Dean Daniel Gropper has spent his career at the intersection of economics, finance, and business education, and he knows where the real conversations are happening. In this podcast, he sits down with the economists, scholars, and leaders worth listening to, digging into the questions that don't always have easy answers. No agenda. Just the ideas that matter.
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Supply Chain on Edge: The Strait of Hormuz and What It Means for Business
Episode recorded on April 3, 2026 Supply chain disruption sounds like a business problem — until it shows up at the gas pump and the grocery store. In this episode, Dean Daniel Gropper sits down with Steven Carnovale, associate professor of supply chain management at FAU's College of Business, to break down what's actually happening in the wake of the Iran conflict and why the Strait of Hormuz is…
Senator, Economist, Author: Phil Gramm on Economic Freedom
In this fireside chat, Dean Daniel Gropper sits down with former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm, PhD economist, history-making legislator, and one of America's most prominent voices on economic policy. Together, they have a wide-ranging conversation on Senator Gramm’s career, his convictions, and his new book, The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism. Dean…
Inside U.S. Economic Policy: A Conversation with Former Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender
In this episode, Dean Daniel Gropper sits down with Michael Faulkender, former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury for a wide-ranging conversation on U.S. economic policy and its real-world effects. Faulkender shares his perspective on the current economic landscape and unpacks how major legislative efforts—such as the GENIUS Act and the One Big Beautiful Bill—shape labor…
Introducing Dr. Cony Ho, new assistant marketing professor
Join Dean Gropper as he sits down with the newest addition to FAU's marketing department, Dr. Cony Ho. Dr. Ho shares his unique journey from an initial passion for sports to pursuing a career in "pure marketing" academia. Recorded November, 4 2025 Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts
From Prediction to Creation: How AI Is Changing Marketing with Dr. Abhijit Guha
In this episode, Dean Gropper sits down with Dr. Abhijit Ghua, a new marketing professor in the College of Business, to discuss his background, research, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in marketing. Dr. Ghua shares his perspective on how AI has shifted from prediction to creation—exploring what generative AI means for businesses, consumers, and the way we interact with technology…
In this episode of Dean Gropper Presents, Dean Daniel Gropper welcomes Stephen Reid, the newest assistant professor in the Department of Management Programs at Florida Atlantic University's College of Business. Stephen shares his journey from working as a data scientist at Qualtrics to pursuing a PhD and joining academia. Motivated by a desire to make a deeper impact beyond corporate profits,…
Monetary Economics with Economic Historian Dr. Michael Bordo
Dr. Michael D. Bordo is a Board of Governors Professor of Economics and director of the Center for Monetary and Financial History at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts
Economic Policy to Promote Prosperity with Dr. Arthur Laffer
Dr. Arthur Laffer, an American economist and author, joins Dean Daniel Gropper to discuss taxes and economic policy in the United States. Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts
Family Business and Economic Freedom w/Heiko Kleve and Roland Kidwell
Heiko Kleve is a Professor & Chair of Organization & Development of Business Families, Academic & Managing Director at the Witten Institute of Family Business Witten/Herdecke University and visiting scholar at Florida Atlantic College of Business. Roland Kidwell is a Carl DeSantis Distinguished Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at Florida Atlantic College of Business, Fulbright…
Taxes and Economic Policy in the United States, with Dr. Arthur Laffer
Dr. Arthur Laffer, an American economist and author, joins Dean Daniel Gropper to discuss taxes and economic policy in the United States. Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts