On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, Brian Connolly, assistant professor of business law, and Jennifer Erb-Downward, director of housing stability programs and policy initiatives at the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions, join to discuss their research and thoughts on the housing crisis. Connolly and Erb-Downward explore topics like rising rent, home pricing, gentrification, and more. Throughout the discussion, the panel explores research and insights on the causes of the housing crisis, some adverse effects on the average American, and its implications for the upcoming presidential election.

To learn more about the hosts, participants, resources, and research discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-society.

• Host: Jeff Karoub
• Guests: Brian Connolly and Jennifer Erb-Downward
• Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
• Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, Professors Chris Rider and Stefan Szymanski join to discuss their research and thoughts on recent trends in the sports industry. Both Rider and Szymanski study sports from a diversity, equity, and inclusion perspective. In the episode, they share insights on social responsibility, equitable practices, changing demographics, and economic impact.

To learn more about the hosts, participants, resources, and research discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-society.

• Host: Jeff Karoub
• Guests: Professors Chris Rider and Stefan Szymanski
• Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
• Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, three professors from the Ross School of Business discuss notable trends from 2023 and the current challenges of 2024 from an economic, behavioral, and political perspective. The major topic of discussion is the friction between the real economy – lowering interest rates, low unemployment rates, and inflation reduction – and consumers perceived experience. The panel shares insights on the discord between the perception and reality of the economy and what it means coming into a U.S. presidential election year.  

To learn more about the hosts, participants, resources, and research discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-society. 

• Host: Jeff Karoub
• Guests: Professors Sarah Miller, Marcus Collins, and Erik Gordon
• Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
• Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

In this new podcast, Sharon Matusik, the Edward J. Frey Dean of the Ross School of Business, invites alums in the C-Suite to discuss their path to business leadership. Listen to the first episode with Robert Isom, MBA ’91, CEO and President of American Airlines: https://myumi.ch/GkmEp.

• Host: Sharon Matusik
• Guest: Robert Isom
• Executive Producers: JT Godfrey, Tedra White
• Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, three professors emeritus from the Ross School of Business, George Siedel, Thomas Kinnear, and B. Joseph White discuss the Michigan Ross centennial and the impact they witnessed in their historic careers. Through stories of their tenure, the panel explores Ross’ impact on business school curriculum, research, industry, and society. 

To learn more about the hosts, participants, resources, and research discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-society. 

• Host: JT Godfrey
• Guests: Professors George Siedel, Thomas Kinnear, and B. Joseph White
• Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
• Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, three professors from the Ross School of Business discuss the state of retail from a technological, industry, and trending strategy perspective. With the recent technological boom in retail via machine learning, the panel explores how retail has changed in the world of Amazon.  

To learn more about the hosts, participants, resources, and research discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-society. 

• Host: Jeff Karoub
• Guests: Professors Jun Li, Lennart Baardman, and Joline Uichanco
• Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
• Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, two professors from the Ross School of Business discuss the state of labor from an economic, industry, and organizational development perspective. With the recent UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strikes, they explore the factors of modern labor, advice for future leaders, CEO pay, and more.  

To learn more about the hosts, participants, resources, and research discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-society.  

• Host: Jeff Karoub
• Guests: Cindy Schipani and Jerry Davis
• Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
• Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, faculty from the Ross School of Business and Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan discuss the state of banking from an economic, policy, and consumer perspective. They explore mergers, rising inflation, consumer trust in banks, the 2023 bank failures, and more. 

To learn more about the hosts, participants, resources, and research discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-society. 

• Host: Jeff Karoub
• Guests: Jeremy Kress and Joanne Hsu
• Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
• Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman