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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 such a critical pressure point for the global economy.  Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts

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 Gropper and Senator Gramm explore his journey from Georgia to Texas A&M University to Capitol Hill, the ideas behind the book, and what economic history can teach us about the historical experiences of Socialism and Capitalism, and their relevance for today’s economic policy debates.  Recorded 3.18.26 Pictured here from left to right is Tom Mersch, member of the Dean's Advisory Board, former Sen. Phil Gramm, adjunct professor Michael Block and Dean Gropper.  Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts

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 markets, consumer behavior, and overall economic growth.  Episode Recorded, January 15, 2026 Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts

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

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 everyday life. From AI-driven shopping experiences to its growing presence as a “virtual friend” or therapist, Dr. Ghua dives into the fascinating questions that shape his work: How do consumers respond to generative AI? And what does this mean for the future of marketing?  Recorded  October 15, 2025 Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts

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, Stephen discusses how reading Give and Take by Adam Grant inspired him to explore the science behind workplace motivation and happiness. He reflects on the freedom and fulfillment that academic research offers, and how it allows him to pursue topics that matter — both personally and professionally. Tune in for an insightful conversation about purpose-driven careers, the transition from industry to academia, and the power of research to shape better workplaces. Recorded October 10, 2025 Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts

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

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

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 Professor and /Co-Host on the Boca Raton Shrimp Tank Podcast. Pictured left to right: Roland Kidwell, Heiko Kleve, and Dean, Daniel Gropper Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts

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

Carl Cyrius is the CEO/Founder of The Oasis Firm, a financial services company, and an alum of the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program at Florida Atlantic's College of Business. Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts

Yannick Thams, Ph.D., joins Florida Atlantic as an Associate Professor in the Department of Management Programs. Prior to her appointment at FAU, she was an Associate Professor of strategy and international business at Suffolk University in Boston. Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts

Previously an adjunct instructor at Florida Atlantic, Mircea Marandici is now a full-time member of the Department of Information Technology and Operations Management (ITOM) at FAU Business. More > Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts

Previously a visiting instructor, Kenny Leblanc is now a full-time member of the Business Communications Program at the FAU College of Business. More > Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts

Bill "Patch" Paczkowski -- a former Captain in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps -- joins FAU Business as an instructor in the Department of Management Programs. Support the show Business.fau.edu/podcasts