Which companies are on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence? What’s the next major breakthrough in healthcare? How do iconic brands reinvent themselves to appeal to the next generation? Most Innovative Companies is where tech, business, and innovation convene. Join hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen as they bring you the latest innovations transforming business and society—and highlights the companies that are reshaping industries and culture.
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The world is facing the largest displacement crisis since WWII as a number of humanitarian emergencies rage on. Grant Gordon and Ravi Gurumurthy from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) have in-depth conversations with leading humanitarians, foreign policymakers, and innovators to understand how they think about, and tackle these global crises. Produced by the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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When you look up “Personal Jurisdiction” in Black’s Law Dictionary, it directs you to the entry for “Jurisdiction.” We won’t do that to you. We’re here because there’s not enough good information available for law students and new attorneys to make informed choices about their careers. Join co-hosts Allison Freedman and Hallie Ritzu as we talk to a variety of people within the first 10ish years of practice to hear about their journeys to fulfilling careers and the advice they have for gettin ...
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We review and condense topics of varying subjects on the minds of people from around the United States to have civil discussions and help listeners reach their own conclusions.
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Join us for thought-provoking conversations that dive deep into the challenges faced by charity and nonprofit leaders. Hosted by Dhivya O’Connor, a charity CEO herself, each episode brings inspiring CEOs and social sector trailblazers, who share their powerful stories, practical insights, and valuable expertise. Whether you're leading a nonprofit or passionate about making a difference, you'll find fresh perspectives and actionable takeaways to help you navigate the journey and amplify your ...
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Back to Source highlights the stories of successful leaders in corporate security, and shares their insights about the business of corporate intelligence - and how it is evolving.
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The Terms of Reference Podcast delivers critical, insider information for top performance as a professional or organization in the social impact sector.
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The Farm Answers podcast takes a deeper look at projects funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (USDA-NIFA BFRDP) and how they are reaching beginning farmers and ranchers. In each episode, we sit down and talk with project directors… as they share their stories and discuss how their project has made a lasting impact on beginning farmers and ranchers. Join us as we learn more about th ...
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#85: Let's Get Personal with Diana Tafur, Human Rights Advocate and Senior Technical Advisor at International Rescue Committee
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1:13:30Diana Tafur is a Senior Technical Advisor at the International Rescue Committee. She is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Prior to this role, Diana was a Supervising Attorney at the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES) in San Antonio, Texas. Diana also served as a Supervising Attorney at the National Immigrant J…
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Brands that matter: how Eventbrite, Chili’s, and Gap are engaging their audiences
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1:36:59On today’s episode, cohosts David Salazar and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including unemployment rates, the partnership between Disney and OpenAI, and the word of the year. (00:45) Next, Josh and David talk to Fast Company senior staff editor Jeff Beer to discuss the annual Brands That Matter list. This year…
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Here’s how Amazon is trying to handle AI hallucinations
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1:16:26On today’s episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including the Warner Bros. Discovery deals, Nvidia’s permission to sell AI chips to China, and Trump's attempt to bail out farmers. (00:44) Next, Yaz and Josh speak with writer, filmmaker and Fast Company contributor John Pavlus about A…
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How Smosh stayed funny—and relevant—for 20 years
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1:26:51On today’s episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including Costco’s lawsuit against the U.S. government over Trump tariffs, Apple’s new AI chief, and OpenAI’s new “code red.” (00:51) Next, Yaz and Josh speak with Fast Company staff writer Pavithra Mohan about Silicon Valley’s obsessio…
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Ep 54. Sarah Elliott, CEO Shelter: Fighting for home
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47:25Sarah Elliott started as the new CEO of the UK charity, Shelter, in September 2025, having previously run the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) for 5 years. Shelter exists to defend everyone’s right to a safe home. Campaigning for housing justice since 1966, Shelter has fought hard to change the housing system in the UK. In June 2…
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Why did SoftBank sell off its Nvidia stake?
