What if one tactical adjustment could transform an entire sport? Ryan O’Hanlon, ESPN Staff Writer, author of Net Gains, and Syracuse University instructor, explains how a simple change in set-piece strategy is reshaping soccer and influencing how teams prepare for the World Cup.

ABOUT THE EPISODE
What should fans expect from the largest FIFA World Cup in history? 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 Team, and explain how analytics-driven innovations such as set pieces and long throw-ins are transforming soccer. The conversation also explores playoff unpredictability, tournament design, and the growing influence of analytics across sports.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Sports is a game of numbers. Wharton experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner team up to tackle the world of sports, from current events to longstanding issues such as: What sports streaks are the most impressive? How do you rank the best players? Can athletes be compared across sports? Moneyball Highlights explains how decision-makers in the game can avoid the common mistakes and embrace the data. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/459Kr0H
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4fBY7oM
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/moneyball

#Soccer #WorldCup2026 #SportsAnalytics #FootballAnalytics
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
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ABOUT THE EPISODE
What should fans expect from the largest FIFA World Cup in history? 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 Team, and explain how analytics-driven innovations such as set pieces and long throw-ins are transforming soccer. The conversation also explores playoff unpredictability, tournament design, and the growing influence of analytics across sports.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Sports is a game of numbers. Wharton experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner team up to tackle the world of sports, from current events to longstanding issues such as: What sports streaks are the most impressive? How do you rank the best players? Can athletes be compared across sports? Moneyball Highlights explains how decision-makers in the game can avoid the common mistakes and embrace the data. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/459Kr0H
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4fBY7oM
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/moneyball

#WorldCup2026 #SoccerAnalytics #SportsAnalytics #USMNT
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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What separates top performers from everyone else? Michael Platt, Professor of Marketing, Psychology, and Neuroscience at the Wharton School, explains how researchers are measuring focus, decision-making, mental fatigue, and information processing to predict performance.

ABOUT THE EPISODE
What separates elite athletes from everyone else? Michael Platt, Professor of Marketing, Psychology, and Neuroscience at the Wharton School, shares insights from his research on measuring focus, confidence, decision-making, and mental fatigue to better identify and develop top performers.
The conversation examines how brain-based performance metrics are transforming athlete selection and training, while also revealing applications for business leadership, cybersecurity, military operations, and other high-pressure professions where performance matters most.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#Neuroscience #PeakPerformance #Leadership #SportsScience
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

ABOUT THE EPISODE
What separates elite athletes from everyone else? Michael Platt, Professor of Marketing, Psychology, and Neuroscience at the Wharton School, shares insights from his research on measuring focus, confidence, decision making, and mental fatigue to better identify and develop top performers. The conversation examines how brain-based performance metrics are transforming athlete selection and training, while also revealing applications for business leadership, cybersecurity, military operations, and other high-pressure professions where performance matters most.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#SportsScience #Neuroscience #PeakPerformance #Leadership #Athletes
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
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What have been the most transformative innovations in finance over the United States' 250-year history?

We asked Wharton School faculty to share their thoughts as part of our "American Business Innovation" series. Hear from:

💡 Peter Conti-Brown on the Federal Reserve system and modern central banking
💡 Itay Goldstein on credit cards
💡 Michael Roberts on private equity and leveraged buyouts

#Wharton #America250 #financehistory #americanhistory #americanbusiness

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
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Wharton professor Peter Conti-Brown reflects on the origins and impact of the Federal Reserve and modern central banking as part of Knowledge at Wharton's "American Business Innovation" series ahead of the USA's 250th anniversary. He explains how the Fed transformed the U.S. financial system, manages monetary policy, combats inflation, and helps maintain the U.S. dollar's role as the world's leading currency.

Conti-Brown is the Class of 1965 Associate Professor of Financial Regulation, and an associate professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. A financial historian and a legal scholar, Professor Conti-Brown studies central banking, financial regulation, and public finance, with a particular focus on the history and policies of the U.S. Federal Reserve System.

ABOUT THE SERIES
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, hear from Wharton faculty experts as they explore the American business innovations that transformed industries, reshaped markets, and changed the way the world works. From the assembly line and modern branding to the internet and artificial intelligence, this series examines the ideas and institutions that helped define American enterprise and continue to influence business today.

#Wharton #America250 #FederalReserve #FinancialHistory #CentralBanking
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

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Wharton professor Christian Terwiesch reflects on the origins and impact of the assembly line as part of Knowledge at Wharton's "American Business Innovation" series ahead of the USA's 250th anniversary. He explains how Henry Ford's assembly line revolutionized mass production, transformed manufacturing, and continues to shape modern business operations today.

Terwiesch is the Andrew M. Heller Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Professor in and the chair of Wharton’s Operations, Information, and Decisions department, co-director of Penn’s Mack Institute for Innovation Management, and also holds a faculty appointment In Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine.

