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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

‘Shadow Fed Chair’ Lurking Over Powell? & Apple’s Huge Gamble on ‘F1’

Episode 614: Neal and Toby talk about Apple’s much-anticipated release of ‘F1’ as it hopes the Brad Pitt-led movie can bring box office riches. Then, Trump is considering naming Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s replacement, much sooner than expected. Also, Nvidia breaks another record, making it the Stock of the Week. And Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic primary win has NYC real estate companies scared, making them the Dog of the Week. Meanwhile, Japan continues to be the destination of choice for many Amer...

Jun 27, 202531 minEp. 614

New Balance’s Big Basketball Ambitions & The Rich Are Ditching The UK

Episode 613: Neal and Toby discuss the rumors of Shell acquiring oil company BP that would create a massive conglomerate to compete with Exxon Mobile. Then, New Balance bets its basketball dreams on NBA No.1 Pick Cooper Flagg. Also, a mass exodus of millionaires leaving the UK for the UAE and the US. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on ChatGPT, manufacturing jobs, and Pixar’s ‘Elio.’ 00:00 - ‘The Social Network’ sequel in the works 3:45 - Oil rumors spilled 8:15 - New Balance planting...

Jun 26, 202531 minEp. 613

The Fed’s Rift Over Rate Cuts & Mamdani Wins NYC’s Mayoral Primary

Episode 612: Neal and Toby recap Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s address to Congress, throwing cold water on any hope for a rate cut, but some officials are beginning to break rank. Then, Zohran Mamdani wins over Andrew Cuomo for NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary. Meanwhile, conflict in the Middle East and Eastern Europe has forced flights to fly around those regions, causing a spike in costs and danger. Also, the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez has caused quite a stir for the people of Venice...

Jun 25, 202528 minEp. 612

Buy Now, Pay Later Impacts Credit Score? & Novo Nordisk Breaks Up w/ Hims & Hers

Episode 611: Neal and Toby dive into the FICO taking into account consumers Buy Now, Pay Later loans into their credit scores. Also, Novo Nordisk cuts ties with telehealth company Hims & Hers, accusing the mass sale and promotion of Wegovy copycats. Then, job seekers have been using AI to build their resumes for jobs at a rapid pace that is starting to overwhelm job screeners. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of SPACs becoming bitcoin treasuries. Finally, a rundown of the latest market rea...

Jun 24, 202529 minEp. 611

Tesla’s Robotaxis Have Arrived & Oil Prices Jump After US Strikes Iran

Episode 610: Neal and Toby recap the markets’ reactions across the world from the major escalations happening in the Middle East. Then, after months of teasing the launch of Tesla’s robotaxi, it finally makes its debut in Austin, Texas. Also, a Republican-led push to put up acres of public land across the US for sale has interest groups from across the spectrum wondering if this is a smart move by the Trump Administration. Meanwhile, the 50th anniversary of ‘Jaws’ and the LA Lakers sale are the ...

Jun 23, 202530 minEp. 610

Can Liquid Glass Save Apple's Dominance? & Power Ranking Brands' Marketing

Episode 609: Neal and Toby sit down with branding and marketing expert Ashwinn Krishnaswamy (@shwinnabegobrand) about Apple’s recent WWDC conference and if its Liquid Glass redesign is worth the hype. Also, the latest brand moves by OpenAI, Nike, and HBO. Then, what’s the future of influencer marketing and how will AI become a powerful tool in the advertising business. Plus, what’s the real reason a company should do a rebrand and if it actually yields returns. Finally, a quick power ranking of ...

Jun 20, 202537 minEp. 609

Meta Offers $100M to Poach OpenAI Talent? & Nippon Closes $14B US Steel Deal

Episode 608: Neal and Toby recap the Fed meeting where Fed Chair Jerome Powell continues to hold rates steady. Then, Nippon closes its acquisition of US Steel with the US getting the rare ‘golden share’ of the deal. Also, Sam Altman is spilling the beans about Meta’s attempt to poach OpenAI’s talent with $100M offers. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers: a new meme stock, the office supply, and the cost of being a sports fan nowadays. 00:00 - Tune in for our branding deep dive! 2:30 - Fe...