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1:20:16On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including Cloudflare’s glitch that briefly broke half the internet, the U.S. House’s overwhelming vote to release all remaining Jeffrey Epstein files, and Anthropic’s discovery of what may be the first largely AI-led global cyber-espio…
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Why Bill Gates is wrong about climate change
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1:13:56On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the end of the government shutdown, SoftBank selling off it’s Nvidia stake, and yet another betting scandal in professional sports Next, Bill McKibben is an author, and activist focusing on climate change and other envir…
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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHASE FOR BUSINESS - The Small Business Surge: Why Entrepreneurial Growth Is Defying Economic Noise
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15:05Small business owners are staying optimistic — three-quarters expect revenue gains despite ongoing labor shortages, inflation pressures, and economic uncertainty. Their confidence, fueled by strong demand and increased clarity around tax policy, is driving investment and innovation heading into 2026.…
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The NBA’s betting scandal shows who really runs sports now
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1:18:06On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the most recent info on the government shutdown, OpenAI’s deal with Amazon, and Elon Musk’s potential big payday Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Jay Willis, a Fast Company contributing writer and the editor-in-chief of Balls …
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Let's Get Personal with Clare Diegel, Director of the Professional Standards Division at the Hennepin County Attorney's Office
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1:16:05Clare Diegel is the Director of the Professional Standards Division at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in Minnesota. Prior to this role, Clare was a staff attorney at the ACLU of Minnesota, and a public defender in both Minnesota and Seattle. Clare also clerked at both the federal district and circuit court levels, first in the Central Distri…
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Why Lucy Guo doesn’t think we are in an AI bubble
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1:13:15On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the latest on tariffs, layoffs at companies like Amazon and Target, and NBCUniversal’s poaching of Taylor Sheridan. Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company senior editor Bryan Lufkin about “ghost jobs” and other hiring t…
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Mamdani’s poster designer breaks down modern political aesthetics
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1:00:01You might not know the name Tyler Evans, but you’ve definitely seen his work. He designed Zorhan Mamdani’s iconic campaign poster, led design for Bernie Sanders’ campaign, and was the Teamster’s creative director. Now the creative director for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Evans has a front-row seat to some of the biggest players in progressive politic…
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Energy's next step: A conversation Williams' Jaclyn Presnal (FROM WILLIAMS AND FASTCO WORKS)
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30:29Host Greg Lindsay talks to Jaclyn Presnal, Vice President of new energy ventures at Williams. They discuss how her team is developing solutions to navigate growing power demands including carbon capture and solar farms.By Fast Company
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Inside Meta’s AI advertising strategy
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1:12:11On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the AWS outage, Anthropic bringing Claude to the web, Apple rolling back liquid glass, X launching a handle marketplace, and the latest on the federal government shutdown. Next, Yaz speak to Fast Company senior staff edi…
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We need to stop the AI slop before it’s too late
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1:10:01On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including renewed trade tensions with China, Instagram’s new approach to protecting minors from harmful content, and Spotify’s new partnership with Netflix. Next, AI video technology has come a long way since 2023’s famous fever dream …
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How to leverage your data for AI - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO
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19:11In this custom episode brought to you by Capital One, you will hear insights from Capital One’s journey as a data-native organization and leader in enterprise AI. From challenges to tips, we’ll discuss best practices for building a multifaceted data ecosystem that enables people to use data in a well-managed way to better inform key business decisi…
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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include OpenAI launching Sora 2, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg stepping down and former PayPal CEO Dan Schulman taking over, Bari Weiss becoming the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, and the latest on the federal government shutdown.…
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How to build a tech stack that enables innovative customer experiences - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO
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Advertising’s reality TV moment goes 'On Brand' with Bozoma Saint-John
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1:04:27This month’s episode of Brand New World was largely created during Fast Company’s Innovation Festival, which was held in New York City in mid-September. So, we’re bringing you my interview with Bozoma Saint-John, former chief marketing or brand officer at companies including Netflix, Uber, and Beats by Dre—who also just happens to star on The Real …
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Let's Get Personal with Tamany Vinson Bentz, IP Attorney and Founder of California IP Law
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1:03:10By Tamany Vinson Bentz, Hallie Ritzu, Allison Freedman
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Silicon Valley wants you to stop ‘rolling the dice’ over your future baby’s health
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1:24:26On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the federal government shutdown, YouTube settling a lawsuit and paying out $24.5 million to Trump, and a roundup of the latest AI developments. Next, Josh and Yaz speak to senior writer Ainsley Harris about the reproducti…
