Morning Brew Daily

Episode 522: Neal and Toby discuss the Delta Air Lines plane crash and look into how the plane design may have contributed to the survival of all passengers. Then, Nike’s sales have been slumping, so it’s turned to Kim Kardashian’s Skims to give its business a jolt. Also, Meta announces plans to build an undersea cable across the globe to expand its connectivity. Meanwhile, Toby examines how OpenTable is becoming the one spot to make reservations to hot spots in NYC. Finally, a roundup of the biggest headlines from the day.

LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD

Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn ads.

Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app.

Check out https://linkedin.com/MBD for more!

Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD

Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 521: Toby and Neal have the latest on another Forbes '30 Under 30' recipient, Charlie Javice, heading to trial over her startup company's feud with JPMorgan. Then, DOGE wants access to valuable IRS data and the President of Argentina, Javier Milei is under fire for his promotion of a cryptocurrency that ended up crashing. Next up the guys share their winners of the long weekend which include European defense stocks and the 4-Nations Face-Off. Then finally, a look at the week ahead.

LinkedIn will give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD

Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn ads.

Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app.

Check out https://linkedin.com/MBD for more!

Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD

Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow

00:00 - Shark Attacks 

03:15 - Forbes 30 Under 30 Trial 

07:45 - DOGE Wants in on the IRS

11:15 - Argentina Crypto Downfall 

16:00 - Winners of the Long Weekend 

22:40 - Week Ahead 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 520: Neal and Toby deep-dive into the history and lore of Saturday Night Live, the longest running sketch comedy show on television. They dive into how it all started, recap Lorne Michaels’ career and how he’s been able to turn SNL into a cultural institution. Then, a broader overview of SNL’s ability to turn some of its cast members into movie stars and Hollywood mainstays. Also, a debate on whether SNL is still the pinnacle of comedy. Finally, fun facts about the show you probably didn’t know. 

00:00 - SNL 50th anniversary

2:50 - SNL’s cultural relevance

7:30 - The origin of Lorne Michaels

16:30 - The pipeline of movie stars

20:00 - Embracing the digital age

24:00 - SNL fun facts

LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD

Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn ads.

Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app.

Check out https://linkedin.com/MBD for more!

Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD

Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 519: Neal and Toby discuss the major announcement from President Trump imposing reciprocal tariffs on many of America’s trading partners that could shake up global trade. Then, RFK Jr. is confirmed as the new Head of Health and Human Services as he tries to upend and overhaul the food industry which he blames as the majority of America’s health problems. Next, Robinhood gains ground in the crypto trading game, setting up fierce competition among crypto heavyweights. Meanwhile, DoorDash is the Stock of the Week and Reddit is the Dog of the Week. Lastly, a roundup of the biggest headlines for the weekend! 

00:00 - 6-sec kiss can extend your life?

3:15 - Reciprocal tariffs coming?

9:20 - RFK Jr. confirmed to lead Health and Human Services

14:00 - Robinhood boosted by crypto

18:00 - Stock of the Week: DoorDash

21:15 - Dog of the Week: Reddit

24:00 - Sprint Finish!

Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app.

Check out https://wise.com/business for more!

Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD

Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 518: Neal and Toby talk about the latest inflation report that came in hotter than expected, tossing high hopes of more Fed rate cuts. Then, Palmer Luckey’s defense-tech startup scores a big contract with the US Army, courtesy of Microsoft. Also, Olipop is leading the pack in the prebiotic soda category as it raises $50M in its latest funding round. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on YouTube, GoFundMe, and Valentine’s Day flowers. Finally, a recap of the biggest headlines from the day.

00:00 - Denmark wants to buy California?

2:40 - Inflation gets hotter

8:00 - Anduril scores US Army contract

12:00 - The prebiotic soda wars

18:00 - More YouTube on TV than on mobile

20:00 - GoFundMe raises record funds for LA fires

22:00 - Miami Flower Gateway

24:50 - Sprint Finish

Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app.

Check out https://wise.com/business for more!

Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD

Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 517: Neal and Toby cover the feud between Elon Musk and Sam Altman after Musk makes a bid to take control of OpenAI, starting a war of words between the two billionaires. Then, Coca-Cola impresses Wall Street with their earnings, but leaves them thirsting for more of the soda company’s success with milk. Also, Kanye West’s controversial ad and website is pulled down by Shopify. Next, a book publisher ends the practice of blurbs which has opened up a fierce debate in the literary world. Finally, a rundown of the latest headlines from the day.

00:00 - Monty wins the Westminster Dog Show

3:15 - Musk-Altman gets personal

8:20 - Coke’s milk is rich

12:00 - Shopify pulls down Yeezy site

18:00 - Book blurb battle

22:30 - Sprint Finish

Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app.

Check out https://wise.com/business for more!

Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD

Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 516: Neal and Toby discuss Meta’s continuation of its ‘Year of Efficiency’ as it begins another round of layoffs amid its investment into its AI strategy. Then, President Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum that will likely hurt Germany, Canada, Mexico, and Asian countries. Next, another push to abolish the US penny. Meanwhile, Apple Watch wearers are moving their trackers down to the ankles. Lastly, a roundup of the biggest headlines from the day. 

00:00 - It’s official, Gulf of America

3:00 - Meta layoffs

8:15 - Tariffs on US Steel

12:30 - Penny waste?

19:10 - Toby’s Trends: Ankle Watch

22:40 - Sprint Finish!

Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app.

Check out https://wise.com/business for more!

Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD

Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. 

APY as of 1/16/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.

*Terms and Conditions apply.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 515: Neal and Toby dive into the latest report that shows American consumer sentiment being at a low-point with the news of tariffs. Then, the British government orders Apple to let it spy on users’ encrypted data. Also, the National Institutes of Health cuts billions of dollars for indirect costs and universities say it could jeopardize their research. Meanwhile, the winners of the weekend. Finally, what you need to know for the week ahead. 

00:00 - Why is the Super Bowl on a Sunday?

3:00 - Consumer sentiment is down on the economy

7:30 - UK wants Apple’s encrypted data

11:30 - NIH cuts billions of dollars

18:00 - The best Super Bowl commercials

24:30 - Week Ahead

Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app.

Check out https://wise.com/business for more!

Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD

Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 514: Neal and Toby discuss Amazon’s slowly catching up to Walmart, set to bring in more revenue than the King of Retailers. Then, a judge temporarily blocks Trump’s buyout offer to hear arguments in the courts. DOGE is forced to take a step back as lawyers give it only limited access to the Treasury payments system. Meanwhile, Panama’s President dispels some claims that the US gets a free pass through the Canal. Workday is the Stock of the Week and Billabong is the Dog of the Week. Finally, a roundup of the biggest Super Bowl news heading into the Big Game.

Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app.

Check out https://wise.com/business for more!

Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD

Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. 

APY as of 1/16/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.

*Terms and Conditions apply.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 513: Neal and Toby chat about the deadline of Trump’s resignation offer to federal workers and whether the legality of the deadline will hold up or not. Then, banks are able to sell off $5.5B in debt backed by X, thanks to rejuvenated investor interests for the Musk social media company. Meanwhile, Tesla continues to struggle in European markets as sales drop double-digits in Germany, France, and the UK. Also, Neal shares his favorite numbers on US wealth, women talking more than men, and a very expensive violin. Lastly, a roundup of headlines from the day.

Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app.

Check out https://wise.com/business for more!

Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD

Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow

All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. 

APY as of 1/16/25, offered by Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Rate subject to change.

*Terms and Conditions apply.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices