Instagram’s Map Feature Sparks Backlash & Sweetgreen’s Future Wilts
Episode 645: Neal and Toby chat about the Trump administration preparing an IPO of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae that could raise $30B. Then, Instagram releases a new feature that can sho...
11 Aug 202528min
OpenAI Levels Up to GPT-5 & ‘Buffett Premium’ Gone for Berkshire?
Episode 644: Neal and Toby sit down with Brian McCullough, the host of Morning Brew’s tech-focused show, Tech Brew Ride Home, to dive into OpenAI’s all-new powerful GPT-5 AI model. Then, a new CDC stu...
8 Aug 202533min
Apple Pours Another $100B into US & Disney’s Deals to Dominate Streaming
Episode 643: Neal and Toby chat about Apple’s fresh $100B investment in US manufacturing amid threatening tariffs. Then, Disney has been on a tear of major deals to bolster its streaming slate. Plus, ...
7 Aug 202531min
OceanGate Disaster Was ‘Preventable’ & SF is So Back
Episode 642: Neal and Toby unpack the Wall Street Journal’s report on Trump’s plans to punish big banks for any discrimination against conservatives. Then, the electric car maker Rivian is suing Ohio ...
6 Aug 202527min
Musk Paid $23B to Focus on Tesla & Is ‘Athleisure’ Dead?
Episode 641: Neal and Toby discuss Elon Musk getting paid a handsome number to stay on as Tesla’s CEO and to put his focus on saving the company. Then, Sydney Sweeney’s viral ad campaign with American...
5 Aug 202529min
BLS Chief Fired Over Jobs Report & Top 10 Jobs Safe From AI
Episode 640: Neal and Toby discuss the jobs report that showed signs of a slowing labor market, and the firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Then, Switzerland is feeling singl...
4 Aug 202528min
Trump’s Universal Tariffs Begin & Apple Reports Best Revenue Since 2021
Episode 639: Neal and Toby cover Trump’s tariff deadline that ends today that may impose new ‘baseline’ tariffs with America’s biggest trading partners. Then, Apple reports earnings that beat expectat...
1 Aug 202529min
Fed Holds Rates Steady… Again & Wall St. Loves Meta's AI Vision
Episode 638: Neal and Toby talk about the latest Q2 GDP report that shows the US economy is groovin’ along. Then, the Fed holds rates steady despite President Trump’s pressure to lower interest rates....
31 Jul 202530min