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Starbucks' $100 million man shares his vision
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1:01:19Brian Niccol is on a mission to change how you get your morning coffee, and on this episode, we learn how in Niccol’s first public interview since taking over as Starbucks CEO a year ago. We also run down the latest news on NikeSkims’ first lookbook, Apple’s Liquid Glass launch, and Amazon’s settlement over its deceptive UX — the “Iliad Flow.” Then…
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How to Accelerate Your Business with Generative and Agentic AI - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO
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26:47Generative AI and Agentic AI are now raising the stakes on how companies deliver customer value and innovate to stay one step ahead. Accelerating with AI comes down to the long game: technology infrastructure, data, and talent. This episode will focus on practical insights into how top enterprise leaders should approach AI for long term investment,…
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On today's episode, co-hosts Josh Christensen and associate editor David Salazar, filling in for Yasmin Gagne, discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Jimmy Kimmel’s return, Nvidia's plans to invest $100 billion in OpenAI, and the Trump administration’s unfounded claims about Tylenol. Next, Yaz speaks to Jess…
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How to empower developers to focus on the creative aspects of engineering - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO
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19:59In this custom episode from Fast Company Custom Studio and Capital One, you will learn best practices for how companies can help developers move up the stack, including how to reduce infrastructure management, embrace automation and AI-enhanced development, and equip developers with the right tooling. We’ll discuss these best practices through the …
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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen are at Fast Company's 2025 Innovation Festival to discuss the latest business news and the event's festivities. Topics include the TikTok deal “framework” with new investors, California lawmakers passing an AI safety bill, Apollo Global Management considering the sale of AOL, and the top…
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WNBA Star Jewell Loyd Is on the Road to a New Black Wall Street
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33:04Las Vegas Aces star Jewell Loyd has amassed a stack of staggering accolades: garnering two WNBA championships, two Olympic gold medals, and six WNBA All-Star nods, not to mention being anointed as the "Gold Mamba” from the late great Kobe Bryant himself. But Loyd’s impact goes beyond the court. In 2015, she and her brother launched Loyd & Co., a fi…
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Google gets to keep Chrome. What does this mean for the future of tech?
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1:20:56On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the latest jobs report, a busy week for IPOs, and Apple’s new slate of products. Next, Yaz and Josh speak with Fast Company contributing editor Alex Pasternack about Google’s ongoing antitrust case. They cover a federal …
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Why the next great sports movie might be created by a brand
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1:04:07You know Dick’s Sporting Goods as one of America’s largest and most successful sports retailers. It has used that status to help create an impressive catalog of five feature-length films and 10 short-form or episodic documentaries over the past decade, including the Emmy-winning docs We Could Be King (2014) and The Turnaround (2024). But in August,…
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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include Google being allowed to keep Chrome, Kraft and Heinz splitting back into two companies, and another government funding deadline for Congress. Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company contributing writer Chris Stokel Walke…
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Let's Get Personal with Eleventh Circuit Judge Kevin Newsom & Law Clerk Karissa Kang
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1:09:13By Karissa Kang, Kevin Newsome, Allison Freedman, Hallie Ritzu
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Mark Zuckerberg and the soaring cost to protect billionaires
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58:28On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook affirming she won't step down despite President Trump threatening to fire her; Elon Musk’s X and xAI suing Apple and OpenAI for anticompetitive collusion; Germany and I…
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Why Trump just hired Airbnb’s cofounder, Figma’s big moment, and the Cracker Barrel logo that everyone hates
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1:02:06President Trump just created the National Design Studio and tapped Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to lead the charge. Cracker Barrel has offended or enraged just about everyone with its new logo. Figma hit Wall Street with a bang. It’s been a big month for design. And on this episode of By Design, hosts Liz Stinson and Mark Wilson give the rundown of…
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Why David's Bridal tied the knot with AI
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1:08:14On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Mark Zuckerberg's plans to continue shaking up Meta’s AI efforts, MSNBC changing its name to MS Now, Sam Altman acknowledging the horrible launch of ChatGPT-5, and the Trump Administration’s plan to take a 10…
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Pixar’s Pete Docter talks about boosting creativity at work
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26:33Pixar's chief creative officer discusses risk-taking and AI on the job.By Fast Company
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Most People Are Using ChatGPT Totally Wrong—And OpenAI’s CEO Just Proved It
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1:15:55On today's episode, co-host Yasmin Gagne and associate editor David Salazar, filling in for Josh Christensen, discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Nvidia and AMD cutting a chip revenue–sharing deal with Trump, OpenAI unveiling the GPT-5 model, Trump signing an executive order to extend the trade truce with…
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What’s behind the Beyond Meat rebrand?
