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World Changing Ideas

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Fast Company

What if we spent more time thinking about solutions rather than problems? Are you looking for more positive news? World Changing Ideas travels around the globe to find the leaders, experts and activists who are dreaming big and working to change the world for the better. With a focus on the environment, social justice and innovation, these are stories that will get you thinking. World-changing ideas come in all shapes and sizes. Join the conversation with solutions journalist and filmmaker Amelia Hemphill.

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Teflon Son? How Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son’s legend keeps growing

On today’s episode, host Josh Christensen is joined by ‘Fast Company’ associate editor Dav... more

30 Jan 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:47

30 Jan 2025

#226

The LA fires are still burning, TikTok is still running in the US, and the new Trump administration ...

On today’s episode, Donald Trump has been sworn in as president once again and almost imm... more

23 Jan 2025

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1:09:35

23 Jan 2025

#225

Inside Trader Joe’s and NVIDIA

Fast Company contributing writer Clint Rainey discusses his recent series on Trader Joe’s.... more

17 Jan 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:51

17 Jan 2025

#224

Police departments are embracing AI-enhanced surveillance technology to stop crime

Police departments across the country are embracing AI-enhanced surveillance technology in... more

09 Jan 2025

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09 Jan 2025

#223

How the most innovative companies work: Mattel - FROM FASTCO WORKS AND ATLASSIAN

With a history exceeding 50 years, Hot Wheels has proven it has staying power. Rooted in a... more

17 Dec 2024

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17 Dec 2024

#222

Why the NFL, Universal Pictures, and erotic audio company Quinn made our Brands That Matter list

On today’s episode, Yaz and Josh are joined by ‘Fast Company’ senior staff editor Jeff Bee... more

12 Dec 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:51

12 Dec 2024

#221

Are Amazon robots taking over their fulfillment centers?

In today’s episode, Yaz and Josh take a trip to an Amazon fulfillment center to get a firs... more

05 Dec 2024

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56:43

05 Dec 2024

#220

Why everyone is leaving Twitter for Bluesky

There’s a new social media giant on the scene. After Donald Trump’s Elon Musk–assisted ree... more

21 Nov 2024

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:56

21 Nov 2024

#219

Why Gen Z men really voted for Trump

Since the 2008 election, Democratic candidates for president have won at least 60% of the ... more

14 Nov 2024

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14 Nov 2024

#218

Why is fast food so expensive now?

There’s a growing shift in consumer sentiment about the fast-food industry. As inflation p... more

17 Oct 2024

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17 Oct 2024

#217

Can Brian Niccol turn Starbucks around?

Last week in a major shakeup, Starbucks announced the appointment of Brian Niccol as its n... more

22 Aug 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:56

22 Aug 2024

#216

Can the Gap make a comeback?

This week, we’re taking a look at what some top brands are doing in the sports and enterta... more

14 Aug 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:42

14 Aug 2024

#215

How 23andMe went from a $6 billion valuation to trading for pennies

Cofounder and CEO of 23andMe, Anne Wojcicki, wants to take the public company private. Fou... more

07 Aug 2024

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07 Aug 2024

#214

AI is changing tech, but where's the energy coming from?

Last week, Amazon announced it hit a goal of 100% renewable electricity seven years early.... more

17 Jul 2024

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17 Jul 2024

#213

It’s too damn hot, tip Grubhub delivery workers more

Temperatures are hitting all-time highs, with some cities reaching 25 degrees above averag... more

10 Jul 2024

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10 Jul 2024

#212

Are LinkedIn influencers the worst kind of influencer?

In a recent viral LinkedIn post, Cap X Media’s CEO Matthew Baltzell poses in a backwards b... more

26 Jun 2024

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26 Jun 2024

#211

Inside MrBeast's corporate structure

A nonprofit founded by right-wing billionaire Charles Koch was a "key contributor" to a re... more

12 Jun 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:47

12 Jun 2024

#210

How Dropout competes in a cutthroat, subscription-streaming market

Last September, CollegeHumor rebranded as Dropout. The 25-year old comedy platform made th... more

05 Jun 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:35

05 Jun 2024

#209

Why tech bro podcasts are obsessed with alpha men

Last week, an [article] (https://www.fastcompany.com/91112527/the-great-men-theory-of-pod... more

29 May 2024

1 HR 22 MINS

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29 May 2024

#208

Perplexity CEO slams Google

By now, we’re used to talking to AI chatbots, and we’re used to googling something to find... more

22 May 2024

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22 May 2024

#207

Why is the WNBA so hot right now?

The WNBA’s 2024 season comes on the heels of a recent groundswell of interest in women’s b... more

15 May 2024

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15 May 2024

#206

We're looking at 2024 Summer Trends

It’s May! We’re enjoying the spring weather and getting ready for this summer. So, we want... more

08 May 2024

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53:03

08 May 2024

#205

The unraveling of a unicorn: Why InVision failed

[InVision] (https://www.fastcompany.com/91069936/why-invision-failed) was once a prominent... more

01 May 2024

51 MINS

51:43

01 May 2024

#204

Minimum wage increases for fast food workers and Lyft drivers

Fast food workers in California are seeing an increase in their paychecks. This is because... more

24 Apr 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:53

24 Apr 2024

#203

Boeing is having a bad year

Boeing has been in the news recently . . . Between a door plug blowing off mid-flight and ... more

17 Apr 2024

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