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Why Skilled Immigration Can Lead to Economic Prosperity

Britta Glennon, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss her research on how skilled immigrants have a strong positive effect on the companies that hire them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 4, 202411 min

Vera Bradley CEO: Company Rebrands Need to Reset the Brand Health

Jacqueline Ardrey, CEO of Vera Bradley, joins the show to discuss why the company's rebrand is needed now and how they are assessing the brand's health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 202413 min

Who Should Moderate Social Media Content?

Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim weighs in on the Supreme Court’s ruling over social media content moderation, which she said remains a contentious and unsettled issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 202411 min

AI May Not Be a Job Killer

Wharton’s Valery Yakubovich isn’t worried about generative AI putting people out of work. He says the technology has a long way to go before it won’t require intensive human oversight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 20249 min

Private Equity Firms are Investing in Mental Health? New Research Shows the Rise of these Investments

Marissa King, Wharton Healthcare Management Professor, joins the show to discuss her new research on the increased private equity ownership of outpatient behavioral health clinics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 20248 min

Paramount EVP: We Must Increase Women Leadership in Tech

Troy Achong, Executive Vice President of Technology, Strategy & Operations at Paramount, joins the show to discuss why more women are needed in the tech industry and how AI is being used at Paramount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 202410 min

Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling: One Year Later

It’s been one year since a Supreme Court ruling ended race-based admissions at colleges and universities. Wharton's Ken Shropshire joined the show to talk about the decision's impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202413 min

Why A Partnership with OpenAI Benefits All Parties

Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing and Economics Pinar Yildirim joins the show to discuss the recent OpenAI and Reddit partnership and the generational differences in technology adoption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 202417 min

How the Pandemic Accelerated the Use of Digital Wallets

Michelle Young, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Merchant Solutions for Financial Institutions at Worldpay joins the show to discuss the rise of digital wallets following the pandemic and how different generations are adopting it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202414 min

The Impact of AI on Finance

Wharton Finance Professor Itay Goldstein joins the show to talk about a conference that explores the impact of AI on the finance sector, hosted by the Wharton Initiative on Financial Policy and Regulation (WIFPR) and the International Monetary Fund, as well as his own research on AI-powered collusion in stock trading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202412 min

How Financial Frictions Could Hinder Innovation

Wharton Assistant Professor Thomas Winberry joins the show to discuss his recent study, which reveals that financially constrained firms face a trade-off between investing in existing ideas and pursuing new ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 202412 min

Anthony Scaramucci on Why His White House Firing Saved His Career

Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner at SkyBridge Capital and Former White House Communications Director, joins the show to discuss his new book "From Wall Street to the White House and Back" and his viewpoint on the state of cryptocurrency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 202418 min

Are We Reaching a Tipping Point With Corporate Activism?

Wharton Professor of Marketing Cait Lamberton joins the show to talk about the state of corporate activism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 202412 min

Wharton's New AI & Analytics Initiative to Build Upon Success in Analytics & Data Science

Wharton Dean Erika James joins the show to discuss Wharton's new AI & Analytics Initiative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 20249 min

What Impact Will the Fertility Rate Decline Have on the Labor Force?

Wharton Professor of Marketing, Psychology and Neuroscience Michael Platt joins the show to discuss the impact of declining fertility rates on the workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 202410 min

Why We All Need a Mental Spring Cleaning

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

May 23, 202412 min

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

Liz Ann Sonders, Managing Director & Chief Investment Strategist for Charles Schwab & Co. recently joined the show to talk about today's inflation data and tomorrow's CPI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 202410 min

Why Do So Many EV Startups Fail?

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. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's EV special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 202412 min

New Survey Shows Retirement Confidence Has Not Returned to Previous Levels

Craig Copeland, Director of Wealth Benefits Research at the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI), discusses the company's new retirement confidence survey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 202412 min

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

Wharton Assistant Professor Sean Myers joins the show to discuss his recent paper that looks at the connection between price movement on stocks and future earnings growth and returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 202410 min

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

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

May 7, 202415 min

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

Brian Feinstein, Wharton Assistant Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, joins the show to discuss how key aspects of financial regulation will be overturned if former President Trump is reelected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 202413 min

Mental Health is Becoming Critical to Workplace Organizational Culture

Erin Terkoski Young, Director of Health, Equity & Well-Being at WTW, joins the show to discuss how companies can focus on mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 20249 min

Is Influencer Marketing Worth It?

