Knowledge at Wharton

Knowledge at Wharton episodes:

• 04.12.2024

  How Financial Literacy Helps Underserved Students | David Musto

  Wharton’s David Musto talks about Penn’s financial literacy course, which is being taught to high school students across the country. It’s just one of the programs at the Stevens Center to help younger people understand money and make better financial...

  
• 03.11.2024

  Why Are Millennials Not Having Kids?

  Wharton’s Stew Friedman talks about his book, Baby Bust: New Choices for Men and Women in Work and Family, which has been re-released for its 10th anniversary with a provocative new preface. This evidence-based book examines the changing attitudes millennials...

  
• 03.08.2024

  Your Career in Journalism Is Over. Now What?

  Wharton management professor Amy Wrzesniewski studied the shrinking field of journalism to better understand how workers grapple with occupational instability and declining careers. Her co-authored paper, “Perceived Fixed or Flexible Meaning: Toward a Model of Meaning Fixedness and Navigating Occupational...

  
• 03.05.2024

  Sponsorship vs. Professional Mentoring for Women Leaders | Nancy Rothbard

  There’s a difference between a professional mentor and a sponsor, but women need both if they want help moving forward in their careers, explains Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Can Diversity Initiatives Break Barriers in Entertainment?

  Wharton Coalition for Equity and Opportunity's Faculty Director Kenneth L. Shropshire is joined by industry leaders Nzinga “Zing” Shaw, CEO of Attack the Glass, and sports and entertainment attorney Jaia Thomas to address pay equity and underrepresentation in entertainment.  They discuss...

  
• 02.20.2024

  What Can We Do to Narrow the Wealth Gap?

  Wharton professor Keith Weigelt and President and CEO of Castle Oak Securities L.P. David R. Jones join host Kenneth L. Shropshire, faculty director of Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, to talk about the inequities in finance and financial wellbeing. They...

  
• 02.19.2024

  Is Making Extra Mortgage Payments Worthwhile? | Michael Roberts

  Worried about your money? Wharton finance professor Michael Roberts is here to help with common-sense advice on mortgage debt, personal budgeting, and planning ahead. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on getting a “Fresh Start" this...

  
• 02.19.2024

  Want to Live a Meaningful Life? Be the Hero of Your Story

  Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger’s latest co-authored research focuses on storytelling. His paper is titled, “Seeing Your Life’s Story as a Hero’s Journey Can Increase Meaning in Life.” It explains how people can find more well-being and resilience by reflecting...

  
• 02.13.2024

  How Does Prioritizing Diversity Reshape the Business and Culture of Sports?

  Kenneth L. Shropshire, faculty director for Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, delves into the world of sports alongside guests Xavier Gutierrez, the NHL's first Latino president and CEO, and Jonathan Beane, the NFL's senior vice president and chief diversity...

  
• 02.06.2024

  How Does Your Financial Wellbeing Shape Your Health Outcomes?

  Kenneth L. Shropshire, faculty director of Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, is joined by Wharton professor Guy David, Managing Director for Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity Dr. Fareeda Griffith, and Head of TIAA Institute Surya Kolluri.  They unpack the intricate...

  
• 12.15.2023

  2023 Ripple Rewind

  In this special episode, listen to curated excerpts from this year’s Ripple Effect podcast, where Wharton professors discuss a range of trending business topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 12.11.2023

  Why ‘Covering’ Can Harm Diversity in the Workplace

  Wharton’s Stephanie Creary speaks with two experts about why some employees feel the need to 'cover' aspects of their identity and how organizations can better support diversity in the workplace. She's joined by Kenji Yoshino -- a professor at NYU...

  
• 11.09.2023

  How to Use AI in a Fair and Responsible Way

  Wharton’s Stephanie Creary speaks with Dr. Broderick Turner -- a Virginia Tech marketing professor who also runs the school’s Technology, Race, and Prejudice (T.R.A.P.) Lab -- and Dr. Karim Ginena -- a social scientist and founder of RAI Audit --...

