Forbes Talks en © Forbes Forbes Talks brings together the most insightful and impactful conversations from across the Forbes network—featuring world-class leaders, innovators, and creators shaping the future. Each episode curates standout moments from Forbes podcasts, live events, and exclusive interviews, offering a front-row seat to big ideas and bold thinking. It’s the ultimate destination for listeners who want to hear the voices driving business, culture, and innovation forward. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/807e9b16-1d94-11f1-805c-577fd644023b/image/f5a447026e2adbfc41d867edc166cec1.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Forbes Talks no episodic Forbes Forbes Talks brings together the most insightful and impactful conversations from across the Forbes network—featuring world-class leaders, innovators, and creators shaping the future. Each episode curates standout moments from Forbes podcasts, live events, and exclusive interviews, offering a front-row seat to big ideas and bold thinking. It’s the ultimate destination for listeners who want to hear the voices driving business, culture, and innovation forward. Forbes Talks brings together the most insightful and impactful conversations from across the Forbes network—featuring world-class leaders, innovators, and creators shaping the future. Each episode curates standout moments from Forbes podcasts, live events, and exclusive interviews, offering a front-row seat to big ideas and bold thinking. It’s the ultimate destination for listeners who want to hear the voices driving business, culture, and innovation forward.


]]> Forbes thepodcasts@forbes.com How Will Democrats' Midterm Sweep Affect AI? Democrats decisively won control of both the House and the Senate—but what does that mean for AI? Heather West, the head of the Geo-Technology Practice at Eurasia Group, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss how the election results could impact policy surrounding AI, technology, and data centers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:30:00 -0000 bonus Forbes Democrats decisively won control of both the House and the Senate—but what does that mean for AI? Heather West, the head of the Geo-Technology Practice at Eurasia Group, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss how the election results could impact policy surrounding AI, technology, and data centers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Democrats decisively won control of both the House and the Senate—but what does that mean for AI? Heather West, the head of the Geo-Technology Practice at Eurasia Group, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss how the election results could impact policy surrounding AI, technology, and data centers.


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]]> 1087 Dem Lawmaker Mike Levin: This Is What Democrats Must Do—And Not Do—Following Massive Midterm Victory In a decisive victory that has been described as a referendum on President Donald Trump, Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress. Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA) joined "Forbes Newsroom" to react to the results and discuss his priorities for the next Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:00:00 -0000 bonus Forbes In a decisive victory that has been described as a referendum on President Donald Trump, Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress. Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA) joined "Forbes Newsroom" to react to the results and discuss his priorities for the next Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In a decisive victory that has been described as a referendum on President Donald Trump, Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress. Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA) joined "Forbes Newsroom" to react to the results and discuss his priorities for the next Congress.

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]]> 1332 Democrats Had ‘Blue Tsunami’ Because Of Independents—Now How Do They Keep Those Voters? In this week's midterm elections, Democrats secured a decisive victory, flipping more than 30 Republican-held seats in the House and Senate. The party won races in places where Democrats hadn't won in decades and in states that President Donald Trump carried by double digits in 2024. John Opdycke, the founder and president of Open Primaries, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the impact independent voters had on the midterm election results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:00:00 -0000 full Forbes In this week's midterm elections, Democrats secured a decisive victory, flipping more than 30 Republican-held seats in the House and Senate. The party won races in places where Democrats hadn't won in decades and in states that President Donald Trump carried by double digits in 2024. John Opdycke, the founder and president of Open Primaries, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the impact independent voters had on the midterm election results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this week's midterm elections, Democrats secured a decisive victory, flipping more than 30 Republican-held seats in the House and Senate. The party won races in places where Democrats hadn't won in decades and in states that President Donald Trump carried by double digits in 2024. John Opdycke, the founder and president of Open Primaries, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the impact independent voters had on the midterm election results.

