Fortune’s AI Editor Jeremy Kahn breaks down GPT-5’s launch—whether it lives up to the hype and what it signals for the field.

Ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game, Rapid Response welcomes Golden State Valkyries’ President Jess Smith. She shares how the team has quickly built a brand identity in its first year — breaking season ticket records, surpassing expectations on and off the court, and setting a template for future expansion teams.

Amid global conflict, domestic unrest, and AI’s surging impact in all corners of business, it’s getting harder than ever to decipher noise from substance.

Sarah Spain unpacks the complexities behind the WNBA’s mainstream moment, the future of ESPN’s streaming, and the looming legal settlement that could transform college athletics forever.

Ben Goodwin shares how OLIPOP is navigating the turbulence of rapid growth and rising competition, along with the leadership lessons he’s had to embrace along the way.

Aaron Levie takes listeners inside the fast-paced evolution of AI agents and its impact on the future of enterprise AI.

Lyft’s David Risher unpacks his high-speed strategy and explains why the ridesharing app’s comeback story is just getting started.

NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman shares how the league is seizing a moment of unprecedented growth and excitement in women’s sports.

Etched CEO Gavin Uberti explains why specialized, faster AI chips could be the key to radically lowering the cost of AI inference.

Janice Min unpack the Oscars’ biggest turning points — including how low-budget filmmaking can outrun major studios, why Hollywood is afraid of political controversy, and more.

Feeling the impact of eggflation? Russell Diez-Canseco offers valuable context beyond the eye-popping price tags.

Everette Taylor opens up about the company’s recent evolution — from replacing his leadership team and expanding the platform’s ambitions, to launching a host of tools to win over new users and reengage old ones.