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The $13M College QB Suing Boosters & Fast Casual Dining Rules The Lunch Rush May 22, 2024

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Episode 328: Neal and Toby look into the lawsuit that could shake up the NIL landscape in college athletics. Then, Japan wants to prevent overtourism of its iconic sites by literally blocking its view. Next, fast casual dining has become a lunch favorite while fast-food is falling behind. Plus, destructive hail weather is threatening to cause billions of dollars of damage. Meanwhile, microplastics have been tested to be found in tes…ticles. Yikes. Lastly, an Australian magnate wants a portrait of herself taken down in a gallery…only to cause more attention to it.

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Why College Kids Can’t Find Jobs & New Wegovy-Like Drug for $199/mo May 21, 2024

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Episode 327: Neal and Toby examine how the latest jobs report may look promising, but not particularly for college graduates who may struggle with finding a job. Then, good, bad, and ugly news: the cargo ship cleanup at the Baltimore bridge crash site, OpenAI is changing its voice, and Red Lobster files for bankruptcy, respectively. Next, Hims & Hers Health is getting into the weight-loss drug game with their Wegovy-like shots. Also, New Caledonia is a hot battleground for independence and nickel reserves. Lastly, Neuralink gets clearance for its 2nd patient.

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00:00 - Check out Brew Markets newsletter!

2:45 - Fresh out of college kids have it rough

7:00 - Baltimore cargo ship gets moved

9:15 - OpenAI ditches AI voice

13:00 - Red Lobster files for bankruptcy

15:00 - Hims & Hers makes their own Wegovy

18:45 - Nickel fight in New Caledonia

21:45 - Neuralink cleared for 2nd patient

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OpenAI’s Safety Team Reaches Breaking Point & UAW Takes Big Blow in the South May 20, 2024

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Episode 326: Neal and Toby discuss the internal shakeup (again) at OpenAI. This time, the team wanting long-term AI safety said, “We out.” Then, the UAW’s campaign to unionize the South hits a roadblock with Mercedes-Benz in Alabama voting against unionizing. Plus, Minnesota reaches a minimum driver pay with Uber and Lyft. Also, Manchester City and Blue Origin are this past weekend’s winners. Meanwhile, the popularity of THC-infused drinks is starting a turf war between the cannabis and alcohol industries. Next, sunscreens in the US are far behind the rest of the world…what’s up? Lastly, what you need to know this week before you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend.

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00:00 - Intro

02:20 - OpenAI Safety

06:30 - UAW loses vote

09:30 - Rideshare in Minneapolis

11:00 - Winners of the weekend

15:00 - Sunscreen in the US

18:00 - THC Drinks

21:25 - Week Ahead

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The Dow Hits 40k For First Time Ever & Walmart Is the King of Retail May 17, 2024

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Episode 325: Neal and Toby recap the latest Supreme Court decision to spurn an attempt to take down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Then, the Dow Jones Average hits a new milestone signaling Wall Street’s unyielding confidence in the market. Plus, the United Auto Workers union continues its campaign in Alabama where it’s looking to unionize Mercedes-Benz workers. Next, TWO stocks of the week: Walmart remains king of retail and Chubb has the Buffett stamp of approval. Meanwhile, two brothers were arrested for stealing $25M in crypto at lightning fast speed. Lastly, a humble taco stand in Mexico receives a Michelin star.

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00:00 - Uber CEO interview now!

2:00 - Supreme Court rules in favor of CFPB

5:50 - Dow Jones milestone

10:00 - UAW takes on Mercedes-Benz

13:50 - Stocks of the week: Walmart and Chubb

19:20 - Crypto hackers caught

22:00 - Michelin starred taco stand

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Uber CEO Unveils Plan to Make Rides Cheaper, Reveals Own Uber Rating, and Launches "Party Bus" May 16, 2024

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi joins Morning Brew Daily for an exclusive interview where he discusses Uber's focus on affordability, which includes scheduling UberX Shares and launching shuttles that will take customers to and from concerts and events for a lower fare. He also shares his thoughts on autonomous vehicles and EVs. And where does Uber stand on competition with Lyft and Tesla? Plus, a deep dive into Uber's ad business, their new partnership with Instacart and will Uber really pull out of Minneapolis? Then, Dara explains what his biggest challenges were when taking over for former CEO Travis Kalanick and how playing Dungeons and Dragons has inspired his leadership style. And finally, what is the CEO of Uber's.... Uber rating?

00:00 - Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi joins MBD

01:00 - Launching UberX Share

02:45 - Uber Shuttle to concerts

06:40 - Autonomous vehicles

12:40 - Uber’s EV projection

15:00 - Uber and Minneapolis

17:00 - Competition with Lyft

17:45 - Instacart deal with Uber Eats

21:00 - Surge pricing’s future

23:15 - Uber ad business

26:00 - Uber Direct

28:00 - US attracting leadership

30:15 - Taking over as Uber CEO

32:35 - Biggest regret at Uber

35:10 - Dungeons and Dragons lessons

37:25 - Dara’s Uber rating

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Meme Stock Surge Fizzles Out & Netflix Scores Massive NFL Deal May 16, 2024

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Episode 324: Neal and Toby recap the latest inflation report that shows its first promising sign of easing up but not quite time to celebrate. Then, AMC was able to leverage the meme stock rally to cut down its debt but sent its stock tumbling. Next, Netflix inks a deal to stream the coveted NFL Christmas Day games. Also, Neal runs through his numbers of overdose deaths, a study about the internet, and raw milk sales. Plus, a flood of fake science forces multiple scientific journals to retract its publications. Lastly, Francis Ford Coppola has been working on his latest film for the last 40 years and is ready to show it to the world at the Cannes Film Festival.

00:00 - Interview with Uber CEO

2:00 - April’s inflation report

6:00 - Meme stock fizzles

9:30 - Netflix teams up with NFL

13:15 - Neal’s Numbers

20:30 - Fake science found in journals

23:15 - Coppola’s long-awaited film

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Self-Driving Cars Hit Roadblocks & Are Streaming Bundles the New Cable? May 15, 2024

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Episode 323: Neal and Toby discuss Biden’s aggressive tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, chips, and minerals that could impact industries across the country. Next, Comcast is the latest to bundle streaming services together in an effort to capture more customers. Then, self-driving companies are under tense scrutiny after a string of crashes trigger multiple investigations. Also, Caitlin Clark makes her WNBA debut as some say she’s already made significant changes to women’s sports. Meanwhile, Copper becomes the hottest metal in the market due to its importance to AI and EVs. Lastly, Red Lobster continues its downward spiral with nearly 100 locations closing up shop. Will this mean no more Cheddar Bay Biscuits?

00:00 - Pop culture jeopardy

2:50 - Biden’s tariffs on Chinese EVs

7:20 - Comcast offers Netflix and Apple TV+

10:30 - Self-driving under a microscope

13:30 - Caitlin Clark effect

17:40 - Copper is so hot right now

21:00 - Red Lobster not doing good

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The Return of Meme Stock Mania? & New ChatGPT Talks to You May 14, 2024

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Episode 322: Neal and Toby discuss the surprising return of ‘Roaring Kitty’ which triggered another surge of GameStop shares. Is this meme stock mania part 2? Then, OpenAI unveils its newest ChatGPT model that can now listen and talk back to you. Also, Melinda Gates is leaving the Gates Foundation for good to start her own philanthropic journey. Next, a halt in sriracha production has hot sauce lovers worried of another shortage. Meanwhile, veneer techs are all over social media but does that mean you should go to these low-cost specialists? Dentists don’t think so. Lastly, how McDonald’s ultimately came out on top after the 2004 documentary ‘Super Size Me’ tried to take it down.

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00:00 - Baby names

02:45 - Meme stock craze

07:35 - OpenAI Updates

11:00 - Melinda Gates Resigns

14:45 - Sriracha shortage

18:30 - Veneers warnings

22:00 - 20 years since Supersize Me

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Big Tech's $180B Stock Buybacks & Bumble's AI Dating May 13, 2024

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Episode 321: Neal and Toby examine the recent trend of tech companies announcing stock buybacks to their shareholders and how it may (or may not) be better for them in the long run. Then, Bumble Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd thinks AI could be the future matchmaker for love-looking daters. Next, the weekend winners far, far away: the Northern Lights and a portal to Dublin, Ireland. Also, the Wall Street legend Jim Simons, who used pure mathematics to win the financial game, passed away at 86. Lastly, a huge week ahead to get your Monday started. Let’s gooooooo!

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The Phantom Debt Haunting Americans & A Bidding War for the NBA May 10, 2024

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Episode 320: Neal and Toby dive into the potential media tug-of-war for the NBA as the league looks to shop around for a new contract. Then, a phantom debt coming from the surge of ‘Buy now, pay later’ during the holidays could be catastrophic for borrowers. Next, Reddit is our stock of the week while pandemic-era winners are the dog(s) of the week. Also, the resignation of both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA places the beauty pageant under suspicion of a toxic environment. Meanwhile, the Chevy Malibu will end production marking the end of the sedans. Lastly, Baidu deals with a PR nightmare as a PR exec that threatens to fire employees if they don’t work harder and longer.

00:00 - Apple apologizes

2:50 - NBA media rights up for grabs

7:15 - Impending phantom debt?

11:00 - Stock: Reddit, Dog: Pandemic stocks

16:30 - Miss USA drama

19:15 - End of the sedan era

22:30 - PR crisis at Baidu

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