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This Week in Business

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Bringing together top leaders, innovators and renowned faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania discussing topics that matter to consumers and the business world.

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This Week in Business

How California’s New AI Law Seeks to Safeguard Children

Kevin Werbach, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, explores the goals, limits, and broader national context of California’s newly enacted AI child-protection bill and what it signals for future regulation and industry responsibility.

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2 days ago

9 minutes 2 seconds

This Week in Business

The Hidden Link Between Talent Shortages and Rising M&A Activity

Ezekiel Hernandez, Wharton Management Professor, explains new research co-authored with Britta Glennon revealing how limits in the H-1B visa program push companies toward targeted M&A activity as a strategic response to skilled labor shortages.

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1 week ago

10 minutes 43 seconds

This Week in Business

How Coinbase’s Expansion Reflects a Shifting Regulatory Climate in Crypto

Itay Goldstein, Wharton Professor of Economics and Finance, analyzes Coinbase’s $375 million acquisition of blockchain capital-raising platform Echo, exploring how reduced regulatory uncertainty, renewed interest in Initial Coin Offerings, and innovations like stablecoins are influencing the next stage of crypto market evolution.

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1 week ago

11 minutes 2 seconds

This Week in Business

Understanding America’s $38 Trillion Debt and the Path Forward

Kent Smetters, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy and Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, explains the economic realities behind the United States’ $38 trillion national debt, discussing options for increasing revenue, reforming entitlements, and fostering bipartisan approaches to secure the nation’s fiscal future.

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2 weeks ago

13 minutes 7 seconds

This Week in Business

How Companies Are Adapting to the Generative AI Revolution

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton marketing professor and co-director of Wharton Human AI Research, discusses findings from a multi-year study on how companies are implementing generative AI, examining its impact on entry-level jobs, return on investment, and the growing intersection between human expertise and emerging technology.

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2 weeks ago

11 minutes 18 seconds

This Week in Business

How Fed Policy and Trade Talks Shape Market Expectations

Jeremy Siegel, Emeritus Professor of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, analyzes the Federal Reserve’s latest rate decisions, the evolving U.S. labor market amid AI-driven changes, and the global economic implications of renewed U.S.-China trade negotiations.

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3 weeks ago

11 minutes 59 seconds

This Week in Business

NBA Gambling Scandal Highlights Integrity Risks in Sports Betting

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 future of regulated sports wagering.

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3 weeks ago

13 minutes 7 seconds

This Week in Business

How Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are Helping Buyers Navigate Expensive Housing

Ben Keys, Wharton Real Estate Professor, discusses the renewed interest in adjustable-rate mortgages, outlining how these products can offer short-term savings for homebuyers facing steep housing costs and elevated interest rates, while also exploring the long-term risks and strategic considerations involved.

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4 weeks ago

11 minutes

This Week in Business

Building Smarter Supply Chains: Lessons from Crisis, Cost, and Technology

Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions, explores the current state of global supply chains—from the lingering effects of the pandemic and industrial disruptions to the trade-offs between cost efficiency and resilience—and explains how emerging technologies like AI and digital twins are reshaping how companies prepare for and manage risk in an increasingly volatile world.

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1 month ago

12 minutes 21 seconds

This Week in Business

How DMV Questions Shape Organ Donor Registration Decisions

Judd Kessler, Wharton Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, discusses his research examining how the framing of organ donor registration questions—such as opt-in versus yes/no formats—impacts real-world donor sign-ups, revealing surprising insights about what truly drives people to say “yes” to saving lives.

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1 month ago

12 minutes 23 seconds

This Week in Business

The Impact of Cell Phone Policies on Student Focus and Well-Being

Angela Duckworth, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions, shares findings from her national Phones in Focus survey, revealing how stricter school cell phone policies correlate with improved student attention, teacher satisfaction, and social engagement while exploring the broader implications for learning and youth well-being.

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1 month ago

11 minutes 49 seconds

This Week in Business

How Expanding Executive Authority Is Reshaping U.S. Business

Philip Nichols, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies, Business Ethics, and Social Responsibility in Business, discusses how growing executive authority and government involvement in companies like Intel reflect a historic transformation in the U.S. business landscape—one that leaves corporate leaders navigating unprecedented legal and social uncertainty.

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1 month ago

9 minutes 44 seconds

This Week in Business

Inside EA’s $55 Billion Buyout: Private Equity, PIF, and the Future of Gaming

Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer in Finance at the Wharton School and Co-Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investment Program, joins to discuss Electronic Arts’ proposed $55 billion acquisition involving Silver Lake, Affinity Partners, and the Saudi Public Investment Fund—exploring its implications for private equity, the gaming industry, and the future of global entertainment investments.

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1 month ago

10 minutes 57 seconds

This Week in Business

Examining Fed Autonomy Amid White House and Legal Pressures

David Zaring, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, explores the legal complexities, historical precedents, and potential reforms shaping the Federal Reserve’s independence as tensions grow between central bank autonomy and presidential authority.

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1 month ago

9 minutes 21 seconds

This Week in Business

Exploring AI Investments, Legal Challenges, and Customer Insight Innovation

Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and Co-Director of Wharton Human AI Research, explores the latest developments in artificial intelligence, including massive vertical integration deals, high-profile copyright settlements, and new frontiers in synthetic data that are transforming how businesses understand consumers.

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1 month ago

8 minutes 58 seconds

This Week in Business

Monetary Policy Uncertainty and Technology’s Role in Growth

Jeremy Siegel, Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, discusses the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cuts, divisions within monetary policy, inflation and employment trends, and how artificial intelligence is shaping long-term economic growth and market performance.

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1 month ago

9 minutes 52 seconds

This Week in Business

Balancing Optimism and Caution in Innovation and Business Strategy

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.

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1 month ago

10 minutes 27 seconds

This Week in Business

Understanding AI’s Impact on Productivity, GDP, and Federal Debt

Kent Smetters, Faculty Director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model and Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School, explores the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on productivity, GDP, and federal debt, offering data-driven insights that challenge assumptions about AI as a fiscal solution.

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2 months ago

10 minutes 47 seconds

This Week in Business

Google Antitrust Ruling, Market Competition, and the Future of Search

Herbert Hovenkamp, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, discusses the recent antitrust decision requiring Google to share its search index data, exploring how this ruling may impact market competition, consumer behavior, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of online search.

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2 months ago

8 minutes 52 seconds

This Week in Business

Expanding Retirement Portfolios with Alternative Investment Options

Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer in Finance and Academic Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program at the Wharton School, explores the policy, regulatory, and investor considerations surrounding the White House’s proposal to introduce private equity and other alternative assets into 401(k) retirement portfolios.

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2 months ago

10 minutes 45 seconds