This Week in Business - TopPodcast.com

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

This Week in Business — Business
This Week in Business

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.

Copyright: © All rights reserved

Latest Episodes:

Navigating Holiday Retail Trends Amid Economic Uncertainty Nov 21, 2025

Show notes

Mina Fader, Managing Director of the Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School, offers insights on how inflation, inventory strategy, consumer spending habits, and the renewed importance of in-store experiences are shaping the outlook for holiday retail performance.

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

How California’s New AI Law Seeks to Safeguard Children Nov 19, 2025

Show notes

Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, explores the goals, limits, and broader national context of California’s newly enacted AI child-protection bill and what it signals for future regulation and industry responsibility.

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

The Hidden Link Between Talent Shortages and Rising M&A Activity Nov 14, 2025

Show notes

Ezekiel Hernandez, Wharton Management Professor, explains new research co-authored with Britta Glennon revealing how limits in the H-1B visa program push companies toward targeted M&A activity as a strategic response to skilled labor shortages.

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

How Coinbase’s Expansion Reflects a Shifting Regulatory Climate in Crypto Nov 12, 2025

Show notes

Itay Goldstein, Wharton Professor of Economics and Finance, analyzes Coinbase’s $375 million acquisition of blockchain capital-raising platform Echo, exploring how reduced regulatory uncertainty, renewed interest in Initial Coin Offerings, and innovations like stablecoins are influencing the next stage of crypto market evolution.

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

Understanding America’s $38 Trillion Debt and the Path Forward Nov 07, 2025

Show notes

Kent Smetters, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy and Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, explains the economic realities behind the United States’ $38 trillion national debt, discussing options for increasing revenue, reforming entitlements, and fostering bipartisan approaches to secure the nation’s fiscal future.

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

How Companies Are Adapting to the Generative AI Revolution Nov 05, 2025

Show notes

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton marketing professor and co-director of Wharton Human AI Research, discusses findings from a multi-year study on how companies are implementing generative AI, examining its impact on entry-level jobs, return on investment, and the growing intersection between human expertise and emerging technology.

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

How Fed Policy and Trade Talks Shape Market Expectations Oct 31, 2025

Show notes

Jeremy Siegel, Emeritus Professor of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, analyzes the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decisions, the evolving U.S. labor market amid AI-driven changes, and the global economic implications of renewed U.S.-China trade negotiations.

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

NBA Gambling Scandal Highlights Integrity Risks in Sports Betting Oct 29, 2025

Show notes

Rob DiGisi, Lecturer in Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss how recent gambling indictments involving NBA figures reveal the complex intersection of legality, ethics, and integrity in professional sports—and why issues like prop bets, player vulnerability, and federal cooperation continue to shape the future of regulated sports wagering.

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

How Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Helping Buyers Navigate Expensive Housing Oct 24, 2025

Show notes

Ben Keys, Wharton Real Estate Professor, discusses the renewed interest in adjustable-rate mortgages, outlining how these products can offer short-term savings for homebuyers facing steep housing costs and elevated interest rates, while also exploring the long-term risks and strategic considerations involved.

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

Building Smarter Supply Chains: Lessons from Crisis, Cost, and Technology Oct 22, 2025

Show notes

Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions, explores the current state of global supply chains—from the lingering effects of the pandemic and industrial disruptions to the trade-offs between cost efficiency and resilience—and explains how emerging technologies like AI and digital twins are reshaping how companies prepare for and manage risk in an increasingly volatile world.

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

Related Podcasts