Best Brian Grazer Podcasts (2024)

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Brian Grazer: Scale your curiosity (Encore) 26:59

7h ago26:59

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In our fast-paced working life, how can we make networking more impactful? In this episode (first published August 2023) the acclaimed film and television producer Brian Grazer talks with host Reid Hoffman about the value of sustained, genuine curiosity. You’ll hear how Brian founded Imagine Entertainment with his longtime creative partner, Ron How…

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Super Soul Special: Paul Williams and Tracey Jackson: A Better You Through Trust and Gratitude 31:23

1d ago31:23

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Original Air Date: January 8, 2018 Paul Williams is the songwriting legend behind hits such as Barbra Streisand's Oscar-winning song, "Evergreen," Kermit the Frog's beloved "Rainbow Connection" and the Carpenters classic "We've Only Just Begun." Paul says that, at the height of his fame, an addiction to alcohol and drugs nearly destroyed him. After…

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Rapid Response: How Barstool Sports’ ex-CEO cooks up attention, with Food52’s Erika Ayers Badan 31:02

6d ago31:02

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Controversy, frat house culture, viral moments — when you hear ‘Barstool Sports,’ this may be what comes to mind. But former CEO Erika Ayers Badan is here to tell you that the business model that made Barstool into an online cultural juggernaut is replicable and poised to re-shape the food and lifestyle industry. Ayers Badan shares with Rapid Respo…

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Asking questions that scale, with AG1’s Kat Cole 38:46

2h ago38:46

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From traveling the world opening restaurants as a teenager to pioneering new strategies at legacy brands, Kat Cole knows the importance of asking the right questions to forge a path to scale. Host Jeff Berman dives into Cole's fascinating career, exploring how she led teams at iconic brands like Hooters and Cinnabon, applying the lessons to steerin…

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Rapid Response: Reid Hoffman on the business impacts of Trump vs. Harris 25:40

8d ago25:40

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Reid Hoffman's support for Kamala Harris and other Democrats — and distaste for former President Trump — has plunged him into headlines, in opposition to Elon Musk and others. Reid joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian to take us inside Silicon Valley’s reaction to Harris’s presidential bid, why some business leaders are embracing Trump, and what th…

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Super Soul Special: Shonda Rhimes: Change Your Life By Saying “Yes” (And "No" Too) 35:05

12d ago35:05

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Original Air Date: November 15, 2017 Prolific TV show creator, writer and executive producer Shonda Rhimes reflects on her memoir “Year of Yes.” The force behind the hit shows "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal" and "How to Get Away with Murder," Shonda explains how saying “yes” for one year allowed her to live a more awakened life. She also shares the one…

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Rapid Response: What the Democrats' campaign changeup means for business, with Axios’ Alex Thompson 24:43

13d ago24:43

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With Kamala Harris suddenly poised to become the Democratic presidential nominee, expectations have been turned on their head for voters, fundraisers, and the business world. Axios political correspondent Alex Thompson joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian to share what his sources have said behind the scenes about what drove Biden’s decision-making…

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Which start-ups change the future? Investor Mike Maples Jr. with Reid Hoffman 35:28

18d ago35:28

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Silicon Valley investor Mike Maples Jr. is known for having a ‘Midas Touch.’ Think of a tech start-up that has changed your life in the last 20 years, and he was probably helping fuel its growth. Mike talks with host Reid Hoffman about the insights he’s gathered from decades of investing, which he shares in his new national bestseller book: Pattern…

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Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: The Seeds 20:45

13d ago20:45

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Original Air Date: February 24, 2021 When you pay attention to what feeds your energy, you move in the direction of the life for which you were intended. Trust that the Universe has bigger, wider, deeper dreams for you than you could ever imagine for yourself. Think about the parable of the mustard seed: if you have faith, even if it’s as tiny as a…

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Rapid Response: What’s the next Barbenheimer? with The Ankler’s Janice Min 25:48

