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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Dr. Arthur Laffer, an American economist and author, joins Dean Daniel Gropper to discuss taxes and economic policy in the United States.

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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.

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Roland Kidwell, Heiko Kleve, and Dean, Daniel Gropper

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Dr. Arthur Laffer, an American economist and author, joins Dean Daniel Gropper to discuss taxes and economic policy in the United States.

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