Are AI Companions a Threat to Toys? & The Kidult Economy is Booming

Are AI Companions a Threat to Toys? & The Kidult Economy is Booming

Episode 724: Neal and Toby talk with James Zahn, the editor-in-chief of The Toy Book, aka @therockfather, to dive deep into the toy industry as the holiday becomes the busiest time of the year for the industry. But will it now have to compete with the advent of AI-powered toys and companions? Also, what’s fueling the Kidult economy and why the term isn’t exactly new. Then, a discussion about the symbiotic relationship between Hollywood and toy manufacturers. Finally, what are the greatest toys of all-time. Learn more at usbank.com/splitcard 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

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Travelers Face Hours-Long TSA Delays & BTS Makes a Comeback

Travelers Face Hours-Long TSA Delays & BTS Makes a Comeback

Episode 805: Neal and Toby discuss the TSA woes over the weekend and why Donald Trump is sending ICE to airports to help. Then the guys discuss the economic fallout over the war in Iran and why EVs ar...

23 Mars 29min

English-Speaking Nations Are Sadder Than Ever & USPS is Running Out of Cash

English-Speaking Nations Are Sadder Than Ever & USPS is Running Out of Cash

Episode 804: Neal and Toby talk about a report that ranks the happiest countries in the world where Finland ranks top (no surprise there) for the ninth year in a row, but also how social media has con...

20 Mars 28min

WNBA Quintuples Players’ Salaries & Energy Prices Spike as Fed Holds Rates Steady

WNBA Quintuples Players’ Salaries & Energy Prices Spike as Fed Holds Rates Steady

Episode 803: Neal and Toby chat about the Fed’s decision to keep rates unchanged as it monitors the risks from the Iran War. Then, the WNBA and its players’ union reach a historic deal that reflects t...

19 Mars 28min

Polymarket Bettors Threaten Israeli Journalist & Blank Street Wants to Become “Gen Z Starbucks”

Polymarket Bettors Threaten Israeli Journalist & Blank Street Wants to Become “Gen Z Starbucks”

Episode 802: Neal and Toby chat about a new report showing service-based tenants now leasing more than 50% of retail space vs. goods-based tenants as gyms and spas take over major cities. Then, an Isr...

18 Mars 27min

War Puts Dubai’s Dreams in Jeopardy & Billionaires Sour on The Giving Pledge

War Puts Dubai’s Dreams in Jeopardy & Billionaires Sour on The Giving Pledge

Episode 801: Neal and Toby talk about the ripple effects of the Iran War, particularly in Dubai where aspirations of becoming a global financial hub are in jeopardy. Then, the Giving Pledge used to be...

17 Mars 29min

‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates Oscars & David Protein Lies About Calories?

‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates Oscars & David Protein Lies About Calories?

Episode 800: Neal and Toby recap the weekend with the biggest headlines from Oscars night. Then, David Protein is being accused of their popular bars having more calories and fat content than advertis...

16 Mars 28min

Airports Ask for Donations for TSA Agents & Google Maps Gets AI Makeover

Airports Ask for Donations for TSA Agents & Google Maps Gets AI Makeover

Episode 799: Neal and Toby talk about the funding gap happening in Congress that’s hurting many federal employees’ paychecks. Some airports are asking for donations to help their TSA agents. Then, Goo...

13 Mars 27min

Largest Oil Reserve Released in History & Porsche Has Lost its Luster

Largest Oil Reserve Released in History & Porsche Has Lost its Luster

Episode 798: Neal and Ray discuss the release of 400 million barrels of oil reserves, the largest in history as the Strait of Hormuz is near closure. Then, Porsche CEO plans to cut more jobs as it str...

12 Mars 29min

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