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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. US-Iran Reach Tentative Peace Deal & The Knicks Are NBA Champs

    · 31 min · Episode 867

    #867: The war in Iran could be winding down as both countries announce a framework of a peace deal. President Trump celebrates his 80th birthday and commemorates America’s 250th birthday with a UFC cage-fight on the…

  2. SpaceX is the Biggest IPO in History & World Cup Wagers Reach $50B

    · 33 min · Episode 866

    #866: SpaceX’s much anticipated debut on the stock market is here and everyone is looking to cash in, especially retail investors who are moving stocks around to make room for the historic IPO. Prediction markets and…

  3. Inflation Hits 3-Year High & Escorts Cash In on AI Boom

    · 30 min · Episode 865

    #865: Neal and Toby talk about how inflation is heating up to the highest pace in three years. Plus, a whole bunch of FIFA World Cup news and how escorts are cashing in on the AI boom over in Silicon Valley. Hit TV…

  4. The World Cup Has a Ticket Problem & The First Ever Reverse-Aging Drug

    · 30 min

    #864: Neal and Toby talk about how the most expensive World Cup ever for fans… isn’t bringing in any fans. Plus, the first-ever reverse-aging drug was just injected into a human & Barcelona’s Sagrada Família Nears…

  5. North Korea’s Economy is Booming & Apple unveils IOS27

    · 31 min

    #863: Neal and Toby discuss the biggest news coming out of WWDC 2026, and why North Korea’s economy is experiencing its strongest growth in years. Plus, Lavazza introduced a new single-serve coffee system that uses…

  6. S&P 500’s Worst Day of the Year & GLP-1s Are Costing Retailers in Returns

    · 28 min

    #862: Neal and Toby talk about how the Nasdaq and S&P 500 suffered the worst day of the year. Plus, why Americans on GLP-1s are overwhelming retailers with increased returns and why the Bears’ Indiana move isn’t final…

  7. SpaceX’s IPO Could Create Thousands of Millionaires & MSG Stock is Up on the Knicks

    · 29 min

    #861: Ray and Kyle discuss what may be the most hyped up IPO of all time, and how it could make Elon Musk a trillionaire. Plus, bitcoin hit a 4 month low, James Dolan’s getting some good PR, and the domestic box office…

  8. ‘60 Minutes’ In Damage Control After Explosive Firing & People Love All-Inclusives

    · 27 min

    #860: Welcome Ray and Kaila! Today we discuss Scott Pelley’s firing at 60 Minutes and what the show and network’s staff is doing to manage morale. Then, Meta is selling AI agents and people are loving all-inclusives.…

  9. Super El Niño Threatens World Economy & Trump Wants Early Access to AI

    · 31 min · Episode 859

    #859: Neal and Toby discuss El Niño’s return, and the economic fallout could be massive. Trump orders companies to give the government early access to their AI models. Plus, Steph Curry's surprising new shoe deal.…

  10. Remote Work is Hurting Gen Z & Whey Protein is Facing a Shortage

    · 31 min

    #858: Neal and Toby discuss why entry-level hiring has cratered since 2019, and the culprit might not be AI. Plus, Nvidia's new AI chip for PCs, why protein prices could be skyrocketing…. and what happened to all the…

  11. YouTubers Dominate the Box Office & Tech Wants Robots to Do Your Chores

    · 28 min

    #857: Neal and Toby discuss the recent box office success for YouTubers creating films, like the hit ‘Obsession’. Next up, why Peter Thiel relocated to Argentina and the World Cup player who skyrocked on social media…

  12. Americans Are Spending Like No Tomorrow & Dell Surge Lifts Trump’s Portfolio

    · 28 min · Episode 856

    #856: Retail stocks are surging thanks to US shoppers continuing to spend, spend, spend (even if it’s squeezing their budgets). Anthropic surpasses OpenAI as the most valuable AI startup. Dell wins a $9.7B Pentagon…

