Ozempic the Anti-Addiction Drug, Age of Streaming Mergers, & Bezos's Boat

Episode 323: Neal and Toby discuss Biden’s aggressive tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, chips, and minerals that could impact industries across the country. Next, Comcast is the latest to bundle streaming services together in an effort to capture more customers. Then, self-driving companies are under tense scrutiny after a string of crashes trigger multiple investigations. Also, Caitlin Clark makes her WNBA debut as some say she’s already made significant changes to women’s sports. Meanwhile, Copper becomes the hottest metal in the market due to its importance to AI and EVs. Lastly, Red Lobster continues its downward spiral with nearly 100 locations closing up shop. Will this mean no more Cheddar Bay Biscuits?  00:00 - Pop culture jeopardy 2:50 - Biden’s tariffs on Chinese EVs 7:20 - Comcast offers Netflix and Apple TV+ 10:30 - Self-driving under a microscope 13:30 - Caitlin Clark effect 17:40 - Copper is so hot right now 21:00 - Red Lobster not doing good Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more!  Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

15 Touko 202427min

Episode 322: Neal and Toby discuss the surprising return of ‘Roaring Kitty’ which triggered another surge of GameStop shares. Is this meme stock mania part 2? Then, OpenAI unveils its newest ChatGPT model that can now listen and talk back to you. Also, Melinda Gates is leaving the Gates Foundation for good to start her own philanthropic journey. Next, a halt in sriracha production has hot sauce lovers worried of another shortage. Meanwhile, veneer techs are all over social media but does that mean you should go to these low-cost specialists? Dentists don’t think so. Lastly, how McDonald’s ultimately came out on top after the 2004 documentary ‘Super Size Me’ tried to take it down.  Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more!  00:00 - Baby names 02:45 - Meme stock craze 07:35 - OpenAI Updates 11:00 - Melinda Gates Resigns 14:45 - Sriracha shortage 18:30 - Veneers warnings 22:00 - 20 years since Supersize Me Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

14 Touko 202430min

Episode 321: Neal and Toby examine the recent trend of tech companies announcing stock buybacks to their shareholders and how it may (or may not) be better for them in the long run. Then, Bumble Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd thinks AI could be the future matchmaker for love-looking daters. Next, the weekend winners far, far away: the Northern Lights and a portal to Dublin, Ireland. Also, the Wall Street legend Jim Simons, who used pure mathematics to win the financial game, passed away at 86. Lastly, a huge week ahead to get your Monday started. Let’s gooooooo! Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more!  Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

13 Touko 202428min

Episode 320: Neal and Toby dive into the potential media tug-of-war for the NBA as the league looks to shop around for a new contract. Then, a phantom debt coming from the surge of ‘Buy now, pay later’ during the holidays could be catastrophic for borrowers. Next, Reddit is our stock of the week while pandemic-era winners are the dog(s) of the week. Also, the resignation of both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA places the beauty pageant under suspicion of a toxic environment. Meanwhile, the Chevy Malibu will end production marking the end of the sedans. Lastly, Baidu deals with a PR nightmare as a PR exec that threatens to fire employees if they don’t work harder and longer. 00:00 - Apple apologizes 2:50 - NBA media rights up for grabs 7:15 - Impending phantom debt? 11:00 - Stock: Reddit, Dog: Pandemic stocks 16:30 - Miss USA drama 19:15 - End of the sedan era 22:30 - PR crisis at Baidu Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more! Per My Last Email: Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

10 Touko 202428min

Episode 319: Neal and Toby discuss the big discovery from Google’s DeepMind using AI to potentially produce new drugs not possible by mere humans. Then, the biggest ‘pump and brag scheme’ that shook Wall Street goes to trial. Next, a new report shows renewable energy sources making progress towards a big clean energy goal. Also, Neal shares his favorite numbers covering FTX refunds, job satisfaction, and Taylor Swift. Lastly, an upheaval is bubbling in Germany over a food staple: doner kebabs Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Apple ad controversy 3:00 - AI takes on drug industry 7:45 - Archegos goes to trial 11:30 - Renewable energy milestone 15:00 - FTX refund 17:30 - American workers happy-ish 19:15 - Taylor Swift takes over Europe 21:30 - Kebab-flation in Germany Per My Last Email: Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

9 Touko 202428min

Episode 318: Neal and Toby chat about TikTok’s fight to stay alive by suing the US government for its attempt to ban or force sale the popular social media app. Then, Apple launches its newest iPad, something that hasn’t been done since 2022. Next, a shake-up in the food delivery world with Instacart and Uber Eats teaming up to challenge DoorDash. Also, Nintendo announces its target release date for the successor of its highly successful Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile, an AI startup company hopes to change the narrative of autonomous cars with the backing of $1 billion. Lastly, a study ranks which city has the most millionaires and it's…no surprise – New York City. Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more! Per My Last Email: Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

8 Touko 202428min

Episode 317: Neal and Toby dive into the latest fraud scandal where 777 Partners is alleged to use customers’ money to buy sports teams. Then, is it possible that the U.S. Social Security could run out of money? How it got so big and how it could be dwindling. Next, Starbucks has been struggling to reclaim its throne as the coffee chain king due to its futile attempts to take off in the Chinese market. Then, Toby shares his trend of a sweet candy that’s taking over TikTok. Also, Equinox promises longer life…that’ll cost you $40,000 a year. Finally, recapping the Met Gala that came with a gown-length of controversies. Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more! Per My Last Email: Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

7 Touko 202428min

Episode 316: Neal and Toby recap Berkshire Hathaway’s post-Munger shareholder meeting that had another selling of Apple stock and adds to its cash pile. Then, Boeing prepares a highly anticipated, highly scrutinized space test that will send its first astronaut team in orbit. Next, the Google antitrust case hears its closing arguments and prepares for a ruling that could change the landscape of the internet. Also, diss tracks and sleep tracks are this weekend’s winners. Meanwhile, everyone is into retro gaming and why Apple is letting it be the top downloaded app on its app store. Lastly, what’s ahead for this coming week. Visit https://www.wendys.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Intro 2:30 - Berkshire offloads Apple 7:00 - Boeing enters space race 11:00 - Google on trial 14:15 - Winners of the weekend 19:30 - Emulator app on Apple 22:00 - Week ahead Per My Last Email: Spotify, Apple, YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug 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

6 Touko 202430min