Delta Pricing Tickets with AI & WNBA All-Stars Get Loud Over Pay Disparity
Episode 630: Neal and Toby explain why Delta is expanding its use of AI to price its airfares for all customers. Then, WNBA athletes used their sport’s biggest weekend to bring attention to a serious issue throughout the league. Also, beef prices are going up which may spoil this Summer’s BBQ plans. Meanwhile, chess is becoming more and more popular among professional athletes. The CEO that was caught having an affair during a Coldplay concert resigns from his company. Finally, a preview of the week ahead. Gain the edge with Amazon Ads at advertising.amazon.com/startnow Morning Brew Daily Riddle: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true 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 00:00 - Can you solve the MBD riddle? 3:40 - Delta Air Lines Leans in on AI pricing 8:40 - WNBA’s pay disparity 12:40 - Beef prices going up 17:50 - Astronomer CEO fiasco 21:30 - Chess, not checkers 25:10 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Jul 28min
NPR, PBS Funding Cut & CBS Cancels ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’
Episode 629: Neal and Toby chat about the Senate’s passing of a law that will cut federal funding for NPR and PBS. Then, CBS cancels 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'. Plus, tickets for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film goes on sale…which doesn’t premiere until exactly one year from now. Meanwhile, Uber’s massive deal with Lucid Motors to expand their robotaxi service is the Stock of the Week. President Trump’s strong preference for real cane sugar in Coca-cola sodas causes shares of high fructose corn syrup producers to drop. Meet your local home loan expert at https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast 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 00:00 - Freebie Guy 3:30 - Congress Pulls NBR and PBS Funding 7:00 - CBS Cancels Late Show 12:00 - 'Odyssey' Sells IMAX 18:00 - Stock of the Week 21:30 - Dog of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Jul 28min
Powell’s Job in Limbo? & Your 401K May Be Open to Private Markets
Episode 628: Neal and Toby discuss the reports of Trump getting ready to tell Fed Chair Jerome Powell to pack his desk and skedaddle. Then, an executive order from the President may open up 401(k)s to private markets. Also, Ford is issuing another recall…seems to be a recurring issue. Plus, it’s Neal’s Numbers on the Labubu craze, air conditioning in Europe vs. the US, and obesity. Meet your local home loan expert at https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast 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 00:00 - Dog adoption surges thanks to ‘Superman’ 3:10 - Powell’s on the hot seat 9:15 - 401Ks could go private 12:10 - Ford Recalls 18:00 - Labubu's rise 20:20 - Euro AC vs US AC 22:20 - Obesity Study 25:30 - Coke real cane sugar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Jul 29min
AI Energy Gets $90B Boost & HBO Max Dominates Emmy Noms
Episode 627: Neal and Toby dive into June’s inflation report where it underscores some of the risks of tariffs as prices ticked up ever so slightly. Then, Trump joins a big AI energy summit in Pennsylvania where Big Tech pledges big money to make the commonwealth state an AI hub. Also, the Emmy’s nominations are out, which gives a heat check on who is winning the streaming wars in TV land. Meanwhile, the MLB All-Star Game rolls out robo umpires for the first time in a prime time debut. Meet your local home loan expert at https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast 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 00:00 - Would you go to this type of party? 3:10 - Inflation slightly rises 7:45 - AI hub in Pennsylvania? 11:15 - HBO Max and Apple doms Emmy’s noms 17:30 - Robo umpires make MLB All-Star debut 22:10 - Sprint Finish! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Jul 28min
Bitcoin Soars Past $120K & Delta’s Clever Way to Dodge Tariffs
Episode 626: Neal and Toby dive into Bitcoin hitting another record high just in time for ‘crypto week’ in Washington. Then, Delta has a clever way to avoid import tariffs on new airplane parts, and they’re not the only ones doing it. Plus, Kraft Heinz is on its way for a break up after its doomed merger in 2015. Meanwhile, Toby talks about the trend of ‘superfake’ luxury items that are nearly indistinguishable from authentic luxury. Meet your local home loan expert at https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast 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 00:00 - Trivia Tonight! 02:50 - Bitcoin Boomin’ 08:20 - Delta Ducks Tariffs 12:15 - Kraft Heinz Breakup 17:00 - Luxury Knockoffs 21:00 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Jul 29min
New Tax Bill Rocks Gambling Industry & ‘Superman’ Soars at the Box Office
Episode 625: Neal and Toby dive into why professional gamblers are outraged over Trump’s tax bill threatening their livelihood. Plus, an announcement of new tariffs on the EU and Mexico has the markets unsure if Trump is following through or not. Then, the reboot of ‘Superman’ is another notch in a movie hot-streak for Warner Bros. Meanwhile, Bad Bunny is singlehandedly boosting Puerto Rico’s economy. Also, while automakers try to install the latest and greatest tech in cars, cupholders have been the key decision factor for carbuyers. Finally, a preview of the week ahead. Meet your local home loan expert at https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast 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 00:00 - Bastille Day 03:10 - Taxes on Gambling 8:10 - Tariff Latest 11:30 - Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico 17:00 - Superman Soars 20:40 - People Love Cupholders 24:30 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Jul 28min
A Cereal Deal Worth $3B & Delta's Profit Forecast Means Travel is Back
Episode 624: Neal and Toby unpack Ferrero, the maker of Nutella, acquiring the cereal maker Kellogg in a nearly $3B deal. Then, the Pentagon becomes the largest shareholder for a rare earth mining company. Also, Delta shares jumped 11% signaling traveling is stabilizing. Meanwhile, there’s in-fighting in the matcha community that is leading to a shortage. Plus, Varda Space just bagged $187M in funding to make drugs in space. Meet your local home loan expert at https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast 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
11 Jul 30min
‘X’ CEO Steps Down After Two Years & McDonald’s Revamps Their Menu
Episode 623: Neal and Toby cover the leadership shakeup at Elon Musk’s ‘X’ as Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO. Then, President Trump’s announcement to slap a 50% tariff on copper causes prices to skyrocket. Also, McDonald’s is bringing back the snack wrap, along with a new spicy McMuffin in order to lure back customers. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on Scarlett Johansson, Lucid’s EV record, and the death of partying. Meet your local home loan expert at https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast Join us for trivia night! https://mbd-trivianight-july15.splashthat.com/ 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 00:00 - Moon Illusion 03:40 - ‘X’ CEO Steps Down 09:10 - Copper Tariffs 12:20 - McDonald’s Menu 17:45 - Neal’s Numbers 25:30 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Jul 30min
