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Episode 694: Neal and Toby preview the incoming influx of part-time seasonal workers expected to surge this holiday season as the accessibility of full-time continues to be scarce. Then, Uber is giving its drivers more options to earn cash through completely small tasks – think of it like small side quests. Also, Waymo partners with DoorDash to deliver meals, but the biggest question is, who do you tip? Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on the world’s most powerful passports, phone thefts in London, and how well Americans think they can do practical tasks. Finally, the famous ‘rat hole’ in Chicago is actually a…squirrel hole? Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 693: In this very special episode, Neal and Toby sit down with the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Austan Goolsbee to discuss how the country’s central bank is managing the data blackout from the government shutdown. Whether or not AI is actually affecting jobs for early grads or if it's just hype. Also, the importance of the Fed maintaining its independence from political influence. Then, it’s an inside look into the voting process of a FOMC meeting. Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 692: Neal and Toby chat about Trump’s tariffs on imported lumber and furniture, potentially having an outsized impact on American homes…literally. Then, Walmart partners with OpenAI to bring a streamlined shopping experience through ChatGPT. Also, Gold might be getting all the attention, but Silver could be grabbing the title of the most precious metal. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of album variants, which is a cheat code for a musician to boost their album sales. Ex. Taylor Swift. Finally, Instagram goes PG-13, podcasts on Netflix, and Apple drops the plus. 00:00 - Tune in for a chat with Chicago’s fed president 2:45 - Walmart partners with OpenAI 8:20 - Tariffs on wood and couches 12:00 - Silver takes gold 18:00 - Toby’s Trends: album variants 22:30 - Sprint Finish! Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 691: Neal and Toby unpack the latest chapter in the US-China trade war and how markets reacted to tensions renewed. Then, auto-parts supplier First Brands has its CEO step down after a financial implosion leaves billions of dollars of debt. Next, the Nobel prize is awarded to 3 economists who introduced the concept of “creative destruction” to describe the economic growth made by innovations. Meanwhile, recently fired Penn State coach James Franklin gets paid an exorbitant amount to leave. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 00:00 - Trivia night 3:15 - Trade war renewed 8:15 - First Brands implodes 12:30 - Nobel Prize goes to economists 18:30 - James Franklin gets $45M buyout 22:30 - Week Ahead Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 690: Neal and Toby chat with Kaila and Kyle from ‘Per My Last Email’ to dive into the latest workplace trends making headlines. Is the hardcore ‘996’ work culture necessary for a person’s career? Why AI ‘workslop’ is dragging productivity down and how to properly utilize AI to standout from the rest. Also, the stagnant job market has been described as ‘low-hire, low-fire’, which puts young grads and out-of-work mid-career professionals in a tough spot. Kaila and Kyle have some tips on how to navigate it. Finally, is workplace loyalty dead? Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get more of Kyle and Kaila on Per My Last Email! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nLoZjMIpr7AhG61xsZlWs?si=83e893071dd44696 YT link: https://youtube.com/@permylastemailshow?si=aMa5d8vjKlFdeZlb Show page: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Join us for October trivia night! https://mbd-trivianight-oct2025.splashthat.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 689: Neal and Toby chat about the biggest question plaguing Wall Street right now. Are we in an AI bubble? Then, a Washington Post columnist finds that Amazon Prime Day doesn’t save you much money at all. Perfect timing for the holiday shopping season. Meanwhile, the meme stock ETF is back and…maybe stronger than ever? Also, Ferrari just cut its outlook for EV production as it struggles with a waning demand for electric cars. Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one. Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more. Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Join us for October trivia night! https://mbd-trivianight-oct2025.splashthat.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 688: Neal and Toby recap the staffing shortage that is stifling air traffic control causing flight delays across the US. Then, renewable energy surpassed coal for the first time as a source of electricity. Also, the WNBA just tipped-off its Finals, but everyone is still thinking about the conflict with its leadership. