Why the DOJ is Suing Google & IRS Coming For Millionaires

Episode 386: Neal and Toby recap Elon Musk’s glitchy interview with Republican Presidential candidate Trump on his platform X. Then, the FDA disapproves of MDMA as a treatment for PTSD and users of the new ChatGPT voice mode are reporting the tool is breaking protocol…and breaking hearts. Next, Burning Man ticket sales aren’t selling out like they used to. Has the notorious festival lost its cultural relevance? Meanwhile, Blink Fitness files for bankruptcy, signaling a struggle for budget gyms. Lastly, now that the Olympics have been handed off to LA, the traffic-ridden city pledges to make it a ‘no-car’ Games. And a survey shows many think they can make the Olympics if they start training now. Good Luck.  Checkout https://beehiiv.link/morning-brew-daily and get a 30 day free trial and also 20% off 3 months with code BREW  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

13 Aug 202429min

Episode 385: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s comments on wanting to change the independence of the Fed, which has historically been immune from political partisanship. Then, how NBC handled the coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics in a constantly changing media landscape. Next, Disney reveals details of its massive investment to its parks around the world, including a ‘Villains Land’ that hopes to bring back waning theme park visitors. Plus, the weekend’s biggest winners: the Reynolds-Lively household and China’s newest richest person. Meanwhile, Halloween decorations are starting to show up on shelves as ‘Summerween’ is in full effect. Lastly, the biggest news to know for the week ahead.  Checkout https://beehiiv.link/morning-brew-daily and get a 30 day free trial and also 20% off 3 months with code BREW  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

12 Aug 202429min

Episode 384: Neal and Toby chat about the round of funding for a startup that could transform the landscape of warfare by combining tech and military manufacturing. Then, upheaval in Bangladesh has global economies nervous about its impacts, especially in the fashion industry. Next, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount both had massive write-downs which further signifies the fading of linear programming. Also, Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro is winning the miracle weight-loss drug war as sales soar, while Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy is slugging behind. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola may have to owe the IRS $16 billion in back taxes. Lastly, Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman is developing a $100M country estate but is running into some newt headaches.  Checkout https://beehiiv.link/morning-brew-daily and get a 30 day free trial and also 20% off 3 months with code BREW  00:00 - Costco crackdown 2:30 - AI-powered weapons 7:00 - Shakeup in Bangladesh 11:00 - Bad news for cable TV networks 14:45 - Weight-loss drug duel 18:00 - Coca-cola vs. IRS 21:30 - Newt problems Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

9 Aug 202428min

Episode 383: Neal and Toby explain why Congress is looking into creating legislation that would crack down on payment scams on Zelle. Next up, Disney reported earnings and their streaming division is raking it in but their parks may be losing cash. Then mortgage rates are finally falling and Neal shares his favorite numbers involving VP investments, treasury bills and the number of free colonoscopies that one olympic gold medalist is getting from their home country. Then finally, it has been 20 years since the great Dave Matthews Band tour bus poop disaster in Chicago. Checkout https://beehiiv.link/morning-brew-daily and get a 30 day free trial and also 20% off 3 months with code BREW Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Olympic Coke 3:00 - Zelle Scams 8:45 - Disney Earnings 12:30 - Mortgage Rates Drop 18:00 - VP Investments 20:30 - Buffett T-Bills 23:00 - Olympic Perks 25:20 - DMB Poopiversary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Aug 202429min

Episode 382: Neal and Toby discuss Kamala Harris choosing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for her VP on the Democratic presidential ticket. What was his economic track record in Minnesota? Next up, what do Uber's lucrative earnings report mean for American spending trends? Then the EPA bans a pesticide that is harmful to fetuses and Elon Musk's 'X' filed an antitrust lawsuit against advertisers. Plus, how Olympians are trying to capitalize on gold medal and viral momentum. Finally why FIU is naming their stadium after... Pitbull. Checkout https://beehiiv.link/morning-brew-daily and get a 30 day free trial and also 20% off 3 months with code BREW Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

7 Aug 202430min

Episode 381: Neal and Toby dig deep into the markets historic tumble on Monday and explain exactly what happened to send investors and economists into a tailspin. Plus, Google loses a massive antitrust case over their search engine and CrowdStrike fights back against Delta. Next up Mars is in talks for a billion dollar deal to purchase Pringles and why the F-bomb is being dropped more and more in pop culture. Then finally, ChatGPT may have a tool to detect whether it is used in academic papers. Checkout https://beehiiv.link/morning-brew-daily and get a 30 day free trial and also 20% off 3 months with code BREW Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

6 Aug 202428min

Episode 380: Neal and Kyle break down last month's jobs report and why experts are fearing a recession following the markets latest fall. Then, why consumers are turning to Amazon after growing tired of locked up products in CVS and Target. Next up, Chevron is the latest company to leave California for Texas. Why is it so trendy? Speaking of trends, Americans are all in on purchasing small cars. The guys share their winners of the weekend and spoiler, it's an Olympic special. And finally a look at the week ahead. Checkout https://beehiiv.link/morning-brew-daily and get a 30 day free trial and also 20% off 3 months with code BREW Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Want to hear Kyle's takes on all things work life? Check out his new show, Per My Last Email, here: https://link.chtbl.com/59PknMsy 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

5 Aug 202431min

Episode 379: Neal and Toby chat about the historic prisoner swap between the US and Russia that includes the freeing of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich after being wrongfully detained. Then, a recap of big tech earnings including Apple, Intel, and Meta. Next, Bill Ackman couldn’t walk the talk as he withdrew from his highly anticipated IPO. Plus, The US Army wants their money back from Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson after they thought his massive following could draw more recruits. It didn’t. Lastly, Olympic medalists are encouraged to take selfies sponsored by Samsung.  Checkout https://beehiiv.link/morning-brew-daily and get a 30 day free trial and also 20% off 3 months with code BREW Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

2 Aug 202429min