Are AI Companions a Threat to Toys? & The Kidult Economy is Booming

Are AI Companions a Threat to Toys? & The Kidult Economy is Booming

Episode 724: Neal and Toby talk with James Zahn, the editor-in-chief of The Toy Book, aka @therockfather, to dive deep into the toy industry as the holiday becomes the busiest time of the year for the industry. But will it now have to compete with the advent of AI-powered toys and companions? Also, what’s fueling the Kidult economy and why the term isn’t exactly new. Then, a discussion about the symbiotic relationship between Hollywood and toy manufacturers. Finally, what are the greatest toys of all-time. Learn more at usbank.com/splitcard Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY 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://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We’re Going Back to the Moon & TMZ Exposes Vacationing Politicians

We’re Going Back to the Moon & TMZ Exposes Vacationing Politicians

Episode 812: Neal and Toby preview NASA’s Artemis 2 mission to send astronauts to the moon, which it hasn’t done in over 50 years. Then, Unilever is merging its food business with spice giant McCormic...

1 Apr 30min

Private Equity Weasels Into Your 401(k)? & Coal is Making a Comeback

Private Equity Weasels Into Your 401(k)? & Coal is Making a Comeback

Episode 811: Neal and Toby discuss a new proposal from the Labor Department to allow 401(k) plans to include private credit, private equity, and crypto. Then, the Iran War is fueling a coal comeback. ...

31 Mar 29min

Investors Lose Patience with Iran War & TSA Workers Finally Get Paid

Investors Lose Patience with Iran War & TSA Workers Finally Get Paid

Episode 810: Neal and Toby recap the stock market rout as investors lose patience with the Iran War. Then, a record number of TSA employees called out last Friday as Trump ordered DHS to restore pay. ...

30 Mar 29min

Congress Wants to Ban Prediction Markets & Clear Scores from TSA Chaos

Congress Wants to Ban Prediction Markets & Clear Scores from TSA Chaos

Episode 809: Neal and Toby talk about the new Senate bill that proposes a sweeping ban of prediction markets on sports, politics, and the military. Then, some major US metros such as LA and Miami are ...

27 Mar 29min

Meta, Google Lose Social Media Addiction Trial & NASA’s $20B Moon Base

Meta, Google Lose Social Media Addiction Trial & NASA’s $20B Moon Base

Episode 808: Neal and Toby cover the verdict that came down on Meta and Google, with a jury finding the companies liable for putting out addictive features that cause harm to teens. Then, the global s...

26 Mar 28min

OpenAI Shuts Down Sora & United Wants More Premium Seating

OpenAI Shuts Down Sora & United Wants More Premium Seating

Episode 807: Neal and Toby explain why OpenAI is shutting down Sora as the company tries to reel in costs. Then, United wants more premium seating and antimatter is transported for the first time. Nex...

25 Mar 27min

Trump’s TACO Trade Returns & Samsung Wants Your Fridge to Have Ads

Trump’s TACO Trade Returns & Samsung Wants Your Fridge to Have Ads

Episode 806: Neal and Toby discuss the TACO trade making its return on Monday morning. The guys also give the latest updates with TSA wait times and the collision at LGA. Next up, the great AI agents ...

24 Mar 29min

Travelers Face Hours-Long TSA Delays & BTS Makes a Comeback

Travelers Face Hours-Long TSA Delays & BTS Makes a Comeback

Episode 805: Neal and Toby discuss the TSA woes over the weekend and why Donald Trump is sending ICE to airports to help. Then the guys discuss the economic fallout over the war in Iran and why EVs ar...

23 Mar 29min

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