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on Cristiano Ronaldo, Carrie Bradshaw, and if he actually has 150 friends in his social circle. Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one. Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more. Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Join us for October trivia night! https://mbd-trivianight-oct2025.splashthat.com/ Vote for MBD in the Signal Awards! Best Daily Podcast: http://bit.ly/3W4e5ik Best Commute Podcast: https://bit.ly/4pxZidv Best Business Podcast: https://bit.ly/3IE7lEP Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 687: Neal and Toby discuss why the Trump administration is taking a 10% stake into Canadian mineral company Trilogy Metals. Then, Gold just passed $4,000 an ounce for the first time ever and has jewelry companies worried. Also, Strava is suing Garmin which has fitness freaks freaking out about tracking their workouts. And, California bans loud ads on streaming platforms. Finally, Tesla unveils its most-affordable Model Y car and Polymarket gets a big boost. Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one. Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more. Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Join us for October trivia night! https://mbd-trivianight-oct2025.splashthat.com/ Vote for MBD in the Signal Awards! Best Daily Podcast: http://bit.ly/3W4e5ik Best Commute Podcast: https://bit.ly/4pxZidv Best Business Podcast: https://bit.ly/3IE7lEP Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 686: Neal and Toby dive into the massive multibillion-dollar deal between OpenAI and AMD. Then, France’s Prime Minister resigns just after 27 days of taking over, causing a political earthquake and financial markets trembling. Also, Deloitte has to refund the Australian government after a report made with AI is riddled with errors. Meanwhile, Toby looks into why craft beer is failing to regain its footing as sales continue to struggle. Finally, flights across the US experience delays due to a shortage of air traffic staff, thanks to the government shutdown. And a major bank merger creates the 9th largest bank in the US. Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one. Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more. Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Join us for October trivia night! https://mbd-trivianight-oct2025.splashthat.com/ Vote for MBD in the Signal Awards! Best Daily Podcast: http://bit.ly/3W4e5ik Best Commute Podcast: https://bit.ly/4pxZidv Best Business Podcast: https://bit.ly/3IE7lEP Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 685: Neal and Toby discuss the massive Paramount deal where they look to acquire Barry Weiss’s “Free Press” for $150 million as they rework CBS News. Next up, a look at the latest jobs data amidst the government shutdown and Sora 2 is officially live. Then why are meals now smaller sizes and a look at the week ahead. Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one. Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more. Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Vote for MBD in the Signal Awards! Best Daily Podcast: http://bit.ly/3W4e5ik Best Commute Podcast: https://bit.ly/4pxZidv Best Business Podcast: https://bit.ly/3IE7lEP Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 684: Neal and Toby wrap up the week taking a look at the astronomical rise of OpenAI and how they have reached a $500B valuation. And Tesla reports thats sales are up thanks to an EV tax credit. Next up, the guys share their stock of the week (Fico) and dog of the week (Reddit). Then, Taylor Swift releases The Life of a Show Girl. Finally the headlines you need to know heading into this weekend. Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one. Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more. Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Vote for MBD in the Signal Awards! Best Daily Podcast: http://bit.ly/3W4e5ik Best Commute Podcast: https://bit.ly/4pxZidv Best Business Podcast: https://bit.ly/3IE7lEP Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 683: Toby and Ann discuss the ripple effects of the government shutdown and how the length could potentially impact the economy. Then, Peloton is hoping AI will bring it back to the good ole’ days during the pandemic. Also, Meta announces it’s taking all those AI queries and turning them into targeted ads. Meanwhile, Toby and Ann share their favorite numbers on Amazon’s groceries, Bitcoin, and banned books. Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one. Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more. Checkout Brew Markets here! https://swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Vote for MBD in the Signal Awards! Best Daily Podcast: http://bit.ly/3W4e5ik Best Commute Podcast: https://bit.ly/4pxZidv Best Business Podcast: https://bit.ly/3IE7lEP Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 682: Neal and Toby talk about Trump’s newly launched “TrumpRx” program designed to make more prescription drugs affordable. Then, the federal EV tax credit has officially ended, and some believe a drastic slowdown in EV sales. Also, Amazon overhauls its hardware and some are saying the Echo is certainly raising eyebrows. Meanwhile, Spotify’s CEO Daniel Ek is stepping down and the company is adopting the co-CEO model. Finally, Octopuses are eating everything in their path on the way to the English coast. 