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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 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 environmental issues. He is a co-founder of the international climate organization 350.org and the founder of Third Act, which organizes people over the age of 60 for climate and racial justice. He came on the show to talk about his book, Here Comes The Sun, in which he argues for the potential of solar and wind power to address the climate crisis and help society. We also talked about Bill Gates's recent about-face on climate change, and what the billionaire is getting wrong.   Finally, This year, Sony PlayStation has maintained its leadership in the gaming industry, with a 12% increase in global sales compared to last year, outpacing Nintendo's 8% and Xbox's 7% growth. Yaz spoke with Eric Lempel, the company's head of marketing, business operations and consumer experience to find out how the business got where it is today, and what the future of gaming in an AI-dominated world looks like. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to fastcompany.com/news.

Small 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.

On 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 and Strikes, about the latest gambling scandal to hit the NBA, what led up to this moment, and where the league may go from here.   Finally, Yaz interviews Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod about why his business is succeeding, and whether he worries that younger daters might choose to date AI bots rather than real people. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to fastcompany.com/news.

On 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 trends in the current, uncertain economic climate.   Finally, Yaz interviews Lucy Guo. Guo is the founder of the content creator monetization platform Passes, which lets creators make money from fans through things like selling merch and private chats. The company hasn't been without controversy and has faced lawsuits accusing it of allowing and encouraging the distribution of illegal content, including child sexual abuse material, as well as engaging in unfair business practices. Guo is also the cofounder of Scale AI, which Meta recently bought a 49% stake in. That sale made her, by some metrics, the youngest self-made billionaire. Yaz spoke to Guo about why she left Scale AI in 2018, how she responds to those lawsuits, and why she doesn't think we're in an AI bubble. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/newsTo read more of our reporting on hiring trends, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/work-life

You 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 politics.  This week on “By Design,” Evans shared his takes on modern political designs including the “shameful” rise of AI in politics and why the left haven't been able to counter the MAGA movement.  We'll also cover the latest in design news (AI slop, Nike, White House demolition) and play our hot-or-not game.

Host 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.

On 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 editor Jeff Beer about how Meta's latest AI advertising features, breaking down what the tools do, why they're important to the future of your brand, and how they might change what you see on your feed.   Finally, Yaz talks to Kraft Heinz chief growth officer Diana Frost about the company's plans to split up, how it's adapting to the Ozempic era, and how it meets customers' evolving needs. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/newsTo read Jeff Beer's reporting on Meta's AI advertising business:https://www.fastcompany.com/91415443/how-to-make-sense-of-metas-growing-ai-powered-advertising-machine

On 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 of a video featuring Will Smith eating spaghetti. Tech giants OpenAI and Meta have recently released powerful AI video generators—Sora 2 and Vibes, respectively. Both generators make it possible for users to create hyperrealistic videos, with Sora 2 allowing content to be generated that features “real life” characters. But these videos now add to the heaps of AI-generated image slop that dominates social media feeds, raising concerns about our ability to discern what is fact and fiction. And in our post-truth media ecosystem, only “vibes” seem to matter. Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company contributing writer Chris Stokel-Walker about the societal and ethical gray areas of this development.    Finally, workwear brand M.M. LaFleur makes versatile, office-appropriate, affordable clothing for professionals. The company had raised money from traditional VC firms prior to the pandemic, but following the pandemic and the start of DTC winter, the company struggled. Yaz speaks with Katie Tidwell, the company's SVP of sales and operations, about how the company raised $3 million from its biggest fans and individual female investors and how it became profitable. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news

In 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 decisions. You will also learn about the latest trends in how companies use and manage data, including the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

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.   Next, Josh and Yaz speak to contributor Michael Linhorst to learn more about America's largest private prison company, Geo Group, and its founder, George Zoley. They also discuss how the almost $3 billion company is handling the 43% increase in detainees from ICE, its status as the government agency's top contractor, and its operation of some 100 facilities across the country.   Finally, Yaz and Josh talk to editorial assistant Grace Snelling about her interview with Friend AI CEO Avi Schiffmann regarding his NYC Subway ad campaign. They discuss the campaign's impact, the entrepreneur's approach to virality, and the challenges of product development and data privacy concerns. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read Grace Snelling's reporting on Friend AI:https://www.fastcompany.com/91413814/friend-ai-ad-campaign-founder-qa To read Micheal Linhorst's reporting on Geo Group:https://www.fastcompany.com/91396722/the-house-that-ice-built

In this custom episode in partnership with Capital One, you will hear how your company can build a tech stack that serves as the foundation for building innovative customer experiences at scale. You'll learn best practices to develop this advanced infrastructure, including converging to enterprise platforms, building standards and automation, and leveraging data at scale. We'll share how these technologies enable businesses like Capital One to move faster, enable scalable product innovation, and personalize customer experiences.

This 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 Housewives of Beverly Hills. She's also the cohost of NBC's newest reality show On Brand with Jimmy Fallon, where 10 everyday people compete to have their advertising ideas actually used by major brands like Samsung, Dunkin', Southwest, Captain Morgan, and Therabody.    But first, I had the chance to tap into my inner pizza nerd and talk to founder Tom Gozney about content and design as pillars of his brand's success, how he's working to maintain the brand's culture amid international expansion, and more. (WHICH BRAND?)   Pizza and reality TV? Let's gooooo.

On 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 reproductive technology startup Orchid. They discuss how the company is allowing parents using IVF to screen their embryos for not only genetic anomalies but also to assess the statistical risks for developing hundreds of diseases, from diabetes to cancer. But, to some, the technology blurs the line between disease prevention and “designer babies” for those who can afford the high price of screening.   Finally, Josh interviews House of Highlights vice president and GM Drew Muller about how they built their brand, creating original content, long-form franchises, and even a sports league of their own. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/newsTo read Ainsley Harris's reporting on Orchid:https://www.fastcompany.com/91396712/silicon-valley-wants-you-to-stop-rolling-the-dice-about-your-future-babys-health

Brian 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, we close the episode with a new game: Hot or not…but for design. 

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 Jessica Schinazi, CEO of the direct-to-consumer luggage brand Away. They discuss making the company profitable, launching soft-shell suitcases and other accessories, and transitioning away from DTC to sell on Amazon and at Nordstrom.   Finally, Yaz interviews David Allemann, co-founder of premium sportswear brand On, about competing in a crowded athletic shoe market, receiving an investment from Roger Federer, and the company's innovative physical retail strategy. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news

In 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 lens of how Capital One does it scale, and ultimately show how this focus powers modern, fully-managed software solutions in banking.

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 takeaways from the Emmys.   Next, senior editor Max Ufberg talks with Glean's founder and CEO, Arvind Jain, about the future of agentic AI. They discuss his thoughts on improving workplace knowledge for enterprise clients and staying ahead of major competitors as this market continues to evolve competitively. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/newsTo follow the latest on Innovation Festival:https://events.fastcompany.com/innovationfestival25

Las 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 financial services firm they built to give underserved communities real access to capital, wealth-building tools, and long-term financial security. And in recent months, they've been ramping up their ambitions with several acquisitions that are expanding the firm's reach. In this episode, Loyd opens up about the inspiration behind her company, the impact they're already making, and her audacious next step: creating what she calls a “bank with a soul.” For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To listen to the latest episodes of Creative Control on Fast Company:https://www.fastcompany.com/podcasts/creative-control

On 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 judge's recent ruling, the company's stock jumping 8% after the court's decision, and what this means for Google, the tech industry, and consumers overall.   Finally, Josh talks with Laura Bates about her new book, The New Age of Sexism: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reinventing Misogyny. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news

You 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, Dick's took things to a new level, officially launching an in-house studio division called Cookie Jar & A Dream Studios. In this episode, I talk to Dick's chief marketing officer Emily Silver about why now is the perfect time for an in-house studio, the evolution of the brand's entertainment strategy, how the company measures success for these projects, and where it all goes from here.    Before that, I wanted to put what Dick's is doing into some context. So I called up Zac Ryder, co-founder and chief creative officer at Modern Arts—the agency that helped WhatsApp produce the Netflix doc The Seat, which we talked about back in Episode 1 of this season. Zac and I nerd out on the evolution of brand entertainment, then break down our picks for the "Best Brand Entertainment of the Past Decade."

Generative 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, including building a modern tech stack, creating enterprise platform capabilities, proprietary data and AI solutions, and building and cultivating world-class AI talent. These best practices will be shared through the lens of Capital One's AI journey. 

