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🧾 “wtf is that?” — Say Hello to Tariff Fees. Costco’s 1st beer dupe. Return of the Mascots.

Apr 21, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1428
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You’re about to see “Tariff Fee” on your receipts… But the phrasing is about to get political.

Companies are embracing mascots again … Jake From State Farm just beat the Kardashians. 

Costco’s one weakness? It’s never successfully sold a Kirkland beer… until now.

Plus, we’ve got Duolingo’s CEO on tomorrow’s pod… and he’s announcing something big.


$COST $MCD $DUO $SPY


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