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]]> 1252 Trump Could Cement A Stellar Foreign Policy Legacy Taking These Steps In His Final Years In Office Steve Forbes lays out what President Trump must do in the real of foreign policy—especially pertaining to Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea—to shore up his legacy and leave the U.S. in a better place on the world stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0000 bonus Forbes Steve Forbes lays out what President Trump must do in the real of foreign policy—especially pertaining to Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea—to shore up his legacy and leave the U.S. in a better place on the world stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Steve Forbes lays out what President Trump must do in the real of foreign policy—especially pertaining to Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea—to shore up his legacy and leave the U.S. in a better place on the world stage.

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]]> 398 ‘An American Story’: Chris Young Was Facing Life In Prison. Then He Found The Power Of His Mind Chris Young was only 22 when he was arrested in a federal drug conspiracy case, and because of federal mandatory minimum laws, he received two life sentences. But Chris didn’t want incarceration to be the end of his story. After he came across an encyclopedia in the prison library, he quickly grasped the power of knowledge. He taught himself about everything from finance to history, and philosophy to coding. In a speech that changed his life and eventually garnered national attention, he rattled off everything he had learned to Judge Kevin Sharp before he was sentenced. Judge Sharp’s hands were tied—he was bound by law to sentence Chris to life. But he was so moved by Chris's words—and potential—that he ultimately left the bench and joined Chris’s fight for freedom. With the help of a lawyer, that judge who sentenced him to life, Kim Kardashian, and other advocates, Chris Young ultimately walked out of prison a free man after President Donald Trump commuted his sentence at the end of his first term. Chris wrote a memoir, “The Wound Is Where the Light Enters,” and joined “Forbes True Crime” to discuss his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:12:00 -0000 full Forbes Chris Young was only 22 when he was arrested in a federal drug conspiracy case, and because of federal mandatory minimum laws, he received two life sentences. But Chris didn’t want incarceration to be the end of his story. After he came across an encyclopedia in the prison library, he quickly grasped the power of knowledge. He taught himself about everything from finance to history, and philosophy to coding. In a speech that changed his life and eventually garnered national attention, he rattled off everything he had learned to Judge Kevin Sharp before he was sentenced. Judge Sharp’s hands were tied—he was bound by law to sentence Chris to life. But he was so moved by Chris's words—and potential—that he ultimately left the bench and joined Chris’s fight for freedom. With the help of a lawyer, that judge who sentenced him to life, Kim Kardashian, and other advocates, Chris Young ultimately walked out of prison a free man after President Donald Trump commuted his sentence at the end of his first term. Chris wrote a memoir, “The Wound Is Where the Light Enters,” and joined “Forbes True Crime” to discuss his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Chris Young was only 22 when he was arrested in a federal drug conspiracy case, and because of federal mandatory minimum laws, he received two life sentences. But Chris didn’t want incarceration to be the end of his story. After he came across an encyclopedia in the prison library, he quickly grasped the power of knowledge. He taught himself about everything from finance to history, and philosophy to coding. In a speech that changed his life and eventually garnered national attention, he rattled off everything he had learned to Judge Kevin Sharp before he was sentenced. Judge Sharp’s hands were tied—he was bound by law to sentence Chris to life. But he was so moved by Chris's words—and potential—that he ultimately left the bench and joined Chris’s fight for freedom. With the help of a lawyer, that judge who sentenced him to life, Kim Kardashian, and other advocates, Chris Young ultimately walked out of prison a free man after President Donald Trump commuted his sentence at the end of his first term. Chris wrote a memoir, “The Wound Is Where the Light Enters,” and joined “Forbes True Crime” to discuss his story.

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]]> 1548 Why Are The World's Biggest Athletes Choosing New Balance? What makes an athlete choose one brand over another? In Episode 2, Linda Boff goes inside New Balance’s approach to athlete partnerships with Rich Paul, Chris Davis, Gabby Thomas, and a leading sneaker journalist. From moving beyond traditional endorsements to building long-term relationships and authentic athlete stories, we explore why New Balance chose to play the game differently—and why athletes noticed. Because today, the biggest partnership might not be about the biggest paycheck. 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Endorsement vs. Partnership 4:46 The Big First Example: Darius Bazley 7:36 Not A Numbers Game 11:36 Why It Works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 01 Nov 2026 13:47:00 -0000 full 2 2 Forbes What makes an athlete choose one brand over another? In Episode 2, Linda Boff goes inside New Balance’s approach to athlete partnerships with Rich Paul, Chris Davis, Gabby Thomas, and a leading sneaker journalist. From moving beyond traditional endorsements to building long-term relationships and authentic athlete stories, we explore why New Balance chose to play the game differently—and why athletes noticed. Because today, the biggest partnership might not be about the biggest paycheck. 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Endorsement vs. Partnership 4:46 The Big First Example: Darius Bazley 7:36 Not A Numbers Game 11:36 Why It Works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices What makes an athlete choose one brand over another? In Episode 2, Linda Boff goes inside New Balance’s approach to athlete partnerships with Rich Paul, Chris Davis, Gabby Thomas, and a leading sneaker journalist. From moving beyond traditional endorsements to building long-term relationships and authentic athlete stories, we explore why New Balance chose to play the game differently—and why athletes noticed. Because today, the biggest partnership might not be about the biggest paycheck. 0:00 Introduction 0:54 Endorsement vs. Partnership 4:46 The Big First Example: Darius Bazley 7:36 Not A Numbers Game 11:36 Why It Works

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]]> 1091 no How New Balance Went From Dad Shoes To Cultural Icon A Different Take — Season 2 launches with the story of New Balance’s remarkable transformation from “dad shoe” to one of the hottest brands in sports and culture. Hosted by Linda Boff, this episode goes behind the strategy that changed how the world saw New Balance. Chris Davis, Chief Marketing Officer & Brand President of New Balance, and Matt Welty, Complex Associate Editor and longtime sneaker journalist, unpack the pivotal moments—from limited-edition collaborations and the rise of sneaker culture to New Balance’s decision to embrace its heritage rather than imitate its competitors. How do you make an “uncool” brand cool without losing what made it authentic in the first place? Welcome to Season 2 of A Different Take. 0:00 Intro & Background 2:56 The Reputation 6:17 The Turning Point 7:45 What Actually Changed? 12:58 Surprise: They Didn't Hide The Dad Shoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:48:00 -0000 full 2 1 Forbes A Different Take — Season 2 launches with the story of New Balance’s remarkable transformation from “dad shoe” to one of the hottest brands in sports and culture. Hosted by Linda Boff, this episode goes behind the strategy that changed how the world saw New Balance. Chris Davis, Chief Marketing Officer & Brand President of New Balance, and Matt Welty, Complex Associate Editor and longtime sneaker journalist, unpack the pivotal moments—from limited-edition collaborations and the rise of sneaker culture to New Balance’s decision to embrace its heritage rather than imitate its competitors. How do you make an “uncool” brand cool without losing what made it authentic in the first place? Welcome to Season 2 of A Different Take. 0:00 Intro & Background 2:56 The Reputation 6:17 The Turning Point 7:45 What Actually Changed? 12:58 Surprise: They Didn't Hide The Dad Shoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A Different Take — Season 2 launches with the story of New Balance’s remarkable transformation from “dad shoe” to one of the hottest brands in sports and culture.


Hosted by Linda Boff, this episode goes behind the strategy that changed how the world saw New Balance. Chris Davis, Chief Marketing Officer & Brand President of New Balance, and Matt Welty, Complex Associate Editor and longtime sneaker journalist, unpack the pivotal moments—from limited-edition collaborations and the rise of sneaker culture to New Balance’s decision to embrace its heritage rather than imitate its competitors.

How do you make an “uncool” brand cool without losing what made it authentic in the first place?

Welcome to Season 2 of A Different Take.


0:00 Intro & Background

2:56 The Reputation

6:17 The Turning Point

7:45 What Actually Changed?

