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Travelers Face Hours-Long TSA Delays & BTS Makes a Comeback Mar 23, 2026

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Episode 805: Neal and Toby discuss the TSA woes over the weekend and why Donald Trump is sending ICE to airports to help. Then the guys discuss the economic fallout over the war in Iran and why EVs are looking a lot more attractive. Next up, ranchers love AI and the winners of the weekend include Tesla semi trucks and a BTS comeback in Korea. Finally a look at the week ahead.

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English-Speaking Nations Are Sadder Than Ever & USPS is Running Out of Cash Mar 20, 2026

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Episode 804: Neal and Toby talk about a report that ranks the happiest countries in the world where Finland ranks top (no surprise there) for the ninth year in a row, but also how social media has contributed to the decline of happiness in the US. Then, Amazon plans to cut about two-thirds of its packages delivered from the already-struggling USPS. Meanwhile, Uber partners with Rivian to power its self-driving fleet. Plus, Meta will be shutting down its metaverse as it dives further into AI.

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WNBA Quintuples Players’ Salaries & Energy Prices Spike as Fed Holds Rates Steady Mar 19, 2026

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Episode 803: Neal and Toby chat about the Fed’s decision to keep rates unchanged as it monitors the risks from the Iran War. Then, the WNBA and its players’ union reach a historic deal that reflects the growth of value for women’s basketball. Plus, the company behind the ‘steroid Olympics’ is breaking into the consumer market as it will begin selling injectable peptides. Meanwhile, it’s Neal’s Numbers on Poland’s economy, radioactive mice and rats, and the most requested song at a piano bar.

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Polymarket Bettors Threaten Israeli Journalist & Blank Street Wants to Become “Gen Z Starbucks” Mar 18, 2026

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Episode 802: Neal and Toby chat about a new report showing service-based tenants now leasing more than 50% of retail space vs. goods-based tenants as gyms and spas take over major cities. Then, an Israeli journalist reveals he received death threats after reporting on a missile story from Iran that apparently messed with bets on Polymarket. Meanwhile, Blank Street wants to become the spot where influencers hang and challenge Starbucks as the next big coffee chain. Plus, a rundown of some interesting job listings in the age of AI.

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War Puts Dubai’s Dreams in Jeopardy & Billionaires Sour on The Giving Pledge Mar 17, 2026

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Episode 801: Neal and Toby talk about the ripple effects of the Iran War, particularly in Dubai where aspirations of becoming a global financial hub are in jeopardy. Then, the Giving Pledge used to be all the rage amongst billionaires. Now, they’re looking to opt out. Also, the company behind Pokemon Go has partnered with a robotics company and plans to use its trove of data to train robots. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of typos amongst the powerful and elite.

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‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates Oscars & David Protein Lies About Calories? Mar 16, 2026

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Episode 800: Neal and Toby recap the weekend with the biggest headlines from Oscars night. Then, David Protein is being accused of their popular bars having more calories and fat content than advertised. Also, Dick’s Sporting Goods is dominating one industry that AI hasn’t touched: youth sports Meanwhile, an Australian tech entrepreneur uses AI to develop a vaccine to cure his dog’s cancer. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.

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Airports Ask for Donations for TSA Agents & Google Maps Gets AI Makeover Mar 13, 2026

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Episode 799: Neal and Toby talk about the funding gap happening in Congress that’s hurting many federal employees’ paychecks. Some airports are asking for donations to help their TSA agents. Then, Google Maps finally is getting an AI makeover thanks to Gemini. Plus, Nintendo shares pop thanks to its dark horse hit Pokemon Pokopia. Meanwhile, safe haven stocks used to be where investors flock during geopolitical uncertainty, but not anymore.

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Largest Oil Reserve Released in History & Porsche Has Lost its Luster Mar 12, 2026

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Episode 798: Neal and Ray discuss the release of 400 million barrels of oil reserves, the largest in history as the Strait of Hormuz is near closure. Then, Porsche CEO plans to cut more jobs as it struggles to gain traction in China. Then it’s Neal’s numbers on YouTube surpassing Disney, people are more scared of AI than ICE, and a little known soccer club upsetting European giants.

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AI Code Breaks Amazon From Inside & This Startup Wants to Abolish Night Mar 11, 2026

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Episode 797: Neal and Toby chat about Amazon calling an internal meeting to address a string of AI coding errors. Is this doing more harm than good? Then, Oracle reports another strong quarter but investors are cautious of its commitment to data centers. Also, Fabletics is launching a denim collection as athleisure is falling out of style. Meanwhile, a startup company wants to build huge mirrors to light up the night with more sunlight. Finally, Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in a single game. Wowza.

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Anthropic’s White House Feud Heats Up & Dirty Sodas Take Over America Mar 10, 2026

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Episode 796: Neal and Toby dive into the drama intensifying between Anthropic and the White House as the AI company sues the Trump administration after calling Anthropic a ‘supply chain risk.’ Then, why oil is so tied to the economy. Meanwhile, the Chevy Bolt is back and its loyal fans are excited. Is this the McRib of EVs? Plus, Toby examines the trend of dirty sodas that’s been popularized by a Utah drink company and now has captured a national audience.

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