New “TrumpRx” to Lower Drug Prices & Spotify Drops One CEO for Two
Episode 682: Neal and Toby talk about Trump’s newly launched “TrumpRx” program designed to make more prescription drugs affordable. Then, the federal EV tax credit has officially ended, and some believe a drastic slowdown in EV sales. Also, Amazon overhauls its hardware and some are saying the Echo is certainly raising eyebrows. Meanwhile, Spotify’s CEO Daniel Ek is stepping down and the company is adopting the co-CEO model. Finally, Octopuses are eating everything in their path on the way to the English coast. 00:00 - Shutdown coming soon 2:50 - TrumpRx launches 7:45 - EV tax credit is over 12:30 - Spotify trades one CEO for two 18:30 - Amazon overhauls its Echos 22:45 - Sprint Finish! 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
1 Okt 31min
AI Actor Sparks Outrage in Hollywood & McDonald’s Monopoly is Back
Episode 681: Neal and Toby discuss the impending government shutdown that causes concern for federal workers and programs…except for holders of gold. Then, Hollywood is heated over the first AI actor that got signed by a talent agency. Also, McDonald’s is bringing back its classic Monopoly game after a decade-long hiatus from the infamous scam. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of the “996” work culture that began in China and is making its way through Silicon Valley. 00:00 - Microsoft’s “vibe working” 2:30 - Gold goin’ good 7:15 - AI actor’s rising conflict 11:00 - McDonald’s Monopoly is back 15:00 - Toby’s Trends: 996 work schedule 20:00 - Sprint Finish! 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
30 Sep 28min
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
