04-03-20

A K-pop star's 'joke' and Visa's revamped Olympic PSAs—the best and worst moves of the week

JYJ star Kim Jae-joong couldn’t resist making the world’s worst April Fools’ joke during a pandemic, and Visa acted quickly to enlist athletes for a PSA after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed to 2021. Here are the biggest hit and misses of the week.

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Michelob's ‘Caddyshack’ hole-in-one versus LG's controversial TikTok—the brand hit and miss of the week

LG Poland comes under fire while Michelob Ultra enlists Peyton Manning for its latest golf commercial. These are the brand hit and miss of the week.

What if your trip to the grocery store were an 8-bit video game?

Nostalgic for simpler times? The comedians at Fast Comedy have a look at what your grocery trip would look like as an 8-bit video game.

What if your trip to the grocery store were an 8-bit video game?

The future of healthcare could be virtual

Telehealth is having a moment. More and more people are experiencing virtual doctors’ visits, and experts don’t expect that to change any time soon. Here’s what medicine could look like in 5 years as the industry embraces technology.

The future of healthcare could be virtual

Queer leaders on why Pride is even more important in 2020

We asked members of Fast Company's Queer 50 List to explain why Pride is an even more meaningful during these unprecedented times.

Queer leaders on why Pride is even more important in 2020

Founder and CEO of Parachute on staying productive while working from home

Ariel Kaye is the founder and CEO of Parachute, a company that makes things such as premium quality sheets, towels, robes, and rugs. Here she discusses the adjustments she has had to make while working from home.

Founder and CEO of Parachute on staying productive while working from home

A 'Reply All' podcast, 'Middleditch & Schwartz,’ and a how-to cooking series—our recommendations

On today's show: Staff writer Talib Visram recommends a podcast to listen to, a show to watch, and a how-to cooking series. Plus a mindful moment.

A 'Reply All' podcast, 'Middleditch & Schwartz,’ and a how-to cooking series—our recommendations

How to effectively multitask

On today's show: There are times when multitasking is about the worst thing you can do. But it’s not true that multitasking is always a bad choice. Here are a few tips on how to do it effectively. Plus, a mindful moment. This is Fast Break.

How to effectively multitask

The secret behind racer Scott Dixon's success is his trainer—who’s also his wife

Emma Dixon has pushed her husband to become of the best race car drivers today, with 5 IndyCar championships. Here, she reveals the secret to making someone great.

The secret behind racer Scott Dixon's success is his trainer—who’s also his wife

Everything you'll need for a great Memorial Day BBQ

Memorial Day Weekend will certainly be unusual this year. The comedians at Fast Comedy have some advice on what you'll need to bring for a great BBQ.

Everything you'll need for a great Memorial Day BBQ

Volkswagen pulls racist ad while Spotify nabs Joe Rogan

On today's show: Fast Break covers the brand hit and miss of the week. Volkswagen misses the mark with a tasteless ad, while Spotify wins big with an exclusive podcast deal. [Photo: Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images]

Volkswagen pulls racist ad while Spotify nabs Joe Rogan

Impact

Quarantine fatigue is real: Why Americans are tiring of social distancing and handwashing

Spain creates a universal minimum income targeted at 2.3 million people

Ever been to a green sand beach? The newest geohack to fight climate change

Creativity

The definitive ‘Insecure’ friendship status rankings heading into the season finale

You need to watch ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ because it indulges all your quarantine fantasies

Peloton goes from marketing punchline to ESPN programming with new ‘All-Stars Ride’

Co.Design

Hush, Trump. Twitter is going easy on you.

Take your pillow fort to the next level with these elaborate free designs

How social distancing could make public transportation more bike-friendly

Work Life

Employee resource groups help strengthen connection in times of uncertainty

This is what a compassionate layoff looks like

The case for autonomous leadership in the remote workplace