12:58 Surprise: They Didn't Hide The Dad Shoe

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]]> 999 no Meta Stock Split Deal Will Keep Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg In California Meta struck an agreement with its billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg to keep him in California for the next eight years, according to an SEC filing, after he considered leaving the state over its proposed billionaire wealth tax that could have forced him to sell his shares in the company and weaken his voting control. In an SEC filing, Meta said Zuckerberg told a special committee of the company’s board that he was considering “relocating his primary residence outside California” because he would be liable for a “significant, multi-billion dollar tax” if voters in the state approve the wealth tax ballot measure in November. The billionaire was concerned that paying the proposed tax could force him to sell some of his supervoting Class B shares, potentially reducing his voting control in the company from about 60.6% to 53%, according to the filing. In a separate 8-K filing, Meta disclosed Zuckerberg had signed a “Founder Alignment Agreement” to remain a resident of California—or any jurisdiction where Meta maintains its corporate headquarters—while continuing to serve in a full-time leadership role. Under the agreement, Meta will create a new class of Class C non-voting shares, distributing one new share for every existing Class A or Class B share in January 2027, allowing the company to raise money without diluting the voting power of existing shareholders. Zuckerberg will initially be allowed to sell 20% of his newly allocated Class C shares, an additional 2.5% of his Class C shares will become eligible for unrestricted sale each quarter as long as he serves in his full-time leadership role. In the preliminary filing, Meta’s board committee argued that it was “critically important” to keep Zuckerberg in a leadership position near its California headquarters amid intensifying competition in AI. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/10/22/meta-stock-split-deal-will-keep-mark-zuckerberg-in-california-amid-billionaire-tax-threat/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full Forbes Meta struck an agreement with its billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg to keep him in California for the next eight years, according to an SEC filing, after he considered leaving the state over its proposed billionaire wealth tax that could have forced him to sell his shares in the company and weaken his voting control. In an SEC filing, Meta said Zuckerberg told a special committee of the company’s board that he was considering “relocating his primary residence outside California” because he would be liable for a “significant, multi-billion dollar tax” if voters in the state approve the wealth tax ballot measure in November. The billionaire was concerned that paying the proposed tax could force him to sell some of his supervoting Class B shares, potentially reducing his voting control in the company from about 60.6% to 53%, according to the filing. In a separate 8-K filing, Meta disclosed Zuckerberg had signed a “Founder Alignment Agreement” to remain a resident of California—or any jurisdiction where Meta maintains its corporate headquarters—while continuing to serve in a full-time leadership role. Under the agreement, Meta will create a new class of Class C non-voting shares, distributing one new share for every existing Class A or Class B share in January 2027, allowing the company to raise money without diluting the voting power of existing shareholders. Zuckerberg will initially be allowed to sell 20% of his newly allocated Class C shares, an additional 2.5% of his Class C shares will become eligible for unrestricted sale each quarter as long as he serves in his full-time leadership role. In the preliminary filing, Meta’s board committee argued that it was “critically important” to keep Zuckerberg in a leadership position near its California headquarters amid intensifying competition in AI. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/10/22/meta-stock-split-deal-will-keep-mark-zuckerberg-in-california-amid-billionaire-tax-threat/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Meta struck an agreement with its billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg to keep him in California for the next eight years, according to an SEC filing, after he considered leaving the state over its proposed billionaire wealth tax that could have forced him to sell his shares in the company and weaken his voting control. In an SEC filing, Meta said Zuckerberg told a special committee of the company’s board that he was considering “relocating his primary residence outside California” because he would be liable for a “significant, multi-billion dollar tax” if voters in the state approve the wealth tax ballot measure in November.

The billionaire was concerned that paying the proposed tax could force him to sell some of his supervoting Class B shares, potentially reducing his voting control in the company from about 60.6% to 53%, according to the filing.

In a separate 8-K filing, Meta disclosed Zuckerberg had signed a “Founder Alignment Agreement” to remain a resident of California—or any jurisdiction where Meta maintains its corporate headquarters—while continuing to serve in a full-time leadership role.