Brands pay millions for mega-influencer endorsements, but new research from Wharton’s Ryan Dew and Raghuram Iyengar finds more followers don’t always yield the biggest bang for the buck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 202413 min

What Is the Role of Customers in the Gig Economy?

Lindsey Cameron, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss the gig economy and how it pits customers against workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 20249 min

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

John Coykendall, Deloitte's Vice Chair of US Industrial Products & Construction, joins the show to discuss hiring in the manufacturing sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 202412 min

Why Extreme Temperatures Make Workers More Susceptible to Injuries

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 202413 min

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

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

Apr 16, 202410 min

Can Intrapreneurship Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap?

Black founders have long struggled for their place in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, but a new study from Wharton’s Tiantian Yang shows they are thriving in intrapreneurship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 202410 min

Understanding the Value of Networks for Mothers Reentering the Workforce

Wharton Assistant Professor of Management Tiantian Yang joins the show to discuss workforce reentry for mothers and the way personal networks impact that process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 202416 min

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

Seth Berkowitz, Co-Founder & CEO of Insomnia Cookies, which he started while a student at Penn, joins the show to discuss their new headquarters and four-day workweek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 202410 min

How Will AI Impact the Supply Chain?

Morris Cohen, Wharton Professor Emeritus of Manufacturing & Logistics, joins the show to discuss how AI will transform supply chain management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 202410 min

What Are Some of the Keys to Responsible Investing?

Jock Payten, Founder & CEO of Nubian Square Investment Advisors, recently joined the show to discuss responsible investing and closing the wealth gap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 202413 min

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

Sergeui Netessine, Wharton's Vice Dean for Innovation & Global Initiatives, joins the show to discuss his research on how an emphasis on ESG impacts a company's value. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 202411 min

WebMD CMO: The Pandemic Accelerated Technological Changes in Healthcare

John Whyte, WebMD Chief Medical Officer, joins the show to talk about how the pandemic accelerated the use of telemedicine.This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Business of Healthcare special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 20249 min

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

David Zaring, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, joins the show to discuss Basel III endgame rules and implementation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 20249 min

Sophia Opatska on Running a University in a War Zone

Sophia Opatska, Vice Rector of Strategic Development at Ukrainian Catholic University, joins the show to discuss teaching and running a college in a war zone, as well as the state of business in Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202413 min

When and Why Consumers Love Bad Options

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 good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 202410 min

Why Startup Accelerators Are an Engine for Economic Growth

Valentina Assenova, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, recently joined the show to discuss the impact of accelerator programs on startups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 20244 min

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

Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer with Mastercard, joins the show to discuss climate change, sustainability, and how the company is encouraging consumers to make more sustainable choices. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Business of Sustainability special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 11, 202410 min

How Do We Control the Rising Costs of Health Care?

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 there is no silver bullet in terms of controlling the rising costs of health care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 20249 min

Employees Have Specific Expectations Around Inclusive Work Environments & Culture

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 specifically in the technology industry. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's DEI special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 202410 min

How Can AI Enhance People in the Workplace?

Wharton Professor of Management Matthew Bidwell joins the show to discuss the future of people analytics, including AI, humane workplaces, and multi-generational workplaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 29, 202414 min

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

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 more information.

Feb 27, 202411 min

Why You Should Consider Deferred Income Annuities for Your Retirement Portfolio

Executive Director of Wharton's Pension Research Council Olivia Mitchell joins the show to discuss why retirement gets better with annuities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 202411 min

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

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 for more information.

Feb 20, 202412 min

How Corporations Are Taking the Lead on Environmental Governance

Wharton legal studies and business ethics professor Sarah Light explains private vs. public environmental governance, and how the former is now an accepted and powerful environmental policy tool, as discussed in her new book, Private Environmental Governance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 202411 min

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

Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing Pinar Yildirim joins the show to discuss her new working paper comparing the effects of political and charitable giving on people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 202414 min

Will the Government Shut Down in 2024?

Jonathan Silver, CEO of Affinity Solutions, joins the show to discuss what a potential government shutdown could mean for consumer spending and how retailers can prepare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 202417 min

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

Herb Hovenkamp, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Penn Carey Law Professor of Law, joins the show to discuss antitrust regulation for digital platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 202414 min