Episodes

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

    This Week In Business: Measuring the Impact of Europe’s Conservation Targets and Policies
    Apr 24 2026
    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.

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

    Wharton Marketing Matters: Google's Vice President of AI and Marketing Strategy, Joshua Spanier
    Apr 16 2026
    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.

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

    Wharton Moneyball: Blending Analytics and Leadership in Major League Baseball Operations
    Apr 8 2026
    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.

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    55 mins
  • This Week In Business: Inside Iran’s Payment Network and Global Sanctions Strategy

    This Week In Business: Inside Iran’s Payment Network and Global Sanctions Strategy
    Mar 27 2026
    Philip Nichols, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, explains how Iran has built a complex and adaptive banking and payments infrastructure under decades of sanctions while exploring its future in an evolving global financial system.

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    13 mins
  • Wharton Webinar Series: The Impact of AI in Sports

    Wharton Webinar Series: The Impact of AI in Sports
    Mar 26 2026
    This Wharton webinar, featuring Eric Bradlow, Cade Massey, and Adi Weiner, examines how generative AI is reshaping sports analytics, improving efficiency, enhancing decision-making, and helping organizations evaluate tools while balancing data-driven insights with human judgment.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • This Week In Business: How Leaders Navigate Change, Scale Decisions, and Build Trust

    This Week In Business: How Leaders Navigate Change, Scale Decisions, and Build Trust
    Mar 24 2026
    Nancy Rothbard, Deputy Dean, Professor of Management at the Wharton School, and Co-Academic Director of the Owner-President-CEO Program, explains how leaders can navigate accelerating change by fostering clarity, managing emotional signals, delegating decision-making, and developing the next generation of leadership.

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    16 mins
  • Wharton Marketing Matters: Groov Founder Dan Cataldi on Reinventing Custom Orthotics

    Wharton Marketing Matters: Groov Founder Dan Cataldi on Reinventing Custom Orthotics
    Mar 19 2026
    Dan Cataldi, Founder of Groov, joins Barbara and Americus to explain how the company uses iPhone-based 3D scanning to create custom inserts, why proprietary data and speed matter for defensibility, and how brand identity and packaging help build long-term advantage.

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    29 mins
  • Wharton Moneyball: Inside KenPom - The Numbers Behind College Basketball

    Wharton Moneyball: Inside KenPom - The Numbers Behind College Basketball
    Mar 11 2026
    Ken Pomeroy, college basketball statistician and founder of KenPom, joins Wharton Moneyball to break down tempo-free efficiency ratings, the four factors (shooting, turnovers, rebounding, and free throws), and how he evaluates prediction accuracy and calibration across a full season. Plus, Eric, Shane, and Adi discuss what caught their eye in sports — from World Baseball Classic odds and preseason workload questions to tennis dominance and what makes today’s stars so statistically extraordinary.

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    1 hr