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Episode 158: Neal and Toby discuss how contract workers would be impacted by a possible government shutdown. Plus, Meta brings AI photo editing and chatbots to their social media apps and struggling Peloton strikes a deal with Lululemon. Neal shares his favorite numbers and why are brands so... online? And how are they trying to make money off of it? And finally why one Vermont town has banned tourists from taking picture of it's foliage. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Sep 202327min

Episode 157: Neal and Toby discuss the massive lawsuit where the US government and 17 states are suing Amazon for being too large of a monopoly. Also, a judge rules that Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers while building out his real estate empire and why New Orleans could enter a drinker water emergency. Also, the guys discuss the rise and fall of Victoria's Secret and why tax payers are shelling out thousands to maintain Russian billionaires' yachts. And finally, Neal quizzes Toby on his Google knowledge as the tech giant turns 25. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Sep 202329min

Episode 155: Neal and Toby break down the biggest AI news at the top of the show, including; ChatGPT developing the ability to speak and analyze images, Amazon investing $4 billion into Anthropic and Spotify using OpenAI to release podcasts in alternate languages. Plus, how much are auto CEOs making compared to their striking workers? Then Toby shares his favorite trends and the Air Force gets into the taxi biz. Finally, are you a text person or a call person? Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Sep 202327min

Episode 154: Kyle Hagge joins the show! Toby and Kyle get into how the Hollywood writers and studios struck a tentative deal over the weekend to end the strike that lasted over 140 days. Plus, why Tinder is offering some users a $499 a month subscription tier, and why Lego is ditching their sustainability promise. The guys also share their winners of the weekend and explain how NASA brought asteroids to Earth. Finally, a glimpse into what we are watching this week. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Sep 202325min

Episode 153: Neal and Toby discuss Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chair at Fox and handing over power to his son Lachlan. Talk about 'Succession' lore. Plus, they get into the biggest business headlines from a week filled with geopolitical news. And also Florida's new high speed passenger rail line debuts after 11 years in the making. The guys share their stock and dog of the week, and how AI is creating images out of thing air. Finally.... what's the deal with expensive airport food? Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Sep 202328min

Episode 152: Neal and Toby discuss why the government could shut down and what it means for you. Plus the guys discuss Fortnite's $245 million settlement with the FTC and how Amazon is cracking down on AI authors. Neal shares his favorite numbers from the week and here is why celebrities are spending thousands on a full body MRIs. And finally, would you pay $10 million for a Bob Ross painting? Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Sep 202327min

Episode 151: Neal and Toby discuss why Disney is investing $60 billion over the next ten years into their theme parks. Plus, Amazon and other major retailers are bulking up on staff before the holidays. The guys also explain the latest trend of entrepreneurship through acquisition and how the Senate's new dress code reflects the biggest changes in office culture. And finally, the reason an artist had to repay a museum for his work. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Sep 202323min

Episode 150: Neal and Toby discuss Instacart's IPO on Tuesday at $30 a share which values the company at a cool $10 billion. Plus, the $100 million fighter jet that was temporarily missing and the massive overhaul of the US News & World Report rankings of colleges. Toby explains the trendiest features of iOS17 and the guys get into which streaming service cancels the most shows. Finally, the brand new hotel in Las Vegas that cost almost $4 billion. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Sep 202328min