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Episodes

Ripple Effect: Gen AI Workplace Revolution | Stefano Puntoni

July 15, 2025 • 16 mins

Generative AI promises productivity and cost-cutting gains, but it also has the potential to increase employee well-being. That’s why Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni wants companies to put their workers at the center of the AI conversation. This Ripple Effect episode is part of the “Research Spotlight” series.

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Wharton Moneyball: Using Data to Model NBA Performance with Seth Partnow

July 9, 2025 • 5 mins

A highlight of Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner's conversation with Seth Partnow—Data Science Manager for the NBA at PENN Interactive, former Director of Basketball Research for the Milwaukee Bucks, and author of The Midrange Theory—discussing what NBA work at PENN Interactive entails, expectations for draft picks and predicting player performance, and how talent distribution across NBA teams is changing.

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Ripple Effect: Visual Marketing | Barbara Kahn and Zab Johnson

July 1, 2025 • 16 mins

Wharton’s Barbara Kahn and Elizabeth (Zab) Johnson talk about their book, Visual Marketing: A Practical Guide to the Science of Branding and Retailing. This Ripple Effect episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.

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Ripple Effect: Resolute Japan | Harbir Singh and Mike Useem

June 3, 2025 • 22 mins

Wharton management professors Harbir Singh and Mike Useem discuss their book Resolute Japan: The Leaders Forging a Corporate Resurgence, which explores how a new model of leadership has transformed Japan's top companies. This Ripple Effect episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.

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Are Bad Listeners Actually Bad at Listening?

May 19, 2025 • 8 mins

Research from Wharton professor Rebecca (Becky) Schaumberg and PhD student Zhiying (Bella) Ren reveals how disagreement in a conversation is often mistaken for bad listening, regardless of how engaged the listener is. Schaumberg explains their findings.

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How AI Is Affecting Digital Marketing and Creative Industries w/ David Droga

May 15, 2025 • 24 mins

Listen to a special episode from Where AI Works, a new podcast hosted by Wharton faculty, sponsored by Accenture. The show dives into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, with real-world stories and insights from leaders across industries.

In this episode, host Kartik Hosanagar speaks with David Droga, founder of Droga5 and current CEO of Accenture Song, to explore how AI is transforming the wor...

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What Makes Virtual Influencers Effective?

May 9, 2025 • 12 mins

Virtual influencers are more effective when paired with a companion, which makes them seem more human and trustworthy, according to research from Wharton's Jonah Berger, USC Marshall’s Giovanni Luca Cascio Rizzo, and LUISS Guido Carli University’s Francisco Villarroel Ordenes.

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Workplace Boundaries and Social Media | Nancy Rothbard

May 6, 2025 • 13 mins

Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard talks about how social media has changed office culture by giving colleagues a way to connect with each other outside of work. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”

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Retirement and the Changing Workforce | Peter Cappelli

April 1, 2025 • 15 mins

Companies can benefit from the experience and flexibility of older workers, says Wharton’s Peter Cappelli. What will it take for employers to stop age discrimination and change their approach to retirement? This Ripple Effect episode is part of a series on “Navigating Retirement.”

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Focus on the Future: An Interview with PagerDuty’s Jennifer Tejada

March 21, 2025 • 33 mins

Wharton vice dean for executive education Patti Williams talks with Jennifer Tejada, CEO of digital operations management firm PagerDuty, about the importance of having an “ownership mindset,” understanding your users, and preparing for big changes like the advent of AI.

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Women Moving Forward: Collected Insights

March 4, 2025 • 20 mins

In this special episode, listen to curated excerpts from the Ripple Effect podcast on women’s leadership, workplace equity, and career advancement.

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Why Accountability Matters in AI Development and Governance

February 7, 2025 • 12 mins

Professor Kevin Werbach has spent his career at the crossroads of business, law, and emerging technology. He talks about his latest project, the Wharton Accountable AI Lab, to help guide responsible development and governance of artificial intelligence.

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Transformative Tech: Innovating for the Underserved | Valentina Assenova

February 4, 2025 • 10 mins

Management professor Valentina Assenova discusses why digital platforms, like mobile money platforms, are improving financial access around the world. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on “Innovation” that was produced in cooperation with Mack Institute for Innovation Management.

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Detecting Bias in AI Image Generators

January 27, 2025 • 19 mins

Wharton marketing professor Kartik Hosanagar and doctoral candidate Pushkar Shukla talk about software they developed with other experts to identify and correct biases in AI text-to-image generators.

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Confidence in Cryptocurrency | David Reibstein and John Zhang (Part 2)

January 14, 2025 • 13 mins

In this two-part episode from the Ripple Effect podcast, Wharton marketing professors assess the future of cryptocurrency ownership and whether scandals have damaged consumer trust.

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Confidence in Cryptocurrency | David Reibstein and John Zhang (Part 1)

January 7, 2025 • 11 mins

In this two-part episode from the Ripple Effect podcast, Wharton marketing professors assess the growth of cryptocurrency so far and how consumer confidence can influence pricing.

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2024 Ripple Rewind (Part 2)

December 17, 2024 • 27 mins

In this special two-part episode, listen to curated excerpts from this year’s Ripple Effect podcast, where Wharton professors discuss a range of trending business topics.

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2024 Ripple Rewind (Part 1)

December 10, 2024 • 16 mins

In this special two-part episode, listen to curated excerpts from this year’s Ripple Effect podcast, where Wharton professors discuss a range of trending business topics.

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The Future of Financial Technology

December 2, 2024 • 30 mins

Professor Itay Goldstein welcomes Alesia Haas, CFO of Coinbase, and Michelle Lai, board member of Electric Coin Co, to discuss the ongoing fintech revolution. They examine the transformative role of technology in finance, from blockchain innovations to the future of digital currencies, and provide insights into how FinTech is set to evolve in the coming years.

This discussion is part of a special series called “Future of Finance...

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The Regulatory Challenges of AI in Finance

November 25, 2024 • 30 mins

Professor Itay Goldstein is joined by Tobias Adrian, financial counselor and director of the International Monetary Fund, to explore the regulatory challenges posed by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in finance. The conversation delves into the emerging risks AI introduces to the financial sector, the steps regulatory bodies are taking to mitigate these risks, and the balance between innovation and stability in global...

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Knowledge at Wharton

Episodes

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Ripple Effect: Visual Marketing | Barbara Kahn and Zab Johnson

Ripple Effect: Resolute Japan | Harbir Singh and Mike Useem

Are Bad Listeners Actually Bad at Listening?

How AI Is Affecting Digital Marketing and Creative Industries w/ David Droga

What Makes Virtual Influencers Effective?

Workplace Boundaries and Social Media | Nancy Rothbard

Retirement and the Changing Workforce | Peter Cappelli

Focus on the Future: An Interview with PagerDuty’s Jennifer Tejada

Women Moving Forward: Collected Insights

Why Accountability Matters in AI Development and Governance

Transformative Tech: Innovating for the Underserved | Valentina Assenova

Detecting Bias in AI Image Generators

Confidence in Cryptocurrency | David Reibstein and John Zhang (Part 2)

Confidence in Cryptocurrency | David Reibstein and John Zhang (Part 1)

2024 Ripple Rewind (Part 2)

2024 Ripple Rewind (Part 1)

The Future of Financial Technology

The Regulatory Challenges of AI in Finance

Popular Podcasts

Ripple Effect: Gen AI Workplace Revolution | Stefano Puntoni

Wharton Moneyball: Using Data to Model NBA Performance with Seth Partnow