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Episode 494: Neal and Toby dive into the insurance dilemma in California that’s been brought to light due to the destructive wildfires in LA. Then, TikTok makes a desperate attempt at preventing a ban by making its case in front of the Supreme Court. Plus, there’s two Dogs of the Week: bonds and quantum computing. Also, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is hoping to catch up to Elon Musk in the space race by sending its first rocket into orbit. Lastly, a final roundup of the day’s headlines to head into the weekend. 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. Checkout public.com/morningbrew for more Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. APY as of 1/2/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 493: Neal and Kyle recap the wildfires devastating the Los Angeles area and its neighborhoods and dig into some of the causes and effects from one of the worst wildfires in history. Then, Bill Ackman makes a strong case to privatize Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Also, cars becoming too high-tech have a downside: annoying software fixes. Plus, Neal shares his numbers from the week on Chick-fil-A’s lemon squeezing robots, declining red wine drinking, and teddy bears. Lastly, a round up of the biggest headlines of the 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. Checkout public.com/morningbrew for more Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. APY as of 1/2/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 492: Neal and Kyle discuss the major decision from Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg to rollback fact-checking programs across its platforms in an effort to promote “more free speech.” Then, Donald Trump Jr. visits Greenland while his father has expressed interest in buying the island for the US. Next, the CFPB announces a new rule that will bar medical debt being used against your credit report. Plus, Dell is rebranding its PCs by ditching confusing names and going with simple words such as “pro” and “pro max.” Sound familiar? Lastly, the biggest headlines you need to know for the 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. Checkout public.com/morningbrew for more Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. APY as of 1/2/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 491: Neal and Toby chat about the drama around the US Steel and Nippon Steel lawsuit that alleges the Biden administration blocked the merger for more sneaky reasons than national security. Then, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has abruptly resigned amid waning popularity and a Trump administration threatening to apply blank tariffs on Canadian goods. Also, world class golf pros Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy hope to excite the masses with an indoor golf league meant for prime time TV. Plus, History podcasts and books are more popular than ever. Lastly, a roundup of the biggest headlines for the 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. Checkout public.com/morningbrew for more Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. APY as of 1/2/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 490: Neal and Toby discuss NYC’s congestion pricing that began over the weekend. Could it be a proven model to be used across the country? Then, Meta is trying to take back its AI Character profiles after its own bot pointed out the lack of diversity of its development team. Also, Park City ski workers go on strike during one of the busiest times of the season. Meanwhile, the weekend’s winners are the 82nd Golden Globes and the Darts teen sensation Luke Littler. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know for the week ahead. Checkout public.com/morningbrew for more 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://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Checkout public.com/morningbrew for more All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. APY as of 1/2/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 489: Neal and Toby recap the major laws on AI, social media, guns, and cannabis that go into effect in 2025. Then, both the New Orleans attack and Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion were vehicles rented on the car-renting app Turo, which raises the company’s vetting process. Also, Tesla has its first-ever annual sales decline in over a decade. Meanwhile, Squid Game Season 2 is this (short) week’s Stock of the Week, and the norovirus outbreaks is the Dog of the Week. Lastly, a headline roundup to get you through the weekend. 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://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 488: Neal and Toby ring in the new year, along with the dawn of a new generation for babies born from 2025 and on. Welcome in ‘Generation Beta.’ Then, a public dispute is in full display over legal immigration of high skilled workers within the republican party, including Elon Musk. Also, the start of a new year also means the start of artworks entering the public domain. Meanwhile, victims from the Bernie Madoff ponzi scheme get their final payouts and the stock market finishes 2024 with a bang. Lastly, a preview into what’s coming in 2025 in the year ahead. 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://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money with Katie joins Morning Brew Daily to share her best advice to fiscally plan for 2025. What strategies work and what should you prioritize in the new year? If you are looking to move, what is the best way to evaluate renting vs buying? How should your personal finance stance shift, if at all, with a new administration taking office next year? Katie answers all of that and more - happy new years! Listen to The Money with Katie Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KyldJHhXZPr8ERjKDASBh?si=d0de916bf1d448f2&nd=1&dlsi=b9df283b96a14039 Subscribe to Katie's weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.moneywithkatie.