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Episode 654: Neal and Ann preview the biggest economic event of the year in Jackson Hole as all eyes are on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s address. Then, Walmart is standing pat against the force of tariffs as it remains resilient amidst rising costs, but how can it hold? Also, Google’s Pixel 10 was unveiled and everyone is noticing how it’s lapped Apple in the AI-powered smartphone space. Meanwhile, Palantir suffers its sixth straight drop after a short-seller’s report is calling its bluff. Finally, people are mad at Delta, United Air, and…Cracker Barrel? 00:00 - Most embarrassing lines for food 3:45 - Powell’s swan song speech 7:50 - Walmart thinks it can handle tariffs 12:00 - Google Pixel 10 impresses 17:50 - Palantir…more like palan-tears 22:00 - Sprint Finish! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Check out Brew Markets here: https://swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 653: Neal and Ann chat about Target’s latest earnings and its hopes of bringing in a new CEO will turn the company around. Also, ESPN's standalone streaming app launches today. Then, the Labubu craze gets smaller…literally, as Pop Mart teases a mini version that sends its stock soaring. Meanwhile, Neal dives into the numbers behind Marvel’s exodus of Georgia, office occupancy comeback in NYC, and recreational reading. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Check out Brew Markets here: https://swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 652: Neal and Toby dive into what’s behind a string of strong earnings that is shrugging off tariff fears. Then, the SPAC king returns and is seeking to raise $250M for his new SPAC. Also, CLEAR and TSA is piloting biometric tech to help airport screening go much faster. Meanwhile, AI-powered sleep tech startup Eight Sleep is planning to open up retail stores by 2026. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 651: Neal and Toby chat about MSNBC’s changing of their logo and their name, now MS NOW, part of Comcast’s spin-off of cable channels. And, Soho House, the members-only private club goes…private. Next, non-degree job certifications were very popular during the pandemic years, but a new study finds that they don’t give you the pay bump you were hoping for. Meanwhile, social-media first sitcom shows are becoming a new way for brand marketing. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 650: Neal and Toby recap the labor dispute within Air Canada where its workers are defying a government order to return to work. Then, Americans are stuck where they are, literally, as mobility has dipped to its lowest rate. Also, Six Flags is having a roller coaster of a Summer as it sees its attendance drop amid mechanical issues. Meanwhile, #RushTok expands its reach and Warren Buffett’s stake in UnitedHealth gives it a jolt in its shares. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Check out Brew Markets here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 649: Neal and Toby dive deep into some reports of users becoming dangerously attached to AI chatbots. Then, Tesla hints at rolling out its robotaxis in NYC…without its permission. Also, LA is selling naming rights for the 2028 Summer Olympic games. Meanwhile, crypto continues to grow stronger – making it the Stock of the Week. Fast-casual and bowl slop is getting sloppy – making it the Dog of the Week. Welcome to the weekend! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 648: Neal and Toby explain why Americans are drinking less alcohol, even in moderation. Then, a slowing labor market is tough for the economy, but men are feeling the effects more than females. Also, Amazon plans to expand their same-day delivery for groceries, putting pressure on supermarket chains to keep up. Meanwhile, Neal dives into the numbers of Taylor Swift’s appearance on the ‘New Heights’ podcast, Cristiano Ronaldo’s fat engagement ring, and the shocking number of escalators in Wyoming. Hint: It’s double the number of one. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 647: Neal and Toby recap July’s inflation report that shows CPI ticked up from June. Then, Elon Musk accuses Apple of preferential treatment of OpenAI in its App Store vs. other AI companies…mainly Grok. Also, Spirit Airlines and Kodak are knocking on death’s door as it struggles to stay in business. Meanwhile, Cracker Barrel is trying to revamp its restaurants to appeal to younger customers and not everyone is happy about it. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Sign up for MBD trivia night here: https://mbd-trivianight-august19.splashthat.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://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 646: Neal and Toby discuss Ford ditching its legendary assembly line model for a new ‘universal EV platform’ to build budget models. Then, Nvidia gets the green light to sell its chips to China…but only if they pay 15% of its revenue to the US government. Also, Paramount and the UFC strike a major deal that could move the sport away from pay-per-view. Meanwhile, golf carts are taking over suburbia, but not everyone is happy about it. 00:00 - Trivia night is back! 03:00 - Nvidia pays US toll 8:30 - Ford scraps the assembly line 12:30 - UFC ditches pay-per-view 17:20 - Toby’s Trends: Golf carts 21:00 - Sprint Finish! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Sign up for MBD trivia night here: https://mbd-trivianight-august19.splashthat.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://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 645: Neal and Toby chat about the Trump administration preparing an IPO of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae that could raise $30B. Then, Instagram releases a new feature that can show the location of your friends…and people aren’t happy about it. Also, Sweetgreen continues to struggle to bring customers in and is trying to switch its focus away from greens to proteins. Meanwhile, AOL is finally discontinuing its service which begs the question…how did it last this long? And Bed Bath & Beyond is mounting a comeback with its first store in Nashville since its bankruptcy. 00:00 - Join MBD Password 3:40 - Fannie and Freddie go public? 8:50 - IG Maps causes a stir 11:30 - Sweetgreen sours 17:00 - Bed Bath & Beyond comeback 20:00 - What a run, AOL 23:00 - Week Ahead LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Submit your MBD Password answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Check out Per My Last Email! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nLoZjMIpr7AhG61xsZlWs?si=83e893071dd44696 YT link: https://youtube.com/@permylastemailshow?si=aMa5d8vjKlFdeZlb Show page: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 644: Neal and Toby sit down with Brian McCullough, the host of Morning Brew’s tech-focused show, Tech Brew Ride Home, to dive into OpenAI’s all-new powerful GPT-5 AI model. Then, a new CDC study reveals that more than half of Americans rely heavily on ultraprocessed foods in our diet. Meanwhile, parent company of Tinger and Hinge posts strong earnings and is doing all they can to lure back Gen Z daters. And, as Warren Buffett plans to step down as the leader of Berkshire Hathaway, investors are worried the ‘Buffett Premium’ is good and gone too. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd 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://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Listen to Tech Brew Ride Home: https://swap.fm/l/tbrh Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 643: Neal and Toby chat about Apple’s fresh $100B investment in US manufacturing amid threatening tariffs. Then, Disney has been on a tear of major deals to bolster its streaming slate. Plus, McDonald’s bounces back with a positive quarter but the cloud of economic anxiety still hangs around. Meanwhile, Neal shares numbers on Las Vegas, Gen Z remote work, and the German train system. 00:00 - Google Calendar your life 3:15 - Apple makes Trump happy 9:00 - Disney wheelin’ & dealin’ 13:00 - McDonald’s is happy mealin’ 19:00 - Very quiet Vegas 22:00 - Gen Z not about remote work 24:00 - Germany’s train problem 26:45 - Sprint Finish! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd 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://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 642: Neal and Toby unpack the Wall Street Journal’s report on Trump’s plans to punish big banks for any discrimination against conservatives. Then, the electric car maker Rivian is suing Ohio for not allowing it to sell directly to customers. Also, a report about the OceanGate submersible that sheds some light on what exactly happened that led to the tragedy. Plus, Silicon Valley is undergoing another tech transformation that starts a new chapter coming out of San Francisco. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd 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://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 641: Neal and Toby discuss Elon Musk getting paid a handsome number to stay on as Tesla’s CEO and to put his focus on saving the company. Then, Sydney Sweeney’s viral ad campaign with American Eagle has caught the attention of the President and sent share soaring. Plus, an Outdoor Voices resurgence may be on the horizon, but is the world ready to embrace athleisure wear again? Meanwhile, Toby dives into the world of spicy foods that’s being featured in restaurants all over the industry. 00:00 - Wolf problem out in CA 3:30 - Elon gets his $23B bag 7:30 - Outdoor voices founder returns 10:30 - American Eagle gets Trump bump 16:00 - Toby’s Trends: Spicy foods 20:00 - Sprint Finish! LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd 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://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 640: Neal and Toby discuss the jobs report that showed signs of a slowing labor market, and the firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Then, Switzerland is feeling singled out with an oddly specific tariff rate. Also, NFL and ESPN ink a deal that sends the popular NFL Red Zone property to Disney. Meanwhile, a new study showed which jobs are most likely and least likely affected by AI. And AI researchers are getting offers that resemble star professional athletes. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn Ads. 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠

Episode 639: Neal and Toby cover Trump’s tariff deadline that ends today that may impose new ‘baseline’ tariffs with America’s biggest trading partners. Then, Apple reports earnings that beat expectations. Also, a law banning lawmakers from investing in individual stocks is picking up steam in Congress. Plus, Figma’s eye-popping IPO makes it the Stock of the Week. And Musk’s Boring Company is failing to meet expectations, making it the Dog of the Week. Build your Range Rover Sport at RangeRover.com/US/Sport 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠

Episode 638: Neal and Toby talk about the latest Q2 GDP report that shows the US economy is groovin’ along. Then, the Fed holds rates steady despite President Trump’s pressure to lower interest rates. Also, Meta excites Wall Street with its big promise of assembling a ‘superintelligence’ AI team. Meanwhile, Build your Range Rover Sport at RangeRover.com/US/Sport 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠

Episode 637: Neal and Toby chat about Boeing’s strongest quarter yet as it seems to have successfully turned the tides of its performance. Then, Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, are losing the lead to other competitors and copycat drugs. Also, the AI surge is also causing a surge in electricity bills for the locals who live around these massive data centers. Plus, Uggs are becoming popular footwear for men as celebrities help boost sales. Build your Range Rover Sport at RangeRover.com/US/Sport 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ 00:00 - Tsunami warning 2:40 - Boeing bounces back 8:20 - Novo Nordisk loses its edge 11:50 - AI is making electric bills higher 17:50 - Uggs, they’re for men too! 21:00 - Sprint Finish!

Episode 636: Neal and Toby explain the sweeping law in the UK that requires users to verify their age to access adult content. Then, Spring is usually the prime selling season for real estate agents, but they’re finding buyers are still gun-shy when it comes to committing to a new home. Also, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is Netflix’s latest hit that is racking up millions of views and music streams. Meanwhile, Toby examines the phenomenon of sports bobbleheads that are luring thousands of fans. Build your Range Rover Sport at RangeRover.com/US/Sport 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠

Episode 635: Neal and Toby discuss the data breach of Tea, the dating app meant for women who can anonymously vet men they’ve dated in the past. Then, the US and EU have reached a trade deal that sets tariffs at 15%. Plus, Target concedes to Walmart and Amazon as they end their price-matching policy. Meanwhile, Astronomer is taking control of the coldplay kiss-cam scandal. And English teachers are still teaching American classic literature even to this day. Finally, a preview of the upcoming week ahead. Build your Range Rover Sport at RangeRover.com/US/Sport 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 Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