Covid Lab Leak?, Buffett Defends Buybacks, More Twitter Layoffs
Episode 5: Neal and Toby explain the report that the Covid-19 outbreak may have been caused by lab leak in China. Warren Buffett released his annual shareholder letter over the weekend and defended stock buybacks. While over in the tech world Elon Musk lays off at least 200 Twitter employees and Nokia announces a logo redesign. And it's Monday! We take look ahead as to what's on the docket for this week as we turn the calendar to March. Listen Here: https://www.mbdailyshow.com/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Sources: US Department of Energy believes lab leak is most likely theory for Covid’s origin: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/02/26/undefined Warren Buffett Calls out Stock Buybacks: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/25/warren-buffett-annual-letter-berkshire-hathaway-stock-buybacks.html Warner Bros. Discovery continues to lose money: https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/24/warner-bros-discovery-q4-2022-earnings/ Twitter Lays Off at Least 200: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/26/technology/twitter-layoffs.html Nokia Logo Rebrand: https://www.reuters.com/technology/nokia-changes-iconic-logo-signal-strategy-shift-2023-02-26/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Feb 202324min
One year of war in Ukraine, Bezos the NFL owner?, Cocaine Bear hits theaters
Episode 4: On the one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine Neal and Toby take a look back at the most staggering moments and global economic impact. Also, Jeff Bezos has hired a firm to explore a possible bid for the Commanders. The guys also share their winning stock and dog of the week, and preview the movie of the century that hits theaters this weekend - Cocaine Bear. Listen Here: https://www.mbdailyshow.com/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Sources: One year anniversary of War In Ukraine - https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/ukraine-russia-war-putin-need-to-know FDA says Oat and Almond Milk can be called, Milk - https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/02/23/plant-milks-called-milk-fda-suggests Jeff Bezos Interested In Buying Commanders - https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35721747/jeff-bezos-hires-firm-help-consider-bid-commanders Ozy Media CEO Charged with Fraud - https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/23/ozy-media-ceo-carlos-watson-arrested.html MLB New Rules - https://apnews.com/article/mlb-new-rules-changes-pitch-clock-bigger-bases-a0ff698a43baaddf84bc69a5b0cbc828 Cocaine Bear - https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/cocaine-bear-promise-of-blood-guts-and-a-bear-on-cocaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24 Feb 202325min
Diabetic drug diet craze, Mormon church pays SEC $5M & Bill Gates' beer run
Episode 3: Neal and Toby discuss the Ozempic shortage - the drug that diabetics need, but dieters are using. Also blizzard warnings in LA and record heat in DC, what is happening??? The guys also dive into Spotify's new AI DJ, and why Bill Gates is investing over $900 million in beer. Plus why is the Mormon Church paying fines to the SEC? Listen Here: https://www.mbdailyshow.com/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Sources: Diabetic Drug Shortage: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/02/22/diabetes-patients-ozempic-dieters Record Weather Around the US: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/02/22/record-temperatures-warm-east-cold-west/ Mormon Church Pays SEC Fine: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/02/22/mormon-church-fined-investment-portfolio Spotify Develops AI DJ: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/Spotifys-AI-DJ-feature Iron Ball Washes Up In Japan: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/22/mysterious-metal-iron-ball-sphere-beach-japan-officials-investigate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Feb 202323min
Will SCOTUS change the internet? 4-day workweek & ChatGPT writes books now
Episode 2: Neal and Toby take a look at the Supreme Court's case that could change the future of the internet. We'll also dive into a study on why 4-day workweeks actually work. Plus ChatGPT can write books now? And Neal even surprises Toby with some of his favorite numbers from his ridiculous consumption of news. Listen Here: https://www.podpage.com/dashboard/morningbrewdaily/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Feb 202323min
Biden's Kyiv Trip, Social media pay-to-play, Cocaine Bear hits theaters
On this episode of Morning Brew Daily, Neal and Toby discuss Putins's nuclear announcement and President Biden’s surprise trip to Kyiv. They also dive into Home Depot spending over $1 billion to raise wages for workers and why Meta is joining Twitter in paid verification. Also what is going on with the ice coverage in the Great Lakes? That and Cocaine Bear hits theaters this Friday. Listen Here: https://www.mbdailyshow.com/ Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Feb 202327min
Introducing Morning Brew Daily
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Feb 20231min
