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Aug 22, 2024 • 11min

Google’s Antitrust Defeat: How It Reshapes the Future for Consumers & Businesses Loyal to Google Search

Wharton Legal Studies and Business Ethics Professor Herb Hovenkamp joins the show to discuss the impact of Google's antitrust loss on the search engine industry, when a legal remedy is expected, and how Microsoft benefits from this ruling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 20, 2024 • 9min

Barbara Corcoran: What All Small Business Owners Should Know About Today's Business Landscape

Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran joins the show to discuss her upcoming small business webinar series, why small businesses should reinforce their relationship with their customers, and AI's impact on small businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 12min

Was Last Week's Market Chaos an Overreaction? Wharton Finance Professor Explains the "Perfect Storm" That Generated the Chaos

Nikolai Roussanov, Wharton Professor of Finance, joins the show to explain what caused last week's market volatility, whether the Fed can deliver a soft landing to avoid a recession, and how the monthly job reports contribute to cutting interest rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 13, 2024 • 10min

School is Back in Session - What Role Will AI Be Playing in a Student's Education?

Sal Khan, CEO and Founder of Khan Academy joins the show to discuss how AI can be used as a writing coach for students, help automate lesson plans for teachers, and detect when students are utilizing AI in their classwork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 8min

Deloitte Data: The Need to Connect with Clients Face to Face is Driving Corporate Travel

Eileen Crowley, Vice Chair and US Transportation, Hospitality and Services Leader at Deloitte joins the show to discuss the drivers of increased business travel, how higher costs are impacting the return to business travel, and why corporate travelers are opting out of using their companies' travel booking tool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 6, 2024 • 10min

What Companies Can Learn About Succession Planning from the Democratic Party's Nomination Switch

Henning Piezunka, Wharton Associate Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss key takeaways companies could learn about succession planning from President Biden's decision to end his re-election campaign to endorse Vice President Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential nominee. He explains how a leader's performance could delay the search for a successor, why companies should choose an internal or external successor based on the company's performance or needs, and how inner circles can influence a succession plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 1, 2024 • 10min

Understanding Climate Risk's Impact on Homeowners Insurance Premiums

Wharton Real Estate Professor Benjamin Keys joins the show to discuss his research on what's driving the turmoil in the homeowners insurance market, how climate risk translates into the cost of insurance, and implications for the housing market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 31, 2024 • 12min

Automatic Retirement Savings for Low-income Households

Wharton professor Kent Smetters joins the show to talk about a new Penn Wharton Budget Model plan to shore up retirement savings for low-income households. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 30, 2024 • 15min

New Data Shows New Homes Are Cheaper Per Square Foot Than Existing Ones

Orphe Divounguy, Senior Economist at Zillow, joins the show to discuss why affordability is the biggest issue in the housing market today, why there is a move by builders to produce more, smaller new homes, and what ingredients homebuyers are looking for in new homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 11min

Why Are Retailers Making a Hard U-Turn on Self Checkout?

Wharton Associate Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions, Santiago Gallino joins the show to discuss why retailers are backtracking on using self-checkout in brick-and-mortar stores, how this will help retailers reconnect with the customer, and strategies for retailers to consider on how to use this technology wisely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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