#861: Ray and Kyle discuss what may be the most hyped up IPO of all time, and how it could make Elon Musk a trillionaire. Plus, bitcoin hit a 4 month low, James Dolan’s getting some good PR, and the domestic box office hit $1 billion in May. Finally the headlines you need to know heading into the weekend. To learn more visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew Checkout Kyle on Per My Last Email here: swap.fm/l/mbd-pmle Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day....
Jun 05, 2026•29 min
#860: Welcome Ray and Kaila! Today we discuss Scott Pelley’s firing at 60 Minutes and what the show and network’s staff is doing to manage morale. Then, Meta is selling AI agents and people are loving all-inclusives. Then an honorary Neal’s Numbers and the headlines you need to know to start your day. To learn more visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew Checkout Kaila on Per My Last Email here: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to s...
Jun 04, 2026•27 min
#859: Neal and Toby discuss El Niño’s return, and the economic fallout could be massive. Trump orders companies to give the government early access to their AI models. Plus, Steph Curry's surprising new shoe deal. OpenAI tackles a 80-year-old math problem that no human could solve…and solves it. To learn more visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew 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 ...
Jun 03, 2026•31 min•Ep. 859
#858: Neal and Toby discuss why entry-level hiring has cratered since 2019, and the culprit might not be AI. Plus, Nvidia's new AI chip for PCs, why protein prices could be skyrocketing…. and what happened to all the buffets on the Las Vegas Strip? Sign up to join our trivia night! To learn more visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew 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. L...
Jun 02, 2026•31 min
#857: Neal and Toby discuss the recent box office success for YouTubers creating films, like the hit ‘Obsession’. Next up, why Peter Thiel relocated to Argentina and the World Cup player who skyrocked on social media to become a viral star. Then, big tech wants robots to do your chores and taking a look a the week ahead. Sign up to join our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-june2026.splashthat.com/ To learn more visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more o...
Jun 01, 2026•28 min
#856: Retail stocks are surging thanks to US shoppers continuing to spend, spend, spend (even if it’s squeezing their budgets). Anthropic surpasses OpenAI as the most valuable AI startup. Dell wins a $9.7B Pentagon deal. JPMorgan owes an ex-employee $4.25M for wrongful termination. Finally, Blue Origin’s attempted launch ends in a spectacular explosion (no one was hurt). Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Sign up to join our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-june2026.splashthat.com/ Subscribe to ...
May 29, 2026•28 min•Ep. 856
#855: The AI boom is causing a housing divide in the Bay Area. Robinhood releases an AI agent that can trade for you and even buy stuff with your credit card. Airbnb and Uber are competing to be the top travel super app. Neal’s numbers on a honey production shortage, pickleball fever slows down, and films are more likely to star a man named Chris than an older woman. Finally, Drake beats Michael Jackson for most No. 1 hits by a solo artist. Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Sign up to join our triv...
May 28, 2026•28 min•Ep. 855
#854: An Uber exec admits it’s getting harder to justify money spent on AI tokenmaxxing. Micron hits the $1 trillion market cap. Madison Square Garden shares pop as the New York Knicks reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 30 years. Rising beef prices are putting some steakhouses out of business. Gen Z influencers are ignoring dermatologists and going all in on tanning beds. Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Sign up to join our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-june2026.splashthat.com/ Subs...
May 27, 2026•32 min•Ep. 854
#853: Pope Leo calls for regulation of AI in a manifesto about the future of humanity. The Enhanced Games makes its debut as athletes try to break records with performance-enhancing drugs. The low-budget horror film ‘Obsession’ scores big at the box office. Shibumi shades have taken over beaches across America, but some coastal towns are trying to bring them down. Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Sign up to join our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-june2026.splashthat.com/ Subscribe to Morning...
May 26, 2026•32 min•Ep. 853
#852: It’s another edition of the MBD trivia game show! Our contestants are Annalisa Cochrane, Morning Brew’s video producer; Niki Mahmoodi, our social video producer; and Kyle Hagge, cohost of Per My Last Email. Come play along! Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD 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 Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Wat...
May 25, 2026•59 min
#851: Disney places high hopes on ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ to bring back box office success to the franchise. Spotify shares soar after embracing AI music. The US will invest $2B in quantum computing. Stephen Colbert hosts his final show at ‘The Late Show.’ And Eli Lilly says its new weight loss drug is the best in the biz. Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD 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...
