Why Tim Cook's Apple Era Is Over — And What Comes Next
Why Tim Cook's Apple Era Is Over — And What Comes Next  
Podcast: The Rip Current
Published On: Tue Apr 21 2026
Description: This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theripcurrent.comPaid subscribers can read the full analysis here. In 1925, thousands of Stetson Corporation employees gathered in a Philadelphia factory auditorium for their Christmas celebration. It was the largest hat factory in the world: 1.4 million square feet, 5,000 employees, 3.3 million hats a year. By 1986, the company was bankrupt. Stetson didn’t lose to a bet…