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1:26:55On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen, as well as 'Fast Company' associate editor David Salazar, discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Cloudflare's clash with Perplexity over its AI training, former CEO of X/Twitter Linda Yaccarino's new job, Tesla giving Elon Musk $29 billion to sta…
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Let's Get Personal with Tom Peabody, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois
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Inside the world’s first-ever human verification brand
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1:17:39Tools for Humanity CMO John Patroulis talks about the brand strategy behind World, The Orb, and being human in the AI age.By Fast Company
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How AI, 3D printing, and crypto are aiding and abetting art theft
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1:08:19On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include this past quarter’s earnings, the latest on tariffs, and Figma’s IPO. Next, Josh and Yaz speak to Fast Company senior editor Max Ufberg about art heists, what the world of art forgeries looks like, and how te…
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Inside Superman: How do you make another superhero movie stand out?
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56:49There have been 11 Superman films released in the past 50 years. How do you make a new one that stands out? On this episode of By Design, hosts Liz Stinson and Mark Wilson interview the production designer for the latest Superman film, Beth Mickle. They discuss her collaborations with director James Gunn and share how she developed the latest Super…
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AI is leading to a white-collar bloodbath
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59:46On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include how SoftBank and Open AI’s Stargate are set to build a small data center by the end of this year, why CBS is canceling The Late Show With Stephen Colbert next year, and Google's and Microsoft's claim that Ch…
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What Happens When the U.S. Pulls Back from Global Aid? With the International Rescue Committee's President and CEO, David Miliband
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43:39On today’s episode, host Brendan Vaughan talks to David Miliband. If you are familiar with British politics, you might remember Miliband from his time as the UK’s Foreign Secretary and as a member of parliament for the labor party. But, in 2013 he left politics to become the President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, which is a global…
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What did Linda Yaccarino actually do at Elon Musk’s X?
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1:10:52On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Open AI’s plan to build its own web browser, the latest inflation numbers, and the most recent tariffs President Trump is threatening to impose. Next, Fast Company contributing writer Chris Stokel-Walker join…
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For 11 years, Joy Reid was one of the most prominent journalists at MSNBC, spearheading three shows for the network, including The Reid Report, A.M. Joy, and The ReidOut. Her sharp commentary earned her top ratings, a loyal following, an Emmy nomination, and an NAACP Image Award. However, she was unexpectedly fired in February when MSNBC announced …
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Bilt to last? Inside the points-obsessed startup that rewards you for paying rent
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1:06:42On today's episode, co-host Josh Christensen is joined by Fast Company associate editor David Salazar to discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include the details of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”; the return of liberation day tariffs; and the stepping down of CEO of Elon Musk’s X, Linda Yaccarino. (00:38) Next, Josh…
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How Expensify landed brand pole position in Brad Pitt’s blockbuster F1
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1:07:54Here are some deets fresh off the Croisette from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity—basically the ad industry’s Oscars but also the global epicenter of brand culture—that happened in mid-June. Brands, marketers, ad agencies, tech companies, platforms, people from entertainment and sports, and anyone and everyone part of the brand…
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Curtis Mahnken & Mariah Beverly - Center for Farm Financial Management
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19:10In This Episode Curtis Mahnken & Mariah Beverly of the Center for Farm Financial Management share their newest applications that can help beginning farmers. Links cffm.umn.edu [website] @CFFM.UMN [Facebook] @CenterForFarmFinancialManagement [LinkedIn] mymarketprofit.umn.edu [website] cropcost.umn.edu [website]…
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Let's Get Personal with Christina Otero Geeza, Partner at Otero Geeza Law P.A.
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1:04:40By Christina Otero Geeza, Allison Freedman, Hallie Ritzu
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Why OpenAI and Microsoft’s AI partnership might be headed for a breakup
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1:08:40On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Zohran Mamdani’s stunning victory in the New York City mayoral primary, Tesla’s robotaxi launch, and another round of layoffs for dating app Bumble. (00:46) Next, for the past six years, OpenAI and Microsoft …
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