20d ago25:48

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Summer’s not so hot at the movie theaters, and the same goes for streaming. Nothing’s come close to last year’s Barbie-Oppenheimer success, and Janice Min of entertainment news startup Ankler Media can’t say she’s surprised. Janice vets Hollywood’s offerings for the summer entertainment cycle, weighs in on deals from Paramount/Skydance to the astro…

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Liquid Death’s Mike Cessario: Trust your taste 34:58

2d ago34:58

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Can drinking water look cool? That was the driving question behind Liquid Death founder Mike Cessario’s big business idea. Since launching its first tallboy cans of water in 2019, Liquid Death has used humor, design and smirk-worthy marketing to grow into a beverage company valued at $1.4 billion. Mike talks with host Jeff Berman about how he built…

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Super Soul Special: Amandla Stenberg: My Authenticity is my Activism 19:43

3d ago19:43

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Original Air Date: May 29, 2019 In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, actress, social media disrupter and feminist Amandla Stenberg talks about the importance of vulnerability and finding strength in your identity. She shares her journey of becoming comfortable with her authentic self and loving who she was born to be. Amandla, who portrayed R…

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Rapid Response: Team USA’s bold plan for Paris, with US Olympic & Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland 26:14

27d ago26:14

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With 346 events over 17 days at this summer’s Paris Olympics, how do we zero in on the most important events, storylines, and takeaways? CEO of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Sarah Hirshland, returns to Rapid Response to provide an insider’s guide, including a preview of Team USA’s strategy. Hirshland also talks about the latest Chinese d…

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Ron Howard: Evolve your vision (Encore) 34:12

9d ago34:12

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This week, Masters of Scale is bringing back one of our favorite episodes. It’s Reid Hoffman’s conversation with Ron Howard, the legendary director, producer, actor, and co-founder of Imagine Entertainment. In this episode, Ron shares how he manages the balance between staying true to his vision, while also embracing change. It’s a crucial topic fo…

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Super Soul Special: David Brooks: The Road to Character 33:52

10d ago33:52

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Original Air Date: November 20, 2017 New York Times columnist, political pundit and bestselling author David Brooks reveals how we can discover and build a stronger, more meaningful moral character and deeper inner life. David shares his personal and well-researched path on the road to “save his own soul.” He takes listeners on a journey through hi…

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Rapid Response: Why the fashion industry needs a makeover, with Imran Amed 29:52

11d ago29:52

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The fashion world is at a sudden inflection point. Big luxury players are struggling, e-commerce markets are floundering, and ultra-fast players like Shein are disrupting. The Business of Fashion’s Imran Amed takes us inside the tumult, providing a framework to understand the trends and their larger economic impact. Plus: how manufacturers are adap…

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Grammarly CEO Rahul Roy-Chowdhury: Trust, AI, and the future of work 34:04

1M ago34:04

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New AI products are rapidly changing the landscape for businesses. This is especially true for the writing tool Grammarly. The $13 billion dollar software company’s CEO Rahul Roy-Chowdhury has taken the helm in the midst of a profound disruption. Host Jeff Berman talks to Rahul about how his time at Google helped prepare him for this moment, why he…

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Super Soul Special: Michael Pollan: Conscious Eating 34:16

18d ago34:16

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Original Air Date: July 9, 2018 New York Times best-selling author and food expert Michael Pollan discusses our evolving relationship with food, what it means to eat with a fuller consciousness and how having a heightened awareness of the food that goes into our bodies can improve our physical and spiritual well-being. Michael says that food is an …

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Rapid Response: Slutty Vegan wants to be the next Shake Shack, with founder Pinky Cole 23:25

1M ago23:25

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While many plant-based food brands have struggled recently, Pinky Cole’s fast food chain Slutty Vegan keeps growing, with new restaurants across the U.S. Pinky sits down with Rapid Response host Bob Safian to explain how she’s scaling the brand despite lawsuits, social media attacks and a flurry of vegan restaurant competitor closures. Pinky also s…

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Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Legacy 23:34

1M ago23:34

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This bonus episode of Super Soul features highlights from the CNN special Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Legacy. This star-studded tribute honors freedom, advancement and the trailblazers who led the way. CNN correspondent and anchor Victor Blackwell hosts conversations with celebrated artists including John Legend, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robin…

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You could start a company this weekend, w/Noah Kagan 32:23

23d ago32:23

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Entrepreneur Noah Kagan wants everyone to feel empowered to start a business. That’s the core message of his new book, Million Dollar Weekend. He’s founded multiple companies worth at least a million dollars, including AppSumo. That’s his software marketplace worth more than $80 million. Noah shares lessons from his scale journey, and from the earl…

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At Home with Neil Patrick Harris, His Fiancé David Burtka & Their Twins 32:39

25d ago32:39

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Original Air Date: June 3, 2012 Oprah visits Emmy-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris, his fiancé David Burtka and their 18-month old twins, Harper and Gideon, at their home in the quiet suburbs of Los Angeles. In a television exclusive, this modern American family opens their home and private family life to Oprah and her cameras for the first time. …

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Rapid Response: Power moves for the planet, w/GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik 23:10

25d ago23:10

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Can nuclear energy, solar and wind farms, and carbon capture scale fast enough to save the planet? GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian on stage at the Climatech conference in Boston to detail how green energy is evolving in 2024. GE Vernova is a new company spun out from General Electric, and helps power around a quart…

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Don’t stop learning: How Cornerstone kept scaling, w/Adam Miller 33:00

2M ago33:00

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Founded at the dawn of the dot-com era, entrepreneur Adam Miller’s original concept for Cornerstone was a kind of Netflix for adult education: training courses through CD-ROMs. Migrating to online offerings for major corporate clients, Adam steered the company through tough times that included an encounter with a loan shark, markets collapsing, and…

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Super Soul Special: Janet Mock: Redefining Realness 36:44

1M ago36:44

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Original Air Date: February 7, 2018 Janet Mock, the transgender advocate, television host and New York Times best-selling author, discusses her powerful journey, the importance of speaking your truth, and becoming the person you know you were always meant to be. Janet offers insight into not only her transgender experience but also the importance o…

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Rapid Response: Taking over when tragedy strikes, w/Guild's Bijal Shah 23:45

2M ago23:45

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After Guild’s founding CEO suffered a stroke at the age of just 34, Bijal Shah was tapped to take the helm. Shah joins Rapid Response to share the story behind the emotional leadership change, and how she wrestled with the immense responsibility of shepherding a company out of crisis. Shah also discusses how Taylor Swift inspires her leadership, an…

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Tinker your way to scale: James Dyson 29:56

2M ago29:56

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James Dyson's journey to building a global invention enterprise began with a simple goal: to build a better vacuum. After 5,000+ prototypes and years of precise tinkering, his innovative bagless vacuum was ready. But none of the big brand names wanted it. So he started the Dyson company, betting that customers would be swayed by new technology, bet…

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Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: The Climb 23:41

1M ago23:41

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Original Air Date: May 26, 2021 Oprah says, “I have always thought a mountain is a magnificent metaphor for life. From a distance, the ascent looks clear and smooth, but once you actually set out for the summit, you discover unexpected valleys and precarious ridges along the way. If your internal compass isn’t set to keep climbing, every stumble wi…

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Rapid Response: Crypto’s new chapter, w/Crypto Council for Innovation’s Sheila Warren 25:05

2M ago25:05

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For anyone skeptical about crypto hype, Sheila Warren explains why it is here to stay, and what you might be overlooking. As CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, Warren joins Rapid Response to take us inside today’s crypto resurgence, in which 1 out of 5 Americans hold crypto in some fashion. Warren shares the story behind Congress’ recent bip…

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Bonus: Angela Duckworth’s “No Stupid Questions” Podcast 39:13

2M ago39:13

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Masters of Scale guest, psychologist, and “Grit” author Angela Duckworth also hosts the podcast “No Stupid Questions.” With her co-host, entrepreneur and executive Mike Maughn, she takes up questions on deep issues like purpose and productivity. In this episode called “Do You Need a Routine?” Angela and Mike share notes from their personal lives, c…

