Episodios

  • How to Break into the Workforce in an AI-Driven Job Market

    How to Break into the Workforce in an AI-Driven Job Market
    Apr 14 2026

    Matthew Bidwell, Professor of Management at the Wharton School, explores how the job search process is evolving for today’s graduates and what it takes to break into the

    workforce. As hiring has slowed across traditional pipelines like consulting and tech, the path to a first role has become more competitive and fragmented.


    In this episode, Bidwell explains how AI is transforming applications, making it easier to apply at scale while increasing competition, and shares how candidates can still stand out by leveraging networking, personal connections, and targeted outreach.


    The conversation also highlights the importance of internships and viewing early careers as a period of exploration, where individuals build skills and refine their long-term direction.

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    13 m
  • Rethinking Tax Refunds and Financial Decision Making

    Rethinking Tax Refunds and Financial Decision Making
    Mar 31 2026
    Wendy De La Rosa, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, explores how people think about tax refunds and why those decisions often don’t align with their financial goals. She explains why many treat refunds as “extra money,” leading to overspending and missed opportunities to save or pay down debt. The conversation also highlights inefficiencies in the tax system, where 20 to 30 percent of refunded dollars are lost to preparation costs, and shares practical strategies like pre-commitment and automation to improve financial outcomes.

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    15 m
  • The Ethics of ESG | Eric Orts

    The Ethics of ESG | Eric Orts
    Mar 17 2026
    Wharton’s Eric Orts talks about his new book, The Ethics of ESG: Critically Assessing the Environmental, Social and Governance Movement.

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    16 m
  • Why Women's Networks Are Stronger During Crisis | Tiantian Yang

    Why Women's Networks Are Stronger During Crisis | Tiantian Yang
    Mar 3 2026
    When organizations face disruption, men and women respond differently to protect their professional networks. New research from Wharton reveals that women intensify their focus on existing relationships with other women during mergers and acquisitions, creating denser, more supportive networks.

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    15 m
  • How AI Is Reshaping Human Intuition and Reasoning | Gideon Nave and Steven Shaw

    How AI Is Reshaping Human Intuition and Reasoning | Gideon Nave and Steven Shaw
    Feb 24 2026
    AI is becoming a significant part of our daily lives, shaping how we work, think, and make decisions. But as we increasingly rely on AI tools, we must ask: How does this impact our decision-making processes? Wharton professor Gideon Nave and postdoctoral researcher Steven D. Shaw discuss the concept of cognitive surrender and its implications for the future.

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    15 m
  • Olympic Games Advertising | Annie Wilson

    Olympic Games Advertising | Annie Wilson
    Feb 17 2026
    Wharton’s Annie Wilson explains how the Olympics and the Super Bowl, which happened at the same time this year, are a boon for brands that know how to capitalize on the moment.

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    15 m
  • Future of Finance | Joao Gomes and Itay Goldstein

    Future of Finance | Joao Gomes and Itay Goldstein
    Feb 10 2026
    Joao Gomes, senior vice dean at Wharton, joins Itay Goldstein, chairperson of the Finance Department, to discuss key takeaways from the 2026 Future of Finance Forum, an event that convened academics, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss digital assets, central banking, the U.S. federal debt, artificial intelligence, geopolitics, and private markets.

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    17 m
  • Psychology of Love and Relationships in the Digital Age | Pinar Yildirim

    Psychology of Love and Relationships in the Digital Age | Pinar Yildirim
    Feb 3 2026
    Wharton marketing professor Pinar Yildirim explores what research reveals about modern romance, dating apps, and long-term relationship success in an era of digital connection.

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    15 m