On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the end of the government shutdown, SoftBank selling off it’s Nvidia stake, and yet another betting scandal in professional sports
Next, Bill McKibben is an author, and activist focusing on climate change and other environmental issues. He is a co-founder of the international climate organization 350.org and the founder of Third Act, which organizes people over the age of 60 for climate and racial justice. He came on the show to talk about his book, Here Comes The Sun, in which he argues for the potential of solar and wind power to address the climate crisis and help society. We also talked about Bill Gates’s recent about-face on climate change, and what the billionaire is getting wrong.
Finally, This year, Sony PlayStation has maintained its leadership in the gaming industry, with a 12% increase in global sales compared to last year, outpacing Nintendo's 8% and Xbox's 7% growth. The release of the PlayStation 5 and exclusive titles boosted hardware sales, contributing to a record 30 million units sold worldwide. PlayStation Plus subscriptions reached 50 million. Yaz spoke with Eric Lempel, the company’s head of marketing, business operations and consumer experience to find out how the business got where it is today, and what the future of gaming in an AI-dominated world looks like.
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