Under the agreement, Meta will create a new class of Class C non-voting shares, distributing one new share for every existing Class A or Class B share in January 2027, allowing the company to raise money without diluting the voting power of existing shareholders.

Zuckerberg will initially be allowed to sell 20% of his newly allocated Class C shares, an additional 2.5% of his Class C shares will become eligible for unrestricted sale each quarter as long as he serves in his full-time leadership role.

In the preliminary filing, Meta’s board committee argued that it was “critically important” to keep Zuckerberg in a leadership position near its California headquarters amid intensifying competition in AI.

Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/10/22/meta-stock-split-deal-will-keep-mark-zuckerberg-in-california-amid-billionaire-tax-threat/

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]]> 241 no Elon Musk Ordered Slowdown On Military Starlink Assets In Ukraine SpaceX chief Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of military-grade Starlink satellite assets used by Ukraine in its war against Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed U.S. officials who said Musk and President Donald Trump discussed the decision before it was made. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/10/20/elon-musk-ordered-slowdown-on-military-starlink-assets-in-ukraine-report-says/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full Forbes SpaceX chief Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of military-grade Starlink satellite assets used by Ukraine in its war against Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed U.S. officials who said Musk and President Donald Trump discussed the decision before it was made. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/10/20/elon-musk-ordered-slowdown-on-military-starlink-assets-in-ukraine-report-says/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices SpaceX chief Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of military-grade Starlink satellite assets used by Ukraine in its war against Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed U.S. officials who said Musk and President Donald Trump discussed the decision before it was made. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/10/20/elon-musk-ordered-slowdown-on-military-starlink-assets-in-ukraine-report-says/

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]]> 223 no These Billionaire Backers Are Reportedly Behind Trump’s Ballroom Project President Donald Trump collected $333 million in private donations to pay for his ballroom project, with the largest donations coming from tech companies and two billionaires, according to a new report. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/10/15/these-billionaire-backers-are-reportedly-behind-trumps-ballroom-project/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:40:00 -0000 full Forbes President Donald Trump collected $333 million in private donations to pay for his ballroom project, with the largest donations coming from tech companies and two billionaires, according to a new report. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/10/15/these-billionaire-backers-are-reportedly-behind-trumps-ballroom-project/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices President Donald Trump collected $333 million in private donations to pay for his ballroom project, with the largest donations coming from tech companies and two billionaires, according to a new report. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/10/15/these-billionaire-backers-are-reportedly-behind-trumps-ballroom-project/

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]]> 152 Meta Stock Split Deal Will Keep Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg In California Meta struck an agreement with its billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg to keep him in California for the next eight years, according to an SEC filing, after he considered leaving the state over its proposed billionaire wealth tax that could have forced him to sell his shares in the company and weaken his voting control. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/10/22/meta-stock-split-deal-will-keep-mark-zuckerberg-in-california-amid-billionaire-tax-threat/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:39:00 -0000 full Forbes Meta struck an agreement with its billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg to keep him in California for the next eight years, according to an SEC filing, after he considered leaving the state over its proposed billionaire wealth tax that could have forced him to sell his shares in the company and weaken his voting control. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/10/22/meta-stock-split-deal-will-keep-mark-zuckerberg-in-california-amid-billionaire-tax-threat/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Meta struck an agreement with its billionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg to keep him in California for the next eight years, according to an SEC filing, after he considered leaving the state over its proposed billionaire wealth tax that could have forced him to sell his shares in the company and weaken his voting control. Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/10/22/meta-stock-split-deal-will-keep-mark-zuckerberg-in-california-amid-billionaire-tax-threat/

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]]> 241 no How New Balance Went From Dad Shoes To Cultural Icon A Different Take — Season 2 launches with the story of New Balance’s remarkable transformation from “dad shoe” to one of the hottest brands in sports and culture. Hosted by Linda Boff, this episode goes behind the strategy that changed how the world saw New Balance. Chris Davis, Chief Marketing Officer & Brand President of New Balance, and Matt Welty, Complex Associate Editor and longtime sneaker journalist, unpack the pivotal moments—from limited-edition collaborations and the rise of sneaker culture to New Balance’s decision to embrace its heritage rather than imitate its competitors. How do you make an “uncool” brand cool without losing what made it authentic in the first place? Welcome to Season 2 of A Different Take. 0:00 Intro & Background 2:56 The Reputation 6:17 The Turning Point 7:45 What Actually Changed? 12:58 Surprise: They Didn't Hide The Dad Shoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:56:00 -0000 full 2 1 Forbes A Different Take — Season 2 launches with the story of New Balance’s remarkable transformation from “dad shoe” to one of the hottest brands in sports and culture. Hosted by Linda Boff, this episode goes behind the strategy that changed how the world saw New Balance. Chris Davis, Chief Marketing Officer & Brand President of New Balance, and Matt Welty, Complex Associate Editor and longtime sneaker journalist, unpack the pivotal moments—from limited-edition collaborations and the rise of sneaker culture to New Balance’s decision to embrace its heritage rather than imitate its competitors. How do you make an “uncool” brand cool without losing what made it authentic in the first place? Welcome to Season 2 of A Different Take. 0:00 Intro & Background 2:56 The Reputation 6:17 The Turning Point 7:45 What Actually Changed? 12:58 Surprise: They Didn't Hide The Dad Shoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A Different Take — Season 2 launches with the story of New Balance’s remarkable transformation from “dad shoe” to one of the hottest brands in sports and culture.


Hosted by Linda Boff, this episode goes behind the strategy that changed how the world saw New Balance. Chris Davis, Chief Marketing Officer & Brand President of New Balance, and Matt Welty, Complex Associate Editor and longtime sneaker journalist, unpack the pivotal moments—from limited-edition collaborations and the rise of sneaker culture to New Balance’s decision to embrace its heritage rather than imitate its competitors.

How do you make an “uncool” brand cool without losing what made it authentic in the first place?

Welcome to Season 2 of A Different Take.


0:00 Intro & Background

2:56 The Reputation

6:17 The Turning Point

7:45 What Actually Changed?

12:58 Surprise: They Didn't Hide The Dad Shoe

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]]> 999 no Why The SpaceX IPO Will Benefit California Over Texas Forbes Senior Editor Alan Ohnsman sat down with Forbes Talks to discuss the upcoming historic SpaceX initial public offering and why its financial windfall will primarily benefit the state of California despite the company's headquarters relocating to Texas. Ohnsman also discussed how the inclusion of underperforming assets like X and XAI impacts investor sentiment regarding SpaceX's $1.77 trillion valuation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0000 full Forbes Forbes Senior Editor Alan Ohnsman sat down with Forbes Talks to discuss the upcoming historic SpaceX initial public offering and why its financial windfall will primarily benefit the state of California despite the company's headquarters relocating to Texas. Ohnsman also discussed how the inclusion of underperforming assets like X and XAI impacts investor sentiment regarding SpaceX's $1.77 trillion valuation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Forbes Senior Editor Alan Ohnsman sat down with Forbes Talks to discuss the upcoming historic SpaceX initial public offering and why its financial windfall will primarily benefit the state of California despite the company's headquarters relocating to Texas. Ohnsman also discussed how the inclusion of underperforming assets like X and XAI impacts investor sentiment regarding SpaceX's $1.77 trillion valuation.

