The Mega Deal Changing Snacking & Elon Musk's 'Demons'

Episode 366: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s VP pick, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, who has started as a venture capitalist and has worked closely with silicon valley leaders. Then, Google wants to boost its cloud computer and cybersecurity arm as it nears buying startup Wiz. Next, Amazon Prime Day is this week and it needs to be a home-run of a sale. Meanwhile, Toby looks at the latest trend of doomsday preppers buying up timeshares to prepare for the worst. Plus, Australia is using drones to fend off sharks away from its waters. Lastly, scientists find a cave on the moon that could be a shelter for future astronauts.  Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. 00:00 - MBD Shirt 2:00 - J.D. Vance’s business ties 7:00 - Google’s big bet on cybersecurity 11:00 - Amazon Prime Day is here 14:30 - Doomsday economy boomin’ 17:30 - Birds v. Drones v. Sharks 20:00 - Caves on the moon Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

16 Heinä 202426min

Episode 365: Neal and Toby recap the assassination attempt at a rally in PA that grazed but ultimately missed former President Trump and how the markets are reacting. Then, a group of Goldman Sachs strategists are concerned the AI tech boom may actually be a bubble that could burst, leaving investors skeptical about its true payoffs. Next, the weekend’s winners: Alec Baldwin and Spain. Plus, a stegosaurus up for auction is drawing much attention – and criticism. Meanwhile, the Seine River is becoming a symbol of Paris’ readiness to take on the Olympics. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know this week.  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316 Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Get your MBD Shirt! 2:00 - Assassination attempt on Trump 7:00 - Is AI a bubble about to burst? 11:20 - Weekend winners: Alec Baldwin & Spain 17:10 - Dinosaur market booming 21:00 - Seine River clean up 23:45 - Week ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Heinä 202427min

Episode 364: Neal and Toby recap the latest inflation report that might’ve sealed the deal on a Fed rate cut with a minor increase that shows signs of cooling down. Then, airline profits are underperforming despite record air travel. Plus, a Texas jury sides with a bitcoin miner that’s been making nearby residents sick from the loud data facilities. Next, Costco is the stock of the week and Tesla is the dog of the week. Meanwhile, the most star-studded Indian wedding that billions of money can afford. Lastly, the iconic Las Vegas casino The Mirage is closing its doors and needs to get rid of its prize money. Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. 00:00 - NYT Book List 3:00 - Inflation goin’ down 7:20 - Delta Air struggling 10:30 - Bitcoin mining is very noisy 14:00 - Dog: Tesla 17:20 - Stock: Costco 19:20 - The wedding to rule all weddings 22:00 - The Mirage closes shop 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

12 Heinä 202428min

Episode 363: Neal and Toby examine the bipartisan bill that would prevent members of Congress from trading on the stock market that often bring up concerns of ethics. Then, some states are allowing vending machines to sell bullets to gun owners. Plus, Three Mile Island, the site of one of the worst nuclear disasters in US history, is gaining interest in opening back up to power AI. Next, Neal shares his favorite numbers on a $150K dog, Drake’s lost bet, and children leaving downtown areas. Lastly, NYC Mayor Eric Adams rolls out the first official trash bin.  Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. 00:00 - 7-Eleven Day 2:30 - Stock trading ban for Congress 6:50 - Vending machines shooting out bullets 11:00 - Three Mile Island revival 14:50 - Kids are leaving cities 17:00 - The $150K dog 19:00 - Drake curse strikes again 21:00 - NYC trash bin 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

11 Heinä 202428min

Episode 362: Neal and Toby recap the havoc of Hurricane Beryl after it made landfall in Houston this past Monday and how Texas is often the target of climate disasters. Then, Athletic Brewing Company is leading the charge in America’s growing desire to drink without the drink–of alcohol, that is. Meanwhile, Jerome Powell goes to the front of the class of Congress to share that the US economy might have another foe besides inflation. Next, Etsy is trying to get out of its slump by reinventing itself as the “anti-robot” commerce company. Also, empty offices hit an all-time high, especially in San Francisco. Lastly, Ivy League social clubs are becoming a thing of the past as memberships are dwindling. Can speed dating save it? Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. 00:00 - Big sequels coming up 2:40 - Hurricane Beryl hits Houston 7:00 - Athletic Brewing is taking over 11:00 - Jerome Powell reports to Congress 14:30 - Etsy comeback story? 18:20 - Vacant offices continue to rise 22:00 - Ivy League clubs are fading away 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 Heinä 202428min

Episode 361: Neal and Toby preview the annual Sun Valley conference where the biggest names in Tech and Media meet to potentially make deals that could shape the future. Then, Alec Baldwin is set to go on trial for the tragic shooting that occurred while filming on set. Plus, the FTC wants to prevent a merger between two mega mattress companies. Meanwhile, protesters in Barcelona are telling tourists to stay away during a time where Americans are flocking to Europe. Next, Toby looks at the latest trend of ‘luxury’ berries. Lastly, elevators emerge as a new potential scapegoat as to why housing costs have skyrocketed.  Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. 00:00 - NATO and Fed Chair 2:15 - Billionaire Summer camp kicks off 6:50 - Alec Baldwin on trial 11:00 - Mattress industry shake up 14:20 - Europe loves/hates tourists 17:50 - Toby’s trends: berries 21:30 - Why US elevators suck  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 Heinä 202428min

Episode 360: Neal and Toby recap the historical elections happening across the pond in the UK and France, and how they will impact the US markets. Then, some mega mergers from over the weekend: Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus create a luxury behemoth, Skydance and Paramount link up, and Six Flags and Cedar Fair become the largest amusement park operator in the US. Meanwhile, four volunteers emerge from NASA’s year-long experiment simulating what it’d be like to live on Mars. Also, Steve Ballmer briefly surpasses his former boss, Bill Gates, in net worth. Plus, the Caesar salad turns 100 which reignites the debates of who actually invented the iconic dish. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know this week.  Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. 00:00 - Boeing pleads guilty 3:00 - French election surprise 6:30 - UK elections 9:30 - Saks Fifth Avenue merges with Neiman Marcus 12:00 - Paramount merges with Skydance 14:45 - Weekend winners: Mars crew & Steve Ballmer 19:45 - 100-year anniversary of the caesar salad 23:00 - Week ahead 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 Heinä 202429min

Episode 359: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert joins Morning Brew Daily and explains how the league is ready to capitalize on their major momentum. Commissioner Engelbert discusses player pay and how they are working to increase league paychecks through sponsorship deals and media rights contracts. Plus she gets into how this year's rookie class including Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have brought a massive amount of media attention and how front offices and investors are trying to parlay that into popularity for years to come. Finally Cathy discusses her previous role at Deloitte as CEO and even what corporate lingo she things is the cringiest. Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. 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

5 Heinä 202435min