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: 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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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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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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Ripple Effect: Rethinking Retail | Barbara Kahn
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Wharton's Barbara Kahn, author of The Shopping Revolution: How Retailers Succeed in an Era of Endless Disruption, explains the latest trends in retail, how AI fits into the customer experience, and what's to come for brick-and-mortar. This Ripple Effect episode is part of the “Future of Retail” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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Wharton's Barbara Kahn, author of The Shopping Revolution: How Retailers Succeed in an Era of Endless Disruption, explains the latest trends in retail, how AI fits into the customer experience, and what's to come for brick-and-mortar. 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 Back-to-School Series: Why Early Financial Literacy Matters for Every Generation
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David Musto, Wharton Finance Professor and Director of the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance, explores the importance of teaching financial literacy to students, the progress made in recent years, and why early education in personal finance is essential for preparing future citizens and voters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Tokenomics and the Social Forces Driving Crypto Markets | Shimon Kogan
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What determines whether a cryptocurrency succeeds or fades into obscurity? In this episode, Wharton professor Itay Goldstein speaks with Shimon Kogan, adjunct associate professor of finance at Wharton and longtime instructor of Wharton’s fintech course, to explore the economic and behavioral forces behind token success. From network effects and use…
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Where AI Works: From Pain Points to Productivity — Finding AI’s Real Value
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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 professor Serguei Netessine is joined by Tereza Nemessan…
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Wharton Marketing Matters Highlight: Founder of Youth Logic | Wilson Sporting Goods Head of Global Brand Partnerships and Collaborations
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Highlights of Wharton Marketing Matters episodes featuring Connor Blakley, founder of Youth Logic, discussing the origins of his company, how to effectively reach Gen Z, and the missteps brands often make with this generation, and David Picioski, Head of Global Brand Partnerships and Collaborations at Wilson Sporting Goods Co., who shares insights …
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Could Stablecoins and CBDCs Be the Future of Money? | Heath Tarbert
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Stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are at the center of a global shift in how money moves. In this episode, professor Itay Goldstein speaks with Heath Tarbert, president of Circle and former CFTC chair, about the role of stablecoins in modern finance, how they compare to CBDCs, and the regulatory frameworks needed to support th…
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Wharton Moneyball: The State of Tennis & College Football Preview
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ESPN staff writer Bill Connelly joins Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow and Shane Jensen to share his take on the men’s and women’s tennis tours, the emerging Sinner–Alcaraz rivalry, and the depth of talent in women’s tennis. Bill also dissects the 2025 college football landscape, sharing insights on conference strength, playoff expansion, coaching traject…
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Regulating Digital Assets | Jessica Wachter and Timothy Massad
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As cryptocurrency moves further into the mainstream, regulators are stepping up efforts to define its legal and financial framework. But how far will regulation go, and what will it mean for investors, businesses, and the future of digital assets? In this episode, professor Itay Goldstein is joined by Wharton professor Jessica Wachter, recently the…
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Ripple Effect: The Rise of Crypto | Campbell Harvey and Neha Narula
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Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche experiment to a global financial force. But how did we get here? In this episode, professor Itay Goldstein is joined by Duke professor Campbell Harvey and Neha Narula, director of the MIT Media Lab’s Digital Currency Initiative, to explore the milestones that led to crypto’s rise, the forces that shaped its g…
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The Rise of Crypto | Campbell Harvey and Neha Narula
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Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche experiment to a global financial force. But how did we get here? In this episode, professor Itay Goldstein is joined by Duke professor Campbell Harvey and Neha Narula, director of the MIT Media Lab’s Digital Currency Initiative, to explore the milestones that led to crypto’s rise, the forces that shaped its g…
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Perception Gaps: When Teams Misconnect | Henning Piezunka
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A promising collaboration between two competing firms can turn into disaster if expectations aren’t crystal clear from the start, says Wharton’s Henning Piezunka. This episode is part of the “Research Spotlight” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This Week In Business: Understanding Dynamic Pricing in Today’s Inflationary Climate
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John Zhang, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, discusses how firms use tariff-induced economic conditions to raise prices and explore dynamic pricing strategies, balancing profit motives with consumer perceptions and competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Easy as 1, 2, 3: The Motivating Power of Streaks | Marissa Sharif
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Wharton’s Marissa Sharif explains why streak rewards, like the kinds used by Duolingo and other apps, can be used to incentivize workers to meet goals. This episode is part of the “Research Spotlight” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wharton Marketing Matters: Adobe's Chief Communications Officer, Stacy Martinet
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Adobe's Vice President of Marketing and Communications and Chief Communications Officer, Stacy Martinet, speaks with Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed about the company’s transformation from its PDF roots to a global leader in creativity and digital experience solutions, offering insight into Adobe’s strategic reinvention, generative AI integration, a…
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Ripple Effect: Gen AI Workplace Revolution | Stefano Puntoni
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Generative AI promises productivity and cost-cutting gains, but it also has the potential to increase employee well-being. That’s why Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni wants companies to put their workers at the center of the AI conversation. This Ripple Effect episode is part of the “Research Spotlight” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…
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Mind & Machine: Gen AI Workplace Revolution | Stefano Puntoni
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Generative AI promises productivity and cost-cutting gains, but it also has the potential to increase employee well-being. That’s why Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni wants companies to put their workers at the center of the AI conversation. This episode is part of the “Research Spotlight” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…
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