Jun 19, 202531 minEp. 608

Kraft Heinz Ditches Artificial Dyes & The Rise of the ‘Infinite Workday’

Episode 607: Neal and Toby chat about Microsoft’s latest study into the average worker’s workday and it looks like we’re in the age of the ‘infinite workday’ where messages and emails know no bounds. Then, Kraft Heinz announced they’re going to remove all artificial dyes from their products by the end of 2027. Also, social and streaming overtake traditional media outlets as go-to sources of news and entertainment. Plus, Robox’s ‘Grow a Garden’ game beats out Fortnite to become one of the most po...

Jun 18, 202529 minEp. 610

Ads Are Finally Coming to WhatsApp & Credit Card Wars Heat Up

Episode 606: Neal and Toby discuss Meta bringing ads to WhatsApp for the first time after years of avoiding the model. Then, anti-tourism protests are sweeping Europe where locals are spraying tourists with water guns. Also, JPMorgan and American Express are planning major changes to their premium credit cards in an effort to attract America’s biggest spenders. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of knitting, and more broadly, why younger Americans are getting into old-people hobbies. 00:00 - ‘Ja...

Jun 17, 202529 minEp. 606

Middle East Conflicts Upend Gas Prices & Meta AI Chats are Public?

Episode 605: Neal and Toby recap the latest of the conflict in the Middle East and how it’s rattling the energy markets. Then, more and more brands are turning to influencers to market their products, outside of the traditional beauty and fashion industries. Also, some users are unaware that their questions asked to chatbots are publicly seen on Meta’s AI Discover feed. Meanwhile, major retailers are looking for ways to save billions of dollars on payment fees, and they’re turning to crypto. Plu...

Jun 16, 202530 minEp. 605

Boeing Dreamliner Crashes in India & Chime’s IPO Gives Jolt to Wall Street

Episode 604: Neal and Toby cover the tragic crash of an Air India flight of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, leaving mostly no survivors. Then, Chime’s IPO has given the markets some life after a long drought, especially in the Fintech sector. Plus, ChatGPT continues to outpace any platform in history, making it the Stock of the Week. And Trump’s immigration crackdown has put companies who rely on immigrants in a precarious position. Meanwhile, a life-sized Labubu doll sells for big bucks. Check out dom...

Jun 13, 202530 minEp. 604

Disney and Universal Sue AI Image Company & NYC Broker Fees Are Banned

Episode 603: Neal and Toby dive into May’s inflation report which rose just slightly, which was a positive sign despite concerns from tariffs. Then, NYC’s broker fee ban went into effect, which some are celebrating, while others are concerned about costs showing up in other ways. Also, Disney and Universal are suing Midjourney, an AI image company for copyright infringement. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from the week: congressional stock trading, Waymo, and Din Tai Fung. 00:00 - U...

Jun 12, 202531 minEp. 603

Meta Recruits AI Superteam & Google’s AI is Killing News Sites

Episode 602: Neal and Toby discuss Meta’s version of assembling an AI superteam to avenge its sagging place in the AI arms race. Plus, the World Bank is projecting the global economy is set to have its weakest growth since the 1960s. Then, Google’s AI and other AI chatbots are providing answers so good that it's killing traffic to news publishers. Also, the popular, celebrity-driven podcast ‘SmartLess’ is venturing into the affordable phone business. Check out domainmoney.com/mbdaily and start b...

Jun 11, 202531 minEp. 602

Warner Bros. Discovery Splits Up & Chipotle’s New Dip to the Rescue?

Episode 601: Neal and Toby recap the biggest news out of Apple’s WWDC event. Then, Warner Bros. Discovery makes official its break up into two public companies, separating its streaming business and cable business. Plus, Chipotle is launching a brand new ranch dip to capitalize on America’s growing love for ranch. Meanwhile, Toby looks into the trend of sleep culture and why some are shelling out thousands of dollars for the best night of their lives. Check out domainmoney.com/mbdaily and start ...

Jun 10, 202530 minEp. 601

Apple Tries to Impress at WWDC 2025 & College Athletes Get Paid

Episode 600: Neal and Toby preview Apple’s annual developer conference where it’ll try to show up its AI products and impress Wall Street. Then, JPMorgan issues a tough warning to first-year analysts who take on any future roles elsewhere. Also, a historic NCAA settlement that allows colleges to pay their athletes will effectively end amateurism, but not every athlete is celebrating. Meanwhile, the iconic Goodyear blimp, see flying over any major sporting event, turns 100. Finally, what’s coming...

Jun 09, 202527 minEp. 600

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
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