Facebook's $20 Million Algorithm Study & Why Some Credit Card Companies Hate Marijuana
Episode 114: Neal and Kyle discuss the research published over the weekend that says Facebook algorithms are not responsible for political polarization. which comes on the tails of Meta's strong earnings report last week. Also, Mastercard says you can't use their debit cards to make cannabis purchases. And why even a $700 million bailout could not save the trucking giant 'Yellow'. The guys also share their winners and losers of the weekend and explain why the 'X' logo in San Francisco may be in line with some permit violations. Finally, what we are watching for this upcoming 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
31 Juli 202327min
July Set to be the Hottest Month Ever, Grimace Helps McDonald's Soar & What's a 'Lazy Girl Job'?
Episode 113: Neal and Kyle explain why this July is set to be the hottest month in Earth's history and what the economic fallout is from the sky high temperatures. Plus, McDonald's Grimace campaign sends the company to new heights, and what is the stock and dog of the week? Also why are adults in China being paid to be 'full-time' children and what is a 'lazy girl job?'? Finally the Paris Olympics are a year away and how one woman on TikTok is stopping pickpockets in Italy. 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 Juli 202326min
Fed Hikes Interest Rates to 22-Year High & Automakers Unite To Build EV Charging Network
Episode 112: Neal and Toby discuss the Federal Reserve's decision to approve a hike in interest rates to combat inflation that brought them to 5.25-5.5%, which is the highest in 22 years. The guys also recap the Congressional UFO hearing and explain why automakers are banning together to build a electric vehicle charging network to compete with Tesla's. Plus, why one British billionaire was charged with insider trading and Neal shares his favorite numbers. Finally the physics discovery that could change the the landscape of energy. 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 Juli 202328min
Microsoft and Alphabet Ready to Spend Big on AI & Parents Dropping $4k on Sorority Consultants?
Episode 111: Neal and Toby dive into the earnings reports from Microsoft and Alphabet and explain why big tech is ready to spend big on AI. Also, UPS Workers agree on a deal worth $30 billion to avoid a strike. And why did Twitter's rebrand to 'X' cost the company almost $20 billion in brand value? And how the UN is stepping in to stop a massive oil spill from a decaying tanker. Finally, why Americans don't feel guilty spending cold hard cash and some parents are spending thousands on... sorority consultants. 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 Juli 202327min
Sam Altman Launches 'Worldcoin', Who College Admissions Are Snubbing & Neopets' New Era
Episode 110: Neal and Toby discuss Sam Altman's newest crypto project that requires users to verify their identity by scanning their eyeballs. Plus, the guys break down new research that shows why the wealthiest are much more likely to be admitted to the nation's top colleges. Also, an update on the strikes going on in Israel and why Neopets are finally making a comeback. Finally, why Spotify is upping their price and which soccer superstar is being offered a 1-year deal for... a billion dollars. 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 Juli 202326min
Twitter Rebrands to 'X' and 'Barbenheimer' Makes $230+ Million On Opening Weekend
Episode 109: Neal and Toby explain why Elon Musk has decided to rebrand Twitter as, 'X'. Plus it looks like 'Barbenheimer' surpassed expectations after making history at the box office, raking in over $230 million. Also, how power grids across the country are holding up against record hot temperatures and who won the weekend? Finally, what to expect from the Nasdaq rebalance and what Neal and Toby 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
24 Juli 202328min
How 'Barbenheimer' Can Save The Box Office & Kim Kardashian's 'Skims' Worth $4 Billion
Episode 108: Kelsey Sutton joins the show! Kelsey is the Deputy Editor of Marketing Brew and lends her expertise as she and Neal break down all of the hype surrounding the opening weekend for blockbusters 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer'. Plus, Kim Kardashian's 'Skims' valued at a whopping $4 billion, stocks of the week, and how one family won a $800,000 lawsuit over... chicken nuggets? 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 Juli 202330min
Tesla Posts Record Q2 Revenue, Goldman Sachs Struggles & Wesleyan Ends Legacy Admissions
Episode 107: Neal and Toby discuss the biggest earnings reports from Wednesday, including Tesla's record Q2 revenue, Netflix's major growth in subscribers and Goldman Sachs drop in profits. Also the guys explain why the President of FIFA is asking people in New Zealand to buy tickets to the World Cup. Neal shares his favorite numbers and Wesleyan University has stopped accepting legacy admissions. Finally the latest TikTok trend that is making some creators almost $7,000 a day. 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 Juli 202328min
