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The Knowledge at Wharton feed features standout episodes from across the Wharton Podcast Network. Discover timely conversations and expert insights on business, markets, leadership, innovation, and the forces shaping the global economy. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10

Can the Sixers’ New Superteam Work?

Can the Philadelphia 76ers turn a roster featuring LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and VJ Edgecombe into a championship team? Basketball analytics pioneer and ESPN data scientist Dean Oliver joins the Wharton Moneyball team to exam...

Can the Sixers’ New Superteam Work?

Aug 03

How to Break into the Workforce in an AI-Driven Job Market

Matthew Bidwell, Professor of Management at the Wharton School, explores how the job search process is evolving for today’s graduates and what it takes to break into the workforce. As hiring has slowed across traditional pipelines like consulting and tech,...

How to Break into the Workforce in an AI-Driven Job Market

Jun 30

How Wharton Invented Modern Business Education

Wharton dean Erika James reflects on the history, impact, and future of business education as part of Knowledge at Wharton's "American Business Innovation" series ahead of the USA's 250th anniversary. Founded in 1881 by Joseph Wharton, the Wharton School ...

How Wharton Invented Modern Business Education

Jun 26

This Week In Business: Evaluating Greenspan's Legacy and the Evolution of Monetary Policy

Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, discusses Alan Greenspan's lasting impact on monetary policy, reflects on the lessons of the 2008 financial crisis, analyzes Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's early leadership,...

This Week In Business: Evaluating Greenspan's Legacy and the Evolution of Monetary Policy

Jun 10

Wharton Moneyball: Breaking Down the Biggest World Cup Ever

Ryan O'Hanlon, ESPN staff writer, author of Net Gains, and Syracuse University instructor, joins the Wharton Moneyball team to analyze the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, assess the favorites and dark horses, evaluate the outlook for the U.S. Men's National ...

Wharton Moneyball: Breaking Down the Biggest World Cup Ever

May 29

This Week in Business: Federal Reserve Leadership Transition Amid Economic and Political Pressures

Patrick Harker, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions, and former President of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank, reflects on Jerome Powell’s tenure leading the Federal Reserve through the pandemic, inflation concerns, and politic...

This Week in Business: Federal Reserve Leadership Transition Amid Economic and Political Pressures

May 13

Wharton Moneyball: How Advanced Analytics Are Changing Professional Hockey

Tyrel Stokes, Senior Manager of Hockey Analytics at Teamworks and a statistician specializing in causal inference, joins the team to break down the Stanley Cup Playoffs, explain how NHL teams use analytics and tracking data for player evaluation and strate...

Wharton Moneyball: How Advanced Analytics Are Changing Professional Hockey

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