May 22, 2026•31 min•Ep. 851
#850: Elon Musk’s SpaceX files for IPO that could end up being the largest opening in history. Chicago's regional MLS cut off Zillow's access to residential listing data amid an escalating dispute between Zillow and Compass. Target’s comeback has a promising start as it reports its first same-store sales bump in five quarters. Tinder wants daters to move off the apps and to IRL events. Then it’s Neal’s Numbers on tipless weekends, geologists movie deaths, and the Indy 500. Finally, a spat betwee...
May 21, 2026•33 min
#849: An internal memo at Meta reveals an imminent restructuring that will move thousands of workers into AI while also cutting thousands of jobs. Google unveils a revamp to its search that will be completely AI-powered. Old Kindle models will lose Amazon support which has led loyalists to jailbreak their devices. Some Pizza Hut locations are being converted to the retro classic look. Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. ...
May 20, 2026•30 min•Ep. 849
#848: A federal jury tosses Elon Musk’s suit against Sam Altman because he took too long. The TSA is piloting an off-site screening process in the Boston area that could speed up the security process. One study believes the smartphone is the cause for the decline of birth rates across the world. Serious nonfiction books are in the decline. Trump drops the IRS suit in exchange for an ‘anti-weaponization fund’ Everlane is being sold to Shein. Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Subscribe to Morning Bre...
May 19, 2026•29 min•Ep. 848
#847: North America’s largest commuter trail system, the Long Island Rail Road, shuts down over the weekend over a labor dispute. Global bond selloff worsens after a little-to-no progress comes from Trump’s China trip. A special services company is called into action to repossess Spirit’s defunct planes. Graduation season brings a slew of commencement speakers and some schools are openly detesting speeches about AI. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD...
May 18, 2026•28 min•Ep. 847
#846: Kevin Warsh confirmed as the next Fed Chair as Jerome Powell looks back on a tumultuous tenure. Swatch and Audemars Piguet collaborate on a Royal Pop collection that has fans waiting in long lines outside. The tobacco industry scores a win as the FDA clears the way for them to make flavored vapes. Honda posts its first-ever annual loss after a pullback from EVs. Finally, what the heck is Instagram’s ‘Instants’? Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www....
May 15, 2026•29 min•Ep. 846
#845: Tech heavyweights travel to China alongside Trump to talk trade, AI, and the Iran War. Amazon employees are inflating their token usage, i.e. tokenmaxxing just to hit AI usage targets. America’s productivity is firing on all cylinders thanks to…not AI, but professional services adopting smart devices! Young Americans have no interest in talking with their neighbors anymore. A teen prodigy in Mississippi becomes one of the youngest people to earn a law degree. Finally, McDonald’s brands a C...
May 14, 2026•28 min
#844: April’s inflation report shows the effects of the Iran War with CPI rising to its highest in three years. A popular Japanese potato chip brand, known for its colorful packaging, has gone black & white due to ink shortages. Sam Altman takes the stand in the trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. Harvard leaders meet to weigh passing a possible cap on A grades to curb gradeflation. Finally, eBay rejects GameStop’s takeover bid. Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business...
May 13, 2026•28 min•Ep. 844
#843: Young Americans have lost optimism on their job prospects, a new Gallup poll says. Short seller Andrew Left goes on trial, accused of manipulating the stock market, but legal experts are skeptical the SEC has a strong case. Venmo is overhauling its interface to turn it into a social media app for financial activity. Savannah Guthrie will host NBC’s “Wordle” game show. Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to Morning B...
May 12, 2026•29 min•Ep. 843
#842: Chip stocks are booming and show no signs of slowing down. Lucky Strike, the biggest bowling operator in the country, is accused of building a monopoly that acts more of a fancy restaurant than a bowling alley. The OpenAI-Musk legal battle reveals an early investment by the University of Michigan that could pay off big time. Electric scooter rental Lime and Dunkin’s parent company are preparing for their IPOs. Finally, what you need to know in the upcoming week ahead. Explore connectivity ...
May 11, 2026•29 min•Ep. 842
#841: Health officials around the world try to trace and contain a hantavirus outbreak. US fuel exports surge to record levels as Europe and Asian rely on American energy supply. Whirlpool says the Iran War is hurting their business. Google launches a screenless fitbit that takes direct aim at Whoop. Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show w...
