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Episode 612: Neal and Toby recap Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s address to Congress, throwing cold water on any hope for a rate cut, but some officials are beginning to break rank. Then, Zohran Mamdani wins over Andrew Cuomo for NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary. Meanwhile, conflict in the Middle East and Eastern Europe has forced flights to fly around those regions, causing a spike in costs and danger. Also, the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez has caused quite a stir for the people of Venice who are trying to rain on his special day. 

00:00 - It’s very hot in the East Coast

3:20 - Zohran Mamdani wins NYC’s mayoral primary

8:00 - Dissension within the Fed

11:30 - Planes fly around war zones

16:45 - Bezos’ wedding woes

21:00 - Sprint Finish!

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Episode 611: Neal and Toby dive into the FICO taking into account consumers Buy Now, Pay Later loans into their credit scores. Also, Novo Nordisk cuts ties with telehealth company Hims & Hers, accusing the mass sale and promotion of Wegovy copycats. Then, job seekers have been using AI to build their resumes for jobs at a rapid pace that is starting to overwhelm job screeners. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of SPACs becoming bitcoin treasuries. Finally, a rundown of the latest market reactions from the conflict in Iran.

00:00 - Images of the universe

3:30 - Market update from Middle East conflict

5:00 - Buy now, pay later impacts FICO score

8:30 - Novo Nordisk breaks up with Hims & Hers

12:00 - AI resumes flood the job market

17:00 - Toby’s Trends: SPAC Bitcoin treasuries

21:30 - Sprint Finish!

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Episode 610: Neal and Toby recap the markets’ reactions across the world from the major escalations happening in the Middle East. Then, after months of teasing the launch of Tesla’s robotaxi, it finally makes its debut in Austin, Texas. Also, a Republican-led push to put up acres of public land across the US for sale has interest groups from across the spectrum wondering if this is a smart move by the Trump Administration. Meanwhile, the 50th anniversary of ‘Jaws’ and the LA Lakers sale are the long weekend’s winners. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know in the week ahead.

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Episode 609: Neal and Toby sit down with branding and marketing expert Ashwinn Krishnaswamy (@shwinnabegobrand) about Apple’s recent WWDC conference and if its Liquid Glass redesign is worth the hype. Also, the latest brand moves by OpenAI, Nike, and HBO. Then, what’s the future of influencer marketing and how will AI become a powerful tool in the advertising business. Plus, what’s the real reason a company should do a rebrand and if it actually yields returns. Finally, a quick power ranking of some of the best marketing moves in the last couple years.

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Episode 608: Neal and Toby recap the Fed meeting where Fed Chair Jerome Powell continues to hold rates steady. Then, Nippon closes its acquisition of US Steel with the US getting the rare ‘golden share’ of the deal. Also, Sam Altman is spilling the beans about Meta’s attempt to poach OpenAI’s talent with $100M offers. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers: a new meme stock, the office supply, and the cost of being a sports fan nowadays. 

00:00 - Tune in for our branding deep dive!

2:30 - Fed keeps it chill

6:30 - Nippon closes the steel deal

11:00 - Meta tries to poach OpenAI talent

15:30 - Meme stock madness

18:10 - Office glut cleanup

21:00 - It’s expensive to be a sports fan

24:40 - Sprint Finish!

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Episode 607: Neal and Toby chat about Microsoft’s latest study into the average worker’s workday and it looks like we’re in the age of the ‘infinite workday’ where messages and emails know no bounds. Then, Kraft Heinz announced they’re going to remove all artificial dyes from their products by the end of 2027. Also, social and streaming overtake traditional media outlets as go-to sources of news and entertainment. Plus, Robox’s ‘Grow a Garden’ game beats out Fortnite to become one of the most popular games in the world. 

00:00 - Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup

3:00 - Welcome to the ‘infinite workday’

8:10 - Kraft Heinz ditches its artificial dyes

11:50 - Social media for the news

14:00 - Streaming overtakes cable and broadcast

17:45 - Roblox rocks

20:40 - Sprint Finish!

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Episode 606: Neal and Toby discuss Meta bringing ads to WhatsApp for the first time after years of avoiding the model. Then, anti-tourism protests are sweeping Europe where locals are spraying tourists with water guns. Also, JPMorgan and American Express are planning major changes to their premium credit cards in an effort to attract America’s biggest spenders. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of knitting, and more broadly, why younger Americans are getting into old-people hobbies. 

00:00 - ‘Jaws’ returns to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

3:15 - WhatsApp turns on ads

8:00 - Overtourism problem in Europe

12:00 - Credit card clash

17:00 - Toby’s Trends: Knitting

21:00 - Sprint Finish!

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Episode 605: Neal and Toby recap the latest of the conflict in the Middle East and how it’s rattling the energy markets. Then, more and more brands are turning to influencers to market their products, outside of the traditional beauty and fashion industries. Also, some users are unaware that their questions asked to chatbots are publicly seen on Meta’s AI Discover feed. Meanwhile, major retailers are looking for ways to save billions of dollars on payment fees, and they’re turning to crypto. Plus, live-action remakes are proving to be a success for movie studios. Finally, a preview of what’s coming in the week ahead. 

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00:00 - Shake Shack Slogan

02:40 - Oil Prices Rise on Middle East Conflict 

07:40 - Advertising Industry Shifting to Influencers 

11:35 - Meta AI Public Conversations 

16:45 - Winners of The Weekend

23:30 - Week Ahead 

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Episode 604: Neal and Toby cover the tragic crash of an Air India flight of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, leaving mostly no survivors. Then, Chime’s IPO has given the markets some life after a long drought, especially in the Fintech sector. Plus, ChatGPT continues to outpace any platform in history, making it the Stock of the Week. And Trump’s immigration crackdown has put companies who rely on immigrants in a precarious position. Meanwhile, a life-sized Labubu doll sells for big bucks. 

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Episode 603: Neal and Toby dive into May’s inflation report which rose just slightly, which was a positive sign despite concerns from tariffs. Then, NYC’s broker fee ban went into effect, which some are celebrating, while others are concerned about costs showing up in other ways. Also, Disney and Universal are suing Midjourney, an AI image company for copyright infringement. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from the week: congressional stock trading, Waymo, and Din Tai Fung. 

00:00 - US World Cup Starts

2:30 - Inflation not that bad for now

7:00 - Disney fights AI

10:30 - NYC broker fee ban

14:20 - Lawmakers and their stocks

17:30 - Waymo safer than humans

19:00 - Din Tai Fung crushin’ it

22:00 - Sprint Finish!

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