Episodes

  • Nvidia Stock Falls in Brawl with China & Harvard Navigates $2.2B Fund Freeze

    Nvidia Stock Falls in Brawl with China & Harvard Navigates $2.2B Fund Freeze
    Apr 17 2025
    Episode 563: Neal and Toby talk about how Nvidia became the latest victim in the US-China trade war, which could hurt its chip sales. Then, Harvard has stood up against the Trump administration and hopes other elite schools will join their fight. Also, Chinese influencers are flooding TikTok claiming popular name brands and luxury brands can be bought for cheap by going directly to the factories they’re made. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on family business, nepo homeowners, and flying iPhones. 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. Visit https://planetoat.com/ to learn more! Year in Progress: https://year-progress.cnln.dev/ 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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    33 mins
  • Boeing Caught in US-China Crossfire & Zuckerberg Takes The Stand

    Boeing Caught in US-China Crossfire & Zuckerberg Takes The Stand
    Apr 16 2025
    Episode 562: Neal and Toby talk about the latest chapter in the US-China trade war, with China holding out on two things: rare earth minerals and Boeing deliveries. Then, Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in the trial against the FTC where old emails are being dubbed the ‘smoking gun’. Also, LVMH loses its crown to Hermès in market cap. Plus, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk agree on something: IP law should be deleted. Do they have a strong case? Finally, American Airlines offers free WI-FI, OpenAI’s naming flubs, and the baseball to photographer career path. 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. Visit https://planetoat.com/ to learn more! 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
  • Nvidia To Make AI Supercomputer in Texas & Goldman Sachs Cashes In for Q1

    Nvidia To Make AI Supercomputer in Texas & Goldman Sachs Cashes In for Q1
    Apr 15 2025
    Episode 561: Neal and Toby dive into Nvidia’s announcement to build its first-ever American-made AI supercomputers in Texas and the history of manufacturing in the US. Then, Goldman Sachs equities traders have been riding the wave to record revenue during the markets’ volatility from the trade war. Plus, Katy Perry, Gayle King, and an all-female space crew take a tour around space in Blue Origin’s 11th mission in the last 4 years. Meanwhile, Toby looks at the trend of restaurants putting caviar on everything. Also, Hollywood has been banking on franchises and sequels to bring life into the box office, which has left original movies struggling to attract movie-goers. Finally, robotaxi riders are leaving love notes for future riders. Cute. 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. Visit https://planetoat.com/ to learn more! 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
  • Smartphones Exempt From Tariffs… For Now & Meta vs. FTC in Antitrust Trial

    Smartphones Exempt From Tariffs… For Now & Meta vs. FTC in Antitrust Trial
    Apr 14 2025
    Episode 560: Neal and Toby review the exemption for smartphones, computers, and other electronics from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs since a massive portion of our electronic manufacturing comes from overseas. Then, the US dollar and bond market has tumbled in the last few weeks, leading to world markets selling off all-things USA. Also, Meta has its day in court against the FTC, who accuses it of using antitrust ways to squash its competitors. Meanwhile, the resale market is booming and golfers are eyeing the coveted green Masters jacket, making it the weekend’s winners. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 00:00 - Vote for Macy and Dan at the Webby’s! 2:15 - Tariff exemptions…for now 7:00 - Sell USA era? 10:40 - Meta vs. FTC trial 15:00 - Winner: Resale market 17:30 - Winner: Masters’ green jacket 21:00 - Week Ahead 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. Visit https://planetoat.com/ to learn more! 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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    28 mins
  • Can Cooling Inflation Withstand Tariffs? & Prada Buys Versace for $1.4B

    Can Cooling Inflation Withstand Tariffs? & Prada Buys Versace for $1.4B
    Apr 11 2025
    Episode 559: Neal and Toby look into a promising inflation report but see if the trade wars could spoil everything. Then, while Trump pulls back most reciprocal tariffs from most of the world, he remains staunch against China, which could mean many goods, including Christmas trees and movies, are diminishing. Also, Prada pays a pretty penny for its rival, Versace. Meanwhile, the Stock of the Week is Ring Pop, and the Dog of the Week is Pharma stocks. Let the weekend begin! 00:00 - ‘Twilight’ concert goes on tour 3:30 - US-China trade war escalates 9:30 - Inflation cools…for now 13:00 - Prada strikes deal for Versace 16:45 - Dog of the Week: Pharma stocks 19:00 - Stock of the Week: Ring Pop 21:00 - Sprint Finish! 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. Checkout TaxAct for more! 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
  • Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause & Drones Deliver Your Packages?

    Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause & Drones Deliver Your Packages?
    Apr 10 2025
    Episode 558: Neal and Toby recap the markets’ reactions to Trump’s pause on sweeping tariffs for most countries…except for China. Then, Treasury yields are usually a safe haven when the economy is in the dumps…maybe that isn’t the case anymore. Also, this drone startup wants to beat Amazon to your doorstep. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from Japan’s train feat, microplastics, and The Great Gatsby. Finally, what makes the Masters golf tournament quite unique. 00:00 - Uber’s 2025 Lost & Found Index 3:00 - Trump pauses on tariffs 8:00 - Bond market not looking good 12:00 - Look to the sky for drone packages! 18:00 - Japan’s 3D train station 20:00 - Plastics in our brain!? 22:00 - ‘The Great Gatsby’ turns 100 24:30 - The Masters is here 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. Checkout TaxAct for more! 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
  • Trump Bumps China Tariffs to 104% & People Are Panic-Buying iPhones

    Trump Bumps China Tariffs to 104% & People Are Panic-Buying iPhones
    Apr 9 2025
    Episode 557: Neal and Toby do another round of trade war updates with President Trump committing to impose another 50% tariff on Chinese goods, bringing the total to 104%. Then, in the midst of the trade war, shoppers are rushing to Apple stores to get their iPhones fearing prices are about to skyrocket. Also, the IRS has been the target of cuts by the federal government, which may bring low audit rates even lower. Meanwhile, retail chains are slowly coming back to SF’s downtown, breathing new life and hope for the once-sprawling district. 00:00 - Worst baseball game ever? 2:40 - Tariffs reach new heights 8:00 - Panic-buying iPhones 12:15 - IRS audits hit new low 15:45 - SF back? 19:30 - Sprint Finish! 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. Checkout TaxAct for more! 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
  • CEOs Sound Off Against Tariffs & The NCAA Case Upending NIL

    CEOs Sound Off Against Tariffs & The NCAA Case Upending NIL
    Apr 8 2025
    Episode 556: Neal and Toby dive into how a single post on X about a tariff pause set the markets ablaze while the White House denies the credibility of the post. Then, Jamie Dimon, Bill Ackman, and other Wall St. big heads are publicly expressing their concerns about the tariff-induced market wipeout. Plus, a pivotal NCAA settlement case out in California could fundamentally change how athletes are paid by their schools for NIL. Meanwhile, Toby looks at the trend of metal braces making a comeback. 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. Checkout TaxAct for more! 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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    28 mins
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