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March 6, 2025 • 65 mins

On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen break down the latest news in the world of business and innovation including the will-they-won’t-they tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Walgreens plans to go private, and a “huge win” for the NFT industry (52:00) Next, along with the federal workforce, private companies are increasingly calling their employees back to full-time in-person work. Fast Company staff writer Pavithra Mohan joins Yaz and Josh to discuss return-to-office mandates. (07:05) Finally, Yaz talks with Fast Company’s global design editor, Mark Wilson, about the 25th anniversary and enduring popularity of the beloved PC video game, The Sims. (33:36) For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/news To read the latest ‘Fast Company’ coverage on return-to-office mandates, go to: https://www.fastcompany.com/work-life Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review ‘Most Innovative Companies’ on your podcast app of choice. You can also find more ‘Most Innovative Companies’ podcast content on Fast Company’s YouTube channel, along with more videos on business news, tech, design, and work life.

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