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Morning Brew Daily

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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.

Episodes

Tesla Sinks After Musk-Trump Beef & Can the Switch 2 Save Nintendo?

Episode 599: Neal and Toby dive into the messy breakup between Elon Musk and President Trump after publicly throwing verbal jabs each other, causing Tesla shares to sink. Then, Nintendo’s Switch 2 has arrived after much build up – can the follow-up save Nintendo’s sagging sales? Also, crypto firm Circle has its shares soar powered by FOMO, making it our Stock of the Week. And the EU wants to crack down on Shein, making it the Dog of the Week. Meanwhile, the Tony Awards are coming up and industry...

Jun 06, 202529 minEp. 599

Wells Fargo Can Grow Again & Google Sounds Alarm on Salesforce Hackers

Episode 598: Neal and Toby discuss Wells Fargo’s asset cap being lifted after it spent years overhauling its regulatory policies due to abusive tactics against customers. Then, automakers are scrambling to find workaround after China halts rare earth magnets essential to car production. Plus, a Google report finds hackers posing as IT workers have gained access to Salesforce data for extortion purposes. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on Scottsdale, AZ, cannabis among the elderly, an...

Jun 05, 202531 minEp. 598

Anxious Shoppers Love Dollar General & Meta Inks Nuclear Deal

Episode 597: Neal and Toby talk about Meta’s mega nuclear deal with Constellation Energy as it seeks to power its AI demand. Then, Dollar General impresses Wall Street with a strong Q1 that has shoppers from all over looking for value amid rising costs. Also, the fast-food chicken wars reaches a new chapter with the return of the McDonald’s snack wrap and a restaurant that’s heating up: Dave’s Hot Chicken. Plus, a British AI startup filed for bankruptcy after it was allegedly falsifying business...

Jun 04, 202530 min

Meta Wants AI to Create Ads & Gen Z Could Save Chain Restaurants?

Episode 596: Neal and Toby chat about the latest ADP report that shows ‘boomerang’ hires, those being re-hired by past employers, made up a third of new hires. Then, Meta plans to fully automate their ad creation tools using AI. Plus, chain restaurants have been struggling but Gen Z could be the key to keeping businesses afloat. Meanwhile, speaking of Gen Z, they’re less likely to open up bar tabs in the latest edition of Toby’s Trends. Finally, a quick look into Campbell’s latest earnings to ge...

Jun 03, 202529 minEp. 596

AI Replacing White Collar Jobs? & Airlines Upcharge Solo Travelers

Episode 595: Neal and Toby talk about the trend of entry-level white-collar jobs being replaced by AI, which has put recent college graduates in a losing situation. Then, President Trump says he plans to double steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%, adding fuel to the trade war fire. Also, solo travelers are being charged higher fares by airlines. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift and no income tax states for NHL players are the winners of the weekend. Finally, the biggest news you need to know this week. Sub...

Jun 02, 202529 minEp. 595

Trump Battles Court’s Tariff Block & Home Sellers Outnumber Buyers?

Episode 594: Neal and Toby recap the back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the courts attempting to block his sweeping tariffs. Then, a new study shows the number of home sellers outnumber home buyers by a large margin…but why aren’t prices coming down? Also, Costco reports a positive earnings as it’s able to maintain its low prices amid rising costs.. Meanwhile, a trade theory known as TACO: Trump Always Chickens Out is the Stock of the Week and American policy on international st...

May 30, 202531 minEp. 594

Why Companies Are Buying Bitcoin & Consulting Crashing Out?

Episode 593: Neal and Toby dive into Nvidia’s Q1 earnings which topped expectations but came with a warning from CEO Jensen Huang. Then, companies are looking to cash in on Bitcoin’s rising price as it looks to build crypto reserves. Also, consulting firms are experiencing a world of pain as cut backs on federal spending have led to mass layoffs. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on NYC’s congestion pricing, the New York’s Knicks, and the Birthday Effect. Finally, the US Court of Inter...

May 29, 202533 minEp. 593

SpaceX Reaches New Heights & Southwest’s Bag Fee Has a Price

Episode 592: Neal and Toby recap SpaceX’s ninth Starship flight that reached new heights as it reached space, but came crashing down to Earth. Then Southwest’s new bag fee becomes official with a price starting at $35. Plus, NPR fights back against Trump’s threat to cease federal funding to the national broadcaster. Meanwhile, Toby looks into the health trend of creatine, which has everybody wanting to lift stronger and live longer. Finally, the Trump Administration is ratcheting up the rules on...

May 28, 202531 minEp. 592

Apple’s Rough Year Gets Worse & AI Learns to Blackmail?

Episode 591: Neal and Toby chat about Trump delaying the 50% EU tariffs to secure a trade deal, causing markets to whiplash. Then it’s a recap of Apple’s rough year amid the trade war. Also, Anthropic’s new Claude AI model has picked up a cute new skill: to lie and blackmail in order to save itself. Great! Plus, OnlyFans’ owner is seeking to sell the site for a whopping $8B valuation. Meanwhile, US Steel, ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ are the long weekend’s winners. Finally, wha...

May 27, 202528 minEp. 591

Money with Katie Chats Financial Freedom & New Book "Rich Girl Nation"

Episode 590: Neal and Toby catch up with Katie Gatti Tassin from ‘Money with Katie’ to talk about her new book “Rich Girl Nation.” They dive into why female CEOs tend to go blonde, the ‘4% rule’ to achieve financial freedom, and what the heck is the ‘hot girl hamster wheel.’ Katie explains why she wanted to write a book and some of the challenges that come along with it. Check out Money with Katie's new book Rich Girl Nation, out June 10: ⁠moneywithkatie.com/richgirlnation⁠ Join us for Trivia Ni...

May 26, 202528 minEp. 590

Federal Funding Bill's Market Impact & Goodbye to the Penny?

Episode 589: Neal and Toby chat about the bond market getting shivers after Trump’s tax bill is projected to add to the federal deficit. Then, the US Treasury will finally put an end to adding new US pennies into circulation. Also, the box office has another blockbuster double-header with Mission Impossible and the Lilo & Stitch remake. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is the Stock of the Week and Nike is the Dog of the Week. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day....

May 23, 202529 minEp. 589

OpenAI Drops $6.5B To Kill the iPhone? & Tariffs and Boycotts Hurt Target

Episode 588: Neal and Toby have more on why Jony Ive is teaming up with Sam Altman as OpenAI buys the ex-Apple designer for $6.5 billion Then, Target struggles with tariffs and backlash from customers. Also, Universal is taking on Disney in the parks arena with their brand new Epic Universe theme park. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on the stealthy wealthy, safe college majors, and the semicolon. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share ...

May 22, 202530 minEp. 590

Klarna Losing Millions on "Burrito Loans" & People Love Trader Joe's

Episode 587: Neal and Toby talk about Klarna’s mounting losses from customers failing to pay off their ‘buy now, pay later’ loans. Then, a Chinese EV battery maker emerges as a winner from the US-China trade war with one of the biggest IPOs of the year. Plus, Axios just released their Harris Poll 100 which shows which brands customers trust the most, and Trader Joe’s tops the list, while Tesla continues to fall. Next, a match to find out who is the best of the worst as Manchester United faces of...

May 21, 202530 minEp. 587

Netflix Saves ‘Sesame Street’ & College Towns Are Fading Away

Episode 586: Neal and Toby dive into Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ that looks to extend a 2017 tax cut policy alongside other economic policies that may or may not increase the US deficit. Then, Netflix just saved ‘Sesame Street’ as the legendary show will now be available on the most popular streaming platform. Also, small college towns that rely on a bustling campus are beginning to become ghost towns as enrollments are shrinking. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of cremation – a much more af...

May 20, 202530 minEp. 586

US Loses Top Credit Rating & Crypto Wealthy Being Targeted?

Episode 585: Neal and Toby dive into the latest report from Moody’s that downgraded the US credit rating due to increasing debt and budget deficits. Then, a wave of attacks on the crypto-wealthy is sweeping Europe and parts of the US that has forced individuals to hire bodyguards. Also, New Jersey has seen an increasing share of transit fiascos in land, sea, and air recently, but seems like some headway is made with the locomotive engineers’ union agreeing to end the strike. Meanwhile, big citie...

May 19, 202529 minEp. 585

Walmart Warns of Tariff Price Hikes & Dick’s Sporting Goods' Risky $2.4B Deal

Episode 584: Neal and Toby recap Walmart’s Q1 earnings and how tariffs will likely cause price hikes. Then, Dick’s Sporting Goods acquires Foot Locker for a massive $2.4B that may open the door into international markets. Meanwhile, the Dog of the Week is UnitedHealth Group and the Stock of the Week is Coinbase. Also, Harvard has been unknowingly sitting on top of an original Magna Carta when it thought it was a copy…this whole time! Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need ...

May 16, 202529 minEp. 584

Boeing Scores $96B Deal with Qatar & ‘Max’ Gets Its ‘HBO’ Back

Episode 583: Neal and Toby recap the massive deal between Boeing and Qatar Airways during President Trump’s Gulf trip. Then, students are finding out their professors are starting to use ChatGPT for their coursework. Is it hypocrisy? Plus, HBO is bringing back the ‘HBO’ to its ‘Max’, and the Internet is having a field day. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on international travel to the US, Mt. Everest climbers, and Pope Leo’s trading card. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of t...

May 15, 202530 minEp. 583

Airbnb Gets Into Luxury Lifestyle & ESPN's New Streaming App

Episode 582: Neal and Toby talk about the latest inflation report that shows the CPI rate slowing down despite tariff worries. Then, ESPN revealed some details about its standalone streaming service. Also, tech companies may have a spy problem as they think they’re hiring remote workers but actually North Korean operatives. Plus, Airbnb is luring back customers from hotels by offering bougie services such as personal chefs and personal trainers. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the ne...

May 14, 202529 minEp. 582

Markets Rally On US-China Deal & Big Pharma Grapples with Price Cuts?

Episode 581: Neal and Toby recap the aftermath of the US-China trade deal that essentially de-escalates the tariff volley between each superpower. Then, Trump vows to slash drug prices for Americans, which has Pharma companies worried about their bottomline. Also, the President takes his first foreign trip of the second term to the Gulf states to close some deals…hopefully. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of remote workers getting their ish done but maybe at a cost to mental health? Subscri...

May 13, 202529 minEp. 581

US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs & Time to Overhaul Air Traffic Control?

Episode 580: Neal and Toby discuss the latest trade news where the US and China agreed to a tariff deal for the next 90 days while talks are still ongoing. Then, another flight fiasco in Newark Airport prompts the Federal government to propose an overhaul of air traffic control. Next, Elizabeth Holmes’ husband is reportedly raising millions for a blood-testing startup…sound familiar? Also, companies are facing increased scrutiny for ‘bait and switch’ pricing tactics. Meanwhile, trade talks with ...

May 12, 202528 minEp. 580

US-UK Reach Major Trade Deal & Bill Gates Giving Away $200B By 2045

Episode 579: Neal and Toby dive into the first deal made in Trump’s tariff-era with the UK, seen by many as a win for both Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Then, Bill Gates is hanging it up soon and plans to distribute all of his wealth and end the Gates Foundation. Also, AI is making its way through everyday life…including the afterlife. Meanwhile, SharkNinja is our Stock of the Week and Krispy Kreme is our Dog of the Week. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need ...

May 09, 202528 minEp. 579

Fed Holds Rates Steady & Disney Opening a Theme Park in Abu Dhabi

Episode 578: Neal and Toby discuss the Fed making the decision to hold rates steady amidst an uncertain economy. Then Apple reportedly says goodbye to google to move AI to search and Disney announces a new theme park in Abu Dhabi. Then Neal shares his favorite numbers and headlines you need to know to start your day. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning ...

May 08, 202530 minEp. 580

DoorDash Ups Delivery Reign with $5B Deals & Tariffs Hurt Weddings?

Episode 577: Neal and Toby discuss the meeting between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in an effort to squash the beef in the trade war. Then, DoorDash reports strong Q1 earnings and makes some big acquisitions. And, a deadly parasite that hasn’t been around since the 1980s has popped back up again and is threatening the livestock industry. Next, weddings are becoming more and more expensive because of…yup, tariffs. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you...