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QuestBridge: Scaling College Access with Ana Rowena Mallari 34:35

2M ago34:35

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Imagine all the highly motivated, high-achieving students who can excel at the most challenging colleges but lack the financial resources to attend. Matching this type of talent with full funding from top-tier schools is the mission of QuestBridge. CEO Ana Rowena Mallari recounts the organization’s 30-year scale journey, during which the program ha…

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Super Soul Special: Rob Bell: The Joy of Growing Younger 29:26

2M ago29:26

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Original Air Date: April 22, 2019 In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author, pastor and podcaster Rob Bell raises profound questions about being alive. Rob explains how our attitude can actually turn back the hands of time and reveal to us what he calls “the joys of growing younger.” Rob also shares that his pray…

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Rapid Response: Robinhood confronts a GameStop sequel, w/CEO Vlad Tenev 24:46

2M ago24:46

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How will the return of meme stocks like GameStop and day trading influencers like Roaring Kitty alter the fintech landscape? Robinhood’s co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev, who was a lightning rod for controversy when meme stocks first surged in 2021, joins Rapid Response to explain what’s the same and what’s different this time around. Tenev also share…

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Meet “Reid-ish”: The Story of Cloning Reid Hoffman’s Voice 32:42

2M ago32:42

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Masters of Scale goes under the hood of powerful AI in audio, unveiling a full vocal clone for founding host Reid Hoffman. Our CEO Jeff Berman, the Masters of Scale staff, and Reid himself tell the story of creating a synthetic voice we call “Reid-ish.” The company Respeecher is behind the technology, and its CEO Alex Serdiuk walks us through the s…

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Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: Spiritual GPS 24:08

2M ago24:08

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Original Air Date: December 30, 2020 Oprah calls that persistent knowing inside of us our Spiritual GPS. She says it’s our inner compass guiding us to move through our lives no matter what difficulties come our way. In this Super Soul Conversation Oprah talks with renowned spiritual teachers Michael Beckwith, Caroline Myss, Cheryl Strayed, Presiden…

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Rapid Response: What campus protests mean for business, w/Ken Frazier and Ken Chenault 30:25

3M ago30:25

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Amid college campus protests over Palestine and Israel, stark US political divides, and legal challenges to diversity initiatives, business leaders face new pressure on whether to speak out and take action on issues of our time. Ken Frazier, former CEO of Merck, and Ken Chenault, former CEO of American Express, offer their unfiltered advice, as boa…

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Grit-scaling with Angela Duckworth 33:22

3M ago33:22

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Success looks different for everybody. But author and psychologist Angela Duckworth has found that whether we achieve success, or even seek it, may hinge on a characteristic that she calls “grit.” Angela’s 2016 bestseller Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance quickly became a must-read for business leaders. On Masters of Scale she describes h…

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Super Soul Special: Finding Your Spiritual Path 36:24

2M ago36:24

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Original Air Date: January 7, 2009 Oprah Winfrey Show: Oprah talks with spiritual leaders and teachers about how to handle life when it isn't as expected. She reflects on past episodes when guests taught her important life and spiritual lessons. These spiritual teachers include Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith, Elizabeth Lesser and Reverend Ed Bac…

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Rapid Response: Airbnb reimagined (Part 1), w/CEO Brian Chesky 32:40

2M ago32:40

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As Rapid Response begins a twice-weekly cadence, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky returns to reveal how the company’s new Icons initiative points toward a surprising new chapter ahead. Host Bob Safian gets Chesky to open up about the mental struggles of being a high-profile CEO, plus the inside story behind Airbnb’s recent ad campaign targeti…

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Trendspotting with Ron Shaich: Panera, Cava, and Beyond 27:40

3M ago27:40

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Some business leaders have a seemingly psychic ability to spot trends, and take them mainstream at just the right moment. Ron Shaich is one of those. As a pioneering force behind fast-casual dining, Shaich saw that a growing number of Americans craved higher quality food in a relaxed yet speedy setting. His first major company, Au Bon Pain, paved t…

