Morning Brew Daily
Morning Brew Daily, a daily talk show that covers the latest news on business, the economy, and everything else, with Neal Freyman and Toby Howell. Witty, informative and everything you need to start your day. Available on all podcasting platforms and Youtube.
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The Fed Cuts Rates Again & Can Oracle Deliver for Investors on AI?
<p>Episode 733: Neal and Toby talk about the Fed’s third straight rate cut for the year, but with three dissenting votes that show a divided Federal Reserve. Then, Oracle is under pressure from its investors to show eye-popping revenue from its AI data centers but so far, they’re not impressed. Plus, Department of Transportation Sean Duffy and RFK Jr. have a pull-up competition at an airport. You read that right. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on a self-checkout study, golf & politics, and our brain development. </p> <p>Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more.</p> <p>Sub...
Australia Bans Social Media for Kids & Women’s Workplace Progress Stalls?
<p>Episode 732: Neal and Toby chat about Australia’s worlds-first social media ban for teenagers that goes into effect. Then, a new study from McKinsey and LeanIn found an ambition gap growing between women and men where women are less inclined to pursue promotions. Also, an investigation has found evidence that Instacart's AI pricing experiment may be inflating grocery prices of the same item for different people. Meanwhile, Google may have tried tech glasses before and failed…but this time, it’s hoping its AI will turn it into the next revolutionary tech wearable. </p> <p>Check out https://www.linkedI...
Paramount Crashes Netflix’s Party & Trump Bails Out Farmers
<p>Episode 731: Neal and Toby get into the Warner Bros. Discovery drama that just turned up a notch with Paramount attempting a hostile bid to snatch the deal away from Netflix. Then, China’s trade surplus topped $1 trillion for the first time, which has many wondering if Trump’s tariffs have done anything to slow down Chinese factories. Also, farmers breathe a sigh of relief as the Trump administration announces a $12B bailout. Meanwhile, Toby looks into the trend of etiquette camp for Silicon Valley tech bros looking to up their style game. </p> <p>Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/m...
Hollywood Hates Netflix’s WBD Takeover & Apple Dazed By Leadership Exodus
<p>Episode 730: Neal and Toby dive into Netflix’s industry-changing deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Then, Apple is undergoing a personnel shift as key executives are leaving the company. Meanwhile, micro cars in Japan have caught the attention of President Trump who wants to bring them to the US, despite regulatory hurdles in the way. Also, heads to tech billionaires and prominent figures on top of robotic dogs become the latest artwork that signifies a wave of digital art. Finally, a look into what’s coming in the upcoming week. </p> <p>Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for m...
Small Bizz Leans on Layoffs & Netflix Investors Wary of Warner Bros. Discovery
<p>Episode 729: Neal and Toby discuss why small businesses had so many layoffs last month compared to larger corporations. Then, the FIFA World Cup drawing is on Friday an event that will generate billions of dollars in revenue. Next up, stock and dog of the week where the guys look at American Eagle and Netflix. And finally a look at the headlines you need to know before heading into the weekend. Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJGeBpBh9_Q0B_EKPmj14Pg/join Listen to t...
Waymo’s Are A Lot Safer Than You Think & Meet Italy’s ‘Berkshire Hathaway’
<p>Episode 728: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s proposal to slash fuel efficiency standards, rolling back a Biden-era policy. Then, Spotify Wrapped is upon us. Get ready for everybody showing off how basic their music tastes are. Also, a little known private equity firm Bending Spoons just swept up Eventbrite for $500M. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on Waymo cars, Boston rent, and how we commute. Finally, the search for the tragic missing Malaysia airplane is back on. </p> <p>Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more.</p> <p>Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www...
Dell Donates $6 Billion to Kids & Costco Sues Trump Over Tariffs
<p>Episode 727: Neal and Toby talk about the funding of ‘Trump accounts’ that will deposit $250 into investment accounts for 25 million children, thanks to Michael and Susan Dell. Then, Costco is standing up to the Trump administration by seeking a refund of tariffs. Meanwhile, companies are looking for various incentives to have their workers cozy up to AI, even if it means it may replace them in the end. Also, since the end of the year is barreling down, many platforms are unveiling their own version of Spotify’s ‘Wrapped’, including YouTube, Apple, and Wikipedia. </p> <p>Check out https://www.linkedIn.co...
SCOTUS Takes on Music Piracy Showdown & NYC Casinos Get Lucky Break
<p>Episode 726: Neal and Toby discuss a major supreme court case between top music labels and internet providers over who’s liable for copyright infringement. Then, the NY state gaming board approves 3 casino licenses in New York City. Plus, Airbus shares take a hit after multiple reports of new quality issues with their A320 aircrafts. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of quarter zips that are making a comeback in men’s fashion. Finally, Shopify goes dark in, quite possibly, the worst time of all – Cyber Monday. </p> <p>Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more.</p> <p>Get you...
Gen X-ers Snubbed on Black Friday & US Poverty Line is $140K?
<p>Episode 725: Neal and Toby recap the biggest holiday shopping time of the year and the different spending habits between Gen Z and Gen X spenders. Then, a viral essay believes the new US poverty line is $140,000. And, a late rally pushes the stock market near another record high. Also, Google’s new hurricane model may be the future of weather forecasting. Finally, what you need to know coming up in the week ahead. </p> <p>Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more.</p> <p>Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY </p> <p>Su...
Are AI Companions a Threat to Toys? & The Kidult Economy is Booming
<p>Episode 724: Neal and Toby talk with James Zahn, the editor-in-chief of The Toy Book, aka @therockfather, to dive deep into the toy industry as the holiday becomes the busiest time of the year for the industry. But will it now have to compete with the advent of AI-powered toys and companions? Also, what’s fueling the Kidult economy and why the term isn’t exactly new. Then, a discussion about the symbiotic relationship between Hollywood and toy manufacturers. Finally, what are the greatest toys of all-time. </p> <p>Learn more at usbank.com/splitcard </p> <p>Get your MBD live s...