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 Walker about Spotify's bet on bringing messaging back to the platform. They discuss why Spotify is making a move toward creating a super app and whether anyone actually wants that.     Finally, Yaz chats with senior staff writer Liz Segran about former Target CEO Brian Cornell stepping down and the plans of new executive Michael Fiddelke to revamp the company. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read Chris Stokel-Walker's reporting on Spotify:https://www.fastcompany.com/91393161/spotify-and-the-problem-with-our-everything-app-era To read more of Liz Segran's reporting on Target:https://www.fastcompany.com/91389333/targets-new-ceo-has-to-fix-design-experience-dei

On 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 Italy suspending shipments to the U.S. over tariffs; Spotify launching a messaging feature on their platform; and Cracker Barrel shares rising after reverting to its original logo. Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company senior editor Max Ufberg about Mark Zuckerberg increasing his spending on his private security to $27 million this past year. And he isn't the only one; they discuss why many CEOs are investing more in personal protection. Finally, Yaz interviews Tubi CEO Anjali Sud about the company's massive library, its revenue model, its product strategy to help users navigate its massive content catalog, and creating fan-driven original content. Currently, the streaming platform has 100million monthly active users and 300,000 movies and TV episodes to date. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read Max Ufberg's article on Mark Zuckerberg:https://www.fastcompany.com/91387503/meta-spent-27-million-protecting-mark-zuckerberg-last-year

President 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 the latest news before talking with Figma chief design officer Yuhki Yamashita just after the company's super successful IPO.  Yuhki shares where Figma goes from here and how he's thinking about design products in the age of AI and vibe coding.  Then, we'll round things out the best and worst designs of the month as Teenage Engineering, Apple, A24, and AOL battle for the crown (or not). 

On 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% stake in Intel.   Next, David's Bridal has gone through two bankruptcies in recent years. However, in 2023, they were acquired by a private equity group, CION Investment Corporation. Yaz spoke to Senior Staff Writer Liz Segran about the company's past hardships and new AI pivot as a digital-first marketplace business. Finally, Yaz interviews showrunner and creator of FX's Alien: Earth, Noah Hawley, about his vision for the show, why the themes of AI draw inspiration from current events, and his approach to creating material based on this iconic franchise. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read Liz Segran's article on David's Bridal: https://www.fastcompany.com/91377981/davids-bridal-ai-turnaround

Pixar's chief creative officer discusses risk-taking and AI on the job.

On 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 China for another 90 days, Paramount announcing a 7-year deal with the UFC, and Ford planning to revamp its assembly line to better produce electric vehicles. Next, David and Yaz speak to contributing writer Chris Stokel-Walker about the rise in popularity of AI chatbots, how people are not using AI chatbots as they were programmed, and why the excitement for the new ChatGPT-5 fell flat with users. Finally, Yaz chats with the founder and CEO of Abridge, Shiv Rao, about the AI platform that can turn conversations between doctors and patients into clinical notes in real-time. The company reached a valuation of $5.3 billion after its $300 million Series E funding round. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read Chris Stokel Walker's article on Chat GPT and the rise in popularity of AI chatbots:https://www.fastcompany.com/91385268/most-people-are-using-chatgpt-totally-wrong-and-openais-ceo-just-proved-it

On 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 stay, and Disney+ integrating Hulu on its streaming platform by 2026. (00:50) Next, Josh and Yaz speak to staff editor Kristin Toussaint and contributor Clint Rainey about Beyond Meat's rebrand to "Beyond" and all of the alternative meat company's growing pains and strategy shifts to reach its target audience. (10:10) Finally, Yaz and Josh chat with global technology editor Harry McCracken and contributing tech journalist Jared Newman about why 1995 was one of the most important years in tech history. (41:05) For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to: https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read Clint Rainey's article on the shift from “Beyond Meat” to “Beyond”: https://www.fastcompany.com/91374217/beyond-meat-rebrand-pivot-protein-fava-ground-ethan-brown-ceo To read Kristen Toussiant's Beyond Meat piece: https://www.fastcompany.com/91160776/beyond-meats-newest-sausages-vegetables-fruits-legumes To learn more about Jared Newman's 1995 piece: https://www.fastcompany.com/91356466/windows-95-anniversary To learn more about Harry McCracken's 1995 article: https://www.fastcompany.com/91356463/ibm-thinkpad-701-butterfly-keyboard

Tools for Humanity CMO John Patroulis talks about the brand strategy behind World, The Orb, and being human in the AI age.