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Super Soul Special: Answering Life’s Big Questions 25:58

3M ago25:58

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Original Air Date: September 22, 2021 Oprah says in order to experience life, you’ve got to start asking life’s big questions. Each person on earth is charting their own spiritual course. Your soul is as unique as your fingerprint. And the journey to connect to the deepest part of yourself can only be explored by you. As long as you’re asking the r…

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Rapid Response: Caitlin Clark and the new WNBA, w/Commissioner Cathy Engelbert 22:10

2M ago22:10

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We’ve reached a radical inflection point in the growth of women’s sports, particularly the WNBA. As college stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese enter the league, fans are clamoring for tickets and on social media, generating unprecedented excitement and business potential. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian …

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Local veggies, national scale: Sweetgreen co-founders 36:36

2M ago36:36

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What started with three college friends looking for a healthy lunch in D.C. grew into Sweetgreen, a fast-growing restaurant business focused on salads and grain bowls. From a tiny 500-square-foot storefront to more than 220 locations nationwide, the Sweetgreen journey includes booking The Strokes for a "salad festival," adopting cutting-edge techno…

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Super Soul Special: Brian Grazer: The Secret to a Bigger Life 32:50

3M ago32:50

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Original Air Date: January 31, 2018 From "A Beautiful Mind" to "Empire," Brian Grazer has produced some of the greatest films and television shows of the past 40 years. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Brian sits down with Oprah to discuss his book, "A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life," in which …

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Rapid Response: Meet your kid’s new AI tutor, w/Khan Academy founder and CEO Sal Khan 24:11

2M ago24:11

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Khan Academy first rocked the education world with online video. Now Khan Academy CEO and founder Sal Khan has gone all-in on AI, convinced that it has immense potential to democratize and improve education. Khan tells Rapid Response host Bob Safian how an early outreach from OpenAI led Khan Academy to create an AI assistant called Khanmigo, which …

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Rapid Response: Fighting media's reality distortion, w/Axios CEO Jim VandeHei 27:12

3M ago27:12

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Every day we’re inundated with news and opinion pieces about America’s hopeless division — but is this really true? Axios CEO Jim VandeHei joins Rapid Response host Bob Safian to bust what he sees as myth, plus share his seemingly counterintuitive AI play. VandeHei also makes a case for why the era of business leaders speaking out on political issu…

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Super Soul Special: Julianna Margulies 40:52

3M ago40:52

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Original Air Date: May 5, 2021 Award-winning actress Julianna Margulies joins Oprah to discuss her new memoir, Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life. She shares candid reflections on her unconventional childhood, her marriage and the most memorable moments from her career. Julianna also explains why she walked away from a $27 million dollar deal when s…

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Preserve start-up spirit at scale: Techstars’ Maëlle Gavet 30:30

3M ago30:30

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Maëlle Gavet is the CEO of Techstars, a pre-seed investor focused on early-stage entrepreneurs. It boasts a market cap of $111.6 billion, and supports founders in programs that span from Tokyo to Lagos to Alabama. Maëlle champions hard work, gratitude, and a questioning nature, qualities her grandfather imparted while she was growing up in France. …

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Rapid Response: How Star Trek prospers against Netflix and Disney+, w/Executive Producer Alex Kurtzman 28:19

4M ago28:19

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The streaming wars have reached a new inflection, as Netflix and Disney+ jostle for position, and in the process disrupt post-strike Hollywood. Paramount+ invested heavily in blockbuster veteran Alex Kurtzman to turn Star Trek into a distinguishing franchise. Now Kurtzman talks with Rapid Response host Bob Safian about the future of streaming, the …

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Super Soul Special: Getting the Love You Want 38:01

4M ago38:01

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Original Air Date: March 28, 2003 Oprah Winfrey Show: Oprah sits down with author and couples therapist, Dr. Harville Hendrix to discuss his book Getting the Love You Want. We hear from two couples who were on the brink of breaking up. They spend two intense days with Dr. Hendrix applying techniques from his book to hopefully turn their relationshi…

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