Ron Johnson, Apple's former head of retail, joins the AppleInsider Podcast to discuss his new book 'Shop Different' and the controversial decision to create Apple Stores in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Brought in by Steve Jobs, Johnson believed stores were essential for Apple's survival, though critics once viewed it as folly. The episode also covers new Macs, perceived Apple failures, and industry trends including rising RAM prices expected through 2027.