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US Launches Tariff Refund Website & Robots Outrun Humans in Half-Marathon Apr 20, 2026

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Episode 827: Neal and Toby preview the tariff-refund portal website that is supposed to launch where thousands of business owners recoup their part of the $166B estimated in refunds. Next, Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again, deepening tensions and the energy crisis. Then, Trump signs an order to loosen restrictions on psychedelic drugs. And, humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing’s half marathon. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.

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NYC’s Second Home Tax Picks Up Steam & Is LIV Golf About to Collapse? Apr 17, 2026

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Episode 826: Neal and Toby discuss New York’s proposed pied-à-terre tax on second homes valued at $5 million or more in its latest push to ‘tax the rich.’ Next, Yale University released a report on itself that urges it to adopt a leaner mission and expand tuition-free eligibility. Then, it’s Stock of the Week and Dog of the Week time. The S&P 500 hits record highs as the market looks beyond the Iran War. And rumors swirl about Liv Golf facing imminent closure.

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Wait, Allbirds is Pivoting to AI? & Jury Calls Live Nation a Monopoly Apr 16, 2026

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Episode 825: Neal and Toby chat about Allbirds drastic shift from footwear to AI computing because…why not. Then, the World Cup is making its way to the Tri-State area and reports of train fares skyrocketing has angered the people. Meanwhile, Live Nation has been found guilty of monopolizing the ticketing market. Next, it’s Neal’s Numbers time with self-storage in the US, Asian surnames, and colorful cities.

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Taxpayers Skirt a Gutted IRS & United Eyes an American Airlines Takeover Apr 15, 2026

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Episode 824: It’s Tax Day! Neal and Toby talk about the IRS losing its auditing powers, which has led to taxpayers looking to cheat the system. Then, JPMorgan has a strong showing for its Q1 earnings but CEO Jamie Dimon issues a warning from the uncertain geopolitical landscape. Also, United CEO has reportedly pitched a takeover of American Airlines, sparking antitrust issues. Meanwhile, Unilever plans to acquire Grüns gummies as it bets big on the wellness industry.

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Hollywood’s Elite Protest Paramount-WBD Merger & Zuck Makes AI Clone of Himself? Apr 14, 2026

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Episode 823: Neal and Toby chat about the drama happening in Hollywood as more than 1,000 actors, directors, and writers have signed an open letter opposing the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Then, the ‘Annoyance Economy’ is booming more than ever. Also, Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building out an AI version of himself to replace him in meetings. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of refresher drinks as McDonald’s is the latest chain to get into the mix.

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US Plans Hormuz Blockade & Wall Street Bigwigs Nervous About Mythos Apr 13, 2026

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Episode 822: Neal and Toby recap the latest developments from the Iran War, with President Trump saying the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Then, the release of Anthropic’s Mythos model has shaken Wall Street bigwigs into an emergency meeting. Meanwhile, a group of volunteers tries to catalog years of recorded concerts from the 80s to early 2000s by a Chicago music fan. Also, the Artemis II crew returns safely back to Earth. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.

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DOJ Launches Antitrust Case Against NFL & Airlines Jack Up Bag Fees Apr 10, 2026

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Episode 820: Neal and Toby talk about the Justice Department’s case against the NFL, alleging that the league is using anticompetitive tactics to monopolize the TV rights. Then, the US March inflation report is expected to show the impacts on prices from the Iran War. Then, Vanderbilt is now one of the hardest schools to get into. Meanwhile, American Airlines raises their bag fees, joining other airlines hiking up their fees. Finally, the Artemis II crew is coming home.

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Markets Soar After Iran Ceasefire & Bitcoin Creator Revealed? Apr 09, 2026

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Episode 819: Neal and Toby recap the market moves since Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran. And, the New York Times claims they’ve narrowed down the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. Also, Meta has entered the AI chat with its new homegrown AI model, Muse Spark. Then, it’s Neal’s Numbers on SF home prices, the average age of homes in the US, and why men are bad at shopping. Finally, it’s a Master’s preview!

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Anthropic’s New Model Too Dangerous for the Public? & Trump Agrees to 2-Week Ceasefire Apr 08, 2026

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Episode 818: Neal and Toby give an update on the Iran War, with President Trump agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire. Then, reports of an all-new powerful model from Anthropic that could be a cybersecurity ‘reckoning.’ Also, local communities are revolting against data centers being built in their backyards. Meanwhile, more Americans are breaking into the upper middle class. Finally, Google’s AI Overviews is fairly accurate, according to a recent study.

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Investment Firm Sends Analyst to Strait of Hormuz & Bars Are Banning Phones Apr 07, 2026

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Episode 817: Neal and Toby discuss a report from a Citrini Research analyst who saw with their own eyes shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, contrary to what the dominant narrative. Then, OpenAI releases a blueprint of how to integrate AI into society and to reap the benefits. Also, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of a business exodus from NYC, but recent data suggests otherwise. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of phone-free bars in America’s biggest cities.

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