  
• 09.25.2023

  How to Convince Someone Using This Simple Writing Tip

  Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger’s latest research shows how a simple writing shift can make anyone more persuasive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 09.05.2023

  Surviving the Attention Economy: How to Keep Audiences Engaged

  New research from Wharton’s Jonah Berger shows how the right words can help captivate audiences and hold their attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 06.20.2023

  How Employers Can Support Women’s Reproductive Rights

  It’s been a year since Roe v. Wade was overturned. In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, experts tackle the sensitive subject of how companies handle the issue of abortion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 05.23.2023

  Why Empathy in Health Care Matters

  A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Ingrid Nembhard finds that patients who are treated with empathy have better health outcomes. She explains why empathy in health care delivery should become standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 05.16.2023

  Improving Accessibility in the Workplace – and in Space

  Access the full transcript on Knowledge at Wharton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 04.04.2023

  Diversity at Work: Why Inclusive Storytelling Matters

  In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with two experts about inclusive storytelling and why it’s important for organizations to embrace diverse narratives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 03.14.2023

  Lessons from the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

  Wharton finance professor Itamar Drechsler discusses what led to the collapse of SVB and the questions it raises for banks, depositors and regulators going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 03.10.2023

  The Innovation Tournament Handbook: A Conversation with Christian Terwiesch and Karl Ulrich

  Wharton professors Christian Terwiesch and Karl Ulrich discuss their new book, 'The Innovation Tournament Handbook,' a how-to manual for generating winning ideas and solutions in any organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 02.20.2023

  How the Medium Shapes the Message in Marketing

  What is the best medium for communicating with consumers? It depends on the content, according to the latest research from Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 02.13.2023

  The Brewing Backlash Over Rewards Programs

  Customers are unhappy when their favorite retailers make it harder to earn rewards, as Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Best Buy have recently done. But firms have to walk a fine line between customer loyalty and profits, says Wharton’s Raghuram Iyengar. Hosted...

  
• 02.06.2023

  Will Salary Transparency Become Standard?

  Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell thinks the slew of new salary transparency laws sweeping the nation will help advance pay equity, although it may not raise salaries overall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 02.06.2023

  How National Politics Are Impacting DEI in the Workplace

  In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary leads a discussion on how major legal and policy decisions, including Florida’s Stop WOKE Act, are affecting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

  
• 01.30.2023

  ChatGPT Passed an MBA Exam. What’s Next?

  Wharton professor Christian Terwiesch analyzes ChatGPT's performance on his exam and why the controversial software has limitless potential to improve education, business, and a range of industries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 01.23.2023

  Why Older Americans Regret Not Saving Early and Enough

  Financial literacy and clarity will help fix retirement planning gaps, according to a study that delved into multiple dimensions of under-saving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 01.19.2023

  Can the SEC Cut Down on Insider Trading?

  The SEC is amending a specific rule in hopes to make insider trading more difficult for company executives. Wharton’s Dan Taylor explains how it works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 01.17.2023

  Why Hybrid Work Will Reign in 2023

  Wharton management professor Martine Haas says now that hybrid work has been around for a while, companies need to spend the next year figuring out what works best and refining their policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 01.13.2023

  How Divestiture Can Create Corporate Value

  Divestiture is an important strategy for a company seeking healthy financial growth, one that is often overlooked. In her new book, Wharton’s Emilie Feldman explains why sometimes the best way to add value is through subtraction. Hosted on Acast....

  
• 01.10.2023

  What’s Ahead for the U.S. Housing Market?

  After a year of rising mortgage rates and shortages in both supply and demand, the best option for prospective homebuyers and homeowners is to bide their time, says Wharton’s Susan Wachter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 12.20.2022

  Why Online Shoppers Aren’t Falling for Exploding Deals

  Time-limited sales are a marketing staple in retail stores, but those same scarcity tactics don’t work online to move products and increase profits. Wharton marketing professor Cait Lamberton explains why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 12.19.2022

  The U.S. Economy Is Doing Just Fine -- For Now

  Wharton management professor Iwan Barankay isn’t too worried about the possibility of a recession in America. Inflation, however, is still a threat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 12.13.2022

  How Do Customers Feel About Algorithms?

