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Users Trick UK’s Age Verification Law & KPop Takes Over Netflix Jul 29, 2025

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Episode 636: Neal and Toby explain the sweeping law in the UK that requires users to verify their age to access adult content. Then, Spring is usually the prime selling season for real estate agents, but they’re finding buyers are still gun-shy when it comes to committing to a new home. Also, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is Netflix’s latest hit that is racking up millions of views and music streams. Meanwhile, Toby examines the phenomenon of sports bobbleheads that are luring thousands of fans.

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00:00 - Spaghett the drink of the Summer?
2:40 - People are fooling UK’s age check law
8:00 - Housing problems
11:30 - ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ mania
17:15 - Toby’s Trends: Bobbleheads
21:00 - Sprint Finish

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US Sets EU Tariffs at 15% & Viral Tea Dating App Photos Leaked Jul 28, 2025

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Episode 635: Neal and Toby discuss the data breach of Tea, the dating app meant for women who can anonymously vet men they’ve dated in the past. Then, the US and EU have reached a trade deal that sets tariffs at 15%. Plus, Target concedes to Walmart and Amazon as they end their price-matching policy. Meanwhile, Astronomer is taking control of the coldplay kiss-cam scandal. And English teachers are still teaching American classic literature even to this day. Finally, a preview of the upcoming week ahead.

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US Railroad Mega Merger is On Track & Google Fends Off AI Search Rivals Jul 25, 2025

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Episode 634: Neal and Kyle discuss what a merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would mean for the entire US freight system. Then, many thought AI companies getting into the search business would scare Google…not so fast. Also, the clothing store American Eagle is joining the meme stock bandwagon thanks to Sydney Sweeney. Meanwhile, the USPS is turning 250 years old this week.

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00:00 - Chuck E. Cheese arrested
3:00 - Mega train merger
7:00 - Paramount merger approved
9:30 - Stock of the Week: Google
12:45 - Stock of the Week: American Eagle
16:35 - USPS celebrates its 250th birthday
20:20 - Sprint Finish!

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Tesla Hurting from EV Tax Rollback & Amazon Dives Into AI Wearables Jul 24, 2025

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Episode 633: Neal and Kyle discuss the continuing slump Tesla is having amid the US ending its EV incentives. Then, the US and Japan reach a trade deal that sparks hope for US investors. Also, Amazon is joining the AI wearables race with a bracelet that will listen to your every word. Meanwhile, it’s Neal’s Numbers on Hershey’s chocolate prices, Venus Williams, and allergies among the Amish.

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00:00 - Little League scandal
3:15 - Tesla woes continue
9:00 - US inks trade deal with Japan
13:30 - Amazon buzzin’ like a Bee
19:10 - Neal's Numbers
25:00 - Sprint Finish!

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Meme Stocks Are Back & ‘South Park’ Lands $1.5B Deal with Paramount Jul 23, 2025

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Episode 632: Neal and Toby recap the meme stock redux that sent shares of Opendoor and Kohl’s soaring. Then, an earnings roundup from Coca-cola, GM, and Lockheed Martin. Also, Google AI wins gold at a math competition, but OpenAI says “whatever you can do, I can do…similarly.” Meanwhile, Paramount came to its senses on one of its successful shows…’South Park’.

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US Economy is Regaining Ground & China’s Controversial $170B Mega-Dam Jul 22, 2025

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Episode 631: Neal and Toby chat about what’s behind the US economy’s bounce back after withstanding Trump tariff fears. Then, China begins construction of a $170B massive hydropower dam that will be the world’s largest. Also, Figma excites Wall Street by becoming the first software company to hit the IPO market in a long time. Meanwhile, smart, techy toilets may be the key to solving America’s problem with keeping a public restroom clean.

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Delta Pricing Tickets with AI & WNBA All-Stars Get Loud Over Pay Disparity Jul 21, 2025

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Episode 630: Neal and Toby explain why Delta is expanding its use of AI to price its airfares for all customers. Then, WNBA athletes used their sport’s biggest weekend to bring attention to a serious issue throughout the league. Also, beef prices are going up which may spoil this Summer’s BBQ plans. Meanwhile, chess is becoming more and more popular among professional athletes. The CEO that was caught having an affair during a Coldplay concert resigns from his company. Finally, a preview of the week ahead.

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00:00 - Can you solve the MBD riddle?
3:40 - Delta Air Lines Leans in on AI pricing
8:40 - WNBA’s pay disparity
12:40 - Beef prices going up
17:50 - Astronomer CEO fiasco
21:30 - Chess, not checkers
25:10 - Week Ahead

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NPR, PBS Funding Cut & CBS Cancels ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ Jul 18, 2025

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Episode 629: Neal and Toby chat about the Senate’s passing of a law that will cut federal funding for NPR and PBS. Then, CBS cancels 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'. Plus, tickets for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film goes on sale…which doesn’t premiere until exactly one year from now. Meanwhile, Uber’s massive deal with Lucid Motors to expand their robotaxi service is the Stock of the Week. President Trump’s strong preference for real cane sugar in Coca-cola sodas causes shares of high fructose corn syrup producers to drop.

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00:00 - Freebie Guy
3:30 - Congress Pulls NBR and PBS Funding
7:00 - CBS Cancels Late Show
12:00 - 'Odyssey' Sells IMAX
18:00 - Stock of the Week
21:30 - Dog of the Week

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Powell’s Job in Limbo? & Your 401K May Be Open to Private Markets Jul 17, 2025

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Episode 628: Neal and Toby discuss the reports of Trump getting ready to tell Fed Chair Jerome Powell to pack his desk and skedaddle. Then, an executive order from the President may open up 401(k)s to private markets. Also, Ford is issuing another recall…seems to be a recurring issue. Plus, it’s Neal’s Numbers on the Labubu craze, air conditioning in Europe vs. the US, and obesity.

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00:00 - Dog adoption surges thanks to ‘Superman’
3:10 - Powell’s on the hot seat
9:15 - 401Ks could go private
12:10 - Ford Recalls
18:00 - Labubu's rise
20:20 - Euro AC vs US AC
22:20 - Obesity Study
25:30 - Coke real cane sugar

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AI Energy Gets $90B Boost & HBO Max Dominates Emmy Noms Jul 16, 2025

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Episode 627: Neal and Toby dive into June’s inflation report where it underscores some of the risks of tariffs as prices ticked up ever so slightly. Then, Trump joins a big AI energy summit in Pennsylvania where Big Tech pledges big money to make the commonwealth state an AI hub. Also, the Emmy’s nominations are out, which gives a heat check on who is winning the streaming wars in TV land. Meanwhile, the MLB All-Star Game rolls out robo umpires for the first time in a prime time debut.

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00:00 - Would you go to this type of party?
3:10 - Inflation slightly rises
7:45 - AI hub in Pennsylvania?
11:15 - HBO Max and Apple doms Emmy’s noms
17:30 - Robo umpires make MLB All-Star debut
22:10 - Sprint Finish!

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