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Episode 409: Neal and Toby discuss Bank of America's and JPMorgan’s latest efforts to curb young bankers’ hours after increased scrutiny of Wall Street’s history of burnout. Then, Boeing’s new CEO Kelly Ortberg is begging its union to accept a deal to avoid a potentially catastrophic strike for the embattled company. Plus, OpenAI is looking to raise another $6.5B to bring its valuation to a whoppi...

Episode 408: Neal and Toby examine the latest AI scam that duped the music industry of a whopping $10 million over 7 years. Then, the inflation rate hits the lowest since early 2021, which points all signs towards an incoming rate cut. Next, Campbell’s Soup drops the “soup” from its name because it’s branching out beyond its iconic tin can. Plus, Neal shows his favorite numbers from Raygun, the pa...

Episode 407: Neal and Toby recap the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and what experts are saying about their economic policies. Then the big banks take on the Federal Reserve and Volkswagen comes face to face with manufacturing struggles in Germany. Next up the guys look at the new CEO's taking over at Starbucks and Red Lobster and if they can turn the coffee and seafood...

Episode 406: Neal and Toby recap the “glowtime” event held by Apple showcasing their latest line of devices including the new iPhone 16 which has been dipped in AI. Then, the DOJ isn’t done with Google just yet as it starts its 2nd antitrust case against the tech company’s massive search business. Next, economist Mario Draghi has some harsh realities for the EU if it wants to keep up with the rest...

Episode 405: Neal and Toby discuss the whisperings of the US government working on a sovereign wealth fund to invest in national security projects. An idea that both Trump and Biden are warming up to. Then, last Friday’s jobs report gives closer assurance of a Fed rate cut, but has spooked investors as Wall Street has another rough week. Next, OnlyFans’ quiet success has made tons of money for its...

Episode 404: Neal and Toby preview the upcoming jobs report that could shed some light on the direction of employment in the US, and the size of the Fed’s rate cut. Then, the Trump and Harris campaigns are focusing on corporate America with plans that have different strategies. Next, the Boeing Starliner is returning to Earth, finally! Except with no crew. Meanwhile, the organization behind Nation...

Episode 403: Neal and Toby discuss the US government potentially blocking Japanese steel company Nippon from acquiring US Steel, who is in desperate need of a bail out as it nears moving its Pennsylvania plant and letting workers go. Then, Nvidia has been dominating the AI industry so much that it’s caught the attention of the DOJ, which has them thinking maybe…there might be some monopolistic mal...

Episode 402: Neal and Toby try to figure out why the stock market historically slumps in September. Will this year be any different? Then, the latest trend out of Silicon Valley has everyone talking about “founder mode,” and why it goes against “manager mode.” Also, the wine industry is drying up with major wine producers selling off brands as people aren’t pouring their favorite red or white anym...

Episode 401: Neal and Toby discuss Brazil’s Supreme Court upholding its ban of X in the country and how it’s caused millions of fans to find a new place to post their thoughts. Then, the hotel industry is shaken up by a massive strike that occurs during one of the busiest weekends of the year. Next, fans looking to score tickets to Oasis’ reunion tour are running into trouble on Ticketmaster…Déjà...

Episode 400: Neal and Toby chat with Kyla Scanlon, author of "In This Economy", educator and content creator. Kyla, who coined the term “vibecession,” shares her take on the current state of the economy and how “vibes” differ from any other indicators. Plus, what trends is she focusing on and what they could mean for the economy. Kyla also shares what social media platform she values feedback from...

Episode 399: Neal and Toby discuss Ford announcing its plan to step back from DEI initiatives, which is the latest in a wave of large corporations in America following suit. Then, a listeria outbreak from Boar’s Head deli meat reveals horrific conditions at one of its plants. Next, Xpeng’s budget-friendly electric vehicle is the stock of the week and Dollar General’s struggling sales makes it the...

Episode 398: Neal and Toby review the latest earnings from tech powerhouse Nvidia to see what is the secret of its success. Next, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is charged with complicity of spreading illicit content on his platform, and he’s not allowed to leave France. Then, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway becomes the first US non-tech company to cross the $1 trillion market cap threshold. Also, N...

Episode 397: Neal and Toby discuss Eli Lilly’s newest form of Zepbound, their blockbuster weight-loss drug that is half the price of its predecessor. Will this eliminate the competition? Then, Mark Zuckerberg writes a letter expressing his regret for demoting Covid-19 content during the pandemic as it felt ‘pressured’ from the Biden administration. Next, the Kelce brothers just scored a massive $1...

