Are We Too Attached to Chatbots? & Fast-Casual Chains Slow Down
Episode 649: Neal and Toby dive deep into some reports of users becoming dangerously attached to AI chatbots. Then, Tesla hints at rolling out its robotaxis in NYC…without its permission. Also, LA is ...
15 Aug 202531min
Is America Going Sober? & The Decline of the Working Man
Episode 648: Neal and Toby explain why Americans are drinking less alcohol, even in moderation. Then, a slowing labor market is tough for the economy, but men are feeling the effects more than females...
14 Aug 202530min
Spirit Airlines on its Deathbed? & July Inflation Remains Sticky
Episode 647: Neal and Toby recap July’s inflation report that shows CPI ticked up from June. Then, Elon Musk accuses Apple of preferential treatment of OpenAI in its App Store vs. other AI companies…m...
13 Aug 202528min
Ford Overhauls Assembly Line for EVs & UFC is Ditching Pay-Per-View
Episode 646: Neal and Toby discuss Ford ditching its legendary assembly line model for a new ‘universal EV platform’ to build budget models. Then, Nvidia gets the green light to sell its chips to Chin...
12 Aug 202529min
Instagram’s Map Feature Sparks Backlash & Sweetgreen’s Future Wilts
Episode 645: Neal and Toby chat about the Trump administration preparing an IPO of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae that could raise $30B. Then, Instagram releases a new feature that can sho...
11 Aug 202528min
OpenAI Levels Up to GPT-5 & ‘Buffett Premium’ Gone for Berkshire?
Episode 644: Neal and Toby sit down with Brian McCullough, the host of Morning Brew’s tech-focused show, Tech Brew Ride Home, to dive into OpenAI’s all-new powerful GPT-5 AI model. Then, a new CDC stu...
8 Aug 202533min
Apple Pours Another $100B into US & Disney’s Deals to Dominate Streaming
Episode 643: Neal and Toby chat about Apple’s fresh $100B investment in US manufacturing amid threatening tariffs. Then, Disney has been on a tear of major deals to bolster its streaming slate. Plus, ...
7 Aug 202531min
OceanGate Disaster Was ‘Preventable’ & SF is So Back
Episode 642: Neal and Toby unpack the Wall Street Journal’s report on Trump’s plans to punish big banks for any discrimination against conservatives. Then, the electric car maker Rivian is suing Ohio ...
6 Aug 202527min
