, include:● Geoffrey Garrett, Wharton School Dean (1:03)● Jeremy Siegel, Finance Professor (11:29)● Sigal Barsade, Management Professor (19:39)● Mauro Guillen, Management Professor (32:02)● Kent Smetters, Business Economics and Public Policy Professor (47:04)● Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, Penn’s Vice Provost for Global Initiatives and chair of the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy (54:48) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leeza Garber, Wharton Lecturer of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, discusses how the Coronavirus might impact in-person voting in the U.S. both in this election year and beyond. From cybersecurity concerns to infrastructure issues, Garber talks about how we need to proactively work towards moving our elections online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 reshaping the future - including when we will see an economic rebound, the future of work, and rethinking what leadership means.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon Copeland, Wharton undergraduate alumnus, NFL linebacker recently signed by the New England Patriots and Penn financial literacy instructor, discusses why he feels financial literacy is a valuable lesson for his students. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton Professor Mauro Guillen discusses the launch of his new online course covering the global business implications of the coronavirus outbreak, and why it has become increasingly important for us all to learn how to to prepare as a nation, and at the organizational level, for our 'new normal' of uncertainty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If a company is under investigation by the SEC, should that information be automatically be released to investors or to the public? Wharton Associate Professor of Accounting Dan Taylor discusses his research into whether or not companies are disclosing SEC investigations, and why the SEC needs to be vigilant and monitor trading in any firms they are investigating - even if the investigation isn't for insider trading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Judd Kessler, Associate Professor of Business Economics & Public Policy at Wharton, discusses his new research that reveals men and women rate their work performances differently in part based on their gender, and the benefits of self promotion at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is coronavirus dominating your conversations at work, school and with family and friends? Are you feeling anxious or worried about the virus and what happens if it comes to your community? Wharton Professor of Management Sigal Barsade talks about the impact of emotional contagion stemming from the coronavirus, why it has the potential to greatly amplify the damage caused by COVID-19, and how negative emotions - particularly fear and anxiety - can harm our decision making processes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diversity Inc. CEO Carolynn Johnson talks about why diversity is the competitive, profitable thing to do, the state of the workforce, diversity challenges and best practices, and the Diversity Inc Top 50 Companies for Diversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Rachleff, Wealthfront co-founder and CEO and Wharton alum, stops by the studio to discuss his observations about the banking industry, career highlights, why teaching is important to him, and how the future of the finance industry is being driven by Millennials who save. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton Associate Professor of Management Matthew Bidwell talks about the Forbes Best Companies to Work For list, how the companies made the list, the shift in the way companies treat employees, and how they attract and retain good people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Mohamed El-Erian, Practice Professor at Wharton's Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies, discusses a range of issues from the global economic impact of the coronavirus, the state of the global economy and his thoughts on the 2020 presidential candidates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton Professor of Marketing Cait Lamberton says for more investors to participate in sustainable (socially conscious) investing financial services firms must change their marketing tactics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to automated vehicles, many think tech companies have the upper hand over the auto industry. Wharton Professor John Paul Macduffie visited the studio to discuss his latest article in the MIT Sloan Management Review about why he thinks the automotive industry and tech must work together to come up with winning mobility offerings that will meet the needs of users. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lloyd Howell Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Booz Allen - and recent guest of the Wharton Leadership Lecture Series - talks to Dan Loney about what he sees are the most important values both in a leader and leadership team, his experience at Booz Allen and his advice for students today as they prepare to enter the workforce and build their careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Forever 21 will join the ranks. Wharton's Adjunct Professor of Marketing Herb Kleinberger joined Dan Loney to talk about this trend, and how AI, the Internet of things and e-commerce will continue to shape the future of retail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The advent and use of artificial intelligence - or AI - is leading to deeper conversations about the influence this technology will have in the years