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 forma ...
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Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research — but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wharton Moneyball: How Analytics Are Redefining Playoff Predictions Across College and Pro Sports
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Eric Bradlow, Cade Massey, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner explore how advanced analytics are influencing modern sports—from reshaping baseball’s Gold Glove selections to refining NFL power rankings and playoff projections—while dissecting how the new 12-team College Football Playoff format heightens uncertainty and reshapes championship probabilities.…
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FOMO is real, and so is the research behind it. Wharton’s Barbara Kahn explores the business implications of the “fear of missing out.” This episode is part of the “Research Roundup” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Where AI Works: Start Small, Think Big – Making AI Stick
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Listen to a special episode from Where AI Works, a podcast hosted by Wharton faculty, sponsored by Accenture. The show dives into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, with real-world stories and insights from leaders across industries. In this episode, Wharton's Peter Cappelli is joined by Vivian Sun, senior directo…
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Ripple Effect: What We Know About AI Fighting Corruption | Philip Nichols
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Wharton’s Philip Nichols explains why AI isn’t useful for combatting corruption, at least not yet. This Ripple Effect episode is part of the “Research Roundup” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What We Know About AI Fighting Corruption | Philip Nichols
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Wharton’s Philip Nichols explains why AI isn’t useful for combatting corruption, at least not yet. This episode is part of the “Research Roundup” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This Week in Business: NBA Gambling Scandal Highlights Integrity Risks in Sports Betting
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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 …
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In his new book Creativity in the Age of AI, Wharton’s Jerry Wind explores ways to use AI to unlock creativity for personal and professional success. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wharton Marketing Matters: Amgen SVP of AI, Engineering and Data Science, Sean Bruich
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Sean Bruich, Senior Vice President of AI, Engineering and Data Science at Amgen, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to discuss how AI’s rapid evolution is transforming industries—not by replacing humans, but by creating new opportunities that blend human expertise with advanced technology to drive innovation and efficiency. Hosted on Acas…
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Wharton’s Judd Kessler shares insights from his new book Lucky by Design, which helps readers strategize how to get more of what they want out of life. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wharton Moneyball: Predicting Baseball’s Future—Inside the Zips Projection System
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Wharton's Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner debate Bill Belichick’s legacy in the post-Brady era, explore how analytics have reshaped baseball strategy, and speak with Dan Szymborski—Senior Writer at FanGraphs and creator of the ZiPS projection system—about forecasting player performance and team success in today’s evolving sports landscape…
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Wharton’s Peter Cappelli talks about his new book, In Praise of the Office: The Limits of Hybrid and Remote Work, that examines the problems with hybrid work. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ripple Effect: Having It All | Corinne Low
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The Future of Labor in Retail | Marshall Fisher and Santiago Gallino
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Grocery is one of the toughest segments of retail to turn a profit. Wharton’s Marshall Fisher and Santiago Gallino talk about the headwinds faced by both small and large grocers. This episode is part of the “Future of Retail” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This Week In Business: Balancing Optimism and Caution in Innovation and Business Strategy
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Cait Lamberton, Wharton School Vice Dean and Professor of Marketing, explains how businesses can balance enthusiasm for new technologies, such as AI, with historical lessons, market fundamentals, and strategic analysis to identify sustainable innovation and avoid costly missteps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Bad Things, Good Business | Patti Williams
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Some products, movies, and songs are so bad, yet consumers can’t seem to get enough of them. Wharton’s Patti Williams explains why. This episode is part of the “Future of Retail” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wharton Marketing Matters: Yahoo's Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events, Shannon Shae Montoya
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Shannon Shae Montoya, Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events at Yahoo, joins Barbara Kahn to explore how Yahoo leverages data, creativity, and nostalgia to craft experiential marketing campaigns that leave lasting impressions—revitalizing the brand for new generations and reinforcing its relevance across digital and physical spaces.…
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Wharton marketing professor Z. John Zhang explains how luxury brands may actually benefit from the existence of counterfeits. This episode is part of the “Future of Retail” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wharton Moneyball: Football Analytics, Probabilities, Priors, and Fourth-Down Decisions
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Brian Burke, Sports Data Scientist at ESPN, joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, and Shane Jensen to share insights on building advanced football power ranking systems, the role of Bayesian models in balancing priors and new data, and how analytics informs game-day decisions like fourth-down calls and playoff predictions. Cade, Eric, and Shane also ana…
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Are loyalty programs worth it for retailers? Yes, says Wharton’s Peter Fader, but only if they are designed for customer lifetime value. This episode is part of the “Future of Retail” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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