The Hustle Daily Show

Today we’re talking about the lucrative business behind all those elves on shelves. Plus: It was a great year for the maple syrup industry, the “South Park” creators have an AI startup, and Netflix news. Join our hosts Jacob Cohen and Juliet Bennett Rylah as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram:...

A “tripledemic” has increased demand for OTC children’s medications and antibiotics, leading to a shortage. Plus: Elon Musk wants to change how Twitter polls work after losing one, ChatGPT can negotiate Comcast bills, and deflating news for Party City.  Join our hosts Zachary Crockett and Juliet Bennett Rylah as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social med...

Elon Musk’s Twitter saga continues, and there’s no end in sight. We break down the latest news and drama. Plus: Metaverse giants are getting fined, Messi’s jersey is sold out, and Kohler released the toilet of the future.  Join our hosts Rob Litterst and Mark Dent (Writer at The Hustle) as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www...

James Cameron is back with The Way of Water, his big-budget sequel to Avatar. Can it live up to the massive box office expectations? Plus: We break down whether or not hosting the World Cup was worth it for Qatar.  Join our hosts Rob Litterst and Jacob Cohen as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagr...

It’s a tale of real-world consequences playing out in the metaverse. Plus: Free at-home covid tests are back, Amazon publishes the next “Tomb Raider”, Bezos ex MacKenzie Scott launches Yield Giving site, and more. Join our hosts Zachary Crockett and Juliet Bennett Rylah as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thds...

Twitter’s ban of the ElonJet account raises new questions about free speech and moderation under the company’s new ownership. Plus: Europe’s new law is a big problem for Apple, Zoom is feeling the heat, and more. Join our hosts Jacob Cohen and Juliet Bennett Rylah as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  I...

A breakdown of how “All I Want For Christmas is You” became a juggernaut, and how Mariah branded herself into a holiday superstar. Plus: Bill to ban TikTok, Twitter disbands Trust & Safety Council, Parents are suing Epic Games over kids addicted to Fortnite, Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world, and more. Join our hosts Zachary Crockett and Rob Litterst who are joined by Lestraun...

Maybe the most shocking result at this year’s World Cup — aside from Saudi Arabia over Argentina — was Qatar declaring its stadiums alcohol free on the eve of the tournament. Has Budweiser been able to turn the debacle into a win? Plus: Cassette tapes are on the up, Elon Musk gets “10%” booed, and more Join our hosts Jacob Cohen an Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories...

Less than 1% of America’s school buses are electric today. Will that change? Plus: Google changes its mind about Waze, Avatar’s big hopes for China, and more. Join our host Jacob Cohen as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/  Thank You For Listening to The Hust...

As tech layoffs continue, H-1B visa holders are struggling to find new jobs during the holiday season — arguably the worst time to do so. Plus: Sunny Balwani is sentenced to 13 years, BeeHero raises $24m, Disney+ launches ad-supported tier, and more. Join our hosts Zachary Crockett and Juliet Bennett Rylah as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media:...

The tech giant has long been jealous of the consumer social apps. Now it may build one. Plus: What happens to influencers in a recession, cream cheese industry news, Uber’s big Las Vegas news, and more. Join our host, Jacob Cohen who is joined by Mark Dent (Writer at The Hustle) as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok....

In Utah, cookies are a big deal — and big business. Today, we tell you the story of two cookie companies that are feuding over dozens of allegedly stolen recipes. Plus: Buzzfeed reduces headcount by 12%, FDA fast tracks over-the-counter Narcan, MSCHF’s viral unique ATM, and more.  Join our hosts Zachary Crockett and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Fol...

December is often the season for media layoffs, but the damage is especially severe this year. Plus: HBO Max may have found its new name, the Swifties come for Ticketmaster, and more. Join our host Jacob Cohen, joined by Mark Dent (Writer at The Hustle) as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram: h...

Insights on the gamified language learning company, and the implications of OpenAI’s mind-bending ChatGPT tool. Plus: News about an expensive rat czar, TikTok’s “what do you do for a living” guy, the World Cup’s impact on stocks, and more. Join our host Jacob Cohen as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  I...

In the past two years, mental health startups have attracted nearly $8B in funding. But new entrants — and their clients — face many hurdles. Join our hosts Zachary Crockett and Juliet Bennett Rylah as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/  Thank You For Listen...

Somehow, the company feels obsolete and at the same time is also used by almost a billion people each month. Now, it’s planning a pivot. Plus: Tesla hits some traffic, Twitter’s revenue drop, Netflix’s missed opportunity, San Fran’s (potentially) killer robots, and more. Join our hosts Jacob Cohen and Juliet Bennett Rylah as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us...

Thanks to a recent wave of innovation, pretzels are one of the hottest categories in snacks, pulling in $1.7B in a 12-month period ending in August. That’s up 16% from last year. What’s driving the demand? Join our hosts Zachary Crockett and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram:...

It’s a war being fought on two fronts: moderation and commission fees. We break down what’s going on. Plus: A new high-tech soccer ball is changing the game, BlockFi files for bankruptcy, and more. Join our hosts Jacob Cohen and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram: https://www.i...

It was quite the eventful Thanksgiving, folks. From Black Friday shopping, to new Twitter data, to the World Cup (USA! USA!), we rounded up all kinds of wild stats from the holiday weekend. Join our hosts Jacob Cohen and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Since 2006, 11 people have died and more than 100 have been injured in Black Friday-related incidents. Zack and Mark take a look at what's behind the numbers — and explain why people act like a**holes when a good deal is at stake. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/  Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’...

There’s a reason streaming platforms and TV networks go big on rom-coms every holiday season: They’re fast, cheap, and yield great results. Plus: More Twitter layoffs, Domino’s EV pizza delivery mission, Bob Iger reinstated as Disney’s CEO, and more. Join our hosts Juliet Bennett Rylah, Zachary Crockett, and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on s...

It was a wild weekend at Twitter HQ. What happened? Plus: Budweiser gets snubbed at the World Cup, Amazon's Alexa may be losing her voice, prison time for Elizabeth Holmes, and a whole lot more. Join our host Jacob Cohen as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ ...

For years, renters have been dealing with costly and inaccurate background checks. Plus: A lost $4.8m check, a crazy FTX quote, Taylor Swift mayhem, and more.  Join our hosts Jacob Cohen and Juliet Bennett Rylah as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/  Thank Y...

Campbell’s is using AI to expand its product mix. What does that even mean? Plus: An ultimatum at Twitter, TikTok’s hiring while others are firing, an interesting stat, and more. Join our hosts Jacob Cohen and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspo...

Many Apple store employees are unhappy under CEO Tim Cook’s regime — and it has a lot to do with policies around how they serve customers. Plus: The world population surpassed 8B, Amazon launches Amazon Clinic, Ticketmaster crashed due to Taylor Swift, and more. Join our hosts Zachary Crockett and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social me...