Global Chip War Heats Up & Bob Iger's $250M Women's Soccer Stake

Episode 126: It's been a year since the Inflation Reduction Act has passed, and Neal and Toby discuss exactly what the bill has done with billions of investments into clean energy and jobs, and and what it is still expected to do. Plus, Argentina's insane interest rates and why Warren Buffett is going all in on the US housing market. Also, the makers of Bazooka bubblegum and the underwear brand 'Parade' were purchased for hundreds of millions of dollars. And finally, how the drought in the Panama Canal is impacting the global shipping industry and the Australian Supermarket poisonous mushroom mystery. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Listen to the Our Future Podcast Here: https://chartable.com/podcasts/our-future-looking-beyond-with-michael-sikand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Aug 202329min

Episode 125: Neal and Toby break down the details of former President Donald Trump being indicted for the fourth time in Georgia on Monday night. The guys also discuss Michael Oher's petition that he was not compensated for his life story that was portrayed in the movie 'The Blind Side'. Plus, the historic climate case win for kids in Montana and children in Illinois can now make money off influencer deals. Toby shares his favorite trend of the week and what AI job will pay you $900k? Finally the guys take a look at Dunkin' Donuts' boozy new drinks. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Listen to the Our Future Podcast Here: https://chartable.com/podcasts/our-future-looking-beyond-with-michael-sikand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Aug 202326min

Episode 124: Neal and Toby discuss the Hawaiian wildfires and the billions of dollars it will cost the economy to recover from the disaster. They also explain why America has poor quality sunscreen compared to the rest of the world and a how a totaled Tesla came back online in... the Ukraine? Plus, the winners of the weekend and a deep dive into the Iowa State Fair. And finally, a look ahead at 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

14 Aug 202328min

Episode 123: Kyle Hagge joins the show! Kyle and Toby discuss the wildfires in Maui and how an iPhone feature has been saving the lives of people without cell phone service. Plus, the parent company Coach strikes a deal to purchase Michael Kors and Versace for $8.5 billion. And surprise, Manhattan rent has hit a new record... again. The guys also get into the latest inflation report and stock and dog of the week. And finally why colleges spend so much money. 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 Aug 202327min

Episode 122: Neal and Toby discuss the writer's strike hitting 100 days and why Jeopardy is recycling answers. Plus, Bob Iger tries to right the Disney ship by increasing streaming prices and hinting at a password crackdown in the company's latest earnings call. Also, what China slipping into deflation could mean for the global economy and Neal shares his favorite numbers from the week. Finally, the first mother and daughter duo are set to launch into space. 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

10 Aug 202328min

Episode 121: Neal and Toby discuss ESPN's $2 billion deal with Penn Entertainment to launch a betting app. The guys also get into why Penn sold Barstool Sports back to Dave Portnoy and just exactly what the details of that agreement look like. Plus, for the first time ever credit card debt in the US tops $1 trillion and the weight-loss drug that can also stop heart attacks. Also, how one Jersey show town is fighting back against wind turbines and what the future of WeWork looks like. And finally Fortnite has a museum dedicated to teaching about the Holocaust. 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 Aug 202329min

Episode 120: Neal and Toby explain why Paypal is entering the Stablecoin game and what that could mean for their crypto business. Plus, Berkshire Hathaway shares have never been higher and LA workers are preparing for a strike that could highly impact the city. Also, Campbell's Soup acquires Rao's for $2.7 billion and Paramount sells Simon & Schuster to a private equity firm. Toby shares his favorite trends and why big oil having trouble attracting young talent. 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

8 Aug 202328min

Episode 119: Neal and Toby are back from the weekend and are breaking down the college conference realignment that is costing millions in television deals. Plus, remote work is officially dead as Zoom wants workers to return to office. 'X' is once again making headlines commandeering account handles and Mark Zuckerberg has his doubts on whether the platform can handle the stream of a cage match against Elon Musk. Also, the winners of the weekend and why Hank Green says we have been Geoengineering on purpose. And finally the guys share what we are watching for 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

7 Aug 202328min