His research on Operations Management and on Innovation Management appears in many of the leading academic journals ranging from Management Science to The New England Journal of Medicine. He is an award winning teacher with extensive experience in MBA teaching and executive education.

ABOUT THE SERIES
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, hear from Wharton faculty experts as they explore the American business innovations that transformed industries, reshaped markets, and changed the way the world works. From the assembly line and modern branding to the internet and artificial intelligence, this series examines the ideas and institutions that helped define American enterprise and continue to influence business today.

#Wharton #America250 #BusinessHistory #AssemblyLine #HenryFord

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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Wharton dean Erika James reflects on the origins, 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 was the world's collegiate business school, pioneering modern business education and helping professionalize management while shaping generations of business leaders.

ABOUT THE SERIES
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, hear from Wharton faculty experts as they explore the American business innovations that transformed industries, reshaped markets, and changed the way the world works. From the assembly line and modern branding to the internet and artificial intelligence, this series examines the ideas and institutions that helped define American enterprise and continue to influence business today.

#Wharton #America250 #BusinessHistory #BusinessEducation #BusinessSchool

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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Brian Flores risked his career to challenge the NFL’s hiring practices.
Ken Shropshire, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Strategic Advisor to 76 Capital, discusses Flores’ discrimination lawsuit, the challenges of proving bias in modern organizations, and what greater transparency could reveal about NFL coaching searches.

ABOUT THE EPISODE
Why does the NFL continue to struggle with diversity in coaching and leadership positions? Ken Shropshire, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Strategic Advisor to 76 Capital, examines the NFL’s history of racial equity, the impact and limitations of the Rooney Rule, Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit, and the broader challenges facing hiring practices across professional sports. He discusses whether the current system is working, how owners can improve decision-making, and what meaningful progress could look like for the future of the league.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#NFL #BrianFlores #RooneyRule #SportsBusiness
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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Why does the NFL continue to struggle with diversity in coaching and leadership positions?

Ken Shropshire, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics and Strategic Advisor to 76 Capital, examines the NFL’s history of racial equity, the impact and limitations of the Rooney Rule, Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit, and the broader challenges facing hiring
practices across professional sports. He discusses whether the current system is working, how owners can improve decision-making, and what meaningful progress could look like for the future of the league.

From This Week in Business.
#NFL #RooneyRule #SportsBusiness #Leadership

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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The best marketing isn’t always paid marketing. Mike Kurtz, Founder of Mike’s Hot Honey, explains how a community of passionate pizzerias helped turn a homemade condiment into a national brand.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Marketing Matters is hosted by Wharton marketing professors Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed. Each week they discuss marketing and advertising trends, consumer behavior, data and analytics, the latest in retail marketing, brand-building, and much more with their expert guests. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/459Kg5x
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/3Ug7wse
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/marketingmatters

#marketing #branding #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #mikeshothoney
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

ABOUT THE EPISODE
Can a simple idea create an entirely new product category?

Mike Kurtz, Founder of Mike’s Hot Honey, shares the story behind transforming a homemade honey and chili pepper infusion into one of the most recognizable brands in the condiment aisle. He discusses the role New York City’s pizza community played in the brand’s early growth, how
word of mouth helped fuel national expansion, and why authenticity remains central to the company’s success. The conversation explores category creation, brand building, consumer advocacy, strategic partnerships, and the challenges of scaling a business while maintaining a
strong community connection.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Marketing Matters is hosted by Wharton marketing professors Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed. Each week they discuss marketing and advertising trends, consumer behavior, data and analytics, the latest in retail marketing, brand-building, and much more with their expert guests. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/459Kg5x
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/3Ug7wse
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/marketingmatters

#marketing #branding #consumerbehavior #entrepreneurship #mikeshothoney
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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What happens when one of the pioneers of sports analytics reviews your work? Gregory Bond, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Americas at Man Group, shares the story of working as a Boston Red Sox intern, presenting his draft analysis, and unexpectedly finding himself face to face with Bill James.

ABOUT THE EPISODE
What separates skill from luck, and can we actually measure the difference? Gregory Bond, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Americas at Man Group, joins Wharton Moneyball to discuss his research on competitive balance across sports, measuring skill versus chance, and the surprising parallels between sports analytics and investing. The conversation explores everything from the NFL and NBA to European soccer, along with how investors can think about performance, prediction, and uncertainty.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Sports is a game of numbers. Wharton experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner team up to tackle the world of sports, from current events to longstanding issues such as: What sports streaks are the most impressive? How do you rank the best players? Can athletes be compared across sports? Moneyball Highlights explains how decision-makers in the game can avoid the common mistakes and embrace the data. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/459Kr0H
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4fBY7oM
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/moneyball

#moneyball #baseball #sportsanalytics #mlb #wharton
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

ABOUT THE EPISODE
AI agents are changing business faster than most companies expected.
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and co-director of the Wharton Human-AI Research Program, joins This Week in Business to discuss the biggest AI developments of the past year, including the rise of AI agents, growing adoption across companies and consumers, regulatory concerns, and the future of human AI relationships. He also explores why AI may not need to improve much further to fundamentally change society.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#ai #artificialintelligence #business #technology
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

ABOUT THE EPISODE
What separates skill from luck, and can we actually measure the difference?
Gregory Bond, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Americas at Man Group, joins Wharton Moneyball to discuss his research on competitive balance across sports, measuring skill versus chance, and the surprising parallels between sports analytics and investing. The conversation explores everything from the NFL and NBA to European soccer, along with how investors can think about performance, prediction, and uncertainty.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
Sports is a game of numbers. Wharton experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner team up to tackle the world of sports, from current events to longstanding issues such as: What sports streaks are the most impressive? How do you rank the best players? Can athletes be compared across sports? Moneyball Highlights explains how decision-makers in the game can avoid the common mistakes and embrace the data. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/459Kr0H
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4fBY7oM
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/moneyball

#sportsanalytics #sportscience #statistics #sports
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU

AI is advancing so quickly that even experts say it can feel overwhelming.
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and co-director of the Wharton Human-AI Research Program, explains why AI feels both incredibly empowering and deeply unsettling at the same time.

ABOUT THE EPISODE
AI agents are changing business faster than most companies expected.
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and co-director of the Wharton Human-AI Research Program, joins This Week in Business to discuss the biggest AI developments of the past year, including the rise of AI agents, growing adoption across companies and consumers, regulatory concerns, and the future of human AI relationships. He also explores why AI may not need to improve much further to fundamentally change society.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#ai #artificialintelligence #business #technology #futureofwork
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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Today’s websites are designed for humans, not machines. As AI becomes a bigger part of search and decision making, companies need to rethink how their digital presence is structured. Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and co-director of the Wharton Human AI Research Program, breaks down what this shift means for marketing.

ABOUT THE EPISODE
Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and co-director of the Wharton Human AI Research Program, explains how AI agents are transforming modern marketing. From AI driven search and discovery to the rise of autonomous agents, he breaks down how brands must adapt as machines increasingly shape what consumers see, compare, and choose.

The conversation explores why companies need to think beyond traditional SEO, how to ensure visibility to AI systems, and what it means to market to both humans and bots. Stefano also discusses bias in AI decision making, the growing role of automation across the customer
journey, and why the future of marketing will depend on the balance between human insight and machine intelligence.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#AI #Marketing #DigitalStrategy
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
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Did the Federal Reserve completely misread inflation after COVID? Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance, explains why the massive increase in the money supply made inflation inevitable, why Jerome Powell’s “transitory” comments became such a defining moment for the Fed, and why inflation risks still matter for markets and the economy today.

ABOUT THE EPISODE
Can AI continue powering the stock market higher even as inflation, rising oil prices, and Fed uncertainty create growing economic risks? Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance, discusses the AI driven market rally, the outlook for interest rates, Jerome Powell’s legacy at the Federal Reserve, and why the economy continues to show surprising resilience. The conversation also explores bond yields, consumer spending, and the growing influence of AI stocks on the broader market.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://whr.tn/3EdpB5X
Subscribe on Spotify: https://whr.tn/4ihHaiT
Watch/listen on the Knowledge at Wharton website: https://whr.tn/twib

#FederalReserve #Inflation #JeromePowell #Economy #Finance
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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

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Can AI continue powering the stock market higher even as inflation, rising oil prices, and Fed uncertainty create growing economic risks? Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor of Finance, discusses the AI driven market rally, the outlook for interest rates, Jerome Powell’s legacy at the Federal Reserve, and why the economy continues to show surprising resilience. The conversation also explores bond yields, consumer spending, and the growing influence of AI stocks on the broader market.

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This Week in Business features interviews with Wharton faculty about the latest news, fascinating trends, and issues impacting both consumers and the business world. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School and published twice per week.

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The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is committed to sharing its intellectual capital through Knowledge at Wharton, the school’s online business analysis journal.

Launched in 1999, Knowledge at Wharton offers free access to:

- Articles, podcasts, and videos highlighting Wharton faculty research and analysis of current business trends
- Interviews with book authors from Wharton School Press
- In-depth series of curated content like Wharton Executive Education’s Nano Tools for Leaders
- A searchable database of more than 10,000 articles covering all aspects of business
- A weekly newsletter that delivers Knowledge at Wharton insights directly to your inbox

Visit the Knowledge at Wharton homepage: https://whr.tn/3qUpSBE
Subscribe to the Knowledge at Wharton YouTube channel: https://whr.tn/3DEAgAU