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Morning Brew Daily

Morning Brew

300 episodes

Morning Brew Daily, a daily talk show that covers the latest news on business, the economy, and everything else, with Neal Freyman and Toby Howell. Witty, informative and everything you need to start your day. Available on all podcasting platforms and Youtube.

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  1. Anthropic Admits Existential Risks in IPO Filing & IG Goes After Youtube With 90-Min Horizontal Videos

    · 32 min · Episode 963

    #963: Anthropic files for potentially the biggest IPO in history all while admitting that AI could cause existential risk to humanity. Trump announces Audi will build a $4 billion US factory in Georgia. Instagram is…

  2. AI Agents Are Infiltrating Bank Accounts & Genetically Enhanced War Dogs Startup Raises $200M

    · 31 min · Episode 962

    #962: Unauthorized AI agents are accessing bank accounts and the big banks are scrambling to mitigate the risks. A new startup that enlists genetically engineered war dogs raises $200 million. The Dallas Cowboys…

  3. iPhone Duo Is Here & Data Centers Are Causing a Gray Paint Sales Boom

    · 32 min · Episode 961

    #961: The iPhone Duo arrives in stores and the public can get their hands on it for $2,000. NYC’s horse carriage ban is raising many questions for the drivers who have to figure out how to maintain their livelihood.…

  4. Cybersecurity’s Black Wednesday Puts 70% of Internet At Risk & ‘Glee’ Returns

    · 33 min · Episode 960

    #960: Government websites go dark as hackers exploit weaknesses. Meta strikes a deal to keep Zuckerberg in California. United CEO is caught in a firestorm after doubling down on his support of a national wealth tax.…

  5. SpaceX and Tesla Consider Mega Merger? & People Are Making Their Smart TVs Dumb

    · 32 min · Episode 959

    #959: SpaceX reports soaring results as its AI business continues to be a growth driver. Netflix reports its slowest revenue growth in years as it overhauls its content programming along with its leadership team.…

  6. Musk Pledges SpaceX Stock to Each US Child & “Hot” Haunt Sliders are Booming for Amusement Parks

    · 31 min

    #958: Elon Musk and Anthropic make some very public pledges to share their wealth for charitable causes. Global unrest continues to rip through Europe and the Middle East. Gen Z investors are retreating back from their…

  7. AI Skeptics Trigger Market Jitters & California Will Vote to Tax Billionaires

    · 29 min

    #957: Neal and Toby discuss the latest AI jitters that are impacting the stock market and how investors are reacting. Next up, California is proposing a tax on billionaires and “You Can See Everything” impresses at the…

  8. Tesla’s New Roadster Can Fly & McKinsey is Sending AI Avatars to Interview Candidates

    · 31 min · Episode 956

    #956: Tesla showcases its new Roadster model that can drive on the wall, fly, and do backflips. What. Companies are increasingly using AI in their hiring process. Amazon unveils its new Bee AI wearable tech just in…

  9. Ukraine Accuses SpaceX of Limiting Starlink Access & Gen Z is Flocking to South Carolina

    · 32 min · Episode 955

    #955: US inflation rises more than expected in September. Ukraine says Starlink restrictions are hurting its military capabilities against Russia. Netflix lays off roughly 1,000 of its workers. Neal’s numbers on Gen Z…

  10. Apple Enters the Smart Home Market & Does OpenAI Have a Spy Problem?

    · 31 min · Episode 954

    #954: Apple unveils its newest foray into the smart home market with ‘HomeView,’ which looks like a giant Apple Watch. Bumble agrees to go private for $1.3B Character.ai files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. An OpenAI…

  11. Trump Strikes Controversial Oil Deal With Russia & Low Payroll MLB Teams Dominate Postseason

    · 32 min · Episode 953

    #953: Trump faces backlash after securing a deal with Russia for diesel fuel. Pepsi is feeling the hurt as the GLP-1 movement is causing shoppers to cut back on sodas and snacks. Two American economists win the Nobel…

  12. Bond Yields Are Rising. A Bond Nerd Explains Why It Matters

    · 35 min · Episode 952

    #952: Robin Wigglesworth is the editor of the Financial Times’ Alphaville blog and the author of A Fabulous Debt: The Epic Story of How Bonds Built the Modern World. He joins Toby to explain the history behind the bond…

  13. Could a Chipotle-Starbucks Merger Actually Work? & Hollywood Turns on Big Tech

    · 30 min · Episode 951

    #951: Rumblings of Starbucks’ takeover of Chipotle sends the burrito chain’s shares up. Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ hits theaters, headlining Hollywood’s new crusade of showing the ugly side of Big Tech. Duke…

  14. McDonald's Sued for Alleged Price Fixing & LeBron's Polymarket Deal Is 4x His NBA Salary

    · 34 min · Episode 950

    #950: Winter is coming…and heating up your home may become more expensive, especially for those who use oil, according to a national study. McDonald’s is sued for allegedly using AI to individually price for their…

  15. Stock Market Hits Fresh Records as AI Goes Nuts & Protests Over Poor School Conditions Erupt in France

    · 31 min · Episode 949

    #949: Student protests swept France as labor unions and high schoolers demanded for improvement in faculty staffing, classroom sizes, and building conditions. The US stock market is nearing record highs as traders are…

  16. Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery FINALLY Complete & Is Midcentury Modern Cringe?

    · 32 min · Episode 948

    #948: Skydance’s mega merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is finally complete as it names its leadership team. The EV industry gets a lifeline as sales tick back up thanks to rising gas prices. Spain and…

  17. September Hiring Slows & Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Could Lose $150M

    · 30 min

    #947: September’s job report falls short of expectations but the labor market is still holding strong. Tom Cruise’s latest dark comedy in ‘Digger’ is on track to becoming a big swing and a miss at the box office. A…

  18. Walmart Rolls Out Digital Price Tags & Does AI Feel Pain?

    · 33 min · Episode 946

    #946: Walmart is lighting up their price tags, quite literally, to make it easier for customers and workers to find items. Google sends its chips into orbit, which could be a big step in space data centers. Egg…

  19. Meta Uses Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Taxes & Ken Griffin Makes Biggest College Donation in History

    · 31 min · Episode 945

    #945: Ken Griffin donates $3B to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest single gift ever to a US university, as he continues to invest into Miami. Meta uses AI data centers to claim billions in tax savings. Singapore…

  20. Oura Unexpectedly Delays IPO & Phoebe Bridgers Bans Phones From Her Shows

    · 35 min · Episode 944

    #944: Oura delays its IPO due to market uncertainty while Anthropic prepares for a potential blockbuster IPO. Trump launches an AI-powered website to streamline all federal services. The Senate just passed a monumental…

  21. SpaceX Starship Finally Reached Orbit & Why Dudes Are Becoming Cat Dads

    · 32 min · Episode 943

    #943: SpaceX finally gets its Starship rocket into orbit but has to cut the trip short. Trump announces a $15B steel plant in Iowa in an effort to boost domestic manufacturing. Bose is back with noise-canceling wired…

  22. US Economy Powers Through Rate Hikes & Did Man City Cheat?

    · 33 min · Episode 942

    #942: The US economy is powering through despite rate hikes and rising bond yields. Top AI companies are investigating tens of thousands of security incidents that may reveal a bigger problem than we thought. Premier…

  23. US and Tech Powerplayers Welcome China & Home Depot’s Impressive 45-Year ROI

    · 32 min

    #941: Neal and Toby discuss the State Dinner President Trump and the US threw for China, and the who’s who from the tech world who were there to welcome Xi Jinping. Then how Oracle is choosing to defend themselves…

  24. Meta Just Beat Apple at Its Own Game & McDonald’s Is Upgrading Restaurants

    · 33 min

    #940: Neal and Toby break down the Meta Connect event and why the tech world is buzzing about the company's new hardware. Then, what a 90-day ban US diesel exports could mean for the industry. And why is McDonald’s…

  25. MIT Dethrones Princeton as America’s Top School & The Viral Debate Over Bringing Iced Coffee to Job Interviews

    · 33 min · Episode 939

    #939: Trump wants to rebrand AI as “super intelligence” on all US official documents. M.I.T. surpasses Princeton as the top college in the country. Peloton is launching new treadmill models as it leans into running vs.…

