US Debt Rating Gets Downgraded & How Uber Is Finally Making Money

Episode 429: Neal and Toby recap the big unveiling of Tesla’s long awaited Cybercab that could cost $30,000 to ride in and can bought. Then, a look into the latest inflation report which rose slightly, reminding economists and officials that inflation is not going away just yet. Next, Mark Cuban joins in on the billionaire’s war on Lina Khan. Except, Khan has a staunch defender named AOC. Meanwhile, our Stock of the Week is Palantir and Dog of the Week is Redbox. Lastly, United Airlines announces new routes into destinations that are off the beaten path to reaffirm its dominance as the US largest international airline.  00:00 - Former FTX CEO trolls LinkedIn 3:00 - Tesla finally reveals its robotaxis 9:40 - Inflation cools just a bit 13:30 - Lina Khan vs. billionaires 19:40 - Stock of the Week: Palantir 23:30 - Dog of the Week: Redbox retailers 26:15 - United expands international flights 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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business/  Join us at our trivia night! Visit morningbrew.com/events to register  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

11 Okt 202430min

Episode 428: Neal and Toby chat about Tampa Bay’s General Hospital and its efforts to stop flooding from Hurricane Milton in its tracks with a barrier called AquaFence. Then, the DOJ weighs its options on how to dismantle Google, including the possibility of breaking it up. Next, Amazon introduces a new AI tool that can be your personal shopping guide. Plus, Neal shares his favorite numbers in the pickleball v. tennis turf wars, Mega Millions ticket price, and the Tropicana Las Vegas hotel. Lastly, a prominent french fry supplier for many fast-food chains is struggling to stay open, which puts the french fry supply in jeopardy.  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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business/  Join us at our trivia night! Visit morningbrew.com/events to register  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Happy 10/10 02:10 - AquaFence at Tampa Hospital  07:00 - Google Antitrust Case  11:55 - Amazon AI Shopper  18:00 - Neal’s Numbers  25:50 - French Fries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Okt 202428min

Episode 427: Neal and Toby explain how the Federal Deficit hit $1.8 trillion. Then, two pioneers in AI received the Nobel Prize in physics for their groundbreaking work in building the technology as we know it today. Next, short sellers are accusing Roblox of inflating their user metrics and woefully allowing disturbing content on its platform that violate child safety laws. Plus, an HBO documentary promises to reveal the identity of Bitcoin’s inventor. Something others that have tried but failed. Is this the real deal? Meanwhile, Uber has launched a slew of products that allow riders to hail EV-only cars and take a shuttle from Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport for only $18. Lastly, the popular Halloween chain, Spirit Halloween, is expanding into the white Winter Wonderland with a new store, Spirit Christmas.  00:00 - Hurricane Milton update 2:45 - US deficit hits $1.8T 8:10 - Godfather of AI gets a Nobel Prize 12:00 - Roblox is hot water 18:00 - Will the real Bitcoin inventor please stand up? 22:10 - Cheap rides from NYC to LGA? 26:00 - Spirit Halloween turns to Spirit Christmas 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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business/  Join us at our trivia night! Visit morningbrew.com/events to register  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

9 Okt 202430min

Episode 426: Neal and Toby talk about Hurricane Milton which has picked up a considerable amount of wind speeds and rainfall in the last 24 hours and why Tampa Bay is particularly vulnerable. Then, when it comes to reaching out to voters, traditional media is out, podcasts are in as both presidential candidates use these emerging spaces to get their campaign messages out. Plus, the Supreme Court hears a challenge to gun laws that have crippled gun manufacturers and the making of ‘ghost guns’. Meanwhile, Whole Foods felt the fury of fanatic lovers of the cherished Chantilly Cake when they tried to change the recipe. They found out. And, Americans are staying home more than ever…and it’s been happening way before the pandemic. Lastly, a Qantas flight apologizes for showing an R-rated film to all the passengers that had parents trying to explain to their kids what ‘sexting’ was.  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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business/  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - MBD Mailbag 02:45 - Hurricane Milton  08:30 - Podcast Platform 12:45 - Ghost Guns 18:30 - Toby’s Trends  22:00 - Whole Foods Cake  25:15 - Bad Plane Movie  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Okt 202429min

