Episode 233: Neal and Toby discuss the SEC approving rule changes paving the way for Bitcoin ETFs and why OpenAI is opening a store for custom GPT chatbots. Plus, scientists find about a quarter of a million pieces of nanoplastic in water bottles. Neal shares his favorite numbers and how is the snow shortage impacting businesses around the globe? Finally, Girl Scout Cookie season is so back.
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Episode 320: Neal and Toby dive into the potential media tug-of-war for the NBA as the league looks to shop around for a new contract. Then, a phantom debt coming from the surge of ‘Buy now, pay later’ during the holidays could be catastrophic for borrowers. Next, Reddit is our stock of the week while pandemic-era winners are the dog(s) of the week. Also, the resignation of both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA places the beauty pageant under suspicion of a toxic environment. Meanwhile, the Chevy Malibu will end production marking the end of the sedans. Lastly, Baidu deals with a PR nightmare as a PR exec that threatens to fire employees if they don’t work harder and longer.

00:00 - Apple apologizes
2:50 - NBA media rights up for grabs
7:15 - Impending phantom debt?
11:00 - Stock: Reddit, Dog: Pandemic stocks
16:30 - Miss USA drama
19:15 - End of the sedan era
22:30 - PR crisis at Baidu

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The Phantom Debt Haunting Americans & A Bidding War for the NBA

Episode 319: Neal and Toby discuss the big discovery from Google’s DeepMind using AI to potentially produce new drugs not possible by mere humans. Then, the biggest ‘pump and brag scheme’ that shook Wall Street goes to trial. Next, a new report shows renewable energy sources making progress towards a big clean energy goal. Also, Neal shares his favorite numbers covering FTX refunds, job satisfaction, and Taylor Swift. Lastly, an upheaval is bubbling in Germany over a food staple: doner kebabs
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00:00 - Apple ad controversy
3:00 - AI takes on drug industry
7:45 - Archegos goes to trial
11:30 - Renewable energy milestone
15:00 - FTX refund
17:30 - American workers happy-ish
19:15 - Taylor Swift takes over Europe
21:30 - Kebab-flation in Germany
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$10B Wall Street Collapse on Trial & AI Creating Wonder Drugs?

Episode 318: Neal and Toby chat about TikTok’s fight to stay alive by suing the US government for its attempt to ban or force sale the popular social media app. Then, Apple launches its newest iPad, something that hasn’t been done since 2022. Next, a shake-up in the food delivery world with Instacart and Uber Eats teaming up to challenge DoorDash. Also, Nintendo announces its target release date for the successor of its highly successful Nintendo Switch. Meanwhile, an AI startup company hopes to change the narrative of autonomous cars with the backing of $1 billion. Lastly, a study ranks which city has the most millionaires and it's…no surprise – New York City.
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TikTok Sues to Block US Ban & Is the New iPad Worth It?

Episode 317: Neal and Toby dive into the latest fraud scandal where 777 Partners is alleged to use customers’ money to buy sports teams. Then, is it possible that the U.S. Social Security could run out of money? How it got so big and how it could be dwindling. Next, Starbucks has been struggling to reclaim its throne as the coffee chain king due to its futile attempts to take off in the Chinese market. Then, Toby shares his trend of a sweet candy that’s taking over TikTok. Also, Equinox promises longer life…that’ll cost you $40,000 a year. Finally, recapping the Met Gala that came with a gown-length of controversies.

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$600M Fraud Case Rocks Soccer World & Is Starbucks Broken?

Episode 316: Neal and Toby recap Berkshire Hathaway’s post-Munger shareholder meeting that had another selling of Apple stock and adds to its cash pile. Then, Boeing prepares a highly anticipated, highly scrutinized space test that will send its first astronaut team in orbit. Next, the Google antitrust case hears its closing arguments and prepares for a ruling that could change the landscape of the internet. Also, diss tracks and sleep tracks are this weekend’s winners. Meanwhile, everyone is into retro gaming and why Apple is letting it be the top downloaded app on its app store. Lastly, what’s ahead for this coming week.
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00:00 - Intro
2:30 - Berkshire offloads Apple
7:00 - Boeing enters space race
11:00 - Google on trial
14:15 - Winners of the weekend
19:30 - Emulator app on Apple
22:00 - Week ahead

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The Bitcoin ETF Is Here & OpenAI Opens a GPT Store

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