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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. 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…

  2. ‘Artemis II’ Nears Spaceflight Record & NeeDoh Craze Causes Shortage

    · 27 min · Episode 816

    Episode 816: Neal and Toby chat about the historic Artemis II mission and what the astronauts have been seeing so far on their journey. Then, how one solopreneur used AI to build a $1.8B company. Also, a recap of the…

  3. Americans are Ditching Summer Travel Plans & Iran Sets Up Tollbooth for Strait of Hormuz

    · 30 min · Episode 814

    Episode 814: Neal and Toby dive into Americans rethinking their Summer travel plans as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up costs. Then, Iran sets up a tollbooth at the Strait of Hormuz and its upsetting countries…

  4. SpaceX Files for Blockbuster IPO & Nike Can’t Fix its Problems

    · 30 min · Episode 813

    Episode 813: Neal and Toby chat about SpaceX filing to go public, which could set up to be a huge IPO. Then, Anthropic accidentally leaks its source code from Claude. Plus, Nike shares take a tumble after its CEO tells…

  5. We’re Going Back to the Moon & TMZ Exposes Vacationing Politicians

    · 31 min

    Episode 812: Neal and Toby preview NASA’s Artemis 2 mission to send astronauts to the moon, which it hasn’t done in over 50 years. Then, Unilever is merging its food business with spice giant McCormick. Also, TMZ is…

  6. Private Equity Weasels Into Your 401(k)? & Coal is Making a Comeback

    · 29 min · Episode 811

    Episode 811: Neal and Toby discuss a new proposal from the Labor Department to allow 401(k) plans to include private credit, private equity, and crypto. Then, the Iran War is fueling a coal comeback. Next, superstar…

  7. Investors Lose Patience with Iran War & TSA Workers Finally Get Paid

    · 29 min · Episode 810

    Episode 810: Neal and Toby recap the stock market rout as investors lose patience with the Iran War. Then, a record number of TSA employees called out last Friday as Trump ordered DHS to restore pay. Next, AI could be…

  8. Congress Wants to Ban Prediction Markets & Clear Scores from TSA Chaos

    · 30 min · Episode 809

    Episode 809: Neal and Toby talk about the new Senate bill that proposes a sweeping ban of prediction markets on sports, politics, and the military. Then, some major US metros such as LA and Miami are shrinking. Also,…

  9. Meta, Google Lose Social Media Addiction Trial & NASA’s $20B Moon Base

    · 29 min · Episode 808

    Episode 808: Neal and Toby cover the verdict that came down on Meta and Google, with a jury finding the companies liable for putting out addictive features that cause harm to teens. Then, the global supply chain is…

  10. OpenAI Shuts Down Sora & United Wants More Premium Seating

    · 28 min

    Episode 807: Neal and Toby explain why OpenAI is shutting down Sora as the company tries to reel in costs. Then, United wants more premium seating and antimatter is transported for the first time. Next up robots get…

  11. Trump’s TACO Trade Returns & Samsung Wants Your Fridge to Have Ads

    · 29 min

    Episode 806: Neal and Toby discuss the TACO trade making its return on Monday morning. The guys also give the latest updates with TSA wait times and the collision at LGA. Next up, the great AI agents race and why…

  12. Travelers Face Hours-Long TSA Delays & BTS Makes a Comeback

    · 29 min

    Episode 805: Neal and Toby discuss the TSA woes over the weekend and why Donald Trump is sending ICE to airports to help. Then the guys discuss the economic fallout over the war in Iran and why EVs are looking a lot…

  13. English-Speaking Nations Are Sadder Than Ever & USPS is Running Out of Cash

    · 28 min · Episode 804

    Episode 804: Neal and Toby talk about a report that ranks the happiest countries in the world where Finland ranks top (no surprise there) for the ninth year in a row, but also how social media has contributed to the…