  Many managers worry that algorithms alienate those who would rather deal with a real person than a robot. New research from Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni looks at how the attitudes of customers are influenced by algorithmic versus human decision-making. Hosted on...

  
• 12.12.2022

  Why Jeremy Siegel Is Cautiously Optimistic About 2023

  The worst of inflation is over, the Federal Reserve may begin to pare the funds rate, and equities are undervalued, says the Wharton professor emeritus of finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 12.06.2022

  How Offering Choices Helps Boost Charitable Donations

  Nonprofits and charitable organizations can increase contributions simply by offering multiple-choice options that signal to potential donors what is appropriate to give. Wharton’s Alice Moon shares the results of her latest study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 11.21.2022

  What the FTX Collapse Means for the Cryptocurrency Market

  Wharton’s Kevin Werbach speaks with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM about the fall of FTX and the need for better cryptocurrency regulation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 11.15.2022

  Twitter and Free Speech: What Is Musk’s Plan?

  Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim speaks with Wharton Business Daily on SiriusXM about how Elon Musk may handle content moderation on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 11.10.2022

  Why Employee-owned Companies Are Better at Building Worker Wealth

  Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Corey Rosen, founder of the National Center for Employee Ownership, about how employee ownership plans are structured and why they yield great financial benefits for companies and workers alike.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

  
• 11.07.2022

  Greenhushing: Why Some Firms Keep Quiet About ESG

  Worried about backlash, some companies don’t openly share the steps they may be taking to reduce their carbon footprint. Wharton’s Mirko Heinle explains this troubling trend of “greenhushing” and what it means for climate change.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

  
• 11.07.2022

  How Storytelling Can Offset Negative Effects of Discrimination

  Wharton management professor Samir Nurmohamed talks about his latest paper, which finds that underdog self-narratives can help employees offset the negative psychological effects of prior discrimination and boost their confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 11.01.2022

  Navigating Microaggressions at Work

   Diversity at Work podcast, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary and two guest experts tackle the thorny issue of microaggressions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 11.01.2022

  How to Get the Most from Your Customer Data

  ‘The Customer-Base Audit,’ co-authored by Wharton’s Peter Fader, argues that firms cannot make fully informed decisions without first understanding their customers’ buying behavior and the actual health of their customer base. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 10.10.2022

  ‘Best Countries’ 2022: Who’s Number One?

  Wharton marketing professor David Reibstein unveils his annual “Best Countries“ ranking and explains why Switzerland takes the top while the U.S. has never cracked first place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 10.03.2022

  Can the Fed Fix the Contradiction in the Housing Market?

  The Federal Reserve’s fiscal policy is meant to curb inflation, but it has a countervailing effect of squeezing an already tight real estate market, according to Wharton’s Susan Wachter. She explains why home prices likely won’t come down without significant...

  
• 09.23.2022

  Do Vaccine Lotteries Work? Maybe

  Wharton’s Katy Milkman shares the lessons learned from last year’s Philly Vax Sweepstakes, a Penn-funded project designed to evaluate ways of increasing COVID-19 vaccines in the city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 09.20.2022

  Is Owning a Home Today Worth the Price?

  Wharton real estate professor Benjamin Keys offers a bleak forecast for home buyers, despite mortgage interest rates rising above 6% for the first time since 2008. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 09.19.2022

  The Prepared Leader: A Conversation with Erika James and Lynn Perry Wooten

  Wharton Dean Erika James and Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten discuss their new book, ’The Prepared Leader,’ and how they found the motivation and the staying power during the pandemic to write it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

  
• 09.12.2022

  Why Managers Aren’t Worried About Quiet Quitting

  Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell explains why employers have bigger things to worry about than employees who are quiet quitting, a phrase that describes doing the bare minimum at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  
• 09.12.2022

  How Student Loan Forgiveness Will Transform College Financing

  The proposed income-driven repayment program in the Biden Student Debt Relief Plan “could radically change how people finance college,” according to Kent Smetters, faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.