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Private Equity in the NFL? & Gen Z Loves Their Sick Days Aug 27, 2024

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Episode 396: Neal and Toby discuss the NFL owners’ vote that could be allowing private equity firms take ownership of teams, the last major sports league to do so in the US. Then, Philadelphia is going against the national trend in evictions. Houston has hit a major roadblock in their push for a car-less commute. NYC is struggling with rising fare evasion that’s hurting the MTA’s budget. Next, a wildly popular Chinese video game is met with a gamer controversy that centers around free speech. Meanwhile, why Gen Z is taking sick days more than any other generation. Lastly, the iconic Mister Softee ice cream truck is dwindling as competition heats up.

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00:00 - Oasis coming back

02:30 - NFL warms up to private equity

08:30 - Philly is bucking eviction trend

11:15 - Houston’s hard to change habit on cars

13:30 - NYC’s fare evasion is hurting buses

17:45 - ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ divides the internet

21:15 - Toby’s Trends: Gen Z sick days

24:15 - Mister Softee is falling behind

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Telegram App in Trouble with CEO’s Arrest & Largest Grocery Merger On Trial Aug 26, 2024

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Episode 395: Neal and Toby explain the big arrest of Pavel Durov, the CEO of popular messaging app Telegram. Then, the FTC wants to block Kroger and Albertsons from completing the merger of two of the largest grocers in the country. A federal court trial will determine the future of antitrust regulations. Next, NASA calls on SpaceX to rescue the Starliner crew, a major sting to Boeing. Also, Babe Ruth and Crayola are the weekend’s biggest winners. Lastly, what you need to know for the week ahead.

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00:00 - Intro

02:45 - Telegram CEO arrest

07:30 - Grocery store merger trial

11:45 - SpaceX rescuing Boeing crew

17:00 - Babe Ruth jersey sale

20:00 - Crayola back to school $$$

22:15 - Week ahead

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SpaceX's Civilian Spacewalk & Peloton Back From the Dead? Aug 23, 2024

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Episode 394: Neal and Toby preview the annual economist meeting set to take place in Jackson Hole this weekend while everyone is waiting on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to paint a clearer picture of rate cuts. Then, SpaceX is set to launch its most ambitious mission yet: a spacewalk by a privatized civilian crew. Next, Peloton has seemed to shift gears and reports positive earnings that could save the company. Meanwhile, Sonos is struggling to save its reputation with a debacle app update that has soured many of its loyal customers. Also, the National Women’s Soccer League is doing away with its draft, the first of its kind to do so in the US. Lastly, Chick-Fil-A wants to fry up some original content with plans of its own streaming service.

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00:00 - Intro

02:40 - Previewing Jerome Powell's Speech

07:45 - SpaceX Mission

12:00 - NWSL Kicks the Draft

17:40 - Stock of the week: Peloton

21:45 - Dog of the week: Sonos

24:30 - Chick-Fil-A Streaming Service

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Jobs Report Off By 800K!? & Ford’s $1.9B Pivot Away From EV SUVs Aug 22, 2024

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Episode 393: Neal and Toby discuss the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ anticipated revision which removed 800,000 jobs from last year’s jobs report. The largest in the last 15 years. Then, the FTC’s plan to ban noncompete agreements in the US has run into a roadblock as a federal judge says, not so fast. Next, Ford once pledged to make big investments in all-electric vehicles but has since reversed course as it scraps its latest EV model plans. Plus, Neal shares his favorite numbers from big banks’ bad deal with Elon Musk, the rise of ‘boommates’, and the super long wait time for US visas. Meanwhile, Starbucks is using its secret weapon that might be able to save slumping sales: the Pumpkin Spice Latte, betch.

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00:00 - Misleading movie reviews

03:00 - Jobs Report Revision

07:50 - Blocked FTC Noncompete Ban

12:10 - Ford EV Spending

17:30 - 'X' Financing Troubles

19:45 - World Cup Visas

21:50 - Boomer Roommates

24:00 - PSL Coming Back

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Shaky Housing Market Hurting Lowe’s & Gold Has Never Been More Valuable Aug 21, 2024

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Episode 392: Neal and Toby examine the struggling housing market which is reflected in the latest earnings report by Lowe’s and Home Depot. Then, a roundup of the biggest headlines: What happened to Mike Lynch and the yacht? Disney walks back on its attempt to block the wrongful death suit against them. Alex Cooper gets a big paycheck for leaving Spotify and joining SiriusXM. Meanwhile, gold bars are now worth a million dollars for the first time ever. Next, fewer teens are choosing not to drive which means they’re skipping out on all the car-related expenses. Lastly, a popular video game series for millennials is making a comeback.