May 07, 202531 minEp. 577

Tariffs Hitting Hollywood? & Air Traffic Control Shortage Delays Newark

Episode 576: Neal and Toby dive into Trump’s call to place 100% tariffs on any films produced outside of the US in an effort to rein in foreign tax incentives. Then, Newark International Airport faces crisis-level delays and cancellations due to air traffic control staffing shortages. Also, student loan borrowers who have trouble paying may have to face collections as the Trump administration is starting to crackdown on defaulted loans. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of autonomous freight tr...

May 06, 202529 minEp. 576

Warren Buffett Plans His Retirement & Welcome to SpaceX City?

Episode 575: Neal and Toby discuss the news of Warren Buffett announcing his retirement that’s happening at the end of the year and who will be replacing him. Then, Starbase, the SpaceX rocket-building city, becomes official in the eyes of voters. Also, Marvel sounds the alarm that’s led to Kevin Feige to step in and clean up the mess from recent box office flops. Meanwhile, the stock market and anti-venom are the weekend’s winners. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 00:00 - Cinco...

May 05, 202528 minEp. 575

Apple’s App Store Reign Ending? & Eyeball-Scanning Crypto's US Launch

Episode 574: Neal and Toby chat about Apple’s Q1 earnings which admitted tariffs may make a huge impact to its sales, and the L it took after a judge ruled it could no longer take commissions from sales outside its app store. Then, Sam Altman’s eyeball-scanning crypto makes landfall in the US, promising to be at the forefront of crypto innovation. Meanwhile, a double-Dog of the Week special from Amazon and McDonald’s. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your da...

May 02, 202531 minEp. 574

US Economy Shrinks 0.3% & Starbucks’ Turnaround Plan Gets Bumpy

Episode 573: Neal and Toby discuss the latest GDP report and how Trump’s tariffs may have dampened the growth of the US economy. Then, Meta and Microsoft bring good news for their Q1 earnings as their AI and cloud businesses remain strong. Plus. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol was hoping his turnaround plan would start out hot…but instead, it left investors feeling a chill down their spine with disappointing Q1 earnings. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from The Vatican, ‘Monty Python and ...

May 01, 202530 minEp. 573

Meta Wants to Take On ChatGPT & Duolingo Replaces Workers With AI?

Episode 572: Neal and Toby recap the whirlwind situation over at Amazon after the White House got wind that it was going to display which products are affected by tariffs in its pricing, which Trump publicly rebuked. Then, Meta throws its hat in the ring with a standalone AI chatbot that directly aims at ChatGPT. Also, Duolingo’s CEO causes a stir by announcing the company plans to eventually replace the work from contractors with AI. Meanwhile, the EU shuts down Malta’s ‘golden passport’ progra...

Apr 30, 202530 minEp. 572

Shipping Industry's Warning on Supply Chains & ‘60 Minutes’ vs. Paramount

Episode 571: Neal and Toby discuss what some analysts believe is another ‘covid-like’ shipping crisis that is set to impact stores across the US amid the US-China trade war. Then, the legendary news program ‘60 Minutes’ publicly criticizes its owner Paramount for creating an environment that forced out its long-time producer. Also, the Washington Commanders finally ink a new billion-dollar deal to build a brand new stadium in DC. Meanwhile, Toby examines the rising interest of the mobile home bu...

Apr 29, 202531 minEp. 571

Bezos-Backed $20K EV Truck Unveiled & Shein and Temu Raising Prices?

Episode 570: Neal and Kyle chat about the newest EV pickup truck from Slate that some are calling the “anti-Cybertruck” with a price tag starting at $20,000. Then, retail traders who’ve been betting on the stock market dip may have outsmarted seasoned trading firms. Also, incoming tariffs have forced Shein and Temu to raise their prices. Meanwhile, Wrexham and Netflix’s new subtitles are the weekend’s winners. Finally, a preview of what’s in the week ahead. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for mo...

Apr 28, 202529 minEp. 570
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