Benoni Tagoe launched Raedio with legendary actor, writer, producer, and comedian Issa Rae in 2019, and together they've set up an all-encompassing audio business that offers a music label, publishing, music supervision and music library services. Benoni, president of Raedio, talks about what it means to create an entire business around sounds, and why Raedio bills itself as "an audio everywhere company." For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out https://purple.com. 

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Producers: Olivia Meade and Raymond Luu  
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Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus
Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder
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VP, Head of Multimedia: Sarah Singer 

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Episode 302: Neal and Toby talk about the drug shortage that is plaguing America and what it means for the healthcare industry. Then, Tesla announces another round of layoffs while it’s still lagging behind in the EV market. Also, Apple is now playing catch-up as it falls behind its biggest competitor in the smartphone market. Next, Boomers with low mortgage rates and paid-off houses are staying put and have no plans to sell their homes, leaving little available homes for future generations. Meanwhile, ghost kitchens are starting to fade away. Lastly, cats are taking the spotlight in Hollywood. 

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US Drug Shortage Hits Record High & Apple Loses Crown to Samsung

Episode 301: Neal and Toby get into the oil price concern that’s coming from the growing tensions in the Middle East and how it could hurt the economy. Then, St. Louis is selling one of its iconic buildings in downtown for a fraction of its peak price. Next, Broadway season is in full swing but shows may be worried that there aren’t enough seats to be filled. Also, Neal and Toby share their biggest weekend winners. Meanwhile, the Forever Stamp is the latest victim of rising prices, but it might not be as bad as it seems. Finally, a look at what’s coming up this week.

00:00 - Intro
2:40 - Oil prices rising
6:30 - St. Louis doom loop
10:20 - Broadway back for good?
14:00 - Weekend winners
18:20 - First-class stamps
21:00 - Week ahead

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Why Oil Prices Could Tank the Economy & St. Louis Real Estate Market Plummets

Episode 300: Neal and Toby reflect on how the O.J. trial changed how media is broadcasted and how we became glued to our screens. Then, early reviews of the AI Pin have not been favorable. What will this mean for wearable AI tech? Next, Lunchables might be tapping into a billion dollar industry in schools but one group wants to put an end to that. Also, a recent study shows that not all private schools are worth the investment. Meanwhile, a real estate tycoon in Vietnam has been found guilty for embezzlement equal to 3% of the country’s GDP. Lastly, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s football team Wrexham might have a storybook ending to their season.

00:00 - Intro
2:15 - O.J. Simpson changed media
6:40 - AI Pin disappoints
10:00 - Lunchables could be harmful
13:30 - College ROI
16:40 - Embezzlement in Vietnam
19:30 - Wrexham hopes alive

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How O.J. Simpson Changed Media & The $25B Lunchables Market

Episode 299: Neal and Toby review the latest inflation report that has put a wrench in the Fed’s plans to cut rates by the Summer. Then, the lab-grown meat industry is under crosshairs, potentially facing a ban in order to save the agriculture industry? Next, AMC’s CEO thinks it can fend off bankruptcy despite a struggling movie theater industry. Also, Neal’s numbers on Wrestlemania, Japan’s surname problem, and a techno ban in Chechnya. Meanwhile, how sheep are becoming the latest darlings for Wall Street. Finally, the Masters Tournament kicks off and Toby has a bold prediction. 
00:00 - Intro
2:50 - March inflation worries
6:50 - Lab-grown meat is targeted
10:40 - Movie theaters in trouble
14:15 - Neal’s numbers
20:00 - Sheep save solar
22:30 - Masters preview

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Heating Inflation Worries Wall Street & Is AMC Going Bankrupt?

Episode 298: Neal and Toby dive into the latest study that says millions of students are using AI for their papers and institutions might have a tool to detect it…AI. Then, circling back on some latest developments on a Boeing whistleblower, Tesla settles for a fatal autopilot accident, the Ohio train accident settlement, and Costco gold shines bright. Also, a chili crunch conflict that has Momofuku’s David Chang (hot) in the middle of it all. Next, Dude Perfect is moving onto bigger and better things with their latest $100M funding. Lastly, in case you wanted to step out of your house for a quick bite because you’ve been in back-to-back Zoom meetings, you’ll be shocked to get one more Zoom meeting, except this time it’s with the restaurant’s cashier. 

00:00 - Intro
2:30 - AI detection tools
7:00 - Circling back on big stories
14:30 - Chili crunch conflict
18:20 - Dude Perfect World?
21:20 - Zoom cashier

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