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Episode 17: Neal and Toby explain why ChatGPT may soon be a better test-taker than the average human. Also Meta is laying off another 10,000 people - how did they get there? Plus the latest on the SVB fallout, tumultuous train situations across the country, and why a man is suing Buffalo Wild Wings over... boneless wings? Learn more about our sponsor, Grasshopper: https://www.grasshopper.bank/thedailyshow Learn more about our sponsor, TaxAct: https://www.taxact.com Listen Here: https://www.mbdailyshow.com/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Sources: OpenAI announces GPT-4, claims it can beat 90% of humans on the SAT: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/14/openai-announces-gpt-4-says-beats-90percent-of-humans-on-sat.html Meta plans another round of mass layoffs: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/03/14/meta-plans-another-round-of-mass-layoffs Credit Suisse sheds nearly 25%, key backer says no more money: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/credit-suisse-shares-drop-fresh-record-low-cds-widen-2023-03-15/ Train debacles across the country: https://twitter.com/DKThomp/status/1635648069755707395?s=20 https://www.governing.com/community/atlantas-incredible-shrinking-transit-plan https://simpleflying.com/new-tork-laguardia-airport-airtrain-proposal-scrapped/ https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-11/new-cost-estimate-for-high-speed-rail-puts-california-bullet-train-100-billion-in-the-red Man Sues Buffalo Wild Wings over Boneless Wings: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/debate-over-boneless-wings-to-court Vinyl records outsell CDs for first time in decades: https://www.bbc.com/news/64919126 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Maalis 202325min

Episode 16: Neal and Toby explain how the Silicon Valley Bank disaster is impacting regional banks, and what it could mean for the future of Crypto. Plus, President Biden approves a controversial Alaska oil drilling project. The guys also break down the latest inflation data and why Meta is out on NFTs. Plus, is Samsung taking fake pictures of the moon? And remembering the man who took 7-Eleven global. Learn more about our sponsor, Huel: https://huel.com/dailyshow Listen Here: https://www.mbdailyshow.com/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 15: Neal and Toby take a deep dive into what happened with Silicon Valley Bank over the weekend. They dissect the timeline, the discourse around it and what this could mean for the future of the financial system and other Banks. Plus, Oscars recap and what we are watching for this week. Learn more about our sponsor, TaxAct: https://www.taxact.com Listen Here: https://www.mbdailyshow.com/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Maalis 202324min

Episode 14: Neal and Toby explain why banks are losing billions after the stumble of SVB financial group. They also take a look at President Biden's budget proposal and what it could mean for the wealthy and corporations. And the Czech baseball team shares how they are preparing for the World Baseball Classic while also holding full day-time jobs. Learn more about our sponsor, TaxAct: https://www.taxact.com Listen Here: https://www.mbdailyshow.com/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Maalis 202325min

Episode 13: Neal and Toby take a look at why Adidas is warning of their first annual loss in over 30 years after their billion dollar fallout with Yeezy. They also discuss why the WWE is looking to legalize gambling on scripted matches. Plus, what's the breakdown of the Fox News and Dominion lawsuit. And Neal shares his favorite numbers - turns out Clippers' owner Steve Ballmer is really excited about toilets. Thousands of them. Learn more about our sponsor, Huel: https://huel.com/dailyshow Listen Here: https://www.mbdailyshow.com/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Sources: Adidas has to get rid gf $1.3 billion if Yeezy inventory: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/adidas-floating-ideas-to-part-with-yeezy-inventory WWE pursuing legalized betting: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/08/wwe-betting-scripted-match-results.html Fox News and Dominion Lawsuit: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/07/media/fox-news-dominion-lawsuit/index.html Campbell Soup Revenue Up: https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/campbell-soup-lifts-annual-sales-forecast-robust-snack-demand-2023-03-08/ Mr. Beast’s Feastables: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/mrbeast-tweet-walmart-feastables-rcna73546 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Maalis 202326min

Episode 12: Neal and Toby take a look at the economics behind Mexican medical tourism after two Americans were killed in a Cartel mix up after traveling to the country for a plastic surgery procedure. Also they breakdown why the DOJ wants to block JetBlue's takeover of Spirit airlines. And, hate talking to your co-workers? Well Slack wants ChatGPT to do it for you. Plus, why everything is awesome for Legos right now. Learn more about our sponsor, Grasshopper: https://www.grasshopper.bank/thedailyshow Listen Here: https://www.mbdailyshow.com/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Sources:  Mexican Medical Tourism: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/07/health/medical-tourism-mexico-trend-wellness/index.html DOJ vs Airline Takeover: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/spirit-jetblue-DOJ-antitrust-lawsuit Powell: Interest Rates will increase: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/07/fed-chair-powell-says-interest-rates-are-likely-to-be-higher-than-previously-anticipated.html  Slack adding ChatGPT: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/slack-introducing-ai-assistant Are Sugar Substitutes good for you? https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/03/07/study-finds-a-popular-sugar-substitute-might-be-bad-for-your-heart Lego’s Success: https://www.wsj.com/articles/artificial-sweetener-erythritol-linked-to-strokes-heart-attacks-2795ee46?mod=hp_featst_pos3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Maalis 202327min

Episode 11: Neal and Toby discuss California cutting ties with Walgreens over the pharmacy's position on abortion pills. They also get into the implications of EV bike fires and why the Swiss are putting their foot down on what can be considered their native chocolate. And what is "body doubling" and why it could help people with ADHD work remotely. Oh, and if you could name a snowplow - what would that name be? Learn more about our sponsor, TaxAct: https://www.taxact.com Listen Here: https://www.mbdailyshow.com/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Sources:  California “done” with Walgreens over abortion pill: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/06/abortion-pill-california-governor-newsom-says-state-wont-do-business-with-walgreens.html EV Bike Fires big deal in NYC: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/03/06/e-bike-batteries-are-exploding-fire Toblerone dropping Swiss Mountains from packaging: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/06/business/toblerone-chocolate-switzerland-matterhorn.html Toby’s Trends, AI Voiceover: https://www.businessinsider.com/voice-ai-audio-joe-biden-donald-trump-tiktok-2023-3 Remote Work ‘body doubling’ or 2.5 hour Commute?: https://fortune.com/2023/03/05/body-doubling-parallel-working-tiktok-trend/ https://fortune.com/2023/03/05/nyc-workers-super-commuters-office/ Municipalities renaming snowplows: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/snowplow-name-contest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Maalis 202325min

Episode 10: Neal and Toby discuss the economic strategy that companies are taking pushing higher end products to maintain profits. They also dig into Amazon pausing construction on their new headquarters in Virginia, and why college students aren't completely sold on ChatGPT just yet. Also what happened with HQ Trivia? Learn more about our sponsor, Huel: https://huel.com/dailyshow Listen Here: https://www.mbdailyshow.com/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Maalis 202324min