‘X’ CEO Steps Down After Two Years & McDonald’s Revamps Their Menu
Episode 623: Neal and Toby cover the leadership shakeup at Elon Musk’s ‘X’ as Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO. Then, President Trump’s announcement to slap a 50% tariff on copper causes prices to skyrocket. Also, McDonald’s is bringing back the snack wrap, along with a new spicy McMuffin in order to lure back customers. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on Scarlett Johansson, Lucid’s EV record, and the death of partying. Meet your local home loan expert at https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast Join us for trivia night! https://mbd-trivianight-july15.splashthat.com/ 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Moon Illusion 03:40 - ‘X’ CEO Steps Down 09:10 - Copper Tariffs 12:20 - McDonald’s Menu 17:45 - Neal’s Numbers 25:30 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Juli 30min
US to Ban Farmland Sales to China & Middle Managers Crashing Out?
Episode 622: Neal and Toby talk about the Trump Administration banning Chinese buyers from acquiring US farmlands. Then, Robinhood is offering faux equities as tokens and OpenAI is not happy about it. Also, middle managers are being axed which means top managers are adopting more workers. Plus, a polymarket controversy over whether President Zelenskyy wore a suit or not. Finally, a wrap up of more headlines. Meet your local home loan expert at https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast Join us for trivia night! https://mbd-trivianight-july15.splashthat.com/ 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Juli 30min
Prime Day Could Rake in Over $23B & Tariff Uncertainty Keeps Lingering
Episode 621: Neal and Toby preview Amazon's Prime Day and what it will mean for the company's bottom line. Then President Trump tries to provide some clarity on tariffs and Tesla reels from another Elon Musk political move. Then Toby shares why anime is trending and previewing the headlines heading into the rest of Tuesday. Meet your local home loan expert at https://mortgagematchup.com/? utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Toby got engaged 3:00 - Trump Tariff Uncertainty 8:00 - Amazon Prime Dayssss 12:10 - Elon back in politics 17:40 - Toby’s Trends: Anime 22:10 - Sprint Finish! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Juli 29min
Trump Budget Bill's Tax Impact & Lululemon Sues Costco Over Dupes
Episode 620: Neal and Kyle explain what the Trump budget bill's impact on taxes will be. Then, Lululemon is suing Costco over dupe clothes and teenagers are having trouble finding work this summer. Then Neal and Kyle share their winners of the weekend, which include how to be "cool" and swimmers are back in the Seine. Finally, a look at the week ahead. Meet your local home loan expert at https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Juli 28min
How to Climb The Wealth Ladder with a Personal Finance Expert
Episode 619: Happy 4th of July! On this special episode of Morning Brew Daily, author and personal finance expert Nick Maggiulli breaks down how to elevate yourself financially. He explains how his six levels of approaching your finances will elevate your life long-term, and more! Get Nick's book, "The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies for Every Step of Your Financial Life", out on July 22nd here! Head to https://www.tacobell.com/morning-brew to learn more about Taco Bell’s new Refrescas! 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Juli 26min
First Half of 2025: Biggest Story, Biggest Flop, Best Meme and More
Episode 618: Neal and Toby reflect on the first half of the year in business news. What was the biggest news story? What was the biggest flop? The meme of the year? The guys recap all of that and more and then Toby quizzes Neal on was a headline from 2024... or 2025? Head to https://www.tacobell.com/morning-brew to learn more about Taco Bell’s new Refrescas! 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Juli 34min
Starbucks Competitor Opens First US Stores & The Dollar Keeps Sliding
Episode 616: Neal and Toby explain what the Chinese brand 'Luckin Coffee' opening in the US means for Starbucks. Next, why the US dollar value is falling. Then the WNBA announces another expansion with three new teams. Then, are men not reading novels anymore? And the headlines you need to know to start your day. Head to https://www.tacobell.com/morning-brew to learn more about Taco Bell’s new Refrescas! 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Happy Bobby Bonilla Day 03:45 - Luckin Coffee Opens 09:00 - US Dollar Dwindles 13:20 - WNBA Expands 18:40 - Men Aren’t Reading Novels 22:50 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Juli 30min
