How Apple’s valuation stacks up

The World

Apple has gone from near bankruptcy 21 years ago to becoming the first US corporation to be valued at more than $1 trillion today. That’s a lot of money, but is not the biggest company in world or even US history. Host Marco Werman speaks with the World’s history guy, Chris Woolf.

Do you support journalism that strengthens our democracy?

At The World, we believe strongly that human-centered journalism is at the heart of an informed public and a strong democracy. We see democracy and journalism as two sides of the same coin. If you care about one, it is imperative to care about the other.

Every day, our nonprofit newsroom seeks to inform and empower listeners and hold the powerful accountable. Neither would be possible without the support of listeners like you. If you believe in our work, will you give today? We need your help now more than ever! Every gift will be matched 2:1, so your impact will go even further.