Ripple Effect

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Ripple Effect episodes

October 28, 2025 Creativity in the Age of AI | Jerry Wind
In his new book Creativity in the Age of AI, Wharton’s Jerry Wind explores ways to use AI to unlock creativity for personal and professional success. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.
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16 min
October 21, 2025 Lucky by Design | Judd Kessler
Wharton’s Judd Kessler shares insights from his new book Lucky by Design, which helps readers strategize how to get more of what they want out of life. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.
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19 min
October 14, 2025 In Praise of the Office | Peter Cappelli
Wharton’s Peter Cappelli talks about his new book, In Praise of the Office: The Limits of Hybrid and Remote Work, that examines the problems with hybrid work. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.
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18 min
October 07, 2025 Having It All | Corinne Low
Wharton’s Corinne Low talks about her new book, Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours. This episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.
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18 min
September 30, 2025 The Future of Labor in Retail | Marshall Fisher and Santiago Gallino
Grocery is one of the toughest segments of retail to turn a profit. Wharton’s Marshall Fisher and Santiago Gallino talk about the headwinds faced by both small and large grocers. This episode is part of the “Future of Retail” series.
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18 min
September 23, 2025 Bad Things, Good Business | Patti Williams
Some products, movies, and songs are so bad, yet consumers can’t seem to get enough of them. Wharton’s Patti Williams explains why. This episode is part of the “Future of Retail” series.
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15 min
September 16, 2025 The Luxury of Counterfeits | John Zhang
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.
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14 min
September 09, 2025 Loyalty Programs | Peter Fader
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.
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15 min
September 02, 2025 Rethinking Retail | Barbara Kahn
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.
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18 min
August 26, 2025 Tokenomics and the Social Forces Driving Crypto Markets | Shimon Kogan
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 user adoption to coordination challenges and the phenomenon of meme coins, this conversation dives into the mechanics of tokenomics and what drives value in the world of fintech.

This discussion is part of a special series called “Future of Finance: The Rise of Crypto and Digital Money.”
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31 min

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