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Episode 378: Neal and Toby recap the Fed meeting and whether signs of a rate cut are still looking good. Then, Google launched an Olympic ad promoting Gemini AI which left a bad taste in everyone’s mouth. Then, Boeing hires a new CEO to turn things around for the struggling company. Plus, another wearable AI device goes viral, with a simple necklace that you can talk to…and that’s about it. And finally, Neal shares his favorite numbers from the week featuring a train dispute, the best cities for young grads, and Harvard’s fencing elite. 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

1 Aug 202430min

Morning Brew Daily is a talk show that covers the latest news on business, the economy, and everything else that you need to know more about, with Neal Freyman and Toby Howell. The show is a smart, witty and informative way to to start your day. Catch us every weekday on all podcasting platforms and Youtube starting on February 21st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoicesmegaphone.fm/adchoices Introducing Morning Brew Daily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Aug 20241min

Episode 377: Neal and Toby discuss whether investors are right to be concerned about the massive AI expenditures being made with little to no revenue to show for it. Then, the US Senate just passed the Kids Online Safety Act to force tech companies to have stricter online rules for teens. Next, Starbucks misses its earnings expectations as same-store traffic continues to fall in the US and around the world. Plus, a number of startups are doing what Theranos wanted to do… minus the whole fraud part. Meanwhile, perhaps the failed JetBlue-Spirit merger was actually a good thing? Lastly, the latest news and stories from the 2024 Paris Olympics. 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

31 Jul 202429min

Episode 376: Neal and Toby explain Venezuela’s key election results have some big question marks which causes a bigger concern about its economic health. Next up they chat about McDonald’s struggling to get consumers back while sales have declined for the first time in 4 years. Then, Elon Musk shares an AI deepfake video of a Kamala Harris political ad on his X profile, which evidently violates X’s own media policies. Plus, colon and rectum cancer among under-50 year olds are on the rise and leaving researchers scrambling to find a reason why. Meanwhile, Toby shares the trend of breakout Olympic stars outside of their respective sport, such as US rugby player Ilona Maher. Lastly, a roundup of the biggest news from the Olympics.  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 - Medal count   02:30 - Venezuela election  07:30 - McDonald’s slump  13:00 - Deepfake AI Political Ad  19:30 - Colon Cancer screening  22:15 - Toby’s Trends 25:45 - Olympic Stories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jul 202430min

Episode 375: Neal and Toby discuss Donald Trump's appearance at a major Crypto conference and why it's important to his Presidential campaign. Then, likely Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is galvanizing the Internet with a record-breaking Zoom meeting. Next, this quietly-dominating cold storage company just made the biggest IPO in the US so far this year. Plus, the Marvel Cinematic Universe just signaled it still wants to dominate the box office and NBC is leaning on the Olympics to win back viewers. Meanwhile, a couple of food debates have people scratching their heads on whether boneless wings can have bones (huh?), and who really invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos? Lastly, the biggest news happening this week!  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

29 Jul 202428min

Episode 374: Neal and Toby discuss the massive change to Southwest’s business model by scraping its open seating policy. Will this move save the airliner? Then, the latest GDP report shows the US economy is stronger than ever, signaling a likely cut by the Fed in September. Next, OpenAI announces a new search engine that will directly compete with Google. Meanwhile, Trump proposes a ‘no tax on tips’ law meant to appeal to the working class, but some say it may actually hurt them instead of helping. Lastly, a beefy Olympics preview covering the latest scandals and intrigue surrounding the Games in Paris.  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

26 Jul 202430min

Episode 373: Neal and Toby chat about LVMH’s struggling sales, signaling a turbulent time for luxury brands. Then, Grindr users apparently are blocked from finding any matches within Olympic Village. Next, CrowdStrike offers a $10 apology gift card for the mass IT outage that cost its partners millions of dollars. Plus, Neal’s favorite numbers from the hottest day on Earth, Cuba, and coked out sharks. Also, Toby looks at Apple’s overspending on its content. Lastly, oxygen found at the bottom of the ocean. Is this Atlantis!? 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 - Intro  03:00 - LVMH struggle  08:00 - Olympic Dating  10:40 - CrowdStrike gift cards  17:30 - Neal’s Numbers  23:30 - Toby’s Tally 26:00 - Dark Oxygen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Jul 202429min

Episode 372: Neal and Toby recap the FTC’s probe into how companies may use AI to use personalized pricing for its customers. Then, a roundup of the biggest news in the day’s tech earnings from Tesla and Alphabet. Also, the coveted NBA TV rights deal adds some spice when Warner Bros. threw its hat in the ring by matching Amazon’s offer. Next, Logan Paul’s drink brand PRIME is sued by the US Olympic Committee for using trademarked terms to sell products without consent. Meanwhile, Amazon’s dream of placing Echos into millions of households has resulted in a nightmarish reality where it's losing billions of dollars because of it. Lastly, it seems like Apple is moving forward with a foldable iPhone. 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 - Intro  03:00 - AI Surveillance Pricing 08:30 - Tesla and Alphabet Earnings 14:00 - NBA Rights Fight 18:55 - Olympics Suing Prime 22:00 - Amazon Alex Losing Money 25:00 - Foldable iPhone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Jul 202431min