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💪 “Peak Protein” — Kardashians’ protein popcorn. Trump’s empty-shelf warning. Trailer Parks’ Millennial moment. Apr 24, 2025

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Trump’s de-escalating his trade war with China… because of a warning about “empty shelves”.

Kardashian protein popcorn?... In the Ozempi-conomy, protein brands are the top food trend.

The hottest area of the housing market is… trailer parks. We found 3 ways to invest.

Plus, the untold origin story of… The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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🎩 “Cheat on Anything” — Cluely’s cheating app. Home Depot’s secret garden. The Fed’s Batman independence. Apr 23, 2025

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Cluely’s founders got suspended for building an AI cheating app… but now it’s venture backed.

Home Depot’s biggest division will shock you… it’s their $20B/year secret garden.

President Trump tanked markets Monday for threatening to fire the Fed… so we explained central bank’s independence with a superhero.

Plus, using “please” and “thank you” in ChatGPT is costing the company tens-of-millions of dollars…

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Exclusive 🦉 “Education Super App” — Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn announces next product on TBOY Apr 22, 2025

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How do you get someone to learn everyday? Make it addictive… in a good way. Luis von Ahn has mastered engagement with Duolingo, transforming it into the largest education app on earth with over 40M daily users.

And in our exclusive interview, Duolingo CEO announces the next product: Chess.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

Why the CEO (proudly) calls Duolingo “addictive”
Why he will never open an office in Silicon Valley
The psychology behind push notifications, streaks, and the unhinged owl
Duolingo’s viral super bowl commercial (aka “The Growing Butt”)
Using fire to fire fight in the fight against social media
“If it’s not fun, it won’t work”
Why “screen-time” isn’t a problem — it’s inevitable
Why artists will beat nerds in the age of AI
How millionaires on Duolingo subsidize migrants
Why Duolingo employees didn’t want to make money (at first)

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🧾 “wtf is that?” — Say Hello to Tariff Fees. Costco’s 1st beer dupe. Return of the Mascots. Apr 21, 2025

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You’re about to see “Tariff Fee” on your receipts… But the phrasing is about to get political.

Companies are embracing mascots again … Jake From State Farm just beat the Kardashians.

Costco’s one weakness? It’s never successfully sold a Kirkland beer… until now.

Plus, we’ve got Duolingo’s CEO on tomorrow’s pod… and he’s announcing something big.

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🐣 Peeps: A Backroom Marshmallow Mystery Apr 18, 2025

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Roscoe Rodda was in the fight of his life. His candy factory was right down the road from Milton Hershey’s—yes, THAT Hershey’s—and he needed to set himself apart. So Roscoe embraced a single holiday to get the competitive confectionery edge: Easter. Chocolate eggs, jellybeans… and a secret treat painstakingly sculpted behind closed doors: a marshmallow chick with inquisitive waxy black eyes. These chicks circulated in obscurity until a Navy engineer-turned- candymaker molded them into a squishy, sugary phenomenon. (Today, 1.5 billion Peeps are eaten worldwide, just during Easter alone.) Find out how Peeps went from secretive snack to Easter GOAT—and why some people love ‘em, some hate ‘em, but everyone loves exploding them in the microwave. Here’s why Peeps are the best idea yet.

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👪 “Nepo-preneurs” — Family biz boom. Twinkies’ 4/20 munchies trade. China’s rare earth embargo. Apr 17, 2025

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Twinkie is embracing 4/20 with Munchies Mobiles... because the US economy is now PG-13.

China just stopped selling us Rare Earth Metals… We call it the Acupuncture Needle Strategy.

Say hello to “Nepo-preneurs”… Because kids joining family businesses just surged 13%.

Plus, the top way to reduce stress at work? Playing Tetris…

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📕 “Hedge Fund University” — Harvard’s $2B battle. Coachella’s Pay-Now-Party-Later. Netflix’s Dr. Evil plan. Apr 16, 2025

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Harvard is taking on the Trump admin for $2B… so we looked at the Economics of Endowments.

60% of Coachella ticket sales were payment plans… it’s not buy-now-pay-later, it’s

pay-now-party-later.

Netflix thinks it’s recession-proof… So its new internal goal? Hit $1 trillion Dollars.

Plus, what’s the most forgetful day of the year?... Uber’s Lost & Found data just told us

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🤔 “China’s Factory Revolt” — Trade war moves to TikTok. Moleskine’s Gen Z board. Zuck's FTC lawsuit. Apr 15, 2025

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Chinese factories are retaliating in the trade war… with TikTok videos exposing $5 Lulu pants.

Moleskine’s journals are thriving despite the digital age… because they created a Gen Z Board.

Will Instagram get split from Meta?... Zuckerberg testifies this week in FTC vs. Meta.

Plus, the untold origin story of… The Super Soaker.

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👜 “Louis VuiTexas” — LVMH’s Made in America fail. Dubai Chocolate’s virality. iExports > iPhones. Apr 14, 2025

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Louis Vuitton opened its 1st Texas factory 6 years ago… but we’ll explain why it’s failing (#FooeyVuitton).

Dubai Chocolate went viral 17 months ago… It shows why every biz needs a “Trend Team.”

Trump’s trade war focus is the “trade deficit”... But America’s economy is Brains & Brands.

Plus, tomorrow is tax day… But if you haven’t done yours yet, Pokemon can help.

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