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  1. Jun 30

    How Wharton Invented Modern Business Education

    Wharton dean Erika James reflects on the history, 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 first collegiate business school, pioneering modern business education and helping professionalize management while shaping generations of business leaders. Learn more: https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/american-business-innovation-series/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=acast_network 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How Wharton Invented Modern Business Education

  2. Jun 26

    This Week In Business: Evaluating Greenspan's Legacy and the Evolution of Monetary Policy

    Jeremy Siegel, Wharton Emeritus Professor and Senior Economist at WisdomTree, discusses Alan Greenspan's lasting impact on monetary policy, reflects on the lessons of the 2008 financial crisis, analyzes Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's early leadership, and explains why more forward-looking economic data could shape future interest rate decisions while also revisiting the long-term economic effects of Brexit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    This Week In Business: Evaluating Greenspan's Legacy and the Evolution of Monetary Policy

  3. Jun 10

    Wharton Moneyball: Breaking Down the Biggest World Cup Ever

    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, before Cade Massey, Adi Wyner, and Shane Jensen discuss the spread of analytics across sports, playoff unpredictability, tournament design, and the evolving impact of NIL on college athletics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wharton Moneyball: Breaking Down the Biggest World Cup Ever

  4. May 29

    This Week in Business: Federal Reserve Leadership Transition Amid Economic and Political Pressures

    Patrick Harker, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions, and former President of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank, reflects on Jerome Powell’s tenure leading the Federal Reserve through the pandemic, inflation concerns, and political pressure, while also examining what Kevin Warsh’s leadership could mean for monetary policy, Fed independence, and the U.S. economy moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    This Week in Business: Federal Reserve Leadership Transition Amid Economic and Political Pressures

  5. May 13

    Wharton Moneyball: How Advanced Analytics Are Changing Professional Hockey

    Tyrel Stokes, Senior Manager of Hockey Analytics at Teamworks and a statistician specializing in causal inference, joins the team to break down the Stanley Cup Playoffs, explain how NHL teams use analytics and tracking data for player evaluation and strategy, and explore how emerging technologies like Hawkeye and AI could transform hockey analysis, while the hosts also examine tennis betting odds, MLB home run milestones, and the role of probability across sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wharton Moneyball: How Advanced Analytics Are Changing Professional Hockey

  6. Apr 24

    This Week In Business: Measuring the Impact of Europe’s Conservation Targets and Policies

    Arthur van Benthem, Wharton Professor of Business, Economics and Public Policy examines how European Union land protection policies—despite meeting ambitious coverage targets—may fall short in delivering meaningful biodiversity and ecosystem restoration impacts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    This Week In Business: Measuring the Impact of Europe’s Conservation Targets and Policies

  7. Apr 16

    Wharton Marketing Matters: Google's Vice President of AI and Marketing Strategy, Joshua Spanier

    Joshua Spanier, Vice President of AI and Marketing Strategy at Google, joins Barbara & Americus to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming marketing from efficiency-driven automation to creative empowerment, redefining customer value, and enabling more personalized, “quest”-based consumer experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wharton Marketing Matters: Google's Vice President of AI and Marketing Strategy, Joshua Spanier

  8. Apr 8

    Wharton Moneyball: Blending Analytics and Leadership in Major League Baseball Operations

    Sam Fuld, Vice President and General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, joins the Wharton Moneyball team to discuss his transition from MLB player to executive and how analytics, player development, and business strategy drive success. Cade, Eric and Shane also analyze recent the college basketball finals, NHL playoff races, and Masters Tournament storylines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Wharton Moneyball: Blending Analytics and Leadership in Major League Baseball Operations
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