00:00 - Shutdown coming soon 2:50 - TrumpRx launches 7:45 - EV tax credit is over 12:30 - Spotify trades one CEO for two 18:30 - Amazon overhauls its Echos 22:45 - Sprint Finish! Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one. Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more. Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Vote for MBD in the Signal Awards! http://bit.ly/3W4e5ik Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 681: Neal and Toby discuss the impending government shutdown that causes concern for federal workers and programs…except for holders of gold. Then, Hollywood is heated over the first AI actor that got signed by a talent agency. Also, McDonald’s is bringing back its classic Monopoly game after a decade-long hiatus from the infamous scam. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of the “996” work culture that began in China and is making its way through Silicon Valley. 00:00 - Microsoft’s “vibe working” 2:30 - Gold goin’ good 7:15 - AI actor’s rising conflict 11:00 - McDonald’s Monopoly is back 15:00 - Toby’s Trends: 996 work schedule 20:00 - Sprint Finish! Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one. Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more. Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Vote for MBD in the Signal Awards! http://bit.ly/3W4e5ik Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 680: Welcome Producer Ray to the show! Neal and Ray discuss the almost $50 billion deal that is possible taking video game giant Electronic Arts private. Next up, the battle of California vs nonstick cookware and the Saudi Comedy festival that is paying the world’s top entertainers the big bucks, but has not come without controversy. Then the guys share their winners of the weekend and take a look at the week ahead. Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one. Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more. Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Vote for MBD in the Signal Awards! http://bit.ly/3W4e5ik Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 679: Neal and Toby discuss the potential government shutdown and the impact it’ll have on the economy. Then, Starbucks announces its closing 1% of its stores as part of its turnaround plan. Also, CarMax shares plunge as its latest earnings report warns nobody is buying used cars. Meanwhile, IBM just helped HSBC with the world’s first quantum-powered financial trades. What. Plus, a breakdown of plastic surgery across the country by region. Finally, Amazon settles with the FTC for $2.5B over its ‘deceptive’ Prime program. 00:00 - Bill Nye inducted into Hollywood Walk of Fame 2:55 - Government shutdown looms 7:15 - Starbucks closes its stores 10:30 - Dog of the Week: CarMax 16:10 - Stock of the Week IBM 19:40 - Sprint Finish! You can try reMarkable Paper Pro Move for 100 days for free. If it’s not what you’re looking for, get your money back. Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Vote for MBD in the Signal Awards! http://bit.ly/3W4e5ik Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 678: Neal and Toby talk about why some Wall St. firms are hoping the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs which could lead to a massive influx of refunds. Then, AI was meant to increase productivity when, actually, it causes more work than necessary. Also, China takes its soy-buying business from the US to Argentina, causing some pain to US farmers. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on an Instagram milestone, Broadway musicals, and the Ryder Cup. You can try reMarkable Paper Pro Move for 100 days for free. If it’s not what you’re looking for, get your money back. Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 677: Toby and Kyle recap the shaking situation over in Argentina as President Javier Milei’s free-market revolution is starting to teeter. Then, a string of cyberattacks rips through European airports and Jaguar Land Over, Britain’s largest carmaker. And, the OECD raises its outlook on the global economy stating its more resilient to Trump’s tariffs than initially estimated…but not immune. Meanwhile, there’s a new top-spot for beer in the US: Michelob Ultra. 00:00 - Send us your group chats! 3:00 - Jimmy Kimmel is back 7:10 - Argentina’s Milei is having a rough go 11:45 - Cyberattacks tear through Europe 18:20 - OECD updates its outlook 22:00 - Michelob cracks the top spot 25:20 - Sprint Finish! You can try reMarkable Paper Pro Move for 100 days for free. If it’s not what you’re looking for, get your money back. Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Presale code LETSRIDE Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 676: Toby and Kyle dive into two big trials tackling Big Tech. First, the FTC is alleging Amazon makes Prime too complicated to cancel. Then, it’s a redux of the Justice Department accusing Google of holding a monopoly over digital advertising. Plus, President Trump makes claims that Tylenol is linked to autism. Meanwhile, Toby investigates what’s behind Beli, the new Gen Z restaurant review app that is the ‘anti-Yelp’. 00:00 - Talenti jars take some effort 3:20 - FTC targets Amazon 7:00 - Google’s antitrust trial part deux 11:00 - Tylenol maker has a PR headache 17:30 - Oura ring booms 22:00 - Beli eats Yelp 25:00 - Sprint Finish! You can try reMarkable Paper Pro Move for 100 days for free. If it’s not what you’re looking for, get your money back. Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Presale code LETSRIDE Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 675: Neal and Toby discuss the impact of the new $100K annual fee for H1-B Visas that has tech companies scrambling. Plus, details emerge from the pending TikTok deal that could bring ownership to the US. Also, Hamburger Helper sales are boosted by Americans trying to save money on food. Meanwhile, prizes are handed out to the quirkiest scientists in the world. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 00:00 - Get your MBD live show tickets! 2:50 - Costly H1-B Visa fee 7:20 - TikTok deal imminent 11:30 - Hamburger helper booms 17:00 - Ig Nobel prize winners 21:00 - Week Ahead You can try reMarkable Paper Pro Move for 100 days for free. If it’s not what you’re looking for, get your money back. Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get your MBD live show tickets here! Presale code LETSRIDE Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 674: Neal and Toby discuss the FTC’s suit to punish Ticketmaster after alleging it failed to combat bots. Then, Nvidia has come to save Intel as it takes a $5B stake into the company. Plus, Amex is upping the ante on its annual fee but promising even bigger perks for luxury cardholders. Meanwhile, cocaine use in the US is surging and Dave & Busters is struggling to attract customers. Finally, the FCC chair says it plans to continue changing the media landscape. Get a $500 match on your first $500 spent with code BREW500 at advertising.roku.com/brew Terms apply. Get your MBD live show tickets here! Presale code LETSRIDE Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 673: Neal and Toby discuss another late-night shake up after Jimmy Kimmel is suspended ‘indefinitely’ after comments about the Charlie Kirk shooting. Then, the Fed makes its first rate cut since last December. Also, Meta unveils its next-gen smart glasses that impresses despite some awkward live-demo moments. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on huge parking lots, a Baghdad resurgence, and the Great Lakes graveyard. Finally, Ben & Jerry’s…is now just Ben. Get a $500 match on your first $500 spent with code BREW500 at advertising.roku.com/brew Terms apply. Get your MBD live show tickets here! Presale code: LETSRIDE Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 672: Neal and Toby talk about the consumer spending remaining strong despite rising costs from tariffs. And, OpenAI shares their first public study on how we’re using ChatGPT. Also, Tesla is under a microscope as it is being investigated for its concealed door handles after numerous reports of accidents involving people unable to open the doors. Meanwhile, Tom Brady is back playing football…in Saudi Arabia? 00:00 - RIP Robert Redford 3:30 - Consumer spending rips 7:10 - ChatGPT for teens? 12:00 - Tesla’s door handle problem 18:00 - Flag football in Saudi Arabia 21:00- Sprint Finish! Check out https://www.indeed.com/brew for more Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 671: Neal and Toby chat about the US and China reaching a framework deal on TikTok. Then, President Trump wants quarterly earnings reports to go away. Also, Alphabet surpasses the $3T market cap milestone. Elon Musk buys back $1B of Tesla stock. Convenience stores are stealing customers away from fast-food joints for breakfast. FTC takes aim at Ticketmaster. Apple’s Liquid Glass is here. Finally, Mondo Duplantis reaches new heights. Check out https://www.indeed.com/brew for more Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 670: Neal and Toby discuss the EV market perhaps seeing an end of an era as carbuyers make their last ditch efforts to buy EVs before the tax credit goes away. Then, Big Tech is making a big push towards Live Translations in their latest slew of hardware. Also, workplace dramas dominate the Emmy Awards. And Discord has a major impact on Nepal’s election. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 00:00 - Hire a porch decorator 2:45 - Is the EV boom short-lived? 