On 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 technology has helped to accelerate art crime over the years.  Finally, Yaz chats with Evvy cofounder and CEO Priyanka Jain and Megababe founder Katie Sturino. They sat down at our recent MIC Summit in New York City to discuss how they convince stakeholders and investors to buy into their ideas, and how they approach their customers when it comes to crafting the story behind launching a new product.For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/newsFor the latest news in business tech, go tohttps://www.fastcompany.com/technology

There 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 Superman aesthetic. Plus, she explains why her team chose the more difficult route of relying heavily on practical effects.  Liz and Mark also discuss the latest in design news including the vibeless summer , Meta's tent city, and a certain copycat in the New York City mayoral race.  And at the end of the episode, Liz and Mark debate their best and worst designs of the month: MAGA Coke, Sam Altman's sunglasses, and Anne Hathaway are all in contention.

On 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 Chinese hackers are exploiting SharePoint. Next, Josh and Yaz speak to Fast Company senior editor Max Ufberg about AI and its implications for various job markets, particularly in the legal industry and about the impact of the legal technology platform Harvey AI. Finally, Yaz interviews author Megan Greenwell on her new book, Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news For the latest news in AI, go tohttps://www.fastcompany.com/technology

On 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 humanitarian aid organization.  Brendan and David talk about how the Trump Administration has upended humanitarian aid as well as the ongoing work the IRC is doing in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan. They also discuss how the IRC is using AI to better anticipate humanitarian crises.

On 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 joins Yaz and Josh to talk about Linda Yaccarino's decision to step down as CEO of X and what, if any, impact she had on the company. Finally, Fast Company associate editor David Salazar interviews Michelle Zatlyn—cofounder, president, and cochair of the board of directors at Cloudflare—to discuss her vision for the future of cybersecurity. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read Chris Stokel Walker's story on Linda Yaccarino:https://www.fastcompany.com/91365508/linda-yaccarino-leaving-x-elon-musk

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 a network shake-up. Just four months after her ouster, Joy launched The Joy Reid Show, an independent podcast from her production company, Image Lab Media Group. Kc Ifeanyi, the executive director of editorial programming at Fast Company, recently interviewed Joy about her views on the current media landscape, the importance of owning one's content and audience, and what we can learn from a Gen X hustler's mindset. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To listen to the latest episodes of Creative Control on Fast Company:https://www.fastcompany.com/podcasts/creative-control

On 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 speaks to senior writer Ainsley Harris about Bilt Rewards, a loyalty program and payment platform for renters, and the company's founder, Ankur Jain. (10:02) Finally, Yasmin Gagne interviews CEO and cofounder Mark Barrocas of SharkNinja to discuss how the company keeps creating innovative products. (35:39) For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/newsTo read Ainsley Harris article on Blit: https://www.fastcompany.com/91336688/bilt-rewards-credit-card-loyalty-pro

Here 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 world ecosystem were there. To make sense of it all, or at least a good portion of it, I called up Tim Nudd, creativity editor at Ad Age and a journalist who's been covering and commenting on this industry for longer than almost anyone. In a conversation that included inside scoops, gossip, and good stories, Nudd and I talked about what impressed him most, what surprised him, and what he's hearing we can expect from major brands heading into the second half of the year. Then, I really wanted to find out how Expensify landed the real estate on Brad Pitt's chest for the new blockbuster film F1. Expensify's chief financial officer Ryan Schaffer, and Hannes Ciatti, founder and head creative at ad agency Alto, gave me the inside story of how the brand got such a prominent role, including a scene in which they shoot an Expensify commercial in the film. This is getting under the hood on 1,000-horsepower product placement.

