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The NBA’s betting scandal shows who really runs sports now by Fast Company

The NBA’s betting scandal shows who really runs sports now

from Most Innovative Companies

by Fast Company

Published: Thu Nov 06 2025

Show Notes

On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the most recent info on the government shutdown, OpenAI’s deal with Amazon, and Elon Musk’s potential big payday

Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Jay Willis, a Fast Company contributing writer and the editor-in-chief of Balls and Strikes, about the latest gambling scandal to hit the NBA, what led up to this moment, and where the league may go from here.

Finally, Yaz interviews Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod about why his business is succeeding, and whether he worries that younger daters might choose to date AI bots rather than real people.


For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to fastcompany.com/news.

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