ahead, particularly as it relates to data collection and privacy. Technical Co-Lead of Google's Ethical Artificial Intelligence Team Timnit Gebru talks about her biggest concerns around data collection, changes that need to occur at the company structure and policy level, and diversity in tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Democratic candidate Senator Bernie Sanders has been touting his 'Medicare for All' plan on the campaign trail, which he says will dramatically improve healthcare for all Americans. But many questions remain, including how the plan will be financed. Last week, the Penn Wharton Budget Model released its analysis of the Senator's plan, which in one scenario, showed that within 40 years the GDP will decline by 24%. Professor Kent Smetters sat down with Dan Loney to talk about the pros and cons of Medicare for All and the Budget Model's analysis of the various financing mechanisms in detail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and Chinese Law Expert Jacques deLisle talked to Wharton Business Daily host Dan Loney about what he sees are the biggest issues facing both China and the global economy, and how the response to containing and managing this virus compares to that of SARS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 2020. Faculty Director of the Wharton Customer Analytics Initiative Raghu Iyengar joins Dan Loney to talk about this complex market, the challenges that come with continually creating fresh, new content, and the future of TV programming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 2021. The last time there was a recession, many people lost significant value in their retirement plans. Wharton Professor and Executive Director of the Pension Research Council Olivia Mitchell discusses what can be done now - with or without a recession - to shore up your retirement accounts and finances overall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 both the show and CBS. For the first time in the reality show’s history, a contestant, Dan Spilo, was removed for inappropriate behavior and sexual harassment against another contestant, Kellee Kim. Kim, who competed on Survivor while she was finishing her MBA at Wharton last year, discusses her experience, the male/female dynamic on a reality TV show, and her time at Wharton.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Parliament voted to remove 5,000 U.S. forces from the country, and Iran fired more than 20 ballistic missiles at two U.S. military bases in Iraq. Joseph Westphal, former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Inaugural Chang Sun Term Professor at Penn’s Lauder Institute, discusses his perspective on the process that occurred leading up to last week’s strike against Iran, the state of U.S. relations with the Middle East over the last two years, and what to expect moving forward from both a military and economic perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not everything about ridesharing is negative. Riders are making friends, learning about their community and even getting job leads, all from the back seat of their Uber or Lyft. Wharton Management Prof Lindsey Cameron discusses her study of the positive social and cultural exchanges that take place inside rideshare vehicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retail isn’t all store closings and bankruptcies. Legacy retailers and direct-to-consumer startups alike are transforming their businesses through innovative technology, partnerships and more. Wharton Marketing Prof and Baker Retailing Center Academic Director Tom Robertson, and Baker Retailing Center Managing Director Mina Fader, discuss the challenges and opportunities retailers face in a time of transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton Professor Kent Smetters discusses the Penn Wharton Budget Model's analysis of Senator Elizabeth Warren's wealth tax. They found that Warren's proposal would shrink the economy between .09 and 2.1 percent by 2050, and raise roughly $1.0 to $1.4 trillion less than Warren's campaign estimate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates founded their pathbreaking companies when they were still in their teens. Steve Jobs founded Apple at 21. Their stories, which get a lot of media attention, have many believing that younger entrepreneurs are the most successful. However, research from Wharton management professor Daniel Kim shows they are exceptions to the rule, and that the average age of successful entrepreneurs is actually a lot older.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Hermsmeyer, Writer for FiveThirtyEight and Founder of AirYards.com where he works on all things football analytics, joins hosts Cade Massey, Shane Jensen, Eric Bradlow, and Adi Wyner to discuss his predictions for the current NFL season and the analytics backing him up on Wharton Moneyball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Safi Bahcall, pysicist and biotech entrepreneur, joins host Harbir Singh on Mastering Innovation to discuss his book “Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries”, which explores groundbreaking innovations that almost never saw the light of day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Harker, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and a former Wharton dean, joins Mukul Pandya of Knowledge@Wharton to discuss the July 2019 decrease of the Federal Interest Rate and the current state of the US economy in this special podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-selling book on consumer behavior "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" on Marketing Matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.