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Is Amazon Prime Too Hard to Cancel? & Tylenol-maker Tanks From Autism Claims Sep 23, 2025

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Episode 676: Toby and Kyle dive into two big trials tackling Big Tech. First, the FTC is alleging Amazon makes Prime too complicated to cancel. Then, it’s a redux of the Justice Department accusing Google of holding a monopoly over digital advertising. Plus, President Trump makes claims that Tylenol is linked to autism. Meanwhile, Toby investigates what’s behind Beli, the new Gen Z restaurant review app that is the ‘anti-Yelp’.

00:00 - Talenti jars take some effort

3:20 - FTC targets Amazon

7:00 - Google’s antitrust trial part deux

11:00 - Tylenol maker has a PR headache

17:30 - Oura ring booms

22:00 - Beli eats Yelp

25:00 - Sprint Finish!

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$100K H1-B Visa Fee Upends Tech Sector & Murdochs Involved in TikTok Deal? Sep 22, 2025

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Episode 675: Neal and Toby discuss the impact of the new $100K annual fee for H1-B Visas that has tech companies scrambling. Plus, details emerge from the pending TikTok deal that could bring ownership to the US. Also, Hamburger Helper sales are boosted by Americans trying to save money on food. Meanwhile, prizes are handed out to the quirkiest scientists in the world. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.

00:00 - Get your MBD live show tickets!

2:50 - Costly H1-B Visa fee

7:20 - TikTok deal imminent

11:30 - Hamburger helper booms

17:00 - Ig Nobel prize winners

21:00 - Week Ahead

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Nvidia Throws $5B Lifeline to Intel & Amex Ups Annual Fee to $895 Sep 19, 2025

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Episode 674: Neal and Toby discuss the FTC’s suit to punish Ticketmaster after alleging it failed to combat bots. Then, Nvidia has come to save Intel as it takes a $5B stake into the company. Plus, Amex is upping the ante on its annual fee but promising even bigger perks for luxury cardholders. Meanwhile, cocaine use in the US is surging and Dave & Busters is struggling to attract customers. Finally, the FCC chair says it plans to continue changing the media landscape.

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Jimmy Kimmel Suspended ‘Indefinitely’ & The Fed Finally Cuts Rates Sep 18, 2025

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Episode 673: Neal and Toby discuss another late-night shake up after Jimmy Kimmel is suspended ‘indefinitely’ after comments about the Charlie Kirk shooting. Then, the Fed makes its first rate cut since last December. Also, Meta unveils its next-gen smart glasses that impresses despite some awkward live-demo moments. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on huge parking lots, a Baghdad resurgence, and the Great Lakes graveyard. Finally, Ben & Jerry’s…is now just Ben.

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The Wealthy Are Fueling US Spending & ChatGPT For Teens? Sep 17, 2025

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Episode 672: Neal and Toby talk about the consumer spending remaining strong despite rising costs from tariffs. And, OpenAI shares their first public study on how we’re using ChatGPT. Also, Tesla is under a microscope as it is being investigated for its concealed door handles after numerous reports of accidents involving people unable to open the doors. Meanwhile, Tom Brady is back playing football…in Saudi Arabia?

00:00 - RIP Robert Redford

3:30 - Consumer spending rips

7:10 - ChatGPT for teens?

12:00 - Tesla’s door handle problem

18:00 - Flag football in Saudi Arabia

21:00- Sprint Finish!

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US-China Reach Deal for TikTok & No More Quarterly Earnings? Sep 16, 2025

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Episode 671: Neal and Toby chat about the US and China reaching a framework deal on TikTok. Then, President Trump wants quarterly earnings reports to go away. Also, Alphabet surpasses the $3T market cap milestone. Elon Musk buys back $1B of Tesla stock. Convenience stores are stealing customers away from fast-food joints for breakfast. FTC takes aim at Ticketmaster. Apple’s Liquid Glass is here. Finally, Mondo Duplantis reaches new heights.

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Live Translation Turns Sci-Fi Into Reality & Workplace Dramas Win Emmys Sep 15, 2025

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Episode 670: Neal and Toby discuss the EV market perhaps seeing an end of an era as carbuyers make their last ditch efforts to buy EVs before the tax credit goes away. Then, Big Tech is making a big push towards Live Translations in their latest slew of hardware. Also, workplace dramas dominate the Emmy Awards. And Discord has a major impact on Nepal’s election. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.

00:00 - Hire a porch decorator

2:45 - Is the EV boom short-lived?

7:50 - A step closer to universal language

11:45 - Discord elections in Nepal

16:45 - Workplace Emmys

21:00 - Week Ahead

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Inflation Uptick Complicates Rate Cut & Pokémon Cards a Hot Investment? Sep 12, 2025

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Episode 669: Neal and Toby tackle the inflation report which shows a slight uptick in August, further complicating the Fed’s clear sign to lower interest rates. Then, Paramount Skydance makes an audacious cash bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Also, Trump signs a memo to crackdown on pharmaceutical ads. Meanwhile, Pokémon cards have been the surest bet in the last 2 decades. Plus, the turnaround plan under Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has proven to be much tougher than he hoped for. Finally, life on Mars??

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Oracle Scores $300B OpenAI Deal & Digital Creators Get Huge Tax Break Sep 11, 2025

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Episode 668: Neal and Toby talk about Oracle's big day as it secures a massive deal with OpenAI and its CEO Larry Ellison surpassing Elon Musk as the richest man in the world. Then, Trump’s No Tax on Tips law is a huge win for content creators and podcasters. Next, Amazon’s robotaxi service breaks into the market starting in Viva Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from the rising insurance costs for employers, NYC’s weirdly specific apartment buildings, and a rare disappearance of the No-Hitter this season.

00:00 - Charlie Kirk fatally shot

2:45 - Oracle has a good day

8:15 - Creators cheer for tax break

12:00 - Zoox zooms in Las Vegas

17:00- Insurance costs rising for businesses

19:20 - 99 units to keep wages low

21:30 - No no-hitters this year

23:40 - Sprint Finish!

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Apple Debuts New iPhone 17 Air & Dairy Milk is So Back Sep 10, 2025

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Episode 667: Neal and Toby break down the Apple event and the debut of the iPhone 17 Air. Will customers buy in? Next up, another revision to the jobs report and how social media played into the protests in Nepal. Then is dairy milk officially back? And the headlines you need to know to start your day.

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00:00 - Zodiac Signs

02:30 - Apple Reveals iPhone Air

07:50 - Jobs Revision

12:50 - Nepal Protests

17:56 - Milk is back

22:50 - Headlines

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