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  • Why Consumers Are Still Spending Despite Inflation

    October 26, 2026 · 14 min

    Consumers are still spending, but their priorities are changing. Barbara Kahn, Patty and Jay H. Baker Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, explains why retail sales remain resilient despite…

  • The Business of Signing a Superstar Athlete

    October 19, 2026 · 13 min

    What happens when a superstar athlete joins a new team? The impact goes far beyond the basketball court. Kenneth Shropshire, Professor Emeritus of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, examines the expectations…

  • How Liquid Death Builds Marketing That Wins the Internet

    October 12, 2026 · 31 min

    Most brands compete against other brands. Liquid Death competes against entertainment. Greg Fass, Vice President of Marketing at Liquid Death, joins Barbara Kahn and Americus Reed to explain how the company builds campaigns designed to…

  • AI’s Impact on Financial Services

    October 5, 2026 · 25 min

    Artificial intelligence is changing how financial professionals research, analyze information, and get work done — while raising new questions about the skills people will need in an AI-enabled industry. In this episode, host and Wharton…

  • AI, Financial Markets, and the Economy

    September 28, 2026 · 31 min

    AI is driving enormous investment and soaring valuations, but what do financial markets reveal about its long-term economic impact? Jesús Fernández-Villaverde, Howard Marks Presidential Professor of Economics at the University of…

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  • AI and the Future of Financial Stability

    September 21, 2026 · 29 min

    AI can help financial institutions detect fraud, manage risk, and improve productivity. But when AI systems begin acting autonomously, they may also create risks at a speed and scale people cannot easily oversee. Sarah Breeden, Deputy…

  • How AI Is Transforming Quantitative Finance

    September 14, 2026 · 33 min

    AI is changing what investors can analyze, how quickly they can act, and what it takes to find an edge. Nikolai Roussanov, Moise Y. Safra Professor of Finance at Wharton, and Ingrid Tierens, Head of the Data Strategy team in the Global…

  • Could Stablecoins and CBDCs Be the Future of Money?

    September 13, 2026 · 36 min

    Stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are at the center of a global shift in how money moves. In this episode, professor Itay Goldstein speaks with Heath Tarbert, president of Circle and former CFTC chair, about the role…

  • Regulating Digital Assets

    September 13, 2026 · 39 min

    As cryptocurrency moves further into the mainstream, regulators are stepping up efforts to define its legal and financial framework. But how far will regulation go, and what will it mean for investors, businesses, and the future of digital…

  • The Rise of Crypto

    September 13, 2026 · 41 min

    Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche experiment to a global financial force. But how did we get here? In this episode, professor Itay Goldstein is joined by Duke professor Campbell Harvey and Neha Narula, director of the MIT Media Lab’s…

  • Tokenomics and the Social Forces Driving Crypto Markets

    September 13, 2026 · 31 min

    What determines whether a cryptocurrency succeeds or fades into obscurity? In this episode, Wharton professor Itay Goldstein speaks with Shimon Kogan, adjunct associate professor of finance at Wharton and longtime instructor of Wharton’s…

  • The NFL's Biggest 2026 Questions

    September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

    Which NFL teams are the numbers backing before the 2026 season begins? Aaron Schatz, NFL Analyst at ESPN and Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Fantasy, explains why the Houston Texans stand out in the AFC and why the Seattle Seahawks project…

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The Knowledge at Wharton feed features standout episodes from across the Wharton Podcast Network. Discover timely conversations and expert insights on business, markets, leadership, innovation, and the forces shaping the global economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.