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Episode 187: Neal and Toby explain why Elon Musk's brain implant startup was approved to start surgical trials. Plus, how YouTube's problem with ad blockers may violate the EU Law and the spicy book that came out on Ray Dalio's hedge fund 'Bridgewater'. Also why Ram is rolling out a hybrid EV truck and Americans really do love drive-throughs. Finally where in the US is the best place to retire? Li...

Episode 186: Neal and Toby discuss the Donald Trump civil fraud case involving his business and property valuations. Plus, WeWork finally files for bankruptcy and Google takes on Epic Games in a second anti-trust lawsuit. Toby shares his favorite trends of the week and Bumble gets a new CEO. Finally, why are there so many celebrity memoirs and what made Barbara Streisand call Tim Cook? Listen to M...

Episode 185: Neal and Toby discuss Elon Musk's new AI chatbot, 'Grok' which he says is set to rival ChatGPT and "loves sarcasm". Plus, can the Washington Post's new CEO fix the media company's $100 million problem and how teenagers are being deepfaked by AI. The guys share who they think won the weekend and which budgeting app is ending business? Finally, what we are watching for this week. Listen...

Episode 184: Neal and Toby discuss disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction that could land him up to 110 years in prison. Plus, the guys share their biggest takeaways from a week of market movement and earnings reports. Who won the stock of the week and who fell to dog of the week? Also, the $2 billion merger bringing two massive theme parks together. And finally, what is the deal wit...

Episode 183: Neal and Toby discuss the launch of Microsoft's AI program Copilot, and how it can help you write emails. Plus, why Americans aren't confident in the economy despite high employment rates and why offshore wind farms could be in trouble. Neal shares his favorite numbers and if you want your food on time, you better tip your DoorDash driver properly. And finally, why it is Mariah Carey'...

Episode 182: Neal and Toby explain why home schooling has gotten so big and why millions of dollars have been poured into it. Plus, some fairly big stock movement already this week, who are the biggest risers and fallers? Also, Tesla resolves a lengthy lawsuit and global companies are finding it hard to leave Russia. Finally, what is the true cost of being a Hollywood CEO? Listen to Morning Brew D...

Episode 181: Neal and Toby recap the first-of-its-kind Executive Order by President Biden to create safeguards on AI. Then, McDonald's may have jacked up its prices but their recent earnings show customers are still lovin' it. And, the auto industry is back on the road with the latest deal between automakers and the UAW. Next, recent numbers may show that "pandemic-era" trends are drifting back in...

Episode 180: Neal and Toby recap why the auto industry is becoming less bullish on the EVs and why driverless cars have hit a bump in the road. Then, the latest impacts from the Israel/Hamas war and UAW labor strikes that aren't done. Next, people are packing up and getting out of California and New York, and Boomers are living their best life. Finally, Kim Kardashian is looking to takeover menswe...

Episode 179: Neal and Toby break down the US Economy's explosive growth in the third quarter and what that could mean moving forward. Plus, Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand and it's been one year since Elon Musk purchased 'X', formerly Twitter. What has the last year looked like at the social media company? The guys share the dogs of the week and explain why scientists misjudged Hurricane Otis. F...

Episode 178: Neal and Toby have the latest on talks between the United Auto Workers Union and Ford that would send employees back to work. Plus, why Boeing has lost billions on Air Force One and Meta's latest earnings. They also run through why AppleTV is raising its prices, SBF getting set to testify and Bud Light striking a deal with UFC. Neal shares his favorite numbers and the guys explain the...

Episode 177: Neal and Toby discuss the lawsuit against Meta where dozens of states are suing the tech company for it's 'addictive features' and 'mental harm' it has caused children. Plus, Bitcoin is on fire and we are in the full swing of earnings season with reports from Microsoft, Alphabet and Spotify. Hear what Jamie Dimon said about banks and the unrest in the Middle East and why Excel may no...

Episode 176: Neal and Toby have the latest news surrounding the UAW strike and why workers walked out of a Ram 1500 truck plant. Plus, Bill Ackman doesn't want to bet on bonds and Chevron spends billions in another oil mega deal. The guys also recap stories including the off-duty pilot who tried to take over an Alaska Airlines flight, what happened at a Chinese beer company and the latest lawsuit...

