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Episode 681: Neal and Toby discuss the impending government shutdown that causes concern for federal workers and programs…except for holders of gold. Then, Hollywood is heated over the first AI actor that got signed by a talent agency. Also, McDonald’s is bringing back its classic Monopoly game after a decade-long hiatus from the infamous scam. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of the “996” work culture that began in China and is making its way through Silicon Valley. 

00:00 - Microsoft’s “vibe working”

2:30 - Gold goin’ good

7:15 - AI actor’s rising conflict

11:00 - McDonald’s Monopoly is back

15:00 - Toby’s Trends: 996 work schedule

20:00 - Sprint Finish!

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Episode 680: Welcome Producer Ray to the show! Neal and Ray discuss the almost $50 billion deal that is possible taking video game giant Electronic Arts private. Next up, the battle of California vs nonstick cookware and the Saudi Comedy festival that is paying the world’s top entertainers the big bucks, but has not come without controversy. Then the guys share their winners of the weekend and take a look at the week ahead. 

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Episode 679: Neal and Toby discuss the potential government shutdown and the impact it’ll have on the economy. Then, Starbucks announces its closing 1% of its stores as part of its turnaround plan. Also, CarMax shares plunge as its latest earnings report warns nobody is buying used cars. Meanwhile, IBM just helped HSBC with the world’s first quantum-powered financial trades. What. Plus, a breakdown of plastic surgery across the country by region. Finally, Amazon settles with the FTC for $2.5B over its ‘deceptive’ Prime program. 

00:00 - Bill Nye inducted into Hollywood Walk of Fame

2:55 - Government shutdown looms

7:15 - Starbucks closes its stores

10:30 - Dog of the Week: CarMax

16:10 - Stock of the Week IBM

19:40 - Sprint Finish!

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Episode 678: Neal and Toby talk about why some Wall St. firms are hoping the Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs which could lead to a massive influx of refunds. Then, AI was meant to increase productivity when, actually, it causes more work than necessary. Also, China takes its soy-buying business from the US to Argentina, causing some pain to US farmers. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on an Instagram milestone, Broadway musicals, and the Ryder Cup. 

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Episode 677: Toby and Kyle recap the shaking situation over in Argentina as President Javier Milei’s free-market revolution is starting to teeter. Then, a string of cyberattacks rips through European airports and Jaguar Land Over, Britain’s largest carmaker. And, the OECD raises its outlook on the global economy stating its more resilient to Trump’s tariffs than initially estimated…but not immune. Meanwhile, there’s a new top-spot for beer in the US: Michelob Ultra. 

00:00 - Send us your group chats!

3:00 - Jimmy Kimmel is back

7:10 - Argentina’s Milei is having a rough go

11:45 - Cyberattacks tear through Europe

18:20 - OECD updates its outlook

22:00 - Michelob cracks the top spot

25:20 - Sprint Finish!

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Episode 676: Toby and Kyle dive into two big trials tackling Big Tech. First, the FTC is alleging Amazon makes Prime too complicated to cancel. Then, it’s a redux of the Justice Department accusing Google of holding a monopoly over digital advertising. Plus, President Trump makes claims that Tylenol is linked to autism. Meanwhile, Toby investigates what’s behind Beli, the new Gen Z restaurant review app that is the ‘anti-Yelp’. 

00:00 - Talenti jars take some effort

3:20 - FTC targets Amazon

7:00 - Google’s antitrust trial part deux

11:00 - Tylenol maker has a PR headache

17:30 - Oura ring booms

22:00 - Beli eats Yelp

25:00 - Sprint Finish!

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Episode 675: Neal and Toby discuss the impact of the new $100K annual fee for H1-B Visas that has tech companies scrambling. Plus, details emerge from the pending TikTok deal that could bring ownership to the US. Also, Hamburger Helper sales are boosted by Americans trying to save money on food. Meanwhile, prizes are handed out to the quirkiest scientists in the world. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 

00:00 - Get your MBD live show tickets!

2:50 - Costly H1-B Visa fee

7:20 - TikTok deal imminent

11:30 - Hamburger helper booms

17:00 - Ig Nobel prize winners

21:00 - Week Ahead

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Episode 674: Neal and Toby discuss the FTC’s suit to punish Ticketmaster after alleging it failed to combat bots. Then, Nvidia has come to save Intel as it takes a $5B stake into the company. Plus, Amex is upping the ante on its annual fee but promising even bigger perks for luxury cardholders. Meanwhile, cocaine use in the US is surging and Dave & Busters is struggling to attract customers. Finally, the FCC chair says it plans to continue changing the media landscape. 

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Episode 673: Neal and Toby discuss another late-night shake up after Jimmy Kimmel is suspended ‘indefinitely’ after comments about the Charlie Kirk shooting. Then, the Fed makes its first rate cut since last December. Also, Meta unveils its next-gen smart glasses that impresses despite some awkward live-demo moments. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on huge parking lots, a Baghdad resurgence, and the Great Lakes graveyard. Finally, Ben & Jerry’s…is now just Ben. 

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Episode 672: Neal and Toby talk about the consumer spending remaining strong despite rising costs from tariffs. And, OpenAI shares their first public study on how we’re using ChatGPT. Also, Tesla is under a microscope as it is being investigated for its concealed door handles after numerous reports of accidents involving people unable to open the doors. Meanwhile, Tom Brady is back playing football…in Saudi Arabia? 

00:00 - RIP Robert Redford

3:30 - Consumer spending rips

7:10 - ChatGPT for teens?

12:00 - Tesla’s door handle problem

18:00 - Flag football in Saudi Arabia

21:00- Sprint Finish!

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