iPhone Charging Gets a Makeover & Why Cold Medicines are Useless

Episode 330: Neal and Toby discuss the DOJ’s attempt to break up Live Nation & Ticketmaster alleging their monopolistic control over the entertainment industry. Then, the SEC just approved the 2nd-largest crypto-based ETF in the country. Plus, auto insurance rates have been jumping up the last 50 years. Then, Moderna as our stock of the week and Lululemon as our dog of the week. Next, cicadas are being featured in menus as tasty(?) delectables…maybe it’s not for everyone. Lastly, shots fired over which state is the pizza capital in the country: New York or Connecticut?  Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Get your MBD Mugs 2:00 - DOJ sues Live Nation 6:20 - SEC approves Ether ETF 10:20 - Auto repairs are getting expensive 14:00 - Moderna is SOW, Lululemon is DOW 19:30 - Cicada snacks?? 22:15 - Pizza wars between CT and NY 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

24 Touko 202429min

Episode 329: Neal and Toby discuss the latest poll that shows a majority of Americans believing the economy is worsening despite data showing the contrary. Then, Nvidia shows a strong earnings report that says AI is still riding high. Next, a scary turbulent Singapore Air flight reveals the most bumpy flights in the world and why it could get worse. Plus, Neal shares his favorite numbers of Graceland, California homes, and a feather. Lastly, Vivek Ramaswamy buys stake in Buzzfeed hoping to give it a revamp.  Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Prepare of Memorial Day travels 3:00 - Americans think economy is bad 7:20 - Nvidia crushes earnings 10:50 - Turbulent skies 14:00 - Neal’s Numbers 21:00 - Politicians buy stock 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

23 Touko 202427min

Episode 328: Neal and Toby look into the lawsuit that could shake up the NIL landscape in college athletics. Then, Japan wants to prevent overtourism of its iconic sites by literally blocking its view. Next, fast casual dining has become a lunch favorite while fast-food is falling behind. Plus, destructive hail weather is threatening to cause billions of dollars of damage. Meanwhile, microplastics have been tested to be found in tes…ticles. Yikes. Lastly, an Australian magnate wants a portrait of herself taken down in a gallery…only to cause more attention to it.   Visit https://www.sage.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

22 Touko 202427min

Episode 327: Neal and Toby examine how the latest jobs report may look promising, but not particularly for college graduates who may struggle with finding a job. Then, good, bad, and ugly news: the cargo ship cleanup at the Baltimore bridge crash site, OpenAI is changing its voice, and Red Lobster files for bankruptcy, respectively. Next, Hims & Hers Health is getting into the weight-loss drug game with their Wegovy-like shots. Also, New Caledonia is a hot battleground for independence and nickel reserves. Lastly, Neuralink gets clearance for its 2nd patient.  Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Check out Brew Markets newsletter! 2:45 - Fresh out of college kids have it rough 7:00 - Baltimore cargo ship gets moved 9:15 - OpenAI ditches AI voice 13:00 - Red Lobster files for bankruptcy 15:00 - Hims & Hers makes their own Wegovy 18:45 - Nickel fight in New Caledonia 21:45 - Neuralink cleared for 2nd patient 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

21 Touko 202428min

Episode 326: Neal and Toby discuss the internal shakeup (again) at OpenAI. This time, the team wanting long-term AI safety said, “We out.” Then, the UAW’s campaign to unionize the South hits a roadblock with Mercedes-Benz in Alabama voting against unionizing. Plus, Minnesota reaches a minimum driver pay with Uber and Lyft. Also, Manchester City and Blue Origin are this past weekend’s winners. Meanwhile, the popularity of THC-infused drinks is starting a turf war between the cannabis and alcohol industries. Next, sunscreens in the US are far behind the rest of the world…what’s up? Lastly, what you need to know this week before you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend.  Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Intro  02:20 - OpenAI Safety  06:30 - UAW loses vote 09:30 - Rideshare in Minneapolis  11:00 - Winners of the weekend  15:00 - Sunscreen in the US 18:00 - THC Drinks 21:25 - 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

20 Touko 202428min

Episode 325: Neal and Toby recap the latest Supreme Court decision to spurn an attempt to take down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Then, the Dow Jones Average hits a new milestone signaling Wall Street’s unyielding confidence in the market. Plus, the United Auto Workers union continues its campaign in Alabama where it’s looking to unionize Mercedes-Benz workers. Next, TWO stocks of the week: Walmart remains king of retail and Chubb has the Buffett stamp of approval. Meanwhile, two brothers were arrested for stealing $25M in crypto at lightning fast speed. Lastly, a humble taco stand in Mexico receives a Michelin star. Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Uber CEO interview now! 2:00 - Supreme Court rules in favor of CFPB 5:50 - Dow Jones milestone 10:00 - UAW takes on Mercedes-Benz 13:50 - Stocks of the week: Walmart and Chubb 19:20 - Crypto hackers caught 22:00 - Michelin starred taco stand 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

17 Touko 202427min

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi joins Morning Brew Daily for an exclusive interview where he discusses Uber's focus on affordability, which includes scheduling UberX Shares and launching shuttles that will take customers to and from concerts and events for a lower fare. He also shares his thoughts on autonomous vehicles and EVs. And where does Uber stand on competition with Lyft and Tesla? Plus, a deep dive into Uber's ad business, their new partnership with Instacart and will Uber really pull out of Minneapolis? Then, Dara explains what his biggest challenges were when taking over for former CEO Travis Kalanick and how playing Dungeons and Dragons has inspired his leadership style. And finally, what is the CEO of Uber's.... Uber rating? 00:00 - Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi joins MBD 01:00 - Launching UberX Share 02:45 - Uber Shuttle to concerts  06:40 - Autonomous vehicles  12:40 - Uber’s EV projection  15:00 - Uber and Minneapolis  17:00 - Competition with Lyft  17:45 - Instacart deal with Uber Eats  21:00 - Surge pricing’s future  23:15 - Uber ad business 26:00 - Uber Direct  28:00 - US attracting leadership 30:15 - Taking over as Uber CEO 32:35 - Biggest regret at Uber  35:10 - Dungeons and Dragons lessons 37:25 - Dara’s Uber rating Want more interviews with CEOs of public companies? Check out After Earnings, a new podcast from Morning Brew and Stakeholder Labs: https://link.chtbl.com/s86bWrvf 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

16 Touko 202438min

Episode 324: Neal and Toby recap the latest inflation report that shows its first promising sign of easing up but not quite time to celebrate. Then, AMC was able to leverage the meme stock rally to cut down its debt but sent its stock tumbling. Next, Netflix inks a deal to stream the coveted NFL Christmas Day games. Also, Neal runs through his numbers of overdose deaths, a study about the internet, and raw milk sales. Plus, a flood of fake science forces multiple scientific journals to retract its publications. Lastly, Francis Ford Coppola has been working on his latest film for the last 40 years and is ready to show it to the world at the Cannes Film Festival. 00:00 - Interview with Uber CEO 2:00 - April’s inflation report 6:00 - Meme stock fizzles 9:30 - Netflix teams up with NFL 13:15 - Neal’s Numbers 20:30 - Fake science found in journals 23:15 - Coppola’s long-awaited film Visit https://www.sage.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

16 Touko 202430min