  14. WNBA Quintuples Players’ Salaries & Energy Prices Spike as Fed Holds Rates Steady

    · 29 min · Episode 803

    Episode 803: Neal and Toby chat about the Fed’s decision to keep rates unchanged as it monitors the risks from the Iran War. Then, the WNBA and its players’ union reach a historic deal that reflects the growth of value…

  15. Polymarket Bettors Threaten Israeli Journalist & Blank Street Wants to Become “Gen Z Starbucks”

    · 27 min · Episode 801

    Episode 802: Neal and Toby chat about a new report showing service-based tenants now leasing more than 50% of retail space vs. goods-based tenants as gyms and spas take over major cities. Then, an Israeli journalist…

  16. War Puts Dubai’s Dreams in Jeopardy & Billionaires Sour on The Giving Pledge

    · 29 min · Episode 801

    Episode 801: Neal and Toby talk about the ripple effects of the Iran War, particularly in Dubai where aspirations of becoming a global financial hub are in jeopardy. Then, the Giving Pledge used to be all the rage…

  17. ‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates Oscars & David Protein Lies About Calories?

    · 29 min · Episode 800

    Episode 800: Neal and Toby recap the weekend with the biggest headlines from Oscars night. Then, David Protein is being accused of their popular bars having more calories and fat content than advertised. Also, Dick’s…

  18. Airports Ask for Donations for TSA Agents & Google Maps Gets AI Makeover

    · 28 min · Episode 799

    Episode 799: Neal and Toby talk about the funding gap happening in Congress that’s hurting many federal employees’ paychecks. Some airports are asking for donations to help their TSA agents. Then, Google Maps finally…

  19. Largest Oil Reserve Released in History & Porsche Has Lost its Luster

    · 29 min · Episode 789

    Episode 798: Neal and Ray discuss the release of 400 million barrels of oil reserves, the largest in history as the Strait of Hormuz is near closure. Then, Porsche CEO plans to cut more jobs as it struggles to gain…

  20. AI Code Breaks Amazon From Inside & This Startup Wants to Abolish Night

    · 28 min · Episode 797

    Episode 797: Neal and Toby chat about Amazon calling an internal meeting to address a string of AI coding errors. Is this doing more harm than good? Then, Oracle reports another strong quarter but investors are…

  21. Anthropic’s White House Feud Heats Up & Dirty Sodas Take Over America

    · 29 min · Episode 796

    Episode 796: Neal and Toby dive into the drama intensifying between Anthropic and the White House as the AI company sues the Trump administration after calling Anthropic a ‘supply chain risk.’ Then, why oil is so tied…

  22. Oil Prices Soar Past $100 & Workers Are Flocking to ‘AI Man Camps’

    · 28 min · Episode 795

    Episode 795: Neal and Toby talk about the oil price crisis deepening as more Gulf producers slow their output. Then, the Feb jobs report showed a widespread and unexpected downturn in the labor market. For our weekend…

  23. America is Going Founder Mode & Can Robinhood’s Platinum Card Take Down Amex?

    · 28 min

    Episode 794: Neal and Kyle chat about the booming business of entrepreneurship that has swept across the US as workers are finding themselves vulnerable to AI-caused layoffs. Plus, a preview of the jobs report for…

  24. Big Tech Picks Up Data Center Bills? & Apple Intros Low-Cost Laptop

    · 30 min · Episode 793

    Episode 793: Neal and Toby dive into the Big Tech’s pledge to foot the bill of their own power plants to power their AI aspirations, but will it actually work? Then, Apple debuts a new low-cost laptop to attract…

  25. $350K to Flee the Middle East? & Target Has a Plan to Win You Back

    · 29 min

    Episode 792: Neal and Toby chat about the fallout from the war in the Middle East, with spiking gas prices, luxury stocks slumping, and travelers finding all types of ways to escape the war zone. Then, Target reports…

  26. Iran War Sparks Market Mayhem & Will Live Nation Be Broken Up?

    · 30 min · Episode 791

    Episode 791: Neal and Toby give an update on the Iran war and its impact on the stock market, causing traders to move with caution. Then, ticket seller giant Live Nation goes on trial to face accusations of being a…

  27. Anthropic Blacklisted By US Government? & US-Iran War Disrupts Gulf Travel

    · 29 min · Episode 790

    Episode 790: Neal and Toby talk about the US-Iran conflict that’s erupted and the shake up across the global economy. Then, OpenAI reaches an AI agreement with the Defense Department after Anthropic refuses to give it…

  28. Netflix Walks Away From WBD Deal & Why is Everyone Leaving America?

    · 30 min · Episode 789

    Episode 789: Neal and Ann dive into why Netflix has walked away from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount makes another counter offer. Then, Jack Dorsey’s Block cuts nearly half of his staff due to AI, and…

  29. Kalshi Punishes MrBeast’s Editor for Insider Trading & Claude Used to Hack Mexico

    · 27 min · Episode 788

    Episode 788: Neal and Ann recap Nvidia’s reported earnings that buoy the AI sector by beating expectations. Then, Kalshi reveals a couple cases of insider trading on its prediction markets platform, including one from…

  30. Investors Flee Tech for IRL Stocks & Trump Touts Economy in SOTU Address

    · 30 min · Episode 787

    Episode 787: Neal and Toby recap the biggest news from President Trump’s State of the Union address. Then, the recent fears of AI, causing widespread selloffs, has been a boon for utility or energy stocks, or HALO…

  31. Fictional Story Tanks Stock Market & The iPod Making a Comeback?

    · 30 min · Episode 786

    Episode 786: Neal and Toby chat about the software stock wipeout after a report from Citrini Research said AI could be detrimental to the economy. Then, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will meet with Defense Secretary Pete…

  32. SCOTUS Shuts Down Trump’s Tariffs & TSA PreCheck Pause Causes Confusion

    · 30 min · Episode 785

    Episode 785: Neal and Toby discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling to deem Trump’s tariffs as illegal and the potential fallout for the federal government and US companies. Then, the DHS suspended TSA PreCheck and Global…

  33. Tariffs Ineffective Against US Trade Deficit? & Family Feud Over Reese’s Recipe

    · 29 min · Episode 784

    Episode 784: Neal and Toby discuss the swelling trade deficit despite Trump’s aggressive tariffs. Then, the grandson of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup inventor is publicly criticizing Hershey’s for skimping out for…

  34. Zuckerberg Answers if Social Media is Addictive & The Rich Are Having More Babies Again

    · 28 min · Episode 783

    Episode 783: Neal and Toby recap Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony in the landmark trial on social media addiction. Then, a debate arises between state law and federal law on the allowance of prediction markets. Also,…

  35. Rent Control Fever Catches Boston & Tide Unveils Most Unappetizing Detergent

    · 28 min · Episode 782

    Episode 782: Neal and Toby discuss a potential pivotal ballot measure in Massachusetts where a proposed rent control bill has the state’s top Democrats divided on the issue. Then, remote work isn’t just a young…

  36. AI is Driving a Memory Shortage & Detroit Wants to Revive the Sedan

    · 30 min · Episode 781

    Episode 781: Neal and Toby chat about the growing concern of a memory chip shortage in the wake of the AI boom. Then, ByteDance’s AI video generator is so good that it’s caused multiple studios to send out cease and…

  37. Are You Smarter Than Morning Brew?

    · 46 min · Episode 780

    Episode 780: It’s another edition of MBD’s Trivia Game Show! Neal and Toby quiz Dan Toomey, the host of Good Work; Megan Baniewicz, from Morning Brew’s social team; and Molly Liebergall, writer of the daily newsletter…

  38. Experts Sound Alarms on AI & Sugar Prices Hit 5-Year Low

    · 31 min · Episode 781

    Episode 779: Neal and Toby explain why some of AI’s top minds are sounding the alarm about how quickly the technology is evolving. Then, why Corning’s stock is setting records and weight loss drugs are sending sugar…

  39. Job Market Comes Roaring Back & Ring Ad Sparks Mass Surveillance Fears

    · 30 min · Episode 778

    Episode 778: Neal and Toby recap the latest jobs report of January, which showed the US added 130,000 jobs. Then, the missing case of Nancy Guthrie has sparked a debate over privacy as the FBI recovers a Ring camera…

  40. Billionaires Flee Cali Taxes for Miami & Ferrari Reveals EV Interior

    · 30 min

    Episode 777: Neal and Toby talk about an influx of billionaires into Miami from California as the Golden State proposes a “billionaire tax.” Then, Trump is threatening to close an international bridge that connects…

  41. Job Seekers Are Paying to Get Hired & Elon Pivots From Mars to the Moon

    · 29 min · Episode 776

    Episode 776: Neal and Toby discuss the labor market being so bad that job seekers are paying recruiters to white-glove service their candidacy for potential employers. Then, Elon Musk seemed fixed on building life on…

  42. Throwback Ads Dominate the Super Bowl & Dow hits 50,000

    · 27 min · Episode 775

    Episode 775: Neal and Toby recap the rise of prediction markets and most memorable ads from this year’s Super Bowl. Then, Hims & Hers is forced to pull their copycat weight-loss drug after regulators threatened legal…

  43. Anthropic Throws Jabs at OpenAI's Ad Plan & Super Bowl-Olympics Preview

    · 29 min

    Episode 774: Neal and Toby preview the biggest headlines ahead of the Super Bowl, starting with Anthropic throwing jabs at OpenAI. Then, a report shows January was a bad month for the job market with layoffs being the…

  44. AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff

    · 29 min

    Episode 773: Neal and Toby dive into what’s behind the wipeout of software stocks. Then, the Washington Post just announced massive job cuts across the board as it struggles to grow its subscriber base. Also, the Super…

  45. PayPal is Crashing Out & Pepsi Slashes Snack Prices for Super Bowl

    · 28 min

    Episode 772: Neal and Toby dive into the grumblings of a deal gone cold between OpenAI and Nvidia. Next, PepsiCo is trying to coax back shoppers by slashing the prices of its popular snacks. Also, PayPal’s wilting…

  46. Elon’s SpaceX Buys Musk’s xAI & Will Bob Iger Actually Leave Disney This Time?

    · 28 min · Episode 771

    Episode 771: Neal and Toby cover Elon Musk’s merging of SpaceX and his AI company, xAI, and why this may be the most ambitious move yet. Then, Disney has a strong quarter thanks to its theme parks and streaming…

  47. Who is Trump’s New Fed Chair? & AI Bots Have Their Own Social Network

    · 27 min · Episode 770

    Episode 770: Neal and Toby talk about what you need to know about Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick to be the next Federal Reserve Chair. Then, AI agents have their own social network where they talk to each other and humans…

  48. A New Southwest Air Arrives & US Dollar Dips to 4-Yr Low

    · 28 min · Episode 769

    Episode 769: Neal and Toby recap Apple’s latest earnings which turned out to be one of its strongest quarters yet, buoyed by the iPhone. Then, Melania Trump’s documentary hits wide release today and some are wondering…

  49. Tesla Scraps High-End Car Models & Starbucks is Heating Up

    · 30 min · Episode 766

    Episode 768: Neal and Toby recap the Fed’s interest rate meeting where Chair Jerome Powell kept things steady citing an active economy. Then, a rundown of Big Tech’s earnings, starting with Tesla scrapping its car…

  50. US TikTok Off to Rocky Start & Americans Think the Economy Stinks

    · 29 min · Episode 765

    Episode 767: Neal and Toby cover the latest report of consumer confidence which shows it’s at its lowest point in 12 years. Then, the deal to bring TikTok to the US may have been successful, but its transition has been…

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