This Week in Business

Diversity Inc. CEO Carolynn Johnson talks about why diversity is the competitive, profitable thing to do, the state of the workforce, diversity challenges and best practices, and the Diversity Inc Top 50 Companies for Diversity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Rachleff, Wealthfront co-founder and CEO and Wharton alum, stops by the studio to discuss his observations about the banking industry, career highlights, why teaching is important to him, and how the future of the finance industry is being driven by Millennials who save. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton Associate Professor of Management Matthew Bidwell talks about the Forbes Best Companies to Work For list, how the companies made the list, the shift in the way companies treat employees, and how they attract and retain good people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Mohamed El-Erian, Practice Professor at Wharton's Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies, discusses a range of issues from the global economic impact of the coronavirus, the state of the global economy and his thoughts on the 2020 presidential candidates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton Professor of Marketing Cait Lamberton says for more investors to participate in sustainable (socially conscious) investing financial services firms must change their marketing tactics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to automated vehicles, many think tech companies have the upper hand over the auto industry. Wharton Professor John Paul Macduffie visited the studio to discuss his latest article in the MIT Sloan Management Review about why he thinks the automotive industry and tech must work together to come up with winning mobility offerings that will meet the needs of users. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lloyd Howell Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Booz Allen - and recent guest of the Wharton Leadership Lecture Series - talks to Dan Loney about what he sees are the most important values both in a leader and leadership team, his experience at Booz Allen and his advice for students today as they prepare to enter the workforce and build their careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 9,000 retail stores closed their doors in 2019, and the trend is continuing into 2020 with the recent announcements that Pier 1, Macy's and Forever 21 will join the ranks. Wharton's Adjunct Professor of Marketing Herb Kleinberger joined Dan Loney to talk about this trend, and how AI, the Internet of things and e-commerce will continue to shape the future of retail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The advent and use of artificial intelligence - or AI - is leading to deeper conversations about the influence this technology will have in the years ahead, particularly as it relates to data collection and privacy. Technical Co-Lead of Google's Ethical Artificial Intelligence Team Timnit Gebru talks about her biggest concerns around data collection, changes that need to occur at the company structure and policy level, and diversity in tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Democratic candidate Senator Bernie Sanders has been touting his 'Medicare for All' plan on the campaign trail, which he says will dramatically improve healthcare for all Americans. But many questions remain, including how the plan will be financed. Last week, the Penn Wharton Budget Model released its analysis of the Senator's plan, which in one scenario, showed that within 40 years the GDP will decline by 24%. Professor Kent Smetters sat down with Dan Loney to talk about the pros and cons of Medicare for All and the Budget Model's analysis of the various financing mechanisms in detail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.