On 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, the list includes brands like JLab, Liquid I.V., Levi’s, Bubble Skincare, State Farm, and Gozney. (09:55)

Finally, Yasmin Gagne talks to the VP of product at Instagram, Tessa Lyon, about how she’s thinking about the company’s future. They discuss Instagram’s new features, like Your Algorithm, the creator economy, and the use of AI on the app. (40:00)

For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to fastcompany.com/news

To read about the brands that matter in 2025, go to: fastcompany.com/brands-that-matter/list