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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

Mar 5, 2025 • 8min
Retail’s Tough Reality: Lessons from Joann’s Closure
Cait Lamberton, Marketing Professor at the Wharton School, discusses the closure of Joann Stores and the broader challenges facing brick-and-mortar retailers. She examines the impact of bankruptcy, shifting consumer behaviors, and the rise of e-commerce, shedding light on why traditional retailers struggle to survive in today’s market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2025 • 8min
The Business of Layoffs: Strategy or Short-Term Fix?
Wharton Management Professor, Matthew Bidwell, examines the recent surge in corporate layoffs, exploring historical trends, economic influences, and the role of remote work in reshaping workforce decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 2025 • 10min
The Cost of Cutting Social Security Taxes
Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, breaks down the economic impact of eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits, how it could accelerate trust fund depletion, and why younger generations may bear the long-term financial burden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2025 • 10min
When Colleagues Compete Outside the Firm
Wharton management professor Henning Piezunka discusses his new research that looks at how competing outside the workplace, such as in sports or board memberships, can hinder collaboration back at the office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 2025 • 21min
The Fed and Inflation: What’s Next?
Wharton professors Nick Roussanov and Peter Conti-Brown join host Dan Loney to discuss the latest inflation data and what steps the Fed may take to keep it under control. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 2025 • 10min
Finding Meaning in Work
New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink joins the show to talk about navigating the changing landscape of professional work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 2025 • 10min
Incentivizing Consumers to Use Energy Wisely
Wharton business economics and public policy professor Arthur van Benthem discusses his research on the benefits of dynamic electricity pricing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 2025 • 10min
The Cleveland Cavaliers' Strategy for Success in a New Facility and How They're Navigating Broadcast Changes
Bill Fagan, President of Business Operations of the Cleveland Cavaliers joins the show to discuss their successes on and off the court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 2025 • 14min
Why Some Competitors Won't Accept Defeat
Wharton management professor Henning Piezunka joins the show to discuss his new research paper titled, "Difference in Deference: When Competitors Do Not Give in Despite Having Lost." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2025 • 13min
How Behavioral Nudges Prevent Student Loan Delinquencies
Wharton's Katy Milkman shares findings from a 13-million-person field experiment that tested different ways to communicate with borrowers and, ultimately, decrease loan delinquencies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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