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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 1H 12M

The Next Hot Career: Mining Engineering

from Most Innovative Companies · host Fast Company

On today’s episode, cohosts Kristin Toussaint and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including Disney’s new CEO, the SpaceX and xAI merger, and business leaders in the Epstein Files. Next, Josh and Kristin talk with Fast Company contributing writer Adam Bluestein on why America wants more mining engineers. Finally, Fast Company senior staff editor Jeff Beer speaks with NBCUniversal Media Group chairman Matt Strauss on NBC’s place in the streaming industry and their upcoming coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics. To check out Adam’s story, go to fastcompany.com/91471471/mining-engineer-hot-career-path-metals-minerals-college-columbia-university-colorado-rare-earth-china  For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to fastcompany.com/news

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