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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Big Banks Pushback Against Credit Card Cap & Beyond Meat Launches Protein Drink
<p>Episode 759: Neal and Toby do a roundup of this week’s big bank earnings, which showed across the board falling short of expectations…except for one. Then, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s new movie ‘The Rip’ premieres on Netflix, but it’s the kind of deal they inked that could pave the way for future movie productions in the landscape of streaming. Also, Beyond Meat pivots one more time, this time, into the sports recovery drink category. Meanwhile, Vail, one of the country’s biggest ski resort companies, is seeing a slow down in demand because there’s simply a shortag...
Fake AI Artist Goes Viral on Spotify & More Americans Are Surviving Cancer
<p>Episode 758: Neal and Toby chat about the controversy of Sienna Rose, a trending artist on Spotify whose music is being widely shared…except for the fact that it is likely made by AI, says Deezer. Then, China reaches a record $1.2 trillion in trade surplus, highlighting the little effect Trump’s tariffs are having. Also, a new study says the average age of new hires is getting older. Meanwhile, Neal dives into the numbers of cancer survival, Delta’s earnings, and a billionaire land owner. Finally, what the heck happened with Verizon?</p> <p>Explore Indeed’s full findings at https...
Microsoft Will Pick Up its Data Center Tab? & Your Groceries Got More Expensive
<p>Episode 757: Neal and Toby look into December’s inflation rolled out, which showed slight progress but ultimately didn’t change anyone’s concern on affordability. Speaking of Microsoft, the company’s president, Brad Smith, has pledged to build more AI data centers without the American taxpayer picking up the bill on electricity. A direct shot at Microsoft’s Copilot. Meanwhile, Anthropic’s new Claude AI-powered Cowork tool for general computing with no coding required. Finally, greenhouse gas emissions are going back up again…but why? </p> <p>Explore Indeed’s full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends</p> <p>Subscribe to Mor...
Jerome Powell Fights DOJ Criminal Investigation & Are Retailers Watching You Shop?
<p>Episode 756: Neal and Toby dive into the Justice Department’s criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, bringing the battle with Trump into a whole new level. Then, Apple calls up Google to power its AI products. Meanwhile, Paramount is suing Warner Bros. Discovery over its Netflix deal. Plus, Toby looks into the trend of facial recognition technology used by retailers to curtail shoplifting, but, to many shoppers, at the cost of privacy. </p> <p>Explore Indeed’s full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends</p> <p>Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need...
Trump Calls for 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest & Golden Globes Welcome Podcasts
<p>Episode 755: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s push to put a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and how banks are reacting. Then, Walmart just announced a partnership with Google to power their AI shopping experience. Plus, mortgage rates finally have fallen below 6% for the first time in years. And, now that podcasts are a category at the Golden Globes, it’s a sign that the medium is on par with TV and film. Finally, what you need to know in the upcoming week ahead. </p> <p>Explore Indeed’s full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends</p> <p>J...
Will SCOTUS Strike Down Trump’s Tariffs? & Paging Dr. ChatGPT
<p>Episode 754: Neal and Toby preview two major events from the federal government. First, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on Trump’s tariffs and what it will mean for the economy. Second, the December jobs report arrives that gives a health-check on the labor market. Then, ChatGPT launches a health tab that connects medical records and answers any health questions. Followed by Google launching its Gemini AI throughout Gmail. Meanwhile, Stock of the Week, Dog of the Week returns with Sandisk soaring 28% and a Saks bankruptcy seemed inevitable after an unsettling CEO call. </p> <p>Check out https://www...
Trump Blames Wall St. for Housing Crisis & New Dietary Guide Says More Protein
<p>Episode 753: Neal and Toby give an update on Venezuela, with President Trump publicly announcing his desire to have American oil companies invest in the oil-rich country. Then, RFK Jr. unveils a new dietary guideline that focuses more on protein and full-fat dairy while cutting back ultra-processed foods and added sugars. Also, large investors make up a big chunk of homebuyers and Trump is trying to put an end to it. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on affordability in the Midwest, youth sports getting expensive, and a RuneScape redux. </p> <p>Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more </p>...
Grok’s Explicit AI Images Spark Global Backlash & Why Trump Wants Greenland
<p>Episode 752: Neal and Toby dive into the firestorm that Elon Musk’s X is in as it draws scrutiny from global regulators over its chatbot reportedly generating inappropriate bikini images on the platform. Then, reports from the Trump administration about a renewed interest in merging Greenland with the United States. Also, American Airlines plans to launch free Wifi for its premium service customers. Meanwhile, Lego unveils its hi-tech Smart Bricks that impresses but also disappoints. </p> <p>Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more </p> <p>Join us for MBD’s Trivia Night! https://mbdtrivianight-jan2026.splashthat.com/ </p> <p>Subsc...
NYC’s Congestion Pricing Actually Working? & Companies Want Ivy-Leaguers Again
<p>Episode 751: Neal and Toby chat about one year’s worth of data of NYC’s congestion pricing. And so far, it looks pretty promising. Then, companies that opened their doors for applicants coming from all over have reverted back to seeking those coming from elite colleges, thanks to a slower job market. Also, Americans, particularly Gen Z, would rather pump some iron than do cardio. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of a shrinking love for pizza across the country. Finally, a quick wrap of final headlines for the day! </p> <p>Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more ...
US Takeover of Venezuela’s Oil Industry & BYD Zooms Past Tesla in EV Sales
<p>Episode 750: Happy New Year! Neal and Toby catch up on the latest on oil-rich Venezuela as the US captures President Maduro. Then, California proposes a wealth tax, but its tech billionaires are not happy with it. Meanwhile, 2025 was a good year for US stocks, but an even better one for international markets. Also, BYD overtakes Tesla as the world’s leading EV car seller. Finally, it’s a preview of the first full work week of 2026!</p> <p>Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more </p> <p><br></p> <p>Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the n...
