Episodes

  • Can Bluesky Dethrone X? & ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ Captures Double-Header Magic

    Can Bluesky Dethrone X? & ‘Wicked,’ ‘Gladiator II’ Captures Double-Header Magic
    Nov 22 2024
    Episode 459: Neal and Toby preview the much-anticipated openings of ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’, duly named ‘Glicked,’ and chat if it's able to capture the same magic as 2023’s ‘Barbenheimer.’ Then, there’s been a mass exodus of users from X since the election and Bluesky has been the main beneficiary. But…can it handle the influx of traffic? Also, it turns out the widely popular mobile game Pokémon Go has been collecting player data to train its AI model to navigate the real world. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy is the Stock of the Week, and Ford is the Dog of the Week. Lastly, China has built miles and miles of train tracks connecting its major cities, but it actually might not need that much. Oops. Download the Yahoo! Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. The 2025 Money with Katie Wealth Planner has dropped! It's the best-selling all-in-one tool to help budget, track, and grow your wealth in 2025 and beyond—all in one place. See why 20,000 #RichPeople love it: https://moneywithkatie.com/2025-wealth-planner Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Get your Morning Brew Book of Crosswords HERE: shop.morningbrew.com Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Comcast Dumps Struggling Cable Biz & Is Target in Trouble?

    Comcast Dumps Struggling Cable Biz & Is Target in Trouble?
    Nov 21 2024
    Episode 458: Neal and Toby chat about Comcast dropping $7B worth of its cable networks damaged by the streaming business. Then, the Justice Department asks a judge to order Google to divest its Chrome business. Next, Target shares plummet double-digits from its latest earnings report, failing to attract enough spending on its private-label goods. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from a single banana, Milan, and dogs’ favorite toy, Lamb Chop. Lastly, the biggest headlines to end your day. Download the Yahoo! Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Get your Morning Brew Book of Crosswords HERE: shop.morningbrew.com Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - McRib Returns 02:30 - Comcast Cable Breakup 07:10 - Google Asked to Sell Chrome 11:00 - Target Earnings Fall 15:30 - Neal’s Numbers 22:00 - Other Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • High-Income Shoppers Flock to Walmart & Jersey Mike’s $8B Bet to Take On Subway

    High-Income Shoppers Flock to Walmart & Jersey Mike’s $8B Bet to Take On Subway
    Nov 20 2024
    Episode 457: Neal and Toby recap Walmart’s latest earnings report that shows the retail giant is in a very healthy spot heading into the holiday season. Then, private equity firm Blackstone acquired a majority stake in Jersey Mike’s Subs that could make the sandwich chain the new sandwich leader. Next, Jaguar reveals a brand new set of logos and designs, signaling its move to ultra-luxury in the electric vehicle segment. Is this the right move? Meanwhile, Northwestern unveils a brand new stadium project that could put professional sports stadiums to shame. Lastly, the biggest headlines to close out your day. Booyah! Download the Yahoo! Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Get your Morning Brew Book of Crosswords HERE: shop.morningbrew.com Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Spirit Airlines Grounded by Bankruptcy & New FCC Threatens Big Tech

    Spirit Airlines Grounded by Bankruptcy & New FCC Threatens Big Tech
    Nov 19 2024
    Episode 456: Neal and Toby are back! They chat about Spirit Airlines filing for bankruptcy after years of its struggling business. Then, Trump hires his new chair of the FCC, Brendan Carr, who is a big proponent of Elon Musk, but a big opponent of Big Tech. Next, a Pew report shows 1 in 5 adults get their news from social media influencers as the trust in legacy media wanes. Meanwhile, dermatology is becoming the new ‘it’ job in the medical industry. Lastly, the biggest headlines to close out your day. 00:00 - Alaskan town won’t see sunlight for a while 2:40 - Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy 7:30 - Trump’s newly appointed FCC commissioner 11:40 - People get their news from influencers 17:00 - Toby’s Trends: Dermatologists 20:30 - Final headlines! Download the Yahoo! Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Get your Morning Brew Book of Crosswords HERE: shop.morningbrew.com Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Netflix Draws 60M Households in Live Sports Gamble & Are Spam Calls Over?

    Netflix Draws 60M Households in Live Sports Gamble & Are Spam Calls Over?
    Nov 18 2024
    Episode 455: Toby and Kyle recap the big fight over the weekend – not the one with Jake Paul & Mike Tyson – but with viewers and Netflix as people took to social media to express their frustration of the glitchy broadcast. Then, some dissension between Trump and Musk over who should be the next US Treasury Secretary. Next, a settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and the NBA is reached to keep content on its platform, including the hit show “Inside the NBA”. Meanwhile, AI transparency and spam call declines are the weekend’s biggest winners. Lastly, important news to know in the upcoming week ahead. Download the Yahoo! Finance App (on the Play and App store) for real-time alerts on news and insights tailored to your portfolio and stock watchlists. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Get your Morning Brew Book of Crosswords HERE: shop.morningbrew.com Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy 03:00 - Netflix Tyson-Paul Fight 07:30 - Treasury Secretary Pick 12:10 - Warner Bros. Discovery NBA Rights 17:30 - Winners of the Weekend 24:15 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Meta Heading to Antitrust Trial Over IG, Whatsapp & Disney+ Rallies With 4.4M Subs

    Meta Heading to Antitrust Trial Over IG, Whatsapp & Disney+ Rallies With 4.4M Subs
    Nov 15 2024
    Episode 454: Whoa! It’s Ann and Kyle! They talk about Meta’s antitrust court case where the FTC wants to break up Instagram and WhatsApp from the social media giant. Then, Disney is the Stock of the Week after reporting strong earnings to its streaming business with the help from its parks and studio divisions. Is Bob Iger the GOAT? Meanwhile, electric vehicles are the Dog(s) of the Week after the Trump administration aims to kill Biden’s EV tax credit. Plus, the satirical news publication The Onion wins the bid to buy the controversial InfoWars. Lastly, the biggest headlines to get into your weekend. Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Hear more business news from Ann on After Earnings, wherever you get your podcasts Hear Kyle's work life debates on Per My Last Email, wherever you get your podcasts Get your Morning Brew Book of Crosswords HERE: shop.morningbrew.com Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Welcome Ann Berry! 03:00 - Meta Antitrust Trial 07:45 - Disney Streaming Up 12:30 - EVs Tax Credit Over? 18:30 - The Onion Takes Over Infowars 23:00 - Headlines To Know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Grubhub Acquired to be a Part of New Super App & Advertisers Back in on 'X'?

    Grubhub Acquired to be a Part of New Super App & Advertisers Back in on 'X'?
    Nov 14 2024
    Episode 453: Neal and Kyle discuss the selling of food delivery app Grubhub for a massive $6.5B loss and why former Walmart exec Marc Lore may be interested in acquiring it. Then, as some users delete their X accounts and move to other platforms, some brands are flirting to get back with X. Also, NYC approves a bill that will end broker fees that have been a burden for many renters. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers including, Amazon’s discount store, NFL bettors beating DraftKings, and a 1 million flier points sweepstakes. Lastly, headlines to close out your day! Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Get your Morning Brew Book of Crosswords HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/ Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Celebrity Lookalike Contests 02:45 - Grubhub acquired 09:00 - ‘X’ Advertisers 12:45 - NYC Broker Fees 18:00 - Neal’s Numbers 23:30 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Wall Street Brings Back Bigger Bonuses & Trouble in Mega-City Neom Paradise?

    Wall Street Brings Back Bigger Bonuses & Trouble in Mega-City Neom Paradise?
    Nov 13 2024
    Episode 452: Neal and Toby chat about the return of Wall Street’s big bonus-time after its 2 year drought of shrinking payouts. Then, Activist investor Elliott Management has taken a massive stake in Honeywell and is calling the company to break itself apart. Plus, the CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Neom has suddenly left, which marks another setback for the anticipated ‘city of the future’. Meanwhile, Amazon is also getting into the smart glasses game, this time looking to supply its delivery drivers to maximize drop-off efficiency. Lastly, the biggest headlines to close out your day. Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Get your Morning Brew Book of Crosswords HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/ Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Morning Brew Crossword 03:20 - Wall Street Bonuses 09:00 - Honeywell Breakup 13:20 - Neom CEO Steps Down 17:00 - Amazon smart glasses 21:45 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins