This Week in Business
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.
Our Latest Episodes
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How Credit Scores Shape Homeowners Insurance Costs Nationwide
Wharton real estate professor explains how credit scores significantly influence homeowners insurance pricing and financial burden.
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Scaling a Local Favorite: The Strategy Behind Wawa’s Growth
Wharton marketing professor explains how convenience brands expand into new markets while maintaining customer loyalty and competitive advantage.
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How School Cell Phone Bans Are Changing Student Behavior
Wharton’s Angela Duckworth explores how stricter school phone policies are reshaping student focus, relationships, and classroom dynamics.
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Inside the Business Models of Today’s Top AI Platforms
Wharton marketing professor explains how leading AI platforms differentiate through strategy, monetization, and market positioning.
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How Geopolitics and AI Are Influencing Today’s Financial Markets
Jeremy Siegel examines the intersection of geopolitical tensions, Federal Reserve policy, and AI-driven economic growth.
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Inside Iran’s Payment Network and Global Sanctions Strategy
Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics explores how a heavily sanctioned nation developed a sophisticated financial system and navigates global payment challenges.
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The Business Impact of Leadership Under Pressure
Nancy Rothbard, deputy dean and professor of management at Wharton, analyzes how leaders manage disruption, delegate authority, and build organizational capacity.
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The Fed’s Payment Rails and Fintech Access
David Zaring, Wharton professor of legal studies and business ethics, discusses the Fed’s proposal to grant limited payment system access to fintech and crypto firms.
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Zeke Emanuel on Medicare Payment and Innovation Reform
Zeke Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives at the Wharton School, analyzes CMS reforms, Medicare Advantage oversight, and payment changes shaping federal health spending.
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The Economic Cost of Conflict With Iran
Penn Wharton Budget Model Director breaks down the budgetary impact, oil price shock, GDP loss, and Federal Reserve implications of escalating tensions with Iran.
