Episodes

  • 2025 Ripple Rewind
    Dec 2 2025
    In this special 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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    32 mins
  • How AI's Persuasion Style Mirrors Humans | Ethan Mollick
    Nov 25 2025
    Wharton’s Ethan Mollick is part of a research team determining the outer limits of what AI will do when prompted, including whether it will hurl insults or help with illegal activity. This episode is part of the “Research Roundup” series.

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    12 mins
  • Fighting False Information Online | Eric Clemons
    Nov 18 2025
    The best way to stop disinformation from spreading on social media is to prevent sites from sharing aggregate data, says Wharton’s Eric Clemons. This episode is part of the “Research Roundup” series.

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    21 mins
  • The Business Side of FOMO | Barbara Kahn
    Nov 11 2025
    FOMO is real, and so is the research behind it. Wharton’s Barbara Kahn explores the business implications of the “fear of missing out.” This episode is part of the “Research Roundup” series.

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    16 mins
  • What We Know About AI Fighting Corruption | Philip Nichols
    Nov 4 2025
    Wharton’s Philip Nichols explains why AI isn’t useful for combatting corruption, at least not yet. This episode is part of the “Research Roundup” series.

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    16 mins
  • Creativity in the Age of AI | Jerry Wind
    Oct 28 2025
    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 mins
  • Lucky by Design | Judd Kessler
    Oct 21 2025
    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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    18 mins
  • In Praise of the Office | Peter Cappelli
    Oct 14 2025
    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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    17 mins