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]]> 216 no How To Successfully Navigate The ‘Leadership Labyrinth’ From Women Who Have Made It To The Top Senior Vice President of Bryson Gillette Jade Floyd sat down with Forbes to discuss her book, The Leadership Labyrinth, and the circuitous paths women take to reach the C-suite. Floyd also discussed the importance of "failing forward" to achieve multi-billion dollar success and the role of "friendtours" in building a sustainable professional community. 00:00 The Path To The C Suite 03:28 Balancing Wellness And High Performance Leadership 06:18 Learning To Fail Forward 10:57 Teaching The Next Generation Of Leaders To Pivot 14:20 Building Community Through Strategic 'Friendtours' 16:57 Navigating Business Power In An Uncertain World 19:25 The Impact Of AI On The Future Of Women In Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sat, 09 May 2026 04:00:00 -0000 full Forbes Senior Vice President of Bryson Gillette Jade Floyd sat down with Forbes to discuss her book, The Leadership Labyrinth, and the circuitous paths women take to reach the C-suite. Floyd also discussed the importance of "failing forward" to achieve multi-billion dollar success and the role of "friendtours" in building a sustainable professional community. 00:00 The Path To The C Suite 03:28 Balancing Wellness And High Performance Leadership 06:18 Learning To Fail Forward 10:57 Teaching The Next Generation Of Leaders To Pivot 14:20 Building Community Through Strategic 'Friendtours' 16:57 Navigating Business Power In An Uncertain World 19:25 The Impact Of AI On The Future Of Women In Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Senior Vice President of Bryson Gillette Jade Floyd sat down with Forbes to discuss her book, The Leadership Labyrinth, and the circuitous paths women take to reach the C-suite. Floyd also discussed the importance of "failing forward" to achieve multi-billion dollar success and the role of "friendtours" in building a sustainable professional community. 00:00 The Path To The C Suite 03:28 Balancing Wellness And High Performance Leadership 06:18 Learning To Fail Forward 10:57 Teaching The Next Generation Of Leaders To Pivot 14:20 Building Community Through Strategic 'Friendtours' 16:57 Navigating Business Power In An Uncertain World 19:25 The Impact Of AI On The Future Of Women In Business

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]]> 1482 no Why A SpaceX IPO Could Leave Tesla Eating Rocket Dust Tesla’s biggest problem may no longer be Chinese competitors, slowing demand for its EVs or the still-theoretical payoff from robotaxis and humanoid robots.  It might be SpaceX. If Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite-internet company goes public at anything close to the rumored $1.75 trillion valuation, it will not just be one of the biggest IPOs in history. It will give Tesla investors tired of waiting for the CEO’s promises to materialize something they haven’t had in a while: a potentially bigger, more exciting way to invest in the Musk myth. Certainly, SpaceX, with its reliable and steady leadership under long-time president Gwynne Shotwell, is shaping up to be a shinier proxy — with fewer close competitors or awkward quarterly questions about exactly when Tesla can take on Waymo in self-driving tech or actually deliver its C-3PO-style robot. By Alan Ohnsman, Senior Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:30:00 -0000 full Forbes Tesla’s biggest problem may no longer be Chinese competitors, slowing demand for its EVs or the still-theoretical payoff from robotaxis and humanoid robots.  It might be SpaceX. If Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite-internet company goes public at anything close to the rumored $1.75 trillion valuation, it will not just be one of the biggest IPOs in history. It will give Tesla investors tired of waiting for the CEO’s promises to materialize something they haven’t had in a while: a potentially bigger, more exciting way to invest in the Musk myth. Certainly, SpaceX, with its reliable and steady leadership under long-time president Gwynne Shotwell, is shaping up to be a shinier proxy — with fewer close competitors or awkward quarterly questions about exactly when Tesla can take on Waymo in self-driving tech or actually deliver its C-3PO-style robot. By Alan Ohnsman, Senior Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tesla’s biggest problem may no longer be Chinese competitors, slowing demand for its EVs or the still-theoretical payoff from robotaxis and humanoid robots. 

It might be SpaceX.

If Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite-internet company goes public at anything close to the rumored $1.75 trillion valuation, it will not just be one of the biggest IPOs in history. It will give Tesla investors tired of waiting for the CEO’s promises to materialize something they haven’t had in a while: a potentially bigger, more exciting way to invest in the Musk myth. Certainly, SpaceX, with its reliable and steady leadership under long-time president Gwynne Shotwell, is shaping up to be a shinier proxy — with fewer close competitors or awkward quarterly questions about exactly when Tesla can take on Waymo in self-driving tech or actually deliver its C-3PO-style robot.

By Alan Ohnsman,

Senior Editor

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