Rapid Response
Episodes
Meet Tilly Norwood and her creator: AI "actor," death threats, and new Hollywood
Bob Safian interviews Eileen Vandenbeld, CEO of Particle 6, and her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, who has sparked Hollywood controversy as a photorealistic digital actor.
Halloween meets GLP-1s: Hershey’s candy Super Bowl, with CEO Kirk Tanner
Kirk Tanner, CEO of The Hershey Company, discusses the impact of cocoa inflation, the strategic importance of Halloween, and how AI tools optimize salesforce efficiency.
Chobani & Patagonia CEOs break down where values meet profit
This episode features Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert and Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya in conversation with New York Times reporter David Gelles, discussing the intersection of values and commerce.
Rebranding in a war zone, with Prosper Global (formerly Mercy Corps)
Jada McKenna, CEO of Prosper Global (formerly Mercy Corps), discusses the organization’s rebranding to better reflect its shift from emergency aid to long-term prosperity and innovation.
Pioneers of AI: The deep AI shifts that will reshape our lives
Futurist Amy Webb joins host Rana El-Kubi to discuss her 2026 Convergence Outlook, which maps the intersection of AI, capital, and geopolitics.
Stop creating businesses. Buy one instead, with Codie Sanchez
Cody Sanchez, founder of Contrarian Thinking, discusses her new book "Own or Be Owned," arguing that individuals must take control of their financial futures by owning businesses or equity.
Let’s Kill Sh*t: Axios CEO on simplifying your work-life in the AI era
Jim Van Der Heide, CEO of Axios and co-author of "Simplify," discusses the 2024 midterm elections and the accelerating pace of AI-driven change.
On's 16-year overnight success: Zendaya, Federer, and outrunning competition
David Alimaman, co-founder and co-CEO of On, discusses the brand’s strategy to become the most premium global sports brand by leveraging innovation and design.
NFL Kickoff: the science gets more damning, but the money keeps growing
Sports business journalist Michelle Steele joins Bob Saffian to analyze the 2026-2027 NFL season, discussing rising team valuations, the…
Masters of Scale: Always be the challenger, with Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole
Host Jeff Furman interviews Jesse Cole, founder of the Savannah Bananas, who discusses scaling his circus-style baseball league by prioritizing fan joy over traditional revenue metrics.
When AI agents do your shopping, everything changes, with Shopify’s Jess Hertz
Bob Safian interviews Shopify COO Jess Hertz on navigating US-Canada trade tensions and the rise of agentic AI in e-commerce.
Chicago Fed President on inflation, recession, and Trump’s attacks
Bob Safian interviews Austin Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium.
Ford's Jim Farley on beating China, and the storm nobody sees coming
Host Bob Saffian interviews Ford CEO Jim Farley on the auto industry’s challenges, including Middle East tensions and China’s massive EV export capacity.