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The Wharton School 3016 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from its podcast collection. Each week, it features one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within the network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It is a monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Podcast Network.

Episodes

How Liquid Death Builds Marketing That Wins the Internet
How Liquid Death Builds Marketing That Wins the Internet Oct 12, 2026 31:25 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 “win the internet.” From hiring comedians and creators instead of traditional marketers to developing ideas in a writer’s room environment, Greg shares the unconvent
AI’s Impact on Financial Services
AI’s Impact on Financial Services Oct 5, 2026 24:42 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 professor Itay Goldstein speaks with Wharton professor emeritus Jeremy Siegel and Jeremy Schwartz, Global Chief Investment Officer at WisdomTree, about AI’s impac
AI, Financial Markets, and the Economy
AI, Financial Markets, and the Economy Sep 28, 2026 31:26 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 Pennsylvania, and Maryam Farboodi, Associate Professor at Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, examine how investors are pricing the promise and risk of transformative
AI and the Future of Financial Stability
AI and the Future of Financial Stability Sep 21, 2026 28:40 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 Governor for Financial Stability at the Bank of England, explores what agentic AI means for financial markets and financial regulation. She explains why regulators mu
How AI Is Transforming Quantitative Finance
How AI Is Transforming Quantitative Finance Sep 14, 2026 32:56 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 Investment Research division at Goldman Sachs, explore AI's expanding role in quantitative finance. They discuss how large language models and alternative data are t
The Rise of Crypto
The Rise of Crypto Sep 13, 2026 40:36 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 Digital Currency Initiative, to explore the milestones that led to crypto’s rise, the forces that shaped its growth, and what the crypto landscape will evolve i
Regulating Digital Assets
Regulating Digital Assets Sep 13, 2026 39:02 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 assets? In this episode, professor Itay Goldstein is joined by Wharton professor Jessica Wachter, recently the chief economist at the SEC, and former CFTC chair
Could Stablecoins and CBDCs Be the Future of Money?
Could Stablecoins and CBDCs Be the Future of Money? Sep 13, 2026 36:24 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 of stablecoins in modern finance, how they compare to CBDCs, and the regulatory frameworks needed to support their growth.Editor’s Note: This episode was recorde
Tokenomics and the Social Forces Driving Crypto Markets
Tokenomics and the Social Forces Driving Crypto Markets Sep 13, 2026 30:42 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 fintech course, to explore the economic and behavioral forces behind token success. From network effects and user adoption to coordination challenges and the phen
The NFL's Biggest 2026 Questions
The NFL's Biggest 2026 Questions Sep 7, 2026 1:09:15 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 as one of the league's strongest teams. He breaks down the Rams' Super Bowl outlook, the Bills' defense, the Eagles' path through the NFC East, and the teams that
The Business of National Reputation
The Business of National Reputation Aug 31, 2026 17:16 David Reibstein, Wharton Marketing Professor and lead researcher behind the Best Countries Report, discusses how a nation’s reputation influences investment, tourism, trade, and global influence. Drawing on data from more than 15,000 respondents worldwide, Reibstein explains why Switzerland continues to rank among the world’s most respected countries, why the United States fell out of the top 10 f
Navigating Competition and Collaboration in the AI Race
Navigating Competition and Collaboration in the AI Race Aug 24, 2026 13:28 Henning Piezunka, Associate Professor of Management at the Wharton School, explores how competition in the AI industry can shift from healthy rivalry to destructive behavior, discusses the psychology behind executive decision-making, explains why successful organizations balance competition with collaboration, and shares insights from research spanning business, sports, and innovation ecosystems.

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