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Bitcoin Soars Past $120K & Delta’s Clever Way to Dodge Tariffs Jul 15, 2025

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Episode 626: Neal and Toby dive into Bitcoin hitting another record high just in time for ‘crypto week’ in Washington. Then, Delta has a clever way to avoid import tariffs on new airplane parts, and they’re not the only ones doing it. Plus, Kraft Heinz is on its way for a break up after its doomed merger in 2015. Meanwhile, Toby talks about the trend of ‘superfake’ luxury items that are nearly indistinguishable from authentic luxury.

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00:00 - Trivia Tonight!

02:50 - Bitcoin Boomin’

08:20 - Delta Ducks Tariffs

12:15 - Kraft Heinz Breakup

17:00 - Luxury Knockoffs

21:00 - Headlines

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New Tax Bill Rocks Gambling Industry & ‘Superman’ Soars at the Box Office Jul 14, 2025

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Episode 625: Neal and Toby dive into why professional gamblers are outraged over Trump’s tax bill threatening their livelihood. Plus, an announcement of new tariffs on the EU and Mexico has the markets unsure if Trump is following through or not. Then, the reboot of ‘Superman’ is another notch in a movie hot-streak for Warner Bros. Meanwhile, Bad Bunny is singlehandedly boosting Puerto Rico’s economy. Also, while automakers try to install the latest and greatest tech in cars, cupholders have been the key decision factor for carbuyers. Finally, a preview of the week ahead.

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00:00 - Bastille Day
03:10 - Taxes on Gambling
8:10 - Tariff Latest
11:30 - Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico
17:00 - Superman Soars
20:40 - People Love Cupholders
24:30 - Week Ahead

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A Cereal Deal Worth $3B & Delta's Profit Forecast Means Travel is Back Jul 11, 2025

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Episode 624: Neal and Toby unpack Ferrero, the maker of Nutella, acquiring the cereal maker Kellogg in a nearly $3B deal. Then, the Pentagon becomes the largest shareholder for a rare earth mining company. Also, Delta shares jumped 11% signaling traveling is stabilizing. Meanwhile, there’s in-fighting in the matcha community that is leading to a shortage. Plus, Varda Space just bagged $187M in funding to make drugs in space.

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‘X’ CEO Steps Down After Two Years & McDonald’s Revamps Their Menu Jul 10, 2025

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Episode 623: Neal and Toby cover the leadership shakeup at Elon Musk’s ‘X’ as Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO. Then, President Trump’s announcement to slap a 50% tariff on copper causes prices to skyrocket. Also, McDonald’s is bringing back the snack wrap, along with a new spicy McMuffin in order to lure back customers. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on Scarlett Johansson, Lucid’s EV record, and the death of partying.

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00:00 - Moon Illusion

03:40 - ‘X’ CEO Steps Down

09:10 - Copper Tariffs

12:20 - McDonald’s Menu

17:45 - Neal’s Numbers

25:30 - Headlines

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US to Ban Farmland Sales to China & Middle Managers Crashing Out? Jul 09, 2025

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Episode 622: Neal and Toby talk about the Trump Administration banning Chinese buyers from acquiring US farmlands. Then, Robinhood is offering faux equities as tokens and OpenAI is not happy about it. Also, middle managers are being axed which means top managers are adopting more workers. Plus, a polymarket controversy over whether President Zelenskyy wore a suit or not. Finally, a wrap up of more headlines.

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Prime Day Could Rake in Over $23B & Tariff Uncertainty Keeps Lingering Jul 08, 2025

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Episode 621: Neal and Toby preview Amazon's Prime Day and what it will mean for the company's bottom line. Then President Trump tries to provide some clarity on tariffs and Tesla reels from another Elon Musk political move. Then Toby shares why anime is trending and previewing the headlines heading into the rest of Tuesday.

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00:00 - Toby got engaged

3:00 - Trump Tariff Uncertainty

8:00 - Amazon Prime Dayssss

12:10 - Elon back in politics

17:40 - Toby’s Trends: Anime

22:10 - Sprint Finish!⁠

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Trump Budget Bill's Tax Impact & Lululemon Sues Costco Over Dupes Jul 07, 2025

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Episode 620: Neal and Kyle explain what the Trump budget bill's impact on taxes will be. Then, Lululemon is suing Costco over dupe clothes and teenagers are having trouble finding work this summer. Then Neal and Kyle share their winners of the weekend, which include how to be "cool" and swimmers are back in the Seine. Finally, a look at the week ahead.

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How to Climb The Wealth Ladder with a Personal Finance Expert Jul 04, 2025

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Episode 619: Happy 4th of July! On this special episode of Morning Brew Daily, author and personal finance expert Nick Maggiulli breaks down how to elevate yourself financially. He explains how his six levels of approaching your finances will elevate your life long-term, and more!

Get Nick's book, "The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies for Every Step of Your Financial Life", out on July 22nd here!

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First Half of 2025: Biggest Story, Biggest Flop, Best Meme and More Jul 03, 2025

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Episode 618: Neal and Toby reflect on the first half of the year in business news. What was the biggest news story? What was the biggest flop? The meme of the year? The guys recap all of that and more and then Toby quizzes Neal on was a headline from 2024... or 2025?

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Senate Passes Trump's Megabill & The AI Band Blowing Up On Spotify Jul 02, 2025

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Episode 617: Neal and Toby have the latest on the Senate passing Trump's megabill and what it means for your taxes. Then, California repeals an environmental law that impacted suburban growth. Next up the guys chat about the AI band taking over Spotify and why AMC is adding more ads before movies. Then finally, the headlines you need to know.

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