7:50 - A step closer to universal language 11:45 - Discord elections in Nepal 16:45 - Workplace Emmys 21:00 - Week Ahead Check out https://www.indeed.com/brew for more Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 669: Neal and Toby tackle the inflation report which shows a slight uptick in August, further complicating the Fed’s clear sign to lower interest rates. Then, Paramount Skydance makes an audacious cash bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Also, Trump signs a memo to crackdown on pharmaceutical ads. Meanwhile, Pokémon cards have been the surest bet in the last 2 decades. Plus, the turnaround plan under Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has proven to be much tougher than he hoped for. Finally, life on Mars?? Check out https://www.indeed.com/brew for more Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Check out our newest show Marketing Brew Weekly! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 668: Neal and Toby talk about Oracle's big day as it secures a massive deal with OpenAI and its CEO Larry Ellison surpassing Elon Musk as the richest man in the world. Then, Trump’s No Tax on Tips law is a huge win for content creators and podcasters. Next, Amazon’s robotaxi service breaks into the market starting in Viva Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from the rising insurance costs for employers, NYC’s weirdly specific apartment buildings, and a rare disappearance of the No-Hitter this season. 00:00 - Charlie Kirk fatally shot 2:45 - Oracle has a good day 8:15 - Creators cheer for tax break 12:00 - Zoox zooms in Las Vegas 17:00- Insurance costs rising for businesses 19:20 - 99 units to keep wages low 21:30 - No no-hitters this year 23:40 - Sprint Finish! Check out https://www.indeedfutureworks.com/brew for more Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 667: Neal and Toby break down the Apple event and the debut of the iPhone 17 Air. Will customers buy in? Next up, another revision to the jobs report and how social media played into the protests in Nepal. Then is dairy milk officially back? And the headlines you need to know to start your day. Checkout https://www.indeedfutureworks.com/brew for more Check out Tech Brew Ride Home Here: swap.fm/l/mbd-tbrh-910 Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ 00:00 - Zodiac Signs 02:30 - Apple Reveals iPhone Air 07:50 - Jobs Revision 12:50 - Nepal Protests 17:56 - Milk is back 22:50 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 666: Neal and Toby discuss the latest research study that reveals that support for capitalism has hit a low in the US. Then, the Airbnb crackdown in New York and around the world hasn’t gone as planned in terms of freeing up apartment availability and Howard Stern announces he has decided to stay with SiriusXM. Then Toby shares a smelly Toby’s Trends and a look at the headlines you need to know on Tuesday. Checkout https://www.indeedfutureworks.com/brew fore more Join us at trivia! https://mbd-trivianight-sept16.splashthat.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 665: Neal and Toby discuss the latest jobs report and how the unemployment rate has hit a 4-year high. Next up, why Tesla wants to give Elon Musk a $1 trillion pay package. Then the guys share their weekend winners which include authors and a millennial who has reached Saint-hood. Finally a look at the week ahead. Checkout https://www.indeedfutureworks.com/brew fore more Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ 00:00 - Toby is back! 02:10 - Jobs Report 06:22 - Elon Musk Pay Package 09:52 - Anthropic pays Authors 16:56 - The Millennial Saint 19:28 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 664: Welcome Morning Brew Newsletter writer Dave Lozo to the show! Dave and Neal discuss what happened when Stephen Miran, President Trump’s latest pick for the Federal Reserve, said during a Congressional hearing. Then, looking at Giorgio Armani’s life and career following his death at 91. Then American Eagle stock is up after making headlines for their marketing campaigns and why is September such a bad month? Finally the headlines you need to know before the weekend. Checkout https://www.indeedfutureworks.com/brew fore more Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 663: Neal and Kyle discuss why CEOs are laying off employees in favor of AI. Then the world’s biggest illegal sports streaming site is shut down in a sting and Amazon is addressing password sharing. Neal shares his favorite numbers and the headlines to get you ready for the week. Checkout https://www.indeedfutureworks.com/brew fore more Check out Kyle on Per My Last Email! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nLoZjMIpr7AhG61xsZlWs?si=83e893071dd44696 YT link: https://youtube.com/@permylastemailshow?si=aMa5d8vjKlFdeZlb Show page: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 662: Kyle and Neal discuss Google’s big win in the antitrust case where they don’t have to sell Chrome. Then, a rundown of the latest food news where Kraft Heinz is breaking up, Nestle makes a change at CEO following an investigation, Pepsi gets activist investors and McDonald’s expands their value meal. Finally the headlines you need to know to start your Wednesday. Get a $500 match on your first $500 spent with code BREW500 at https://www.ads.roku.com. Terms apply. Check out Kyle on Per My Last Email! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nLoZjMIpr7AhG61xsZlWs?si=83e893071dd44696 YT link: https://youtube.com/@permylastemailshow?si=aMa5d8vjKlFdeZlb Show page: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use. *Rate as of 7/18/25. APY is variable and subject to change. As part of the IRA Match Program, Public Investing will fund a 1% match of: (a) all eligible IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers made to a Public IRA; and (b) all eligible contributions made to a Public IRA up to the account’s annual contribution limit. The matched funds must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. See full terms here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 661: Kyle Hagge joins the show! Neal and Kyle discuss why a federal appeals court ruled that President Trump’s tariffs are not lawful and what is next. Next, how Aldi wants to be top dog in the grocery game. Then the winners of the weekend are Cadillac and Anguilla. Finally a look at the week ahead. Get a $500 match on your first $500 spent with code BREW500 at https://www.ads.roku.com. Terms apply. Check out Kyle on Per My Last Email! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nLoZjMIpr7AhG61xsZlWs?si=83e893071dd44696 YT link: https://youtube.com/@permylastemailshow?si=aMa5d8vjKlFdeZlb Show page: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Welcome! 02:00 - Courts vs Tariffs 08:30 - Aldi US Takeover 13:00 - Cadillac capitalizes on EVs 18:30 - Anguilla and AI 23:20 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 660: Ann Berry joins the show! Ann discusses her new show Brew Markets with Neal and Toby and delves into her background as an investor, board member and former CEO. She also shares if she believes the tech sector is in an AI bubble and what executives should do when they find their companies in the middle of a marketing blunder. Plus, she explains why English teachers are the best investing mentors and why CEOs definitely look at stock prices. Finally Neal and Toby wrap up with a game of overvalued,or undervalued. Check out Brew Markets here: ⁠https://swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee⁠ Get a $500 match on your first $500 spent with code BREW500 at https://www.ads.roku.com. Terms apply. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 659: Neal and Toby discuss Amtrak’s new Acela that will zip up and down the Northeast corridor of the United States. Then, taking a look at the 20 years since Katrina and how the city of New Orleans recovered. The guys share their stock and dog of the week which includes the Wizard of Oz and India’s tariff conundrum. Finally college football is set to kick off and the headlines you should know heading into Labor Day. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 658: Neal and Toby discuss Nvidia’s earnings and what it means for AI across the tech industry. Then, OpenAI changes its policies for teenagers and retailers are battling over… Jean campaigns. Neal shares his top numbers from reading a week’s worth of news. Then finally the headlines you need to know. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use. *Rate as of 7/18/25. APY is variable and subject to change. As part of the IRA Match Program, Public Investing will fund a 1% match of: (a) all eligible IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers made to a Public IRA; and (b) all eligible contributions made to a Public IRA up to the account’s annual contribution limit. The matched funds must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. See full terms here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 657: Neal and Toby discuss the latest developments in the litigation between Donald Trump and the Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Then, what is Apple doing to reinvent the iPhone. Next up, Stanford released a report that AI may be impacting entry-level jobs and soon you will be able to message other people on Spotify. Then the headlines you need to know to start your Wednesday. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use. *Rate as of 7/18/25. APY is variable and subject to change. As part of the IRA Match Program, Public Investing will fund a 1% match of: (a) all eligible IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers made to a Public IRA; and (b) all eligible contributions made to a Public IRA up to the account’s annual contribution limit. The matched funds must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. See full terms here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 656: Neal and Toby explain why President Trump wants to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Then they discuss the end of the De Minimis trade loophole and how shipping to the US could change. Then why is Elon Musk suing Apple and Open AI and Keurig Dr Pepper drops $18 billion on coffee. Next, why dining rooms aren’t big on houses anymore and the headlines you need to know heading into Tuesday. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Netflix Astrological Suggestions 03:00 - Trump Fed Shakeup 07:50 - De Minimis Shipping Impact 11:40 - $18B Coffee Deal 16:30 - Elon Musk Sues Apple and OpenAI 19:40 - Dining Rooms are Disappearing 23:30 - Headlines All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use. *Rate as of 7/18/25. APY is variable and subject to change. As part of the IRA Match Program, Public Investing will fund a 1% match of: (a) all eligible IRA transfers and 401(k) rollovers made to a Public IRA; and (b) all eligible contributions made to a Public IRA up to the account’s annual contribution limit. The matched funds must be kept in the account for at least 5 years to avoid an early removal fee. Match rate and other terms of the Match Program are subject to change at any time. See full terms here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 655: Neal and Toby discuss why the US government is taking a 10% stake in Intel. Then a recap of Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday and what it could mean for interest rates. Next up the Trump admin will be ending an offshore wind project. The winners of the last weekend are Olive Garden for bringing back endless pasta and US tourism because it is hotter than ever. Finally a look at the week ahead. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Check out Brew Markets here: https://swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ 00:00 - US Open is Back 03:30 - US Invests in Intel 09:30 - Powell Speaks on Friday 13:25 - Offshore Wind Project Ends 18:15 - Olive Garden is Inflation-Proof 22:30 - US Tourism is Back 24:40 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 654: Neal and Ann preview the biggest economic event of the year in Jackson Hole as all eyes are on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s address. Then, Walmart is standing pat against the force of tariffs as it remains resilient amidst rising costs, but how can it hold? Also, Google’s Pixel 10 was unveiled and everyone is noticing how it’s lapped Apple in the AI-powered smartphone space. Meanwhile, Palantir suffers its sixth straight drop after a short-seller’s report is calling its bluff. Finally, people are mad at Delta, United Air, and…Cracker Barrel? 00:00 - Most embarrassing lines for food 3:45 - Powell’s swan song speech 7:50 - Walmart thinks it can handle tariffs 12:00 - Google Pixel 10 impresses 17:50 - Palantir…more like palan-tears 22:00 - Sprint Finish! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Check out Brew Markets here: https://swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 653: Neal and Ann chat about Target’s latest earnings and its hopes of bringing in a new CEO will turn the company around. Also, ESPN's standalone streaming app launches today. Then, the Labubu craze gets smaller…literally, as Pop Mart teases a mini version that sends its stock soaring. Meanwhile, Neal dives into the numbers behind Marvel’s exodus of Georgia, office occupancy comeback in NYC, and recreational reading. 00:00 - Ann Berry is back! 2:40 - Target names a new CEO 7:40 - ESPN’s streaming app is here 11:30 - Mini Labubus cause a frenzy 17:00 - Marvel’s leaves Georgia 19:20 - NYC offices are back 21:00 - Reading is down 23:00 - Sprint Finish! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Check out Brew Markets here: https://swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 652: Neal and Toby dive into what’s behind a string of strong earnings that is shrugging off tariff fears. Then, the SPAC king returns and is seeking to raise $250M for his new SPAC. Also, CLEAR and TSA is piloting biometric tech to help airport screening go much faster. Meanwhile, AI-powered sleep tech startup Eight Sleep is planning to open up retail stores by 2026. 00:00 - Guess what ‘TMZ’ stands for 3:00 - Companies are crushin’ 7:30 - SPAC King is back 11:30 - CLEAR clearing up airport screening 17:00 - Eight Sleep’s big dreams 21:20 - Sprint Finish! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 651: Neal and Toby chat about MSNBC’s changing of their logo and their name, now MS NOW, part of Comcast’s spin-off of cable channels. And, Soho House, the members-only private club goes…private. Next, non-degree job certifications were very popular during the pandemic years, but a new study finds that they don’t give you the pay bump you were hoping for. Meanwhile, social-media first sitcom shows are becoming a new way for brand marketing. 00:00 - Disney adult super fans 3:45 - MSNBC is MS NOW now 9:00 - Soho House goes private 12:20 - Job certs don’t pay off 17:30 - Toby’s Trends: social media sitcoms 21:00 - Sprint Finish! