Electronic Arts Goes Private In $50B Deal? & CA vs Nonstick Cookware
Episode 680: Welcome Producer Ray to the show! Neal and Ray discuss the almost $50 billion deal that is possible taking video game giant Electronic Arts private. Next up, the battle of California vs nonstick cookware and the Saudi Comedy festival that is paying the world’s top entertainers the big bucks, but has not come without controversy. Then the guys share their winners of the weekend and take a look at the week ahead. Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a free $250 credit for the next one. Check out https://www.linkedIn.com/mbd for more. Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Vote for MBD in the Signal Awards! http://bit.ly/3W4e5ik 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
29 Sep 30min
Government Shutdown = Mass Layoffs? & Quantum Trading is Here
Episode 679: Neal and Toby discuss the potential government shutdown and the impact it’ll have on the economy. Then, Starbucks announces its closing 1% of its stores as part of its turnaround plan. Also, CarMax shares plunge as its latest earnings report warns nobody is buying used cars. Meanwhile, IBM just helped HSBC with the world’s first quantum-powered financial trades. What. Plus, a breakdown of plastic surgery across the country by region. Finally, Amazon settles with the FTC for $2.5B over its ‘deceptive’ Prime program. 00:00 - Bill Nye inducted into Hollywood Walk of Fame 2:55 - Government shutdown looms 7:15 - Starbucks closes its stores 10:30 - Dog of the Week: CarMax 16:10 - Stock of the Week IBM 19:40 - Sprint Finish! You can try reMarkable Paper Pro Move for 100 days for free. If it’s not what you’re looking for, get your money back. Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Vote for MBD in the Signal Awards! http://bit.ly/3W4e5ik 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
26 Sep 28min
Wall St. Thirsts For Tariff Refunds & AI ‘Workslop’ Costs Millions
Episode 678: Neal and Toby talk about why some Wall St. firms are hoping the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs which could lead to a massive influx of refunds. Then, AI was meant to increase productivity when, actually, it causes more work than necessary. Also, China takes its soy-buying business from the US to Argentina, causing some pain to US farmers. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on an Instagram milestone, Broadway musicals, and the Ryder Cup. You can try reMarkable Paper Pro Move for 100 days for free. If it’s not what you’re looking for, get your money back. Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today 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
25 Sep 30min
Cyberattacks Rupture Euro Airports & Michelob Ultra is the King of Beer
Episode 677: Toby and Kyle recap the shaking situation over in Argentina as President Javier Milei’s free-market revolution is starting to teeter. Then, a string of cyberattacks rips through European airports and Jaguar Land Over, Britain’s largest carmaker. And, the OECD raises its outlook on the global economy stating its more resilient to Trump’s tariffs than initially estimated…but not immune. Meanwhile, there’s a new top-spot for beer in the US: Michelob Ultra. 00:00 - Send us your group chats! 3:00 - Jimmy Kimmel is back 7:10 - Argentina’s Milei is having a rough go 11:45 - Cyberattacks tear through Europe 18:20 - OECD updates its outlook 22:00 - Michelob cracks the top spot 25:20 - Sprint Finish! You can try reMarkable Paper Pro Move for 100 days for free. If it’s not what you’re looking for, get your money back. Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Presale code LETSRIDE 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
24 Sep 29min
Is Amazon Prime Too Hard to Cancel? & Tylenol-maker Tanks From Autism Claims
Episode 676: Toby and Kyle dive into two big trials tackling Big Tech. First, the FTC is alleging Amazon makes Prime too complicated to cancel. Then, it’s a redux of the Justice Department accusing Google of holding a monopoly over digital advertising. Plus, President Trump makes claims that Tylenol is linked to autism. Meanwhile, Toby investigates what’s behind Beli, the new Gen Z restaurant review app that is the ‘anti-Yelp’. 00:00 - Talenti jars take some effort 3:20 - FTC targets Amazon 7:00 - Google’s antitrust trial part deux 11:00 - Tylenol maker has a PR headache 17:30 - Oura ring booms 22:00 - Beli eats Yelp 25:00 - Sprint Finish! You can try reMarkable Paper Pro Move for 100 days for free. If it’s not what you’re looking for, get your money back. Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get your MBD live show tickets here! https://www.tinyurl.com/MBD-HOLIDAY Presale code LETSRIDE 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
23 Sep 30min
$100K H1-B Visa Fee Upends Tech Sector & Murdochs Involved in TikTok Deal?
Episode 675: Neal and Toby discuss the impact of the new $100K annual fee for H1-B Visas that has tech companies scrambling. Plus, details emerge from the pending TikTok deal that could bring ownership to the US. Also, Hamburger Helper sales are boosted by Americans trying to save money on food. Meanwhile, prizes are handed out to the quirkiest scientists in the world. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 00:00 - Get your MBD live show tickets! 2:50 - Costly H1-B Visa fee 7:20 - TikTok deal imminent 11:30 - Hamburger helper booms 17:00 - Ig Nobel prize winners 21:00 - Week Ahead You can try reMarkable Paper Pro Move for 100 days for free. If it’s not what you’re looking for, get your money back. Get your paper tablet at https://www.remarkable.com today Get your MBD live show tickets here! Presale code LETSRIDE 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
22 Sep 26min
Nvidia Throws $5B Lifeline to Intel & Amex Ups Annual Fee to $895
Episode 674: Neal and Toby discuss the FTC’s suit to punish Ticketmaster after alleging it failed to combat bots. Then, Nvidia has come to save Intel as it takes a $5B stake into the company. Plus, Amex is upping the ante on its annual fee but promising even bigger perks for luxury cardholders. Meanwhile, cocaine use in the US is surging and Dave & Busters is struggling to attract customers. Finally, the FCC chair says it plans to continue changing the media landscape. Get a $500 match on your first $500 spent with code BREW500 at advertising.roku.com/brew Terms apply. Get your MBD live show tickets here! Presale code LETSRIDE 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
19 Sep 29min
Jimmy Kimmel Suspended ‘Indefinitely’ & The Fed Finally Cuts Rates
Episode 673: Neal and Toby discuss another late-night shake up after Jimmy Kimmel is suspended ‘indefinitely’ after comments about the Charlie Kirk shooting. Then, the Fed makes its first rate cut since last December. Also, Meta unveils its next-gen smart glasses that impresses despite some awkward live-demo moments. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on huge parking lots, a Baghdad resurgence, and the Great Lakes graveyard. Finally, Ben & Jerry’s…is now just Ben. Get a $500 match on your first $500 spent with code BREW500 at advertising.roku.com/brew Terms apply. Get your MBD live show tickets here! Presale code: LETSRIDE 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
18 Sep 30min
