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Episode 140: Neal and Toby discuss 'Burning Man', a festival in the Nevada desert beloved by the nation's tech bros and billionaires, and how heavy rains left thousands stranded over the weekend. Plus, why invasive species cost humans over $400 billion a year and the guys take a look at the 'Margaritaville' empire Jimmy Buffett built over the course of his life. Also, the winners of the weekend, the popularity of lab-grown diamonds explodes and 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

5 Sep 202328min

Episode 139: Happy Labor Day! Neal and Toby recap the biggest stories of the summer, including how the economy was impacted by Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Barbenheimer. They also explain how the past couple months of extreme weather altered the national and global markets. Plus, the guys quiz each other on which companies did the best and worst, and who said what? Finally predictions for the rest of the year. 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

4 Sep 202336min

Episode 138: Happy almost Labor Day Weekend! Toby and Neal discuss how the Fed is grappling with rising inflation and give a preview of Friday's jobs report. Also, a technology company wants to fix McDonald's ice cream machines and Apple wants customers to fix their own iphones. Plus, Taylor Swift is bringing her Eras Tour to a big screen near you. The guys share their stock and dog of the week and also get into why the US isn't the corn exporting powerhouse it used to be. And finally, which tropical destination is riding the AI wave, but not for the reasons you think. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Listen to Founder's Journal Here: https://chartable.com/podcasts/the-founders-journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Sep 202329min

Episode 137: Neal and Toby explain how Floridians are planning to recover from the multibillion $$$ cost of Hurricane Idalia. Plus, how easing marijuana restrictions would impact the cannabis market and Narcan becomes the first overdose treatment to be sold on drug store shelves. Neal shares his favorite numbers from the week Amazon and Google pair up in a JBL speaker collab. And finally, why people who live in 'Blue Zones' have the highest life expectancy. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Listen to Founder's Journal Here: https://chartable.com/podcasts/the-founders-journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Aug 202328min

Episode 136: Neal and Toby discuss which 10 drugs President Biden is looking to slash prices of with his Medicare cost cuts. Plus, Bitcoin is up after a court ruling that sides with Grayscale over the SEC and 3M reaches a $6 billion settlement over earplugs. Also, Eminem takes legal action over Vivek Ramaswamy rapping his music and AI written sports articles about high school football are not nearly as accurate as you think. And finally, the lawsuit against Burger King over the size of the Whopper. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Listen to Founder's Journal Here: https://chartable.com/podcasts/the-founders-journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Aug 202329min

Episode 135: Neal and Toby discuss the Silicon Valley investors that are putting hundreds of millions of dollars into developing an urban utopia for tech's brightest minds in California. Plus, the World Cup kiss that is turning the Spanish soccer world upside down and the Chinese card game that is beloved by their bankers. Toby shares his favorite trends and Google unveils a new feature that will get you the best deal on your holiday flights. Finally, what is the strategy that can help you win 'The Price is Right'. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Listen to Founder's Journal Here: https://chartable.com/podcasts/the-founders-journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Aug 202328min

Episode 134: Neal and Toby discuss why Instacart is filing for an IPO after raking in more than $240 million in the first half of 2023. Plus, UAW workers have authorized a strike at GM, Ford and Stellantis and why are music's biggest stars parting ways with manager Scooter Braun? Also, why has the dwindling demand for French wine cost millions. Finally, the guys share their winners of the weekend and 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 Listen to Founder's Journal Here: https://chartable.com/podcasts/the-founders-journal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Aug 202327min

Episode 133: Neal and Toby discuss how former President Donald Trump's mug shot took over the internet on Thursday evening and how Etsy sellers are making money off of the merch. They also explain why the DOJ is suing SpaceX over discriminatory hiring practices and what a weekend in Jackson Hole looks like for the Federal Reserve. Plus, Subway sells to a private equity firm and which companies are the stock and dog of the week. Finally, this weekend could be your chance to look for the Loch Ness Monster. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Listen to Money with Katie Here: https://chartable.com/podcasts/the-money-with-katie-show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Aug 202327min