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Most Innovative Companies

Inside the DOGE takeover

Feb 27, 2025
01:12:24

On today’s episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen break down the latest news in the world of business and innovation, including the recent drop in Tesla’s valuation and layoffs at Starbucks. (00:58)

Next, Jay Willis, a ‘Fast Company’ contributor and editor of ‘Balls and Strikes,’ joins Yaz and Josh to discuss DOGE, Elon Musk, and the Trump administration’s current move-fast-and-break-things approach. (04:45)

Finally, Yaz and Josh interview YouTube’s senior director of product management, Kurt Wilms, about the company’s ‘live room’ strategy. (30:55)


For more of the latest news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news

Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review ‘Most Innovative Companies’ on your podcast app of choice. Also, you can find more ‘MCI’ podcast content on the ’Fast Company' YouTube channel along with additional videos on business news, tech, design, and work life.

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