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A podcast where we talk with expert scholars and thought leaders from Gies College of Business about research that’s shaping the future of business and society.

  1. Episode 14 - Why Erasing Small Medical Debts Didn't Improve Financial Health

    5D AGO

    Episode 14 - Why Erasing Small Medical Debts Didn't Improve Financial Health

    Is erasing medical debt from credit reports just a placebo? Gies Business economist Julia Fonseca and her coauthors found that withholding small medical debts from reporting had no impact on credit scores or decisions.

    12 min
  2. Episode 13 - From the Pitch to the Boardroom: Lessons in Global Leadership

    JAN 27

    Episode 13 - From the Pitch to the Boardroom: Lessons in Global Leadership

    In studying 355 elite national soccer teams from around the globe, Gies Business Professor Mike Szymanski finds that teams led by multicultural managers enjoy an advantage in a sport where nations from every corner of the world collide. He has demonstrated that this same idea also applies to international business. One of his more recent projects extended this interest in diversity to the domain of language, exploring how non-native accents shape communication and perceptions in global teams.

    32 min
  3. Epiosde 12 - Short Trips, Big Shifts: E-Scooter Rollout Study Raises Mobility and Safety Concerns

    11/17/2025

    Epiosde 12 - Short Trips, Big Shifts: E-Scooter Rollout Study Raises Mobility and Safety Concerns

    A small scooter can have a big impact. Gies Business professor Unnati Narang digs into the surprising ripple effect of Chicago's 2019 e-scooter rollout - from rideshare jumps to bikeshare dips and hidden side effects for consumer mobility and safety.

    12 min
  4. Episode 11 - The Transparency Tightrope: Inside Corporate Tax Disclosures

    11/04/2025

    Episode 11 - The Transparency Tightrope: Inside Corporate Tax Disclosures

    Companies are walking a fine line between transparency and strategy when it comes to tax disclosures. In this episode, Gies Business professor Stefan Richter discusses his new research revealing how tax authorities are mining public information — from corporate filings to LinkedIn — and how companies subtly adapt their reporting to stay compliant while revealing as little as possible.

    11 min
  5. Episode 10 - Relational Overload: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Collaboration

    10/21/2025

    Episode 10 - Relational Overload: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Collaboration

    In today's hyper-connected world, we're constantly bombarded with messages and demands. But it goes beyond information overload; it's relational overload. In this episode, we chat with Gies Professor Pranav Gupta about his groundbreaking research on this phenomenon and discuss strategies for navigating this complex landscape.

    18 min
  6. Episode 9 - What's in a Name? The Secret to Product Survival in Competitive Industries

    10/07/2025

    Episode 9 - What's in a Name? The Secret to Product Survival in Competitive Industries

    In this episode, we dive deep into the power of product names with Gies Professor Olga Khessina. Her research reveals that the name of a product could be the difference between success and failure — especially in high-velocity industries where products come and go rapidly.

    14 min
  7. Epiosde 8 - Can clinical trial transparency stunt drug novelty?

    09/23/2025

    Epiosde 8 - Can clinical trial transparency stunt drug novelty?

    In this episode of Research Reverb, we're diving into the complexities of transparency in drug development and its surprising impact on innovation. Professor Hanu Tyagi explores the tension between openness and creativity in the pharmaceutical industry. What if being too transparent is slowing down the next groundbreaking cure? In his research, Professor Tyagi finds that increased transparency in clinical trials has led to a 13.9% shift toward “safer” but less novel drug development strategies—equivalent to falling two years behind on the innovation curve.

    13 min
  8. Episode 7 - The Surprising Truth Behind Loving Your Favorite Food

    09/09/2025

    Episode 7 - The Surprising Truth Behind Loving Your Favorite Food

    Do you think loving a certain food makes you a better connoisseur? It might surprise you to learn that being passionate about food could actually dull your senses! In our latest episode, Gies Professor Maria Rodas explains why "love" might just be blinding when it comes to taste. Her explores how chocoholics, cheese lovers, and coffee fans often miss subtle flavor differences in their favorites—simply because their deep attachment leads them to rely on shortcuts in their perception.

    15 min
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A podcast where we talk with expert scholars and thought leaders from Gies College of Business about research that’s shaping the future of business and society.

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  • Creator
    Gies Business
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Gies Business
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    Research Reverb