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Economists Scrap Recession Forecasts & Amazon's Grocery Store Overhaul Aug 03, 2023

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Episode 117: Neal and Toby discuss Bank of America economists scrapping their recession forecast and what it could mean on a larger scale. The guys also get into why Amazon is overhauling their grocery stores and how drug makers are navigating the Adderall and Penicillin shortage. Neal shares his favorite numbers, including statistics that explain why married people are happier. Plus, the billion dollar sports memorabilia business and how NASA lost a space craft almost 13 billion lightyears away.

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US Debt Rating Gets Downgraded & How Uber Is Finally Making Money Aug 02, 2023

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Episode 116: Neal and Toby discuss Fitch downgrading the US debt rating from AAA to AA+, citing how close Congress was to defaulting on the debt ceiling as well as the insurrection. The guys also go through their biggest takeaways from yesterday's earnings reports and get into how Uber is finally making money. Plus, which independent film has raked in more money than Mission Impossible and MrBeast is taking legal action against the company making his burgers. And finally the medical lawsuit that reached settlement after more than 70 years.

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Biden's Plan for $0 Student Loan Payments & How A.I. is Shaping the Future of Warfare Aug 01, 2023

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Episode 115: Neal and Toby discuss President Biden's new student loan plan that could cost borrowers... $0 a month? Plus, the first ever Nuclear reactor that was built from scratch and how it went $31 billion over budget. And Palantir stock has never been hotter and the guys get into how the AI company is shaping the warfare landscape. Also, Birkenstocks plan for IPO and Toby explains how to play Pokemon Sleep. Finally, why Americans are taking more vacation than ever this summer.

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Facebook's $20 Million Algorithm Study & Why Some Credit Card Companies Hate Marijuana Jul 31, 2023

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Episode 114: Neal and Kyle discuss the research published over the weekend that says Facebook algorithms are not responsible for political polarization. which comes on the tails of Meta's strong earnings report last week. Also, Mastercard says you can't use their debit cards to make cannabis purchases. And why even a $700 million bailout could not save the trucking giant 'Yellow'. The guys also share their winners and losers of the weekend and explain why the 'X' logo in San Francisco may be in line with some permit violations. Finally, what we are watching for this upcoming week.

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July Set to be the Hottest Month Ever, Grimace Helps McDonald's Soar & What's a 'Lazy Girl Job'? Jul 28, 2023

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Episode 113: Neal and Kyle explain why this July is set to be the hottest month in Earth's history and what the economic fallout is from the sky high temperatures. Plus, McDonald's Grimace campaign sends the company to new heights, and what is the stock and dog of the week? Also why are adults in China being paid to be 'full-time' children and what is a 'lazy girl job?'? Finally the Paris Olympics are a year away and how one woman on TikTok is stopping pickpockets in Italy.

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Fed Hikes Interest Rates to 22-Year High & Automakers Unite To Build EV Charging Network Jul 27, 2023

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Episode 112: Neal and Toby discuss the Federal Reserve's decision to approve a hike in interest rates to combat inflation that brought them to 5.25-5.5%, which is the highest in 22 years. The guys also recap the Congressional UFO hearing and explain why automakers are banning together to build a electric vehicle charging network to compete with Tesla's. Plus, why one British billionaire was charged with insider trading and Neal shares his favorite numbers. Finally the physics discovery that could change the the landscape of energy.

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Microsoft and Alphabet Ready to Spend Big on AI & Parents Dropping $4k on Sorority Consultants? Jul 26, 2023

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Episode 111: Neal and Toby dive into the earnings reports from Microsoft and Alphabet and explain why big tech is ready to spend big on AI. Also, UPS Workers agree on a deal worth $30 billion to avoid a strike. And why did Twitter's rebrand to 'X' cost the company almost $20 billion in brand value? And how the UN is stepping in to stop a massive oil spill from a decaying tanker. Finally, why Americans don't feel guilty spending cold hard cash and some parents are spending thousands on... sorority consultants.

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Sam Altman Launches 'Worldcoin', Who College Admissions Are Snubbing & Neopets' New Era Jul 25, 2023

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Episode 110: Neal and Toby discuss Sam Altman's newest crypto project that requires users to verify their identity by scanning their eyeballs. Plus, the guys break down new research that shows why the wealthiest are much more likely to be admitted to the nation's top colleges. Also, an update on the strikes going on in Israel and why Neopets are finally making a comeback. Finally, why Spotify is upping their price and which soccer superstar is being offered a 1-year deal for... a billion dollars.

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Twitter Rebrands to 'X' and 'Barbenheimer' Makes $230+ Million On Opening Weekend Jul 24, 2023

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Episode 109: Neal and Toby explain why Elon Musk has decided to rebrand Twitter as, 'X'. Plus it looks like 'Barbenheimer' surpassed expectations after making history at the box office, raking in over $230 million. Also, how power grids across the country are holding up against record hot temperatures and who won the weekend? Finally, what to expect from the Nasdaq rebalance and what Neal and Toby are watching this week.

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How 'Barbenheimer' Can Save The Box Office & Kim Kardashian's 'Skims' Worth $4 Billion Jul 21, 2023

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Episode 108: Kelsey Sutton joins the show! Kelsey is the Deputy Editor of Marketing Brew and lends her expertise as she and Neal break down all of the hype surrounding the opening weekend for blockbusters 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer'. Plus, Kim Kardashian's 'Skims' valued at a whopping $4 billion, stocks of the week, and how one family won a $800,000 lawsuit over... chicken nuggets?

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