Record Heat Hits Europe, SAG-AFTRA Takes on Influencers & Apple Maps is Good Now?
Episode 106: Toby and Neal discuss the record temperatures over in Europe during peak travel season. Plus, how could influencers take advantage of the SAG-AFTRA strike in Hollywood and Meta introduces Llama 2 for commercial use while Microsoft is offering a $30 subscription to incorporate AI into Microsoft 365. And why SHEIN is in the midst of a Rico lawsuit and what parallels that has with... the mafia? Finally what is the workday dead zone and apparently Apple Maps is the new wave. 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
19 Juli 202329min
Americans Finally Have Money in the Bank & Promising New Alzheimer's Drug
Episode 105: Neal and Toby explain why Americans currently have the most cash in the bank since before the pandemic. Plus, why wages are finally starting to outpace inflation but for Europeans, the story isn't necessarily the same. Meanwhile Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that could change the game waits for FDA approval and why a typo sent millions of US Military emails to the wrong country. Toby explains why an aging filter on TikTok is going viral, and also, how passengers are 'skiplagging' to take advantage of airlines pricey travel. And finally if you won the lottery what kind of payout is the smartest to take? 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
18 Juli 202328min
DeSantis Burning Through Cash, Actor and UPS Strikes Could Cost Billions, & Tesla Cybertruck is Here
Episode 104: Neal and Toby explain how Ron DeSantis spend $7.9 million in his first six weeks of his Presidential campaign and how other candidates are spending and fundraising comparatively. Plus, why the actor and UPS strikes could cost billions, and after two long years Tesla's Cybertruck is finally here. Also, United pilots get paid and Lionel Messi loves Publix. The guys also want to wish a happy 'World Emoji Day' to you and yours and they take a look ahead to 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
17 Juli 202330min
FTC Investigates OpenAI, Birth Control Finally Available Over The Counter & Bob Iger Goes Off
Episode 103: Kyle Hagge joins the show! Kyle and Toby discuss all of the headlines swirling around the FTC right now; including their investigation of OpenAI, the clash between Chair Lina Khan and Congress and why Twitter is asking a federal court to drop a settlement from 2022. Plus, for the first time birth control will be available over the counter - what does this mean for insurance companies? Also Bob Iger says Disney is considering selling off traditional TV assets among taking other cost-cutting measures. The guys then share the stock and dog of the week, explain why cricket may be the new wave and how a new white paint developed by scientists could... slow global warming? 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 Juli 202328min
Hollywood Actors Set To Strike & Good Inflation News Sends Markets Soaring
Episode 102: Neal and Toby discuss why writers and actors in Hollywood could be striking at the same time for the first time in over 60 years. Plus wages are finally rising faster than inflation as it falls to 3%, and Domino's and Uber Eats are partnering to change the pizza game. Then Neal shares his favorite numbers, which includes Burger King Thailand's 'Real Cheeseburger' which is just... 20 slices of cheese. Finally the largest cruise ship in the entire world is getting ready to set sail and Shopify is letting employees know how much their meetings ACTUALLY cost. 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
13 Juli 202328min
Microsoft-Activision Deal Complete & Bank of America Opens Fake Accounts
Episode 101: Neal and Toby discuss a judge ruling that Microsoft can complete its $69 billion deal to purchase Activision Blizzard despite an injunction from the FTC. Plus, historic flooding in the Northeast that is costing billions and Bank of America is on the hook for $250 million after opening fake accounts and charging customers illegal junk fees. And what is Anthropocene? And why can we only talk about it every 13,000 years? Also thanks to a national shortage, a bottle of sriracha is going for a pretty penny these days while farmers are so inundated with milk they are pouring excess down sewers. And finally, where does Sun Valley rank in the list of annual conferences filled with billionaires? 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
12 Juli 202327min
Fed Rolls Out Instant Payment System & The Battle for Aretha's $18M Estate
Episode 100: Happy 100th episode! Neal and Toby celebrate by explaining what the Federal Reserve's new instant payment service is and how it could impact you. Plus, why there is a sea salt shortage in South Korea as people are preparing for Japan's release of treated radioactive water. The guys also discuss the drama surrounding Aretha Franklin's handwritten wills and why her sons are heading to court. And Disney hasn't been this empty in a long time - the guys explain why executives aren't surprised the Mouse isn't pulling in visitors this summer. Finally Toby shares his favorite trends and why the Toronto Zoo wants you to stop showing one of their gorillas videos on your phone. 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 Juli 202327min
San Francisco's Robotaxi Problem & The FDA vs. Logan Paul's Prime Energy
Episode 99: Neal and Toby explain why safe street activists in San Francisco are disabling robotaxis with traffic cones. Plus, the telecom companies that have left behind a network of toxic lead cables strewn across America and Senators call for the FDA to investigate Logan Paul's Prime Energy Drink because it has the caffeine equivalent of... Eight Coca-Colas!? Then the guys share their winners of the weekend and explain why the NBA is adopting a midseason tournament. Finally we look forward to a huge week ahead which includes the return of earnings season and President Biden's NATO trip. 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 Juli 202328min