On 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 have enjoyed a moderately mutual partnership. Microsoft invested a significant amount into OpenAI, leading to the development of AI Boom and ChatGPT. Now, they find themselves at a crossroads. Josh and Yaz discuss with Fast Company contributing writer Chris Stokel-Walker and senior editor Max Ufberg how the two tech giants are presenting a united front to the press, while privately bickering about intellectual property, profit-sharing, and the structure of OpenAI. (05:34) Finally, Josh and Yaz talk to Fast Company senior editor and author of An Exercise in Uncertainty: A Memoir of Illness and Hope, Jon Gluck, about his battle with multiple myeloma, a rare and incurable blood cancer. (28:31) For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read Chris Stokel-Walker's article on Microsoft and Open AI: https://www.fastcompany.com/91353775/openai-microsoft-ai-partnership-breakup To find out more about Jon Gluck's memoir: https://www.grassrootsbookstore.com/item/ZoOPMvNQhqYA3gQ-9mg8pg/lists/LFUIg6W8hc9s/

Welcome to the first episode of By Design, our new show for news, interviews, and criticism from the wide world of design. Our first guest is Michael Bierut. He has been the brains behind some of the most iconic design work in recent history. Mastercard, Slack, Saks Fifth Avenue, and countless more came from Beirut's desk as a partner at Pentagram.  Now, as Michael steps into (semi) retirement, he sat down with By Design hosts Liz Stinson and Mark Wilson for a thoughtful reflection on his legendary career and why both humans and technology will need to work together for real design innovation. And yes, they do revisit the infamous “H” logo he designed for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.  Liz and Mark also give their analysis on the latest in design news. Is Apple's Liquid Glass any good? Can Sam Altman and Jony Ive make a useful piece of AI hardware?  Plus, Liz and Mark make their cases for the best and worst new designs before producer Cody Nelson picks a winner.

On today's episode, Josh Christensen and guest co-host Liz Stinson discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation including the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, OpenAI and Microsoft's falling out, and the Trump phone. Next, Josh and Liz talk to staff writer Liz Segran about the state of apparel manufacturing in America. Finally, Yaz interviewed author and journalist Evan Osonos on his latest book The Haves and Have-Yachts: Dispatches on the Ultrarich. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read Elizabeth Segran's story on Walmart and American Giant:https://www.fastcompany.com/91333584/walmarts-plan-to-make-clothes-in-america-again

In an exclusive interview with Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan, the U.S. labor leader also discusses DOGE, Musk, and AI.

On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including Apple's newest product announcements at WWDC, Warner Bros. Discovery's split back into two companies, and the U.S. and China meeting in London to discuss trade talks. Next, since its inception in 2008, NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts have become a staple on YouTube with over 11 million subscribers. Josh and Yaz speak with Fast Company associate editor David Salazar about the lasting influence, favorite acts, and future programming of Tiny Desk Concerts. Finally, Yaz and Josh interview Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman about the company's new menu items, advancements in culinary technology like Infinite Kitchens, and the removal of seed oils from their food preparation process. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read David Salazar's piece on NPR's Tiny Desk concerts:https://www.fastcompany.com/91337277/npr-tiny-desk-concert-artist-impact

Moby's prolific music career spans 35 years, most notably helping to bring electronic music to the mainstream—and perhaps less notably, but still importantly, giving so much of that music away for free. Amid consistently putting out albums, Moby launched Mobygratis in 2005, a platform where creatives can download instrumental music made by Moby to use in any number of projects. Moby has continued to update and iterate on Mobygratis, but the ethos has remained the same: helping creatives realize their projects with less financial burden and unleashing the “democratic chaos” of seeing what people create with the music. In this episode, Moby explores his relationship to creativity and commerce, the tsunami of AI, what effective activism looks like, and why as a creative it's okay (and even better) to not have a plan B.  For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To listen to the latest episodes of Creative Control on Fast Company:https://www.fastcompany.com/podcasts/creative-control Visit Mobygraits

On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation including Chime Financial's upcoming IPO, Microsoft introducing the Bing Video Creator using OpenAI's Sora, layoffs at Business Insider, Meta's plan to meet AI energy demands, and the long awaited release of the Nintendo Switch 2. Next, Tinder and Bumble are facing challenges, leading their management to pursue ambitious turnaround strategies. Josh and Yaz talk about the current state of dating apps and what they can learn from Hinge. Finally, Josh and Yaz speak with Chairman of Bravo & Peacock Unscripted, Frances Berwick, and star of the reality TV show Below Deck Mediterranean, Captain Sandra “Sandy” Yawn, about the growth of Bravo's reality TV empire, NBCUniversal's streaming strategy, and what it's like to go from Yacht Captain to TV star. For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read Yaz's article on dating apps: Why Bumble and Tinder are suddenly scrambling to keep up with Hinge