Episode 425: Neal and Toby recap the Sept jobs report which shows positive signs of a resilient economy. Then, Google must fend off fierce competition coming for its search business as advertisers are looking for other opportunities. Next, a new tool can create a new podcast show by simply feeding it a doc through the magic of AI. Meanwhile, the Savannah Bananas and obesity rates are the weekend’s winners. Lastly, the biggest news in the upcoming week ahead.  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. Join us at our trivia night! Visit morningbrew.com/events to register To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business/  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - MBD Trivia Night! 03:00 - Jobs Report Recap 07:30 - AI Podcast Hosts 12:20 - Google Search  18:00 - Obesity Rate Drop  21:30 - Savannah Bananas Stadium Tour 24:30 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Okt 202430min

Episode 424: Toby and Kyle discuss the ADP payroll report and the jobs report coming from the government to see what’s the latest with the labor market. Then, a couple of Harvard students are able to use the Meta smart glasses to easily and quickly reveal personal information of strangers from just a quick look. Next, a former Jacksonville Jaguar employee convicted of $22M in embezzlement is suing FanDuel for enabling his gambling addiction. Also, Joby Aviation is the stock of the week while Tesla is the Dog of the Week. Lastly, Levi’s is looking for some extra help to boost their women sales and have brought in the big guns: Beyoncé 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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business/  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Port Strike is Over  02:50 - Jobs Report Projections  07:00 - Meta Glasses Data  11:05 - FanDuel NFL Scandal  15:15 - Stock of the week  21:55 - Dog of the week  23:30 Levi’s and Beyonce  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Okt 202428min

Episode 423: Toby and Kyle discuss OpenAI’s massive $6.6B funding round, which makes it the largest VC deal of all-time. Then, Chrysler and Jeep owner Stellantis posts weak sales that is not only upsetting shareholders but car dealers who’ve been holding its cars that no one is buying. Plus, Michael Jordan is taking on NASCAR with an antitrust lawsuit alleging the car league is making sure it stays dominant. Meanwhile, Toby will be sharing numbers on nonalcoholic champagne and politicians love their steak. Kyle shares numbers behind the partnership between SpongeBob and Wendy's. Lastly, Target launches innovative shoes that grow with your feet,  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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business/  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Mean Girls Day  02:45 - OpenAI Fundraising  07:30 - Stellantis Struggles  10:50 - MJ vs Nascar  15:30 - Toby’s Tallies  21:40 - Kyle’s Kalculations  24:10 - Expanding Shoes  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Okt 202428min

Episode 422: Neal and Toby discuss the rising tensions in the Middle East and how the stock market is reacting. Then, Nike sales have slumped last quarter signifying that it might not be the coolest sneaker on the streets anymore. Plus, California bans private colleges and universities from using special consideration or family connections for admissions, also known as legacy admissions. Next, CNN finally succumbs to the wave using a paywall, joining alongside other major news outlets that are fighting for new revenue streams. Meanwhile, Asheville, North Carolina was once a ‘climate haven’, as in, a city that could withstand the harshest effects of climate disasters. Unfortunately, Hurricane Helene has changed all that. Lastly, a Montana man is arrested and sentenced to federal prison for cloning a giant sheep and constructing an elaborate sheep scheme.  00:00 - What was your Bday weather? 3:10 - Middle East conflict shakes Stock Market 8:10 - California bans legacy admissions at private colleges 11:30 - Nike loses its cool? 17:15 - CNN puts up a paywall 21:50 - Climate havens are no more 25:50 - Sheep scandal 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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business/  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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

2 Okt 202429min