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=mbd Get the 2025 Money with Katie Wealth Planner here: https://moneywithkatie.com/2025-wealth-planner Follow Money with Katie on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneywithkatie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneywithkatie X: https://x.com/moneywithkatie YouTube: https://youtube.com/moneywithkatie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 486: Neal and Toby chat with Brew Markets’ Ann Berry to preview potential market-moving stories to lookout for in 2025. Will the Fed keep cutting rates? Can Nvidia stay hot? And of course, how the incoming Trump presidency will shape the business landscape. Also, some insights on why crypto is here to stay and what mega-mergers can be expected. Listen to Ann's podcast, After Earnings: https://open.spotify.com/show/5I5q3LIg1ueDWoTM8AZsHQ Subscribe to Brew Markets: https://www.morningbrew.com/brew-markets/subscribe?utm_campaign=bm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=mbd Follow Ann and Brew Markets on social: X: https://x.com/brewmarkets Instagram: https://instagram.com/brewmarkets/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brewmarkets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brewmarkets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 485: Neal and Toby recap the most memorable trends of the year including the rise of dry January, along with the rise of weed drinks. Then, ‘romantasy’ novels were all the rage as book sales skyrocketed thanks to #booktok. Also, nostalgia was a major contributor to sales as consumers make purchases with their emotions. In fashion, it was all about vintage clothing and the mob-wife aesthetic, while a generational war arose over which socks were ‘in.’ Lastly, loneliness increased in 2024, causing people to turn to AI, decorate their fridges, or simply sit on the couch and watch their favorite TV shows. 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://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 484: Neal and Toby reflect on the numbers that stood out throughout the year, including Warren Buffet’s Treasury Bills, Digital Cameras, and Toby shares his favorite tallies from the year! 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://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 483: It’s the second annual game of ‘Who Said It?’ Kyle will quiz Neal and Toby to see if they remember which of them said the quote and what they were talking about. 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://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 482: Merry Christmas! Neal and Toby speak with James Clear who wrote the book ‘Atomic Habits’ on how to set and accomplish your biggest goals for 2025. 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://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 481: Neal and Toby recap the biggest technological breakthroughs from 2024. From Autonomous vehicles, to HIV Drugs, and even Neuralink there was not shortage of advancements this year, and the guys recap it all. 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://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 480: Kyle Hagge and Kaila Lopez join Neal and Toby and discuss the year in work trends. What is the latest of return to office mandates? How will AI impact work? Should you even get an MBA at this point? All of that and more in the first ever MBD x PMLE crossover! Listen to Per My Last Email here: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Follow Per My Last Email on social! X: https://x.com/permylast_email Instagram: https://instagram.com/permylastemailshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@permylastemailshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@permylastemailshow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/per-my-last-email/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 479: Neal and Toby break down the teamsters going on strike against Amazon, impacting facilities in seven states less than a week before Christmas. Next up, MrBeast's competition show comes to Amazon Prime Video that reportedly costs $100 million to make. Then, Darden restaraunts are making money and why is NBA viewership down? Finally headlines you need to know on this fine Friday. Build your Range Rover Sport at landroverusa.com 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://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 478: Neal and Toby break down the latest decision by the Fed to cut rates and what it could mean for next year. Plus, why the proposed government spending bill has to be re-worked and why companies who have returned to office policies are not hiring at the same rate as companies with remote policies. Plus Neal shares his favorite numbers which include an interesting Alzheimer's study, 'straight edge kids' and football games clashing with weddings. Finally, all the headlines you need to know ahead of your Thursday. Build your Range Rover Sport at landroverusa.com 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://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 477: Neal and Toby discuss the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s historic 9-day losing streak, something that hadn’t occurred since the late 1970s. Should Wall Street be worried? Then, Trump settles with ABC News in a defamation case that could have ripple effects on how media outlets cover Trump. Also, a little-known startup announces a $10B financing round that puts it at a whopping $62B valuation, perhaps starting a new era in data analytics. Meanwhile, Taco Bell enters the fast-food chicken wars with a familiar favorite: chicken nuggets. Lastly, a roundup of headlines to end your day. Build your Range Rover Sport at landroverusa.com 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://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - Dow Jones Falling 09:00 - Defamation Cases 13:50 - Databricks startup 19:00 - Taco Bell Chicken Nuggets 23:50 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 476: Neal and Toby discuss another overhaul project that may be on the Trump agenda during his second term – the United States Postal Service. Then, Germany seems to be on the brink of economic collapse as it continues to trend downwards, concerning world economies. Also, SoftBank’s CEO Masoyoshi Son pledges a $100B investment in AI jobs in the US. Meanwhile, Toby looks at the rise and continued rise of puritan-names. Lastly, biggest headline news you need to know. Build your Range Rover Sport at landroverusa.com 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://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 475: Neal and Toby explain how CEOs from the biggest tech companies are trying to woo Donald Trump ahead of his presidency. Next up, how Broadcom road semiconductors all the way to $1 trillion. Then government officials sound off against the drones that have been flying around the northeast. Hot Wheels and those who hate daylight saving time are our winners or the weekend, and finally a look at the week ahead. Build your Range Rover Sport at landroverusa.com 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://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - James Patterson Book Donations 03:00 - Tech CEOs Charm Trump 07:30 - Broadcom hits $1T 11:45 - Drone Update 17:50 - Winners of the Weekend 24:10 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices