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RIP Spirit Airlines & GameStop Wants to Buy eBay for $56B May 04, 2026

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#837: Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. GameStop prepares a takeover bid for eBay. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel leads its first annual shareholder meeting in the post-Buffett era. The Savannah Bananas have a record-breaking night at Kyle Field. Finally, what to know in the week ahead.

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Got Ozempic Breath? & Goblins Infiltrate ChatGPT May 01, 2026

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Episode 836: Neal and Toby discuss the GDP report of the US economy which showed a solid growth of 2%, boosted by the all-out spending on AI. Next, Apple tops their quarterly earnings on strong iPhone sales, perhaps a promising sign for the post-Tim Cook era. Then, Ozempic might be helping people’s waistlines…but it’s not helping their breath. Meanwhile, Bill Ackman’s firm falls flat in its public market debut. Finally, the Devil Wears Prada 2 opens in theaters.

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Jerome Powell Ain’t Leavin’ Yet & Movie Tickets Cost $50!? Apr 30, 2026

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Episode 835: Neal and Toby do a roundup of major tech earnings coming from Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon. Then, the Federal Reserve keeps rates steady in what is likely Jerome Powell’s last policy meeting as leader. Next, Neal shares numbers on the $50 movie ticket, prediction market losses, and sleep aids for Americans. Finally, Uber gets into the hotel business and LIV Golf is on its deathbed.

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OpenAI’s Struggles Spooks Tech Stocks & UAE Walks Away From OPEC Apr 29, 2026

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Episode 834: Neal and Toby chat about the United Arab Emirates leaving OPEC next month, after six decades of membership, and how it’ll impact the global oil supply. Next, OpenAI reports missing key revenue targets, which sends companies linked to the ChatGPT-maker into a tailspin. Then, Jimmy Kimmel is back in Trump’s crosshairs again as he calls for the host’s firing after a joke made days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. Meanwhile, Joby Aviation completes its first electric air taxi flight from JFK to Manhattan.

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China Squashes Meta's $2B AI Deal & MAHA Moms Rage Against Pesticides Apr 28, 2026

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Episode 833: Neal and Toby dive into China’s block of Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. Then, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether ‘geofence’ warrants violate the US Constitution’s right to privacy, even when committing criminal acts. Next, the MAHA Moms march to the Supreme Court to protest the use of a pesticide used on oat and corn as they claim it causes cancer. Meanwhile, Toby looks into the trend of brides buying wedding dresses much closer to their wedding day because they’re quickly losing weight thanks to GLP-1 drugs.

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Musk v. Altman Trial Begins & Adidas’ Supershoe Powers Sub-2Hr Marathoners Apr 27, 2026

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Episode 832: Neal and Toby break down the chaos where gunshots were fired nearby the White House Correspondents’ Dinner over the weekend. Next, a preview of the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial with CNN’s AI reporter Hadas Gold as she explains the major implications of this legal battle. Meanwhile, two racers finished sub-2 hours in the London Marathon…and they were both wearing Adidas shoes. Also, the Michael Jackson biopic, ‘Michael’, skyrockets during its box office open. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.

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US Soldier Caught Betting in Maduro Raid & Marijuana Reclassified as Less Dangerous Apr 24, 2026

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Episode 831: Neal and Toby talk about a US soldier who was involved in the capture of Nicolás Maduro arrested for placing Polymarket wagers on the raid itself. Then, US reclassifying state-licensed marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.Then, AI coding startup Cursor inks a $60B deal with SpaceX, making it the Stock of the Week. While QVC files for bankruptcy, making it the Dog of the Week. Finally, the NFL draft was overshadowed by Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.

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Meta Surveils Employees to Train its AI & What Happens When You Give Cocaine to Salmon? Apr 23, 2026

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Episode 830: Neal and Toby chat about Meta’s plans to track employee mouse movements and keystrokes to help train its AI models. Next, Anthropic’s all new powerful Mythos model has some unwelcomed users. Then, a new Looney Tunes film just dropped a trailer, even though it was nearly scrapped in 2023. Plus, it’s Neal’s Numbers on gas prices in the US, college weather, and cocaine salmon. Finally, Spirit Airlines may be resurrected.

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Fed Nom Kevin Warsh Faces Congressional Heat & Trump Wants to Save Spirit Air Apr 22, 2026

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Episode 829: Neal and Toby recap the latest of Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing as he’s slated to become the next Fed Chair. Then, Trump thinks Spirit Airlines should be saved from bankruptcy. Over in the UK, children aged 17 or younger will no longer be allowed to buy cigarettes in an effort to prevent smoking-related deaths. Meanwhile, a store in SF is grabbing a lot of attention…because it’s run entirely by AI. Of course.

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The Tim Cook Era is Ending & Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough? Apr 21, 2026

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Episode 828: Neal and Toby discuss the ending of the Tim Cook era as Apple names their next CEO, John Ternus. Next, a breakthrough out of the science world where an mRNA vaccine given to patients with pancreatic cancer is showing lasting results after six years. Then, Bezos’ Blue Origin mistakenly puts a customer’s satellite in the wrong orbit in its third launch. Meanwhile, notable CEOs are achieving rockstar-like fandom among their ardent fans, even going as far buying shirts with their faces on them. Wow. Finally, FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic.

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