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Credit Suisse Rebounds, Ryan Reynolds is super rich & TikTok Sale? Mar 16, 2023

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Episode 18: Neal and Toby break down why Credit Suisse is on the rebound. They also discuss why the U.S. is advocating for the sale of TikTok and why Ryan Reynolds is one of the most successful celebrity entrepreneurs. Plus, the economics of March Madness, and NASA's nifty new spacesuits. Oh also they reveal the Greatest Logo of All Time bracket - head to our social channels to sound off!

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OpenAI can take your SATs, Meta Layoffs, Boneless Wing Controversy Mar 15, 2023

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Episode 17: Neal and Toby explain why ChatGPT may soon be a better test-taker than the average human. Also Meta is laying off another 10,000 people - how did they get there? Plus the latest on the SVB fallout, tumultuous train situations across the country, and why a man is suing Buffalo Wild Wings over... boneless wings?

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OpenAI announces GPT-4, claims it can beat 90% of humans on the SAT: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/14/openai-announces-gpt-4-says-beats-90percent-of-humans-on-sat.html

Meta plans another round of mass layoffs: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/03/14/meta-plans-another-round-of-mass-layoffs

Credit Suisse sheds nearly 25%, key backer says no more money: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/credit-suisse-shares-drop-fresh-record-low-cds-widen-2023-03-15/

Train debacles across the country: https://twitter.com/DKThomp/status/1635648069755707395?s=20

https://www.governing.com/community/atlantas-incredible-shrinking-transit-plan

https://simpleflying.com/new-tork-laguardia-airport-airtrain-proposal-scrapped/

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-03-11/new-cost-estimate-for-high-speed-rail-puts-california-bullet-train-100-billion-in-the-red

Man Sues Buffalo Wild Wings over Boneless Wings: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/debate-over-boneless-wings-to-court

Vinyl records outsell CDs for first time in decades: https://www.bbc.com/news/64919126

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SVB & the future of Crypto, Biden approves Alaska drilling, Meta out on NFTs Mar 14, 2023

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Episode 16: Neal and Toby explain how the Silicon Valley Bank disaster is impacting regional banks, and what it could mean for the future of Crypto. Plus, President Biden approves a controversial Alaska oil drilling project. The guys also break down the latest inflation data and why Meta is out on NFTs. Plus, is Samsung taking fake pictures of the moon? And remembering the man who took 7-Eleven global.

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The Silicon Valley Bank implosion and what's next for you & investors Mar 13, 2023

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Episode 15: Neal and Toby take a deep dive into what happened with Silicon Valley Bank over the weekend. They dissect the timeline, the discourse around it and what this could mean for the future of the financial system and other Banks. Plus, Oscars recap and what we are watching for this week.

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Banks losing billions, Biden's budget and Czech Baseball Team side hustles Mar 10, 2023

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Episode 14: Neal and Toby explain why banks are losing billions after the stumble of SVB financial group. They also take a look at President Biden's budget proposal and what it could mean for the wealthy and corporations. And the Czech baseball team shares how they are preparing for the World Baseball Classic while also holding full day-time jobs.

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Yeezy's push Adidas losses, Betting on the WWE?, LA Clippers love toilets Mar 09, 2023

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Episode 13: Neal and Toby take a look at why Adidas is warning of their first annual loss in over 30 years after their billion dollar fallout with Yeezy. They also discuss why the WWE is looking to legalize gambling on scripted matches. Plus, what's the breakdown of the Fox News and Dominion lawsuit. And Neal shares his favorite numbers - turns out Clippers' owner Steve Ballmer is really excited about toilets. Thousands of them.

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Adidas has to get rid gf $1.3 billion if Yeezy inventory: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/adidas-floating-ideas-to-part-with-yeezy-inventory

WWE pursuing legalized betting: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/08/wwe-betting-scripted-match-results.html

Fox News and Dominion Lawsuit: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/07/media/fox-news-dominion-lawsuit/index.html

Campbell Soup Revenue Up: https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/campbell-soup-lifts-annual-sales-forecast-robust-snack-demand-2023-03-08/

Mr. Beast’s Feastables: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/mrbeast-tweet-walmart-feastables-rcna73546

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Mexican Medical Tourism, DOJ vs JetBlue & Spirit, ChatGPT meets Slack Mar 08, 2023

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Episode 12: Neal and Toby take a look at the economics behind Mexican medical tourism after two Americans were killed in a Cartel mix up after traveling to the country for a plastic surgery procedure. Also they breakdown why the DOJ wants to block JetBlue's takeover of Spirit airlines. And, hate talking to your co-workers? Well Slack wants ChatGPT to do it for you. Plus, why everything is awesome for Legos right now.

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Mexican Medical Tourism: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/07/health/medical-tourism-mexico-trend-wellness/index.html

DOJ vs Airline Takeover: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/spirit-jetblue-DOJ-antitrust-lawsuit

Powell: Interest Rates will increase: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/07/fed-chair-powell-says-interest-rates-are-likely-to-be-higher-than-previously-anticipated.html

Slack adding ChatGPT: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/slack-introducing-ai-assistant

Are Sugar Substitutes good for you? https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/03/07/study-finds-a-popular-sugar-substitute-might-be-bad-for-your-heart

Lego’s Success: https://www.wsj.com/articles/artificial-sweetener-erythritol-linked-to-strokes-heart-attacks-2795ee46?mod=hp_featst_pos3

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California to cut ties with Walgreens, EV Bike Fires, Swiss Chocolate Drama Mar 07, 2023

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Episode 11: Neal and Toby discuss California cutting ties with Walgreens over the pharmacy's position on abortion pills. They also get into the implications of EV bike fires and why the Swiss are putting their foot down on what can be considered their native chocolate. And what is "body doubling" and why it could help people with ADHD work remotely. Oh, and if you could name a snowplow - what would that name be?

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California “done” with Walgreens over abortion pill: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/06/abortion-pill-california-governor-newsom-says-state-wont-do-business-with-walgreens.html

EV Bike Fires big deal in NYC: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/2023/03/06/e-bike-batteries-are-exploding-fire

Toblerone dropping Swiss Mountains from packaging: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/06/business/toblerone-chocolate-switzerland-matterhorn.html

Toby’s Trends, AI Voiceover: https://www.businessinsider.com/voice-ai-audio-joe-biden-donald-trump-tiktok-2023-3

Remote Work ‘body doubling’ or 2.5 hour Commute?: https://fortune.com/2023/03/05/body-doubling-parallel-working-tiktok-trend/

https://fortune.com/2023/03/05/nyc-workers-super-commuters-office/

Municipalities renaming snowplows: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/snowplow-name-contest

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Companies push 'premium' products, Amazon HQ2 delay, ChatGPT student survey Mar 06, 2023

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Episode 10: Neal and Toby discuss the economic strategy that companies are taking pushing higher end products to maintain profits. They also dig into Amazon pausing construction on their new headquarters in Virginia, and why college students aren't completely sold on ChatGPT just yet. Also what happened with HQ Trivia?

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Can Only the Rich Buy A House? Whiskey Fungus, Glassdoor for NFL Teams Mar 03, 2023

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Episode 9: Neal and Toby break down why you have to make more money than ever to own a home. Good luck millennials! Also what The Last of Us and Jack Daniel's have in common. Plus the NFLPA released report cards for every single team. And yes, F- is a real grade. And why Salesforce and Rivian stocks are going in opposite directions.

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Only the Rich Can Afford a House: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-02/will-home-prices-fall-first-time-buyers-face-a-costly-housing-market?srnd=premium

Whiskey Fungus: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/01/us/whiskey-fungus-jack-daniels-tennessee.html

Stock of the Week: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/salesforce-shocks-wall-street-earnings-quarter-analyst-reaction-125149467.html

Dog of the Week: https://www.wsj.com/articles/rivians-6-4-billion-cash-burn-might-be-a-tech-record-86ee59f1

Novavax Struggles: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/03/01/novavax-vaccine-covid-trump/

NFLPA Releases Team Report Cards: https://nflpa.com/nfl-player-team-report-cards

Congress Pushes Daylight Savings Bill: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-rubio-renews-push-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent-rcna73183

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