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00:00 - Intro

02:30 - Lowe's struggling

06:00 - Sunken super yacht

08:00 - Disney Lawsuit

10:00 - Alex Cooper Podcast Deal

14:30 - Gold prices skyrocketing

18:00 - Teens aren't driving

22:20 - Backyard sports is back

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Circle K Owner Wants to Buy 7-Eleven & This Tech CEO Hates AI Aug 20, 2024

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Episode 391: Neal and Toby chat about popular design app Procreate stance made against generative AI, led by its CEO. Then, 7-Eleven parent company is offered a buyout by Canadian company Circle K, which could change the face of convenience stores across America and Asia. Next, a labor dispute might bring Canada’s rail network to screeching stop, potentially costing billions of dollars to North America’s supply chain. Meanwhile, the hot startup boom of 2021 is starting to come crashing down as more and more startups are flaming out. Also, Toby looks at the latest trend of wedding invites made by text message. Lastly, a mayoral candidate in Wyoming’s capital city is promising to use AI to make official decisions.

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00:00 - Missing Tech Mogul

02:00 - CEO against AI

07:40 - 7-Eleven Buyout?

11:30 - Potential Canadian Rail Strike

16:30 - Startups are struggling

21:10 - Text Wedding Invites

23:20 - AI Wyoming Mayor

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The Biggest Real Estate Rule Change in Decades & Presidential Candidates' Economic Plans Aug 19, 2024

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Episode 390: Neal and Toby discuss the massive change to the real estate industry that shifts the dynamics of buyers and sellers. Then, both Harris and Trump campaigns are promoting their economic plans that are set to change the landscape of businesses across the country. Next, Mpox is on the rise which has the world growing concerns… Except for Danish pharmaceutical companies. Also, Epic Games is returning to iOS… But only in the EU. What happened in the ugly battle between the game company and Apple? Meanwhile, the big winners of the weekend: Northeastern University and *NSYNC. Lastly, the news happening this week to get your Monday started off right.

00:00 - Back to school

2:00 - Big change to Real Estate

7:10 - Presidential economic plans

11:30 - Mpox on the rise

15:00 - Epic Games in the EU

18:30 - Weekend winners: Northeastern & *NSYNC

24:30 - Week ahead

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Medicare’s $6B Savings on Costly Drugs & Musk’s Unhinged Image Chatbot Aug 16, 2024

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Episode 389: Neal and Kyle discuss Biden’s historic Medicare negotiating power that is set to discount many drugs for Americans, an estimated cost savings of $6B. Then, Walmart reports their earnings and it looks like the retail king keeps their crown as sales hit a near all-time high. Next, Musk releases a new version of his image generator, Grok, which doesn’t care too much about the rules most AI tools should abide by. Meanwhile, the FTC finalizes a ban on fake reviews that companies use to coax customers. Plus, newly minted Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol gets a hefty pay package, dubbing him the ‘LeBron James’ of restaurants. Lastly, Steve Ballmer’s $2B Inuit Dome, home of the LA Clippers, is set to open with a performance by Bruno Mars.

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00:00 - Emergency Subway meeting

3:30 - Medicare savings

8:10 - Walmart keeps its crown

12:00 - Grok is running amok

16:12 - FTC wants no fakes

20:00 - Starbucks Big Bucks

23:30 - Inuit Dome is here

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Is it Time to Breakup Google? & Disney Fights Wrongful Death Suit Aug 15, 2024

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Episode 388: Neal and Kyle review the latest inflation report which shows a promising downward trend that could seal the deal for a Fed rate cut. Then, US courts ruled Google is a monopoly and wants it to either open its data to its rivals, or break up the company. Next, a man is trying to sue Disney after his wife had a fatal allergic reaction at Disney World, but the company says he can’t because of his Disney+ account. Also, Neal shares his favorite numbers this week on the Mars $36B mega deal, online sports betting, and mini farm animals. Lastly, Millennials are actually wealthier than ever thanks to skyrocketing home values.

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00:00 - Google remote

3:00 - Inflation easing up

7:30 - Is Google a monopoly?

12:50 - disney

17:00 - Mars mega merger

18:50 - Sports betting not good?

21:00 - Mini goats are on the rise

23:20 - Millennial wealth doing well

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Starbucks Swipes Chipotle's CEO & Ice Cream Liquid Death? Aug 14, 2024

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Episode 387: Neal and Toby chat about the big executive change between two powerhouse companies with Starbucks stealing Chipotle’s CEO. Can the new guy turn the coffee shop around? Then, a wind turbine blade falls and washes up ashore in Nantucket that sets the wind energy business in a tailspin. Next, Indonesia is nearing its costly relocation of its capital, but not without many challenges along the way. Also, job hunters are using AI to find jobs but are running into a big problem…AI. Meanwhile, food brands are looking for partnerships that are way outside their comfort zone, hoping consumers are as adventurous as they are. Lastly, a retro resurgence of cassette tapes powered by Gen Z.

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00:00 - Most Shazam’d song in a day

2:30 - Starbucks poaches Chipotle CEO

7:00 - Nantucket wind woes

10:50 - Indonesia’s new capital

17:10 - AI resumes flood the job market

21:10 - Wild food mashups

25:20 - Cassette tape comeback

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