Episode 175: Neal and Toby explain how the US budget deficit hit $1.7 trillion as Congress ends their fiscal year. Plus, the guys wrap up the biggest headlines of the weekend, including the fallout between Jon Stewart and Apple and Taylor Swift at the box office. Also, how one museum is connecting Van Gogh and Pokemon cards, and why orange juice is out and apple juice is in. Finally, is the actors...

Episode 174: Neal and Toby discuss how CEOs and companies are responding to the Israel-Hamas War. Plus, why over half of American households own stock now and how net neutrality may soon be revived. The guys share their stock and dog of the week and also Costco's long-time CEO is stepping down. And finally, what's the deal with GeoGuessr? Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/M...

Episode 173: Toby and Neal share their biggest takeaways from Netflix and Tesla earnings. Turns our password sharing restrictions work! Plus, premiums for health insurance have never been higher and why one high profile court case was lost because of an AI lawyer. Neal gets to share his favorite numbers and Toby might even get in on the action. And finally, Meta's new headset hits the streets of S...

Episode 172: Neal and Toby explain the significance of President Biden visiting Israel today and what the implications are of the House attempting to elect a speaker. Plus retail rates are up as Americans love to spend and why real estate brokers may be heading to trial for broker's fees. The guys also take a look at Marc Andreessen's "Techno Optimist Manifesto" and what is United's new boarding p...

Episode 171: Neal and Toby discuss why home sales haven't been this low in a long time. Plus, LinkedIn is cutting more jobs in the latest wave of tech layoffs and why no one wants to be an accountant these days! Toby wants you to get ready with him and how robots might be making your next sweetgreen bowl. And finally which sports are coming to the Olympics. Listen to Our Future Podcast Here: https...

Episode 170: Neal and Toby discuss how global markets are bracing for impact as tensions rise in the Middle East. Plus, Rite Aid files for bankruptcy in the latest chapter of the drug store crisis and Netflix is pursuing retail. The guys share their winners of the weekend and why are influencers and YouTube stars really into boxing? Finally, a preview of the week ahead. Listen to Morning Brew Dail...

Episode 169: Neal and Toby discuss the latest inflation report and how it has impacted markets and mortgage rates. Plus, why the US and Qatar have agreed to stop Iran from accessing $6 billion and how one company was making fake parts that infiltrated airplane fleets. The guys share their stock and dog of the week and TikTok fights a ban in Montana. Finally, what is the Vesuvius Challenge? Listen...

Episode 168: Neal and Toby discuss Exxon's $60 billion purchase of Pioneer to become the top oil dog in the US. Plus, why some companies want to blacklist certain college students for hire in the fallout of the Israel-Hamas war and why Birkenstock's stock price tanked after going public. Neal shares his favorite numbers and what brands does Gen Z love the most? And finally, Alaska Airlines is comi...

Episode 167: Neal and Toby explain how Hamas raised millions in crypto and the role crypto has played in terrorism fundraising. Plus, former Co-CEO of Alameda and Sam Bankman-Fried's ex girlfriend Caroline Ellison takes the stand in the FTX fraud trial. Also, California looks to ban certain food additives and why Ireland is swimming in money. And Home Depot has it's own crime tracker and finally,...

Episode 166: Neal and Toby explain what is happening in the war between Israel and Hamas and how the world is reacting to it. Plus, retailers say holiday shopping is already underway and what happened with the 23andMe data breach? Walgreen pharmacists stage a walkout and the men's marathon world record was shattered over the weekend in Chicago. Also, the winner for the Nobel Prize in Economics was...

Episode 165: Neal and Toby get bullish or bearish on a range of topics, including; is a 4-day work week feasible? What about the future of plant-based meat, and is the global population decline a real problem to be concerned about? Will we see a trillionaire in our lifetime and is higher education worth the cost anymore? Plus, where will San Francisco be in the next 10 years and is AI worth the he...

Episode 164: Toby and Neal explain the lawsuits that Elon Musk has found himself in this week, including ones about his Twitter acquisition and a self-driving car incident. Plus, why almost 20 million cars are being recalled and nearly every Alaskan is getting a $1300 check for oil. The guys also share their stock and dog of the week and Michelin will now be ranking hotels. And finally why this bi...

Episode 163: Neal and Toby discuss why investors are shorting snack stocks as Ozempic usage explodes. Plus the guys circle back on a couple of stories that have evolved over the last week, including the biggest healthcare strike in US history and why Maui is welcoming tourists again. The guys also share some startup companies they are keeping an eye on - some even focusing on AI you can wear. Then...