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 650: Neal and Toby recap the labor dispute within Air Canada where its workers are defying a government order to return to work. Then, Americans are stuck where they are, literally, as mobility has dipped to its lowest rate. Also, Six Flags is having a roller coaster of a Summer as it sees its attendance drop amid mechanical issues. Meanwhile, #RushTok expands its reach and Warren Buffett’s stake in UnitedHealth gives it a jolt in its shares. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead! 00:00 - Check out our new show Brew Markets! 2:45 - Air Canada labor dispute 8:00 - US economy stuck in a rut 11:00 - Six Flags red flags 17:00 - Rushtok goes global 20:30 - Buffett Bump 23:45 - Week Ahead LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Check out Brew Markets here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 649: Neal and Toby dive deep into some reports of users becoming dangerously attached to AI chatbots. Then, Tesla hints at rolling out its robotaxis in NYC…without its permission. Also, LA is selling naming rights for the 2028 Summer Olympic games. Meanwhile, crypto continues to grow stronger – making it the Stock of the Week. Fast-casual and bowl slop is getting sloppy – making it the Dog of the Week. Welcome to the weekend! 00:00 - Adult camps are back 2:45 - Too close to chatbots? 7:00 - Tesla maps out NYC 10:30 - LA Olympics sells naming rights 16:00 - Crypto booms 19:00 - Bowl slop slowdown 22:30 - Sprint Finish! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 648: Neal and Toby explain why Americans are drinking less alcohol, even in moderation. Then, a slowing labor market is tough for the economy, but men are feeling the effects more than females. Also, Amazon plans to expand their same-day delivery for groceries, putting pressure on supermarket chains to keep up. Meanwhile, Neal dives into the numbers of Taylor Swift’s appearance on the ‘New Heights’ podcast, Cristiano Ronaldo’s fat engagement ring, and the shocking number of escalators in Wyoming. Hint: It’s double the number of one. 00:00 - Is there a man in the Bean? 3:30 - Non-alcoholic nation 7:40 - Men not at work 11:00 - Amazon expands grocery deliveries 16:30 - Taylor Swift’s new album 20:00 - Cristiano’s $5M engagement ring 22:30 - Escalators in Wyoming 25:00 - Sprint Finish! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 647: Neal and Toby recap July’s inflation report that shows CPI ticked up from June. Then, Elon Musk accuses Apple of preferential treatment of OpenAI in its App Store vs. other AI companies…mainly Grok. Also, Spirit Airlines and Kodak are knocking on death’s door as it struggles to stay in business. Meanwhile, Cracker Barrel is trying to revamp its restaurants to appeal to younger customers and not everyone is happy about it. 00:00 - The Sphere of Oz 3:30 - Sticky inflation 8:30 - Elon v. Apple & OpenAI 12:45 - Spirit’s demise 14:50 - Kodak’s dire straits 17:40 - Cracker Barrel conundrum 21:30 - Sprint Finish! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Sign up for MBD trivia night here: https://mbd-trivianight-august19.splashthat.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 646: Neal and Toby discuss Ford ditching its legendary assembly line model for a new ‘universal EV platform’ to build budget models. Then, Nvidia gets the green light to sell its chips to China…but only if they pay 15% of its revenue to the US government. Also, Paramount and the UFC strike a major deal that could move the sport away from pay-per-view. Meanwhile, golf carts are taking over suburbia, but not everyone is happy about it. 00:00 - Trivia night is back! 03:00 - Nvidia pays US toll 8:30 - Ford scraps the assembly line 12:30 - UFC ditches pay-per-view 17:20 - Toby’s Trends: Golf carts 21:00 - Sprint Finish! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Sign up for MBD trivia night here: https://mbd-trivianight-august19.splashthat.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 645: Neal and Toby chat about the Trump administration preparing an IPO of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae that could raise $30B. Then, Instagram releases a new feature that can show the location of your friends…and people aren’t happy about it. Also, Sweetgreen continues to struggle to bring customers in and is trying to switch its focus away from greens to proteins. Meanwhile, AOL is finally discontinuing its service which begs the question…how did it last this long? And Bed Bath & Beyond is mounting a comeback with its first store in Nashville since its bankruptcy. 00:00 - Join MBD Password 3:40 - Fannie and Freddie go public? 8:50 - IG Maps causes a stir 11:30 - Sweetgreen sours 17:00 - Bed Bath & Beyond comeback 20:00 - What a run, AOL 23:00 - Week Ahead LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Check out Per My Last Email! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nLoZjMIpr7AhG61xsZlWs?si=83e893071dd44696 YT link: https://youtube.com/@permylastemailshow?si=aMa5d8vjKlFdeZlb Show page: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices