11-05-19

Activist Shaka Senghor on the fight to save Rodney Reed from death row

The State of Texas wants to execute Rodney Reed on November 20, 2019, but a petition for his death warrant to be rescinded and for him to be granted a new trial has garnered huge support. Formerly incarcerated criminal-justice-reform activist Shaka Senghor—the author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison—is fighting to stop his execution.

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How Lebron James's new Mountain Dew spot is a master class in personal branding

LeBron James rises and shines for Mountain Dew, and Fox News tries to sell advertisers on its "positivity."

How Lebron James's new Mountain Dew spot is a master class in personal branding

Should my old tweets get me fired from my new job?

In this episode, hosts Christina and Yasmin talk about how to navigate your professional and personal social media presence. The ladies also speak with author and former New York Times and Vice journalist Jamal Jordan about how he handles his Twitter and Instagram accounts. Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://rb.gy/8nms0t Apple Podcasts: https://rb.gy/u0z2kd

Should my old tweets get me fired from my new job?

This new bamboo sneaker is changing the shoe industry

On this episode of the World Changing Ideas podcast, host Talib Visram talks with Cariuma co-founders David Python and Fernando Porto about their efforts to manufacture the sneaker with the world's smallest carbon footprint.

This new bamboo sneaker is changing the shoe industry

Asian business leaders on how we can all combat AAPI hate

In 2020, COVID-19 ignited a rise in Asian hate crimes. There were nearly 3,800 incidents reported over the course of a year. According to the Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Center, from March 2020 to December 2020, 8% of Asian-hate incidents involved workplace discrimination or refusal of service. Emily Chang, CEO of China at McCann Worldgroup, and Peter Pham, cofounder & partner at Science Inc, share what we can do to make the workplace better for the AAPI community.

Asian business leaders on how we can all combat AAPI hate

Why the Oscars failed to win over audiences

The Oscars lose their shine with historic lows and Burger King ushers in the age of post-pandemic ads.

Why the Oscars failed to win over audiences

How this company is helping to end food waste

On this episode of the ‘World Changing Ideas’ podcast, host Talib Visram speaks with Christine Moseley, the founder and CEO of Full Harvest. They discuss how her company's B2B approach connects farmers with retailers to help end food waste.

How this company is helping to end food waste

How the European Super League missed its goal

Europe's biggest soccer clubs make a super mistake, and McDonald's goes K-pop with BTS deal.

How the European Super League missed its goal

How Intuit is reinventing HR to make tech and finance more equitable for all

Historically, diversity in the tech and finance industries has not equated to racial equity. Intuit—the maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Mint—is rethinking its hiring processes and developing a culture that encourages inclusion at every level of the organization. In fact, Intuit has made a pledge to advance diversity around the world. Host Chris Denson spoke with CEO Sasan Goodarzi and Director of Racial Equity, La Toya Haynes, about HR processes and practices of the future.

How Intuit is reinventing HR to make tech and finance more equitable for all

Facebook tests “kind” speed dating and Steak-Umm beefs with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Facebook tries a video speed dating service for “kind people,” and Steak-Umm calls out astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson on Twitter.

Facebook tests “kind” speed dating and Steak-Umm beefs with Neil deGrasse Tyson

How Convoy plans to modernize the trucking industry

On this episode of the World Changing Ideas podcast, host Talib Visram chats with Jennifer Wong, head of sustainability at Convoy, to talk about the company’s plans to tackle inefficiency in the trucking industry.

How Convoy plans to modernize the trucking industry

Impact

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News

‘SNL’ is having a post-Trump renaissance, despite what you may have heard

Colonial Pipeline hackers: We quit

Gardening saves humanity yet again: Study reveals benefits of growing protein in your backyard

Co.Design

What happened to Halston? The rise and fall of an American fashion icon

Never faceplant again staring at your phone, thanks to this robotic third eye

This incredible bridge was designed by students—and built by robots

Work Life

This science-backed growth mindset strategy can boost your success in work and life

5 reasons moms make for great leaders

Why millennial women are turning to theSkimm (yes, theSkimm) for money advice