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The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Podcast Network. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Apr 24

This Week In Business: Measuring the Impact of Europe’s Conservation Targets and Policies

Arthur van Benthem, Wharton Professor of Business, Economics and Public Policy examines how European Union land protection policies—despite meeting ambitious coverage targets—may fall short in delivering meaningful biodiversity and ecosystem restoration im...

This Week In Business: Measuring the Impact of Europe’s Conservation Targets and Policies

Apr 16

Wharton Marketing Matters: Google's Vice President of AI and Marketing Strategy, Joshua Spanier

Joshua Spanier, Vice President of AI and Marketing Strategy at Google, joins Barbara & Americus to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming marketing from efficiency-driven automation to creative empowerment, redefining customer value, and enabl...

Wharton Marketing Matters: Google's Vice President of AI and Marketing Strategy, Joshua Spanier

Apr 08

Wharton Moneyball: Blending Analytics and Leadership in Major League Baseball Operations

Sam Fuld, Vice President and General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, joins the Wharton Moneyball team to discuss his transition from MLB player to executive and how analytics, player development, and business strategy drive success. Cade, Eric and Sh...

Wharton Moneyball: Blending Analytics and Leadership in Major League Baseball Operations

Mar 27

This Week In Business: Inside Iran’s Payment Network and Global Sanctions Strategy

Philip Nichols, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, explains how Iran has built a complex and adaptive banking and payments infrastructure under decades of sanctions while exploring its future in an evolving global financial system. ----...

This Week In Business: Inside Iran’s Payment Network and Global Sanctions Strategy

Mar 26

Wharton Webinar Series: The Impact of AI in Sports

This Wharton webinar, featuring Eric Bradlow, Cade Massey, and Adi Weiner, examines how generative AI is reshaping sports analytics, improving efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and helping organizations evaluate tools while balancing data-driven insig...

Wharton Webinar Series: The Impact of AI in Sports

Mar 24

This Week In Business: How Leaders Navigate Change, Scale Decisions, and Build Trust

Nancy Rothbard, Deputy Dean, Professor of Management at the Wharton School, and Co-Academic Director of the Owner-President-CEO Program, explains how leaders can navigate accelerating change by fostering clarity, managing emotional signals, delegating deci...

This Week In Business: How Leaders Navigate Change, Scale Decisions, and Build Trust

Mar 19

Wharton Marketing Matters: Groov Founder Dan Cataldi on Reinventing Custom Orthotics

Dan Cataldi, Founder of Groov, joins Barbara and Americus to explain how the company uses iPhone-based 3D scanning to create custom inserts, why proprietary data and speed matter for defensibility, and how brand identity and packaging help build long-term ...

Wharton Marketing Matters: Groov Founder Dan Cataldi on Reinventing Custom Orthotics

Mar 11

Wharton Moneyball: Inside KenPom - The Numbers Behind College Basketball

Ken Pomeroy, college basketball statistician and founder of KenPom, joins Wharton Moneyball to break down tempo-free efficiency ratings, the four factors (shooting, turnovers, rebounding, and free throws), and how he evaluates prediction accuracy and calib...

Wharton Moneyball: Inside KenPom - The Numbers Behind College Basketball

Mar 03

Ripple Effect: Why Women's Networks Are Stronger During Crisis | Tiantian Yang

When organizations face disruption, men and women respond differently to protect their professional networks. New research from Wharton reveals that women intensify their focus on existing relationships with other women during mergers and acquisitions, cre...

Ripple Effect: Why Women's Networks Are Stronger During Crisis | Tiantian Yang

Feb 27

This Week In Business: Understanding Crypto Sentiment and Market Signals

Dave Reibstein, Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, explains how the school’s Cryptocurrency Confidence Index tracks U.S. consumer sentiment, explores links between confidence and price volatility, and examines the role of regulation and public p...

This Week In Business: Understanding Crypto Sentiment and Market Signals

Feb 19

Wharton Marketing Matters: Zillow's VP of Brand and Product Marketing, Beverly Jackson

Beverly Jackson, Vice President of Brand and Product Marketing at Zillow, joins Barbara & Americus to explain how the company’s two-sided marketplace, consumer-first philosophy, and campaigns like “Someday Starts Today” leverage data, AI-driven tools, and ...

Feb 11

Wharton Moneyball: Rethinking Tennis Strategy Through Data and Coachability

Craig O'Shannessy, tennis strategist, analyst for multiple Grand Slams, and New York Times contributor, joins the show to discusses how data-driven decision-making, underused tactics like serve-and-volley, and coachability separate today’s champions from t...

Wharton Moneyball: Rethinking Tennis Strategy Through Data and Coachability

Feb 03

Ripple Effect: The State of Leadership in Uncertain Times | Mike Useem

In this Ripple Effect episode, Wharton management professor Mike Useem explains how leadership has evolved in recent years and how leaders can better handle economic uncertainty, social change, and innovation. ---------------------------------------------...

Ripple Effect: The State of Leadership in Uncertain Times | Mike Useem

Feb 03

Ripple Effect: Psychology of Love and Relationships in the Digital Age | Pinar Yildirim

In this Ripple Effect episode, Wharton marketing professor Pinar Yildirim explores what research reveals about modern romance, dating apps, and long-term relationship success in an era of digital connection. -----------------------------------------------...

Ripple Effect: Psychology of Love and Relationships in the Digital Age | Pinar Yildirim

Jan 30

This Week In Business: Why Interest Rates Can’t Fix Deeper Economic Problems

Patrick T. Harker, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and current Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions, draws on his experience to discuss why monetary policy has clear limits, the need for political follow-...

This Week In Business: Why Interest Rates Can’t Fix Deeper Economic Problems

Jan 22

Wharton Marketing Matters: CEO of GrowthLoop, Chris O'Neill

Chris O’Neill, CEO of GrowthLoop, joins Barbara and Americus to explore how compound marketing, agentic AI, and data-driven experimentation are redefining marketing workflows and customer experiences, using his insights from decades of leadership across te...

Wharton Marketing Matters: CEO of GrowthLoop, Chris O'Neill

Jan 14

Wharton Moneyball: When Analytics Meet Chaos in Football Playoffs

Neil Payne, sports analytics writer and creator of a leading sports Substack, discusses playoff parity, coaching impact, home-field advantage, and how analytics can—and can’t—explain who ultimately wins in today’s NFL and college football postseason. Cade,...

Wharton Moneyball: When Analytics Meet Chaos in Football Playoffs

2025/12/26

This Week In Business Faculty Prediction Series: Assessing Inflation, Jobs, and Markets Heading Into 2026

Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, shares his perspective on the state of the U.S. economy, analyzing recent rate cuts, inflation progress, employment data, tariff uncertainty, and what they could mean ...

This Week In Business Faculty Prediction Series: Assessing Inflation, Jobs, and Markets Heading Into 2026

2025/12/18

Wharton Marketing Matters: Inside Time’s Best Inventions and Innovation Selection Process

Emma Barker Bonomo, Editorial Director at Time, joins Barbara & Americus to discuss how the magazine curates its annual Best Inventions list, highlighting the criteria, trends, and global significance behind the most impactful innovations of the year. ---...

Wharton Marketing Matters: Inside Time’s Best Inventions and Innovation Selection Process

2025/12/11

Wharton Marketing Matters: Best of 2025

This “Best of 2025” episode highlights insights from Shannon Shae Montoya, Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events at Yahoo; Toby Espinosa, Vice President of Ads at DoorDash; Adam Kornblum, Chief Creative Officer at L’Oréal; and Merill Holla...

Wharton Marketing Matters: Best of 2025