Economists Scrap Recession Forecasts & Amazon's Grocery Store Overhaul

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

8 Tammi 26min

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. 00:00 - A Marathon A Day  03:20 - Canadian Turmoil  07:20 - US Steel Debacle  11:50 - TGL Goes Live  16:45 - Toby’s Trends - History! 21:50 - Headlines  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Tammi 26min

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

6 Tammi 29min

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 00:00 - Ins/Outs of 2025  02:00 - New Laws in 2025  07:45 - What is Turo? 12:40 - Tesla Sales Drop 16:00 - Stock of the Week 19:30 - Dog of the Week 22:30 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Tammi 30min

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

2 Tammi 29min

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

1 Tammi 37min

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

31 Joulu 202437min

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

30 Joulu 202425min