May 08, 2026•29 min•Ep. 841
#840: Cable TV pioneer and founder of CNN Ted Turner dies at 87. Uber and Disney point to resilient consumer spending that’s powering their business. Musicians are cancelling their shows and tours because of the empty seating they are seeing due to rising ticket prices. The World Cup is falling short of hotel bookings. iPhone users can receive up to $95 from a class action lawsuit. Fries taste better when they’re stolen. Anthropic and SpaceX strike computing deal. Explore connectivity solutions ...
May 07, 2026•29 min•Ep. 840
#839: Coinbase sheds 14% of its workforce as it accelerates its AI efforts. AB InBev reports its first sales growth in 3 years, providing a bubbly outlook for the beer empire. Alberta separatist group gathers enough signatures to be one step closer to gaining independence from Canada. The Roomba inventor introduces a cute and cuddly emotional support robot pot. It’s the end of times. Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to...
May 06, 2026•28 min•Ep. 839
#838: A new study finds cellphone bans in schools have…sorta worked? The Met Gala is facing new backlash after naming Jeff Bezos and his wife as honorary chairs. Tech leaders are protesting against Colorado’s burdensome AI bill which could spur a techno-exodus. Dot-com era tech companies are gaining new life as AI investments have led to a demand for data centers and infrastructure. Finally, tensions flare at the Strait of Hormuz. Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business a...
May 05, 2026•30 min•Ep. 838
#837: Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. GameStop prepares a takeover bid for eBay. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel leads its first annual shareholder meeting in the post-Buffett era. The Savannah Bananas have a record-breaking night at Kyle Field. Finally, what to know in the week ahead. Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start you...
May 04, 2026•27 min•Ep. 837
Episode 836: Neal and Toby discuss the GDP report of the US economy which showed a solid growth of 2%, boosted by the all-out spending on AI. Next, Apple tops their quarterly earnings on strong iPhone sales, perhaps a promising sign for the post-Tim Cook era. Then, Ozempic might be helping people’s waistlines…but it’s not helping their breath. Meanwhile, Bill Ackman’s firm falls flat in its public market debut. Finally, the Devil Wears Prada 2 opens in theaters. Learn more at https://www.windmil...
May 01, 2026•28 min•Ep. 836
Episode 835: Neal and Toby do a roundup of major tech earnings coming from Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon. Then, the Federal Reserve keeps rates steady in what is likely Jerome Powell’s last policy meeting as leader. Next, Neal shares numbers on the $50 movie ticket, prediction market losses, and sleep aids for Americans. Finally, Uber gets into the hotel business and LIV Golf is on its deathbed. Learn more at https://www.windmillair.com/MBD Learn more about the Verizon Visa Card: https:/...
Apr 30, 2026•29 min•Ep. 835
Episode 834: Neal and Toby chat about the United Arab Emirates leaving OPEC next month, after six decades of membership, and how it’ll impact the global oil supply. Next, OpenAI reports missing key revenue targets, which sends companies linked to the ChatGPT-maker into a tailspin. Then, Jimmy Kimmel is back in Trump’s crosshairs again as he calls for the host’s firing after a joke made days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. Meanwhile, Joby Aviation completes its first elect...
Apr 29, 2026•28 min•Ep. 834
Episode 833: Neal and Toby dive into China’s block of Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. Then, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether ‘geofence’ warrants violate the US Constitution’s right to privacy, even when committing criminal acts. Next, the MAHA Moms march to the Supreme Court to protest the use of a pesticide used on oat and corn as they claim it causes cancer. Meanwhile, Toby looks into the trend of brides buying wedding dresses much closer ...
Apr 28, 2026•26 min
Episode 832: Neal and Toby break down the chaos where gunshots were fired nearby the White House Correspondents’ Dinner over the weekend. Next, a preview of the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial with CNN’s AI reporter Hadas Gold as she explains the major implications of this legal battle. Meanwhile, two racers finished sub-2 hours in the London Marathon…and they were both wearing Adidas shoes. Also, the Michael Jackson biopic, ‘Michael’, skyrockets during its box office open. Finally, what you need to ...
Apr 27, 2026•31 min•Ep. 832