  13. AI Boom Splits SF Housing in Two & America is Running Out of Honey?

    · 28 min · Episode 855

    #855: The AI boom is causing a housing divide in the Bay Area. Robinhood releases an AI agent that can trade for you and even buy stuff with your credit card. Airbnb and Uber are competing to be the top travel super…

  14. Micron Joins the $1T Club & The Knicks Send MSG Shares Soaring

    · 32 min · Episode 854

    #854: An Uber exec admits it’s getting harder to justify money spent on AI tokenmaxxing. Micron hits the $1 trillion market cap. Madison Square Garden shares pop as the New York Knicks reach the NBA Finals for the…

  15. Pope Leo Calls for AI Safeguards & ‘Doping Olympics’ Offers Multi-Million Dollar Jackpot

    · 32 min · Episode 853

    #853: Pope Leo calls for regulation of AI in a manifesto about the future of humanity. The Enhanced Games makes its debut as athletes try to break records with performance-enhancing drugs. The low-budget horror film…

  16. A Trivia Tournament with 3 Coworkers (for 1 Really Dumb Prize)

    · 59 min

    #852: It’s another edition of the MBD trivia game show! Our contestants are Annalisa Cochrane, Morning Brew’s video producer; Niki Mahmoodi, our social video producer; and Kyle Hagge, cohost of Per My Last Email. Come…

  17. Stephen Colbert’s Last Hurrah in Late Night & US Invests $2B into Quantum Firms

    · 31 min · Episode 851

    #851: Disney places high hopes on ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ to bring back box office success to the franchise. Spotify shares soar after embracing AI music. The US will invest $2B in quantum computing. Stephen…

  18. SpaceX Files for Historic IPO & Dating Apps Pivot to IRL Events

    · 33 min

    #850: Elon Musk’s SpaceX files for IPO that could end up being the largest opening in history. Chicago's regional MLS cut off Zillow's access to residential listing data amid an escalating dispute between Zillow and…

  19. Google Search Gets AI Makeover & Pizza Hut’s Retro Revival

    · 30 min · Episode 849

    #849: An internal memo at Meta reveals an imminent restructuring that will move thousands of workers into AI while also cutting thousands of jobs. Google unveils a revamp to its search that will be completely…

  20. Elon Loses to Sam Altman & Are Smartphones to Blame for Falling Birth Rates?

    · 29 min · Episode 848

    #848: A federal jury tosses Elon Musk’s suit against Sam Altman because he took too long. The TSA is piloting an off-site screening process in the Boston area that could speed up the security process. One study…

  21. Nation’s Busiest Commuter Train Shuts Down & Where Do Spirit Planes Go to Die?

    · 28 min · Episode 847

    #847: North America’s largest commuter trail system, the Long Island Rail Road, shuts down over the weekend over a labor dispute. Global bond selloff worsens after a little-to-no progress comes from Trump’s China trip.…

  22. Recapping Powell’s Turbulent Legacy & Fans Go Crazy Over Swatch Collab

    · 29 min · Episode 846

    #846: Kevin Warsh confirmed as the next Fed Chair as Jerome Powell looks back on a tumultuous tenure. Swatch and Audemars Piguet collaborate on a Royal Pop collection that has fans waiting in long lines outside. The…

  23. Billionaires Go to China with Trump & Americans Aren’t Talking to Neighbors Anymore

    · 28 min

    #845: Tech heavyweights travel to China alongside Trump to talk trade, AI, and the Iran War. Amazon employees are inflating their token usage, i.e. tokenmaxxing just to hit AI usage targets. America’s productivity is…

  24. Inflation Hits 3-Year High & Harvard Cracks Down on A Grades

    · 28 min · Episode 844

    #844: April’s inflation report shows the effects of the Iran War with CPI rising to its highest in three years. A popular Japanese potato chip brand, known for its colorful packaging, has gone black & white due to ink…

  25. Short Selling on Trial & Wordle Gets a Game Show

    · 29 min · Episode 843

    #843: Young Americans have lost optimism on their job prospects, a new Gallup poll says. Short seller Andrew Left goes on trial, accused of manipulating the stock market, but legal experts are skeptical the SEC has a…

  26. Chip Stocks Are Skyrocketing & Lucky Strike Bowling a Monopoly?

    · 29 min · Episode 842

    #842: Chip stocks are booming and show no signs of slowing down. Lucky Strike, the biggest bowling operator in the country, is accused of building a monopoly that acts more of a fancy restaurant than a bowling alley.…

  27. US Oil Exports Surge to Record High & What to Know About the Hantavirus

    · 29 min · Episode 841

    #841: Health officials around the world try to trace and contain a hantavirus outbreak. US fuel exports surge to record levels as Europe and Asian rely on American energy supply. Whirlpool says the Iran War is hurting…

  28. CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87 & “Blue Dot Fever” Cancels Concerts

    · 29 min · Episode 840

    #840: Cable TV pioneer and founder of CNN Ted Turner dies at 87. Uber and Disney point to resilient consumer spending that’s powering their business. Musicians are cancelling their shows and tours because of the empty…

  29. Coinbase Cuts Workers for AI & Beer is So Back

    · 28 min · Episode 839

    #839: Coinbase sheds 14% of its workforce as it accelerates its AI efforts. AB InBev reports its first sales growth in 3 years, providing a bubbly outlook for the beer empire. Alberta separatist group gathers enough…

  30. Met Gala Under Fire for Embracing Bezos & Do Phone Bans in Schools Work?

    · 30 min · Episode 838

    #838: A new study finds cellphone bans in schools have…sorta worked? The Met Gala is facing new backlash after naming Jeff Bezos and his wife as honorary chairs. Tech leaders are protesting against Colorado’s…

  31. RIP Spirit Airlines & GameStop Wants to Buy eBay for $56B

    · 27 min · Episode 837

    #837: Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. GameStop prepares a takeover bid for eBay. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel leads its first annual shareholder meeting in the post-Buffett era.…

  32. Got Ozempic Breath? & Goblins Infiltrate ChatGPT

    · 28 min · Episode 836

    Episode 836: Neal and Toby discuss the GDP report of the US economy which showed a solid growth of 2%, boosted by the all-out spending on AI. Next, Apple tops their quarterly earnings on strong iPhone sales, perhaps a…

  33. Jerome Powell Ain’t Leavin’ Yet & Movie Tickets Cost $50!?

    · 29 min · Episode 835

    Episode 835: Neal and Toby do a roundup of major tech earnings coming from Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon. Then, the Federal Reserve keeps rates steady in what is likely Jerome Powell’s last policy meeting as…

  34. OpenAI’s Struggles Spooks Tech Stocks & UAE Walks Away From OPEC

    · 28 min · Episode 834

    Episode 834: Neal and Toby chat about the United Arab Emirates leaving OPEC next month, after six decades of membership, and how it’ll impact the global oil supply. Next, OpenAI reports missing key revenue targets,…

  35. China Squashes Meta's $2B AI Deal & MAHA Moms Rage Against Pesticides

    · 26 min

    Episode 833: Neal and Toby dive into China’s block of Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. Then, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether ‘geofence’ warrants violate the US…

  36. Musk v. Altman Trial Begins & Adidas’ Supershoe Powers Sub-2Hr Marathoners

    · 31 min · Episode 832

    Episode 832: Neal and Toby break down the chaos where gunshots were fired nearby the White House Correspondents’ Dinner over the weekend. Next, a preview of the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial with CNN’s AI reporter Hadas…

  37. US Soldier Caught Betting in Maduro Raid & Marijuana Reclassified as Less Dangerous

    · 27 min · Episode 831

    Episode 831: Neal and Toby talk about a US soldier who was involved in the capture of Nicolás Maduro arrested for placing Polymarket wagers on the raid itself. Then, US reclassifying state-licensed marijuana from…

  38. Meta Surveils Employees to Train its AI & What Happens When You Give Cocaine to Salmon?

    · 29 min · Episode 830

    Episode 830: Neal and Toby chat about Meta’s plans to track employee mouse movements and keystrokes to help train its AI models. Next, Anthropic’s all new powerful Mythos model has some unwelcomed users. Then, a new…

  39. Fed Nom Kevin Warsh Faces Congressional Heat & Trump Wants to Save Spirit Air

    · 28 min · Episode 829

    Episode 829: Neal and Toby recap the latest of Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing as he’s slated to become the next Fed Chair. Then, Trump thinks Spirit Airlines should be saved from bankruptcy. Over in the UK,…

  40. The Tim Cook Era is Ending & Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough?

    · 28 min · Episode 828

    Episode 828: Neal and Toby discuss the ending of the Tim Cook era as Apple names their next CEO, John Ternus. Next, a breakthrough out of the science world where an mRNA vaccine given to patients with pancreatic cancer…

  41. US Launches Tariff Refund Website & Robots Outrun Humans in Half-Marathon

    · 27 min · Episode 827

    Episode 827: Neal and Toby preview the tariff-refund portal website that is supposed to launch where thousands of business owners recoup their part of the $166B estimated in refunds. Next, Iran closes the Strait of…

  42. NYC’s Second Home Tax Picks Up Steam & Is LIV Golf About to Collapse?

    · 30 min · Episode 826

    Episode 826: Neal and Toby discuss New York’s proposed pied-à-terre tax on second homes valued at $5 million or more in its latest push to ‘tax the rich.’ Next, Yale University released a report on itself that urges it…

  43. Wait, Allbirds is Pivoting to AI? & Jury Calls Live Nation a Monopoly

    · 28 min · Episode 825

    Episode 825: Neal and Toby chat about Allbirds drastic shift from footwear to AI computing because…why not. Then, the World Cup is making its way to the Tri-State area and reports of train fares skyrocketing has…

  44. Taxpayers Skirt a Gutted IRS & United Eyes an American Airlines Takeover

    · 28 min · Episode 824

    Episode 824: It’s Tax Day! Neal and Toby talk about the IRS losing its auditing powers, which has led to taxpayers looking to cheat the system. Then, JPMorgan has a strong showing for its Q1 earnings but CEO Jamie…

  45. Hollywood’s Elite Protest Paramount-WBD Merger & Zuck Makes AI Clone of Himself?

    · 26 min · Episode 823

    Episode 823: Neal and Toby chat about the drama happening in Hollywood as more than 1,000 actors, directors, and writers have signed an open letter opposing the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Then, the…

  46. US Plans Hormuz Blockade & Wall Street Bigwigs Nervous About Mythos

    · 25 min · Episode 822

    Episode 822: Neal and Toby recap the latest developments from the Iran War, with President Trump saying the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Then, the release of Anthropic’s Mythos model has shaken Wall Street…

  47. DOJ Launches Antitrust Case Against NFL & Airlines Jack Up Bag Fees

    · 28 min · Episode 820

    Episode 820: Neal and Toby talk about the Justice Department’s case against the NFL, alleging that the league is using anticompetitive tactics to monopolize the TV rights. Then, the US March inflation report is…

  48. Markets Soar After Iran Ceasefire & Bitcoin Creator Revealed?

    · 28 min · Episode 819

    Episode 819: Neal and Toby recap the market moves since Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran. And, the New York Times claims they’ve narrowed down the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of…

  49. Anthropic’s New Model Too Dangerous for the Public? & Trump Agrees to 2-Week Ceasefire

    · 30 min · Episode 818

    Episode 818: Neal and Toby give an update on the Iran War, with President Trump agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire. Then, reports of an all-new powerful model from Anthropic that could be a cybersecurity ‘reckoning.’ Also,…

  50. Investment Firm Sends Analyst to Strait of Hormuz & Bars Are Banning Phones

    · 27 min · Episode 817

    Episode 817: Neal and Toby discuss a report from a Citrini Research analyst who saw with their own eyes shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, contrary to what the dominant narrative. Then, OpenAI releases a…

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