  26. FAA Wants AI to Fix Flight Chaos & TV Networks Battle Trump’s Media Ban

    · 32 min · Episode 938

    #938: The FAA will start using AI-powered tools for air traffic control. Paramount settles with a group of states that opens the door for the Warner Bros. merger. Networks suspend pool coverage after the White House…

  27. Hollywood’s Tech Founder Villain Era & Meta’s Muse Soars to Top of App Store

    · 29 min · Episode 937

    #937: A searing Elon Musk documentary nears US release as Hollywood is increasingly putting out critical portrayals of today’s tech founders. California lawmakers vote to increase transparency over influencers’ paid…

  28. Would You Only Eat “Made in USA” Beef? & Being a Bridesmaid is Becoming Too Costly

    · 32 min · Episode 936

    #936: As the Trump administration tries to alleviate beef prices by importing foreign meat, they’re considering slapping ‘Made in USA’ labels on products. Cybersecurity stocks get a jolt amid fears of an AI slowdown.…

  29. Fed Raises Rates for the First Time in 3yrs & What Happened to Ed Sheeran’s Tour

    · 35 min · Episode 935

    #935: The Fed raises rates for the first time in 3 years to fight inflation. Household incomes have reached a new high and poverty hits a new low, even as Americans are feeling the affordability pinch. Apple’s latest…

  30. Canada Wants to Link Up with the EU & America Reveals its Space Weapon

    · 35 min · Episode 934

    #934: Canadian PM Mark Carney seeks a special relationship with the EU as it shuns the US, according to reports. Despite numerous proposals, Congress can’t agree on any substantial AI regulation. The US military…

  31. EPA Lifts Emissions Limits on Power Plants & Hyrox Finds Itself in a Stinky Situation

    · 32 min · Episode 933

    #933: The EPA removes a rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions by power plants. AI stocks are feeling the effects of leaders uniting and calling for the slowdown of AI progress. Ten-year treasury…

  32. AI Leaders Agree to Slow Things Down & Tesla Makes a Surprising Comeback

    · 29 min · Episode 932

    #932: Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman agree on the need to slow AI’s development. Drone attacks in the Middle East caused Saudi Arabia to shut down the East-West oil pipeline. Tesla reclaims supremacy…

  33. Will AI Actually Kill Us All? & It’s True–Online Returns Are Getting Harder

    · 32 min · Episode 931

    #931: Anthropic researchers believe AI has a real chance of “killing all humans,” and the world is (deservedly) freaking out. Oil prices surge past $100 a barrel and it’s shaking the bond markets. Companies are trying…

  34. Apple Reveals $2K Foldable iPhone & NFL Australia Game Decided by Sleep?

    · 32 min · Episode 930

    #930: Apple unveils its foldable iPhone for the hefty price of $1,999. Meta launches its own AI assistant that can interact with other apps and even make payments for you. The NFL is back and their aspiration to…

  35. Did OpenAI Cheat to Solve a 90-Year-Old Math Problem? & Teens’ Test Scores Are Plummeting

    · 33 min · Episode 929

    #929: OpenAI touts its model was able to solve a really hard math problem, but some are checking its work and raised some serious doubts. President Trump threatens to ban sales of Canadian jet maker Bombardier in the…

  36. Women Are Winning the Job Market & UN Overhauls the World Map

    · 31 min · Episode 928

    #928: Women and Americans without college degrees are powering the job market. Diesel prices hit a record high, raising supply costs. The UN votes to adopt a new map that accurately depicts the size of Africa. Location…

  37. The Secret Behind Your NYT Games Addiction

    · 35 min · Episode 927

    #927: Neal and Toby chat with New York Times Head of Games Jonathan Knight to talk about the success of Wordle and how it became wildly successful. Also, an inside look into how The New York Times decides which games…

  38. Nvidia Buys Hugging Face for $12.9B & Pharma Companies are Bullish on Baldness

    · 31 min · Episode 926

    #926: Tesla teases the long-awaited Cybercab and is ready to share more details. Nvidia acquires AI startup Hugging Face in a massive deal valued at $13B. Drugmakers are now shifting to a new spot that promises much…

  39. NBA Hands Historic Punishment to LA Clippers & AI Food Slop is Disgusting Everyone

    · 32 min · Episode 925

    #925: The NBA drops the hammer down on the LA Clippers for circumventing the league’s salary-cap rules. The USS Abraham Lincoln makes a stop at a Thailand resort known for its history in sex tourism after a lengthy…

  40. Blue-Collar Workers Stick Up for Data Centers & Dyson’s $500 Toothbrush Flosses For You

    · 33 min · Episode 924

    #924: Some labor groups are standing up to the data center backlash, saying it could jeopardize thousands of jobs. Global bond selloff puts a squeeze on borrowers around the world. GoPro just got bought out after years…

  41. The Tim Cook Era Officially Ends & Why MapQuest Soars to No. 1 App

    · 34 min · Episode 923

    #923: Tim Cook’s time as the head honcho at Apple has come to an official close. A look back on his career and what to expect from John Ternus. MapQuest refuses to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” and it somehow…

  42. OpenAI “Swarm” Hack Was Worse Than We Thought & US Gains Control of Venezuela’s Oil

    · 32 min · Episode 922

    #922: Trump announces deal that has the US take majority control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. OpenAI’s investigation into the Hugging Face hack attack reveals shocking discoveries of its AI agents. NASA launches a next…

  43. Shein Limps to a $27B IPO & GTA 6 Extended Trailer Just Dropped

    · 32 min · Episode 921

    #921: The economic world prepares for Jackson Hole and all eyes are on Kevin Warsh to deliver a clearer message on the state of inflation in the US. Shein, once valued at $100B, is now aiming for a $27B valuation as it…

  44. Meta Agrees to Historic $18B Settlement & NYC Has More Tech Workers Than SF

    · 33 min · Episode 920

    #920: Meta settles a major case that alleges its platforms can be addictively harmful for teens. Nvidia has become a banker to the AI boom. Bill Gates expresses his concerns about the pace of AI and society’s ability…

  45. The NFL Has a CTE Problem & Dolly Parton Dies at 80

    · 34 min · Episode 919

    #919: A new study finds that 1 in 4 NFL players that have passed away within the last decade suffered from CTE. Stanley Druckenmiller, a hedge fund legend, slams Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on his latest move to…

  46. America Unleashes “Economic D-Day” on Iran & US Open Faces Backlash Over Ticket Prices

    · 33 min · Episode 918

    #918: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces sweeping economic sanctions on Iran, dubbed as “economic D-Day.” Blank Street raises $105M and plans for a West Coast expansion. Fans are complaining about the rising…

  47. Canada Says “We’re at War” Over Tariffs & IndyCar Race Rips Through Washington DC

    · 29 min · Episode 917

    #917: The US and Canada are spiraling towards another trade war as tariff negotiations break down. ChatGPT can now read and respond to your iMessages. The Trump administration hosts the IndyCar race in Washington DC…

  48. Scott Bessent Fails to Calm Bond Market & This Chinese Movie is So Bad, It’s Good

    · 32 min · Episode 916

    #916: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tries to intervene to ease the bond market…except it doesn’t work. Walmart posts its slowest gains in years as Americans watch their budgets. A Chinese animated film is so bad,…

  49. Did Moderna Just Cure Cancer? & Freight Trains Have a $200M Theft Problem

    · 33 min · Episode 915

    #915: Moderna shares soar after a breakthrough trial of an mRNA cancer vaccine. Amazon plans to expand its drone delivery service to 500 US cities. The meal-kit delivery company Blue Apron is in shambles after a key…

  50. Disney Goes to War Against the FCC & People Can “Rent Now, Pay Later”

    · 34 min · Episode 914

    #914: Disney is fighting back against the FCC for challenging its broadcasting licenses during the Jimmy Kimmel drama. Bond yields jump as sticky inflation and Iran War uncertainty unsettles investors. A Chinese…

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