Episode 396: Neal and Toby discuss the NFL owners’ vote that could be allowing private equity firms take ownership of teams, the last major sports league to do so in the US. Then, Philadelphia is going against the national trend in evictions. Houston has hit a major roadblock in their push for a car-less commute. NYC is struggling with rising fare evasion that’s hurting the MTA’s budget. Next, a w...

Episode 395: Neal and Toby explain the big arrest of Pavel Durov, the CEO of popular messaging app Telegram. Then, the FTC wants to block Kroger and Albertsons from completing the merger of two of the largest grocers in the country. A federal court trial will determine the future of antitrust regulations. Next, NASA calls on SpaceX to rescue the Starliner crew, a major sting to Boeing. Also, Babe...

Episode 394: Neal and Toby preview the annual economist meeting set to take place in Jackson Hole this weekend while everyone is waiting on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to paint a clearer picture of rate cuts. Then, SpaceX is set to launch its most ambitious mission yet: a spacewalk by a privatized civilian crew. Next, Peloton has seemed to shift gears and reports positive earnings that could save the...

Episode 393: Neal and Toby discuss the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ anticipated revision which removed 800,000 jobs from last year’s jobs report. The largest in the last 15 years. Then, the FTC’s plan to ban noncompete agreements in the US has run into a roadblock as a federal judge says, not so fast. Next, Ford once pledged to make big investments in all-electric vehicles but has since reversed co...

Episode 392: Neal and Toby examine the struggling housing market which is reflected in the latest earnings report by Lowe’s and Home Depot. Then, a roundup of the biggest headlines: What happened to Mike Lynch and the yacht? Disney walks back on its attempt to block the wrongful death suit against them. Alex Cooper gets a big paycheck for leaving Spotify and joining SiriusXM. Meanwhile, gold bars...

Episode 391: Neal and Toby chat about popular design app Procreate stance made against generative AI, led by its CEO. Then, 7-Eleven parent company is offered a buyout by Canadian company Circle K, which could change the face of convenience stores across America and Asia. Next, a labor dispute might bring Canada’s rail network to screeching stop, potentially costing billions of dollars to North Am...

Episode 390: Neal and Toby discuss the massive change to the real estate industry that shifts the dynamics of buyers and sellers. Then, both Harris and Trump campaigns are promoting their economic plans that are set to change the landscape of businesses across the country. Next, Mpox is on the rise which has the world growing concerns… Except for Danish pharmaceutical companies. Also, Epic Games i...

Episode 389: Neal and Kyle discuss Biden’s historic Medicare negotiating power that is set to discount many drugs for Americans, an estimated cost savings of $6B. Then, Walmart reports their earnings and it looks like the retail king keeps their crown as sales hit a near all-time high. Next, Musk releases a new version of his image generator, Grok, which doesn’t care too much about the rules most...

Episode 388: Neal and Kyle review the latest inflation report which shows a promising downward trend that could seal the deal for a Fed rate cut. Then, US courts ruled Google is a monopoly and wants it to either open its data to its rivals, or break up the company. Next, a man is trying to sue Disney after his wife had a fatal allergic reaction at Disney World, but the company says he can’t becaus...

Episode 387: Neal and Toby chat about the big executive change between two powerhouse companies with Starbucks stealing Chipotle’s CEO. Can the new guy turn the coffee shop around? Then, a wind turbine blade falls and washes up ashore in Nantucket that sets the wind energy business in a tailspin. Next, Indonesia is nearing its costly relocation of its capital, but not without many challenges along...

Episode 386: Neal and Toby recap Elon Musk’s glitchy interview with Republican Presidential candidate Trump on his platform X. Then, the FDA disapproves of MDMA as a treatment for PTSD and users of the new ChatGPT voice mode are reporting the tool is breaking protocol…and breaking hearts. Next, Burning Man ticket sales aren’t selling out like they used to. Has the notorious festival lost its cultu...

Episode 385: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s comments on wanting to change the independence of the Fed, which has historically been immune from political partisanship. Then, how NBC handled the coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics in a constantly changing media landscape. Next, Disney reveals details of its massive investment to its parks around the world, including a ‘Villains Land’ that hopes to br...