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Episode 833: Neal and Toby dive into China’s block of Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. Then, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether ‘geofence’ warrants violate the US Constitution’s right to privacy, even when committing criminal acts. Next, the MAHA Moms march to the Supreme Court to protest the use of a pesticide used on oat and corn as they claim it causes cancer. Meanwhile, Toby looks into the trend of brides buying wedding dresses much closer to their wedding day because they’re quickly losing weight thanks to GLP-1 drugs. 

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Episode 832: Neal and Toby break down the chaos where gunshots were fired nearby the White House Correspondents’ Dinner over the weekend. Next, a preview of the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial with CNN’s AI reporter Hadas Gold as she explains the major implications of this legal battle. Meanwhile, two racers finished sub-2 hours in the London Marathon…and they were both wearing Adidas shoes. Also, the Michael Jackson biopic, ‘Michael’, skyrockets during its box office open. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 

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Episode 831: Neal and Toby talk about a US soldier who was involved in the capture of Nicolás Maduro arrested for placing Polymarket wagers on the raid itself. Then, US reclassifying state-licensed marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.Then, AI coding startup Cursor inks a $60B deal with SpaceX, making it the Stock of the Week. While QVC files for bankruptcy, making it the Dog of the Week. Finally, the NFL draft was overshadowed by Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. 

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Episode 830: Neal and Toby chat about Meta’s plans to track employee mouse movements and keystrokes to help train its AI models. Next, Anthropic’s all new powerful Mythos model has some unwelcomed users. Then, a new Looney Tunes film just dropped a trailer, even though it was nearly scrapped in 2023. Plus, it’s Neal’s Numbers on gas prices in the US, college weather, and cocaine salmon. Finally, Spirit Airlines may be resurrected. 

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Episode 829: Neal and Toby recap the latest of Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing as he’s slated to become the next Fed Chair. Then, Trump thinks Spirit Airlines should be saved from bankruptcy. Over in the UK, children aged 17 or younger will no longer be allowed to buy cigarettes in an effort to prevent smoking-related deaths. Meanwhile, a store in SF is grabbing a lot of attention…because it’s run entirely by AI. Of course. 

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Episode 828: Neal and Toby discuss the ending of the Tim Cook era as Apple names their next CEO, John Ternus. Next, a breakthrough out of the science world where an mRNA vaccine given to patients with pancreatic cancer is showing lasting results after six years. Then, Bezos’ Blue Origin mistakenly puts a customer’s satellite in the wrong orbit in its third launch. Meanwhile, notable CEOs are achieving rockstar-like fandom among their ardent fans, even going as far buying shirts with their faces on them. Wow. Finally, FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic. 

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Episode 827: Neal and Toby preview the tariff-refund portal website that is supposed to launch where thousands of business owners recoup their part of the $166B estimated in refunds. Next, Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again, deepening tensions and the energy crisis. Then, Trump signs an order to loosen restrictions on psychedelic drugs. And, humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing’s half marathon. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 

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Episode 826: Neal and Toby discuss New York’s proposed pied-à-terre tax on second homes valued at $5 million or more in its latest push to ‘tax the rich.’ Next, Yale University released a report on itself that urges it to adopt a leaner mission and expand tuition-free eligibility. Then, it’s Stock of the Week and Dog of the Week time. The S&P 500 hits record highs as the market looks beyond the Iran War. And rumors swirl about Liv Golf facing imminent closure. 

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Episode 825: Neal and Toby chat about Allbirds drastic shift from footwear to AI computing because…why not. Then, the World Cup is making its way to the Tri-State area and reports of train fares skyrocketing has angered the people. Meanwhile, Live Nation has been found guilty of monopolizing the ticketing market. Next, it’s Neal’s Numbers time with self-storage in the US, Asian surnames, and colorful cities. 

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Episode 824: It’s Tax Day! Neal and Toby talk about the IRS losing its auditing powers, which has led to taxpayers looking to cheat the system. Then, JPMorgan has a strong showing for its Q1 earnings but CEO Jamie Dimon issues a warning from the uncertain geopolitical landscape. Also, United CEO has reportedly pitched a takeover of American Airlines, sparking antitrust issues. Meanwhile, Unilever plans to acquire Grüns gummies as it bets big on the wellness industry. 

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