Ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game, Rapid Response welcomes Golden State Valkyries’ President Jess Smith. She shares how the team has quickly built a brand identity in its first year — breaking season ticket records, surpassing expectations on and off the court, and setting a template for future expansion teams. We dig into the business impact of Caitlin-mania, how sports is a reflection of wider trends in society, and critical lessons learned in a career that spans Major League Baseball, the NHL, Major League Soccer, the NWS – and now the WNBA.

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After 16 years as Editor-in-Chief of Harvard Business Review, Adi Ignatius is handing the role over to a new leader, and he joins Rapid Response for a more-than-an-exit interview. A longtime friend and colleague of host Bob Safian, Ignatius shares some of the most critical lessons he’s learned in decades of covering business and leadership, as well as dissecting the most hot button issues today — from Elon Musk’s conflicting priorities, to AI’s impact on media, and what Americans most misunderstand about China. Plus, Ignatius takes us inside Harvard’s response to Trump’s attacks, and why such stories are leaving business leaders in fear of speaking out against the government.

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During January’s unprecedented wildfires in LA, Watch Duty – a digital platform providing real-time fire data – became the go-to app for tracking the disaster in real time. It’s credited with saving countless lives and redefining the way we monitor natural disasters. Watch Duty’s founder & CEO John Mills joins Rapid Response six months on from the LA fires to share how his small nonprofit responded in the heat of crisis and became a trusted source – even for government agencies. As wildfire season rages on and Texas recovers from devastating floods, Watch Duty’s story underscores both our growing vulnerability to natural disasters driven by climate change and the power of community-based solutions to keep us safe and connected when it matters most.

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PBS President & CEO Paula Kerger joins Rapid Response to take us inside the organization’s financial reality if federal funding is stripped, and how she’s battling to protect iconic programming — from Frontline to Sesame Street. Kerger shares the role of corporate philanthropy in PBS’ future, its relationship with streamers like Netflix, and how she handles allegations of public media bias. Whether or not you're an avid Nova or Ken Burns viewer, PBS' challenge captures critical lessons about focus, mission, and the need to evolve or die trying.

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For over a decade, Canva has made design and publishing more accessible than ever. Now, the company is wrestling with how to harness AI while staying true to its mission of empowering individual creators. Co-founder and COO Cliff Obrecht joins Rapid Response to reveal how Canva is navigating this shift—and why the stakes are so high when it comes to AI-adoptation in the creative industry. He opens up about leading the company alongside his wife and co-founder Melanie Perkins, their decision to give away $100 million to causes in Malawi, and what it means to scale without compromising values. Obrecht also shares Canva’s role in the future of technology and how marketing could define the business’s next chapter.

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In a recent installment of Remarkable People, Yoni Applebaum joins host Guy Kawasaki to reveal the ways in which America's declining mobility is transforming our social fabric and political landscape. Drawing from his unique background as both historian and journalist, Applebaum examines the intersection of housing policy, community dynamics, and democratic resilience, offering fresh perspectives on how to reinvigorate the American dream.

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Yahoo is at a critical inflection point. Despite a big user base—from Yahoo Finance to Yahoo Sports to Yahoo News—the media company hasn’t reclaimed the buzz of its early days. CEO Jim Lanzone joins Rapid Response to talk about the fear of being “left behind” and how he’s pushing the brand to shed its skin. He explains the wide-ranging implications as AI remakes search engines into answer engines and shares insights about the line between fantasy sports and gambling. Plus: lessons he brought to Yahoo from his time as CEO of Tinder.

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Even after the fighting stops, the impact of war is felt for generations. Dr. Samantha Nutt, President of War Child USA and Canada, joins Rapid Response to share how the nonprofit is serving families in conflict zones around the world — from Sudan to Afghanistan, utilizing local leaders and community organizers to spark meaningful and long term change. In the wake of Trump’s sweeping USAID divestment, Dr. Nutt reveals how nonprofits are adapting to a new climate, and why she’s surprisingly optimistic about the future of American generosity.

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What can your Google searches reveal about your personality? In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki explores the fascinating world of psychological targeting with Sandra Matz, Professor at Columbia Business School. Matz shares eye-opening insights about how our digital footprints expose our deepest behaviors. She reveals how companies predict our personality through social media posts, explains the surprising link between language and emotional states, and discusses why data privacy isn't just about personal convenience—it's about protecting ourselves in an uncertain future. Whether you're concerned about data security or curious about what your online behavior reveals about you, this episode provides essential insights for navigating our increasingly digital world.

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At the Cannes Lions Advertising Festival, top agencies and brands vie for awards and hustle to close deals. As this year’s event draws to a close, Autodesk’s CMO Dara Treseder returns to Rapid Response to share the insider buzz — from creator-love to a surge in sports content. Treseder also reveals the way lauded campaigns are utilizing AI, and how brands everywhere are navigating a politically and socially polarized market.

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