The Hustle Daily Show

Rentals are thriving. Clothing, baby gear, cameras, you name it. All products now have a way to be rented out. This of course, is a result of a squeeze on American wallets, but who is profiting off the rental economy the most? Plus: Nvidia stock is reeling and OpenAI might create a new social network. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

The air travel and hospitality industries in the US are set for a rough year. Last week, we talked about airlines lowering their 2025 projections and now we’re seeing American tourism already tilt downward. So what countries are backing off and what’s the cost for American workers? Plus: Waymo gets going in Atlanta and Coachella becomes a buy now pay later event. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

In 2021 the Supreme Court reversed a law that kept college athletes from earning money. Now, some are rolling in dough. So much, that a new wave of startups were founded to take advantage. So who is making money here and how are they doing it? Plus: Pfizer ends its GLP-1 development and the kids still love Chic-Fil-A. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Do Americans trust AI? In addition to a breakthrough study by Pew Research, Shopify, Adobe and Google were all in the news for various AI implications this past week. Let’s break down the latest in AI. Plus: Tariffs push consumers to Costco and A.1. steak sauce gets political. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Martina Bretous, and Maria Gharib as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Apple’s tariff reactions are getting unhinged. The company started moving iPhones by the ton to the US and estimates are rolling out about how much iPhones would cost if their manufacturers were US-based. It ain’t pretty now, but what’s the future look like for Apple? Plus: Prada acquires Versace and stamp prices are due for some increases. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

‘Minecraft’ absolutely crushed box office expectations this past weekend, but in theaters, many other things were also crushed. Audiences delved into chaos during a specific scene of the movie, ending in property damage. So what caused people to flip out and what do theaters do with unruly guests? Plus: The UK will open Europe’s first Universal theme park and McDonald’s taps lemonade. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Millennials and Gen Z are often branded by older generations as “job-hoppers,” switching companies, jobs and sometimes career paths frequently. But is that really true? And if it is, does it have to do with the workers themselves or is it a larger work culture issue? Plus: Amazon unveils Nova Sonic and GM wants to build EV Corvettes in Europe. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Businesses across the board are taking a hit this week and companies like Delta, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are among those affected. The 2025 travel projections are now looking very grim, so how are tariffs and market fluctuations making their mark on travel? Plus: Pokémon teams up with Google and Mega Millions doubles its lottery payout. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Welcome to another AI update! This week, we examine Elon Musk's controversial sale of X (formerly Twitter) to his own xAI startup, alongside Apple's cautious entry into AI health coaching. We also compare ChatGPT's new image generator against industry leader Midjourney, and discuss how a former Senate staffer's government-focused AI startup reflects the current administration's approach to artificial intelligence in the public sector. Plus: The TikTok ban is extended once again and Hershey acquires a “healthy” snack company. Join our hosts Martina Bretous and Matt Village as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Yum! Brands, the parent company behind Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC recently announced a partnership with AI chipmaker Nvidia. So why would these two industry giants work together and will we see AI everywhere in fast food? Kristen Hawley joins us to break down her story: https://www.fastcompany.com/91306922/what-does-fast-food-want-with-nvidia Plus: Microsoft turns 50 and Subway launched $5 foot-long Doritos. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Kristen Hawley as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to fund it! Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

April Fools’ came and went this year and brands ate it up as per usual. So what do brands get from participating in a little April Fools’ prank and how do consumers tend to respond every year? Plus: Nintendo announces the Switch 2 release date and UFC creates a partnership with Meta. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to fund it! Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Hooters filed for bankruptcy, but will keep its restaurants open for the time being. The company wants to make a strategic change to attract more families to its wings and… other offerings. So how did they fall and what’s next? Plus: YouTube could outrun Disney and OpenAI achieves a $300B valuation. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to fund it! Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Thousands of products can now be made with a text or image prompt. Companies like Arcade and Off/Script are pioneering user-based AI generation technology that can translate to custom physical products. So what does this mean for designers? Plus: Amazon unleashes an AI agent and Jeff Bezos will take over Venice for his wedding. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to fund it! Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Edible Arrangements has often been known for selling fruit bouquets, but now it's all about the THC. The company got into the edibles market recently and plans to expand throughout the Southwestern US. So, how will this transition fare? Plus: Elon Musk’s xAI buys X and Starbucks doubles down on efficiency. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to fund it! Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Egg prices are bad enough, but now the US fruit market is bracing for a surge in banana pricing. Proposed fees and supply issues are at the heart of it, but what are the details on the potential banana cost wave to come? Plus: Google rolls out vacation planning features and OpenAI’s new image generator is in a copyright gray area. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to fund it! Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Short-term rental company Vrbo set up a billboard in front of Airbnb’s San Francisco office. So what does the ad say, what is Vrbo getting from it and is this beef good for both companies? Plus: Gamestop will close more stores this year and the movie theater business is hurting. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to fund it! Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

Klarna just partnered with DoorDash to allow customers to “buy now, pay later” for just about anything. Usually considered fair game for larger purchases, apps like Klarna are now targeting smaller everyday items like groceries and food. What does this mean for the economy and the future of debt? Plus: Napster gets acquired and Waymo comes to Washington, DC. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to fund it! Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

23andMe has gone bankrupt. With CEO Anne Wojcicki also exiting the company, it is now in damage control mode. So how did the once popular company find itself here and what’s in store for its future? Plus: BYD outsells Tesla and McDonald’s rolls out the McVeggie. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to fund it! Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

OpenAI and Google are fighting for more lenient AI regulations (shocker), Sony is facing backlash for an AI decision and researchers think AI may contribute to future wealth inequality. Your weekly update is here! Plus: Chobani invests $500m and we run down the most expensive streaming shows of all time. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Martina Bretous, and Maria Gharib as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to fund it! Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).

AppleTV+ lost Apple over $1B in 2024. The streaming service is not keeping up with the rest of the market, falling behind Netflix, but also behind Paramount+. So what’s the problem with AppleTV+? Plus: OpenAi unveils o1 Pro and Klarna shakes hands with DoorDash. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but don't have the $$$ to get it off the ground? Pitch us your idea HERE and you can win $5000 to fund it! Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don’t forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/ Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues).