
Wharton Business Daily
Bringing together top leaders, innovators and renowned faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania discussing topics that matter to consumers and the business world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jun 6, 2025 • 8min
IPOs and Their Human Cost: What Employees Should Know
Matt Josefy, Visiting Associate Professor of Management at Wharton and Associate Professor of Strategy and Shoemaker Faculty Fellow in Entrepreneurship at Indiana University, discusses how IPOs affect company longevity, leadership decisions, and the often-overlooked human consequences for employees during and after the transition to public markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 2025 • 8min
How Big Data and AI Are Transforming Modern Sports
Cade Massey, Practice Professor in the Operations, Information and Decisions Department at the Wharton School and host of the Wharton Moneyball podcast, discusses the growing influence of big data and artificial intelligence in sports—from game-day strategies to injury prevention and referee evaluation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2025 • 8min
Navigating Tariff Turbulence: How Private Equity Firms Are Adapting
Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer of Finance and Academic Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program at the Wharton School, explores how ongoing tariff fluctuations and economic unpredictability are prompting private equity firms to slow deal activity, reassess portfolio risks, and reconfigure supply chains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2025 • 8min
How Audit Rates and Policy Shifts Impact IRS Effectiveness
Explore how audit rates affect the IRS's revenue generation, especially focusing on high-income taxpayers. Discover the influence of recent policy changes and the Inflation Reduction Act on audit effectiveness. The conversation highlights the significant disparity in unpaid taxes between wealth brackets and proposes strategic spending for maximum impact. Tune in for insights on reshaping tax policy to promote compliance and increase efficiency!

May 23, 2025 • 8min
Navigating Genetic Data Privacy in the Wake of 23andMe’s Bankruptcy
Gideon Nave, Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing, explores the complex intersection of personal autonomy, informed consent, and societal benefit as 23andMe's bankruptcy raises urgent questions about the fate and control of sensitive genetic information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 2025 • 8min
Why Today’s College Grads Face a Tougher Hiring Climate
Matthew Bidwell, Wharton Professor of Management, discusses the current challenges facing college graduates entering the workforce, highlighting hiring slowdowns, economic uncertainty, and how young professionals can position themselves for long-term success despite a difficult start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2025 • 8min
The Urgent Need to Reinvent Air Traffic Control and Safety
Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, examines the long-term neglect in U.S. aviation infrastructure—from outdated technology to severe air traffic controller shortages—and calls for a strategic overhaul to ensure safety and reliability in air travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 2025 • 8min
Marketing, Media, and the Future of Women’s Professional Sports
Eric Bradlow, Wharton Marketing Professor and Chair of the department, explores the financial future of women’s professional sports, emphasizing how WNBA players can enhance their total earning potential through personal branding, media exposure, and marketing opportunities beyond traditional league salaries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2025 • 8min
How Policy Shifts Fuel Wall Street’s Rollercoaster
Itay Goldstein, Wharton Professor of Finance and Economics, discusses how the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and debates over Federal Reserve independence have introduced uncertainty into financial markets, driving volatility and investor anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 2025 • 8min
The Trade War Playbook: Tariffs, Uncertainty, and U.S. Economic Policy
Joao Gomes, Professor of Finance and Senior Vice Dean of Research at the Wharton School, offers an in-depth analysis of the Trump administration’s tariff approach, its theoretical justifications, and the real-world consequences for trade, business strategy, and global economic stability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.