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Episode 502: Neal and Toby chat about Trump’s order to make all Federal workers to work in the office full-time. Will this ultimately be a winning move in Washington? Then, a multi-billion dollar joint venture by AI leaders and the Trump Administration to power American AI infrastructure. Plus, Netflix reports a record-breaking performance in its last quarter, adding millions of subscribers thanks to its hit shows and live sports. Meanwhile, Olympic athletes are noticing their medals are slowly deteriorating…but weren’t the medals made by LVMH? The company doesn’t see a problem. Lastly, Costco, a rare Winter storm, JetBlue, and Ichiro are in today’s roundup of headlines. 

00:00 - Do audiobooks count as reading?

3:20 - Trump wants Fed workers back in the office

8:30 - AI infrastructure gets $100B boost

12:00 - Netflix reports record-breaking Q4

18:00 - LVMH Olympic medals tarnished

21:00 - Sprint finish!

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Episode 501: Neal and Toby recap Trump’s inauguration and discuss the laundry-list of executive orders on trade, immigration, government efficiency, and more. Then, TikTok was finally banned… Then it went back online, with the app giving credit to President Trump. Plus, Trump launches a meme coin, Trump Coin, which sees a record spike shortly after he steps into the White House. Lastly, what you need to know for the week ahead. 

00:00 - 5PM Sunset in NYC

2:40 - Trump’s 1st day in office

9:00 - TikTok is back…for now

15:30 - Trump Coin takes off

21:00 - Week Ahead

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Episode 500: Neal and Toby talk to the man behind ‘Maxinomics’ Phil Andrews about why tariffs are more powerful than we think, the history behind the space race and why today’s space race is an entirely different animal. Then, can Southwest survive the rapidly changing airline industry? Plus, Phil explains what he means by ‘calories per dollar’ and why Chipotle wins out against McDonald’s in this measurement. Lastly, why the Sunbelt is losing its shine. 

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Episode 499: Neal and Toby talk about the sudden closure of famous (or infamous) short-seller firm Hindenburg Research. Then, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has officially entered the space race as it sends its first rocket into orbit. Meanwhile, MBAs are looking like they’re losing their prestige as even Harvard MBAs are having a tough time landing a job post-college. Plus, Nintendo is the Stock of the Week, while UnitedHealth Group is the Dog of the Week. Finally, Scott Bessent, Zyn, Tubi, and Duolingo are in the headlines. 

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Episode 498: Neal and Toby recap the good day Wall Street has thanks to big profits brought by the big banks of America. Then, the US will ban a red dye used in food and drugs that is linked to cancer. Plus, the FTC accuses John Deere of making repairs for their machines hard without their authorized dealers which puts farmers in a costly bind. Meanwhile, Neal shares his stand-out numbers on congestion pricing, the Getty Villa, and Robbie Williams’ biopic. Lastly, a wrap up of the headlines for the day.

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Episode 497: Neal and Toby talk about the latest craze over RedNote, the Chinese social media app that Americans hope to be the TikTok alternative as the ban looms closer. Then, America’s bourbon boom is running dry as liquor sales decline thanks to the rise of cannabis, non-alcoholic drinks, and weight-loss drugs. Also, Starbucks will no longer allow anybody to hang out at its cafes as it requires patrons to pay if they want to stay. Meanwhile, cottage cheese is making a comeback thanks to Americans looking to up their protein intake, bro. Finally, food warning labels, Meta, Capital One, and cursive are making headlines. 

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00:00 - Australian Open on YouTube

02:30 - Americans Head to TikTok Alternative

07:45 - Whiskey and Bourbon Struggles

11:50 - Starbucks Bathroom Policy

16:45 - Cottage Cheese on the Rise 

21:20 - Headlines 

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Episode 496: Neal and Toby chat about LA wildfire evacuees and authorities battling against price gouging that are looking to take advantage of desperate victims. Then, the shift towards strict Return-to-Office policies by companies have led to workers shopping for a new office wardrobe. Also, China announces a trade surplus that has reached nearly $1 trillion. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of ghost jobs that are plaguing job sites and job seekers. Lastly, a roundup of the biggest headlines for the day.

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00:00 - ‘Inner Excellence’ Goes Viral 

02:40 - LA Price Gouging 

07:48 - Retail Boom for RTO 

11:40 - China Trade Surplus

17:15 - Toby’s Trends: Ghost Jobs

20:20 - Headlines 

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Episode 495: Neal and Toby discuss Meta’s recent overhaul of its policies that have sent shockwaves throughout, particularly with its main advertisers expressing concerns on its new free-speech direction. Then, JPMorgan wants staff to return to office 5 days a week and not everyone is happy about it. Plus, the December jobs report shows a hot labor market which has curtailed hopes of a near Fed rate cut. Meanwhile, Delta and robot vacuums are the weekend’s winners. Lastly, a preview of what’s coming in the week ahead. 

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00:00 - LA Wildfire Update

03:15 - Meta Advertiser Concerns

08:10 - JPMorgan Return to Office 

11:50 - December Jobs Report 

17:45 - Winners of the Weekend 

24:30 - Week Ahead 

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Episode 494: Neal and Toby dive into the insurance dilemma in California that’s been brought to light due to the destructive wildfires in LA. Then, TikTok makes a desperate attempt at preventing a ban by making its case in front of the Supreme Court. Plus, there’s two Dogs of the Week: bonds and quantum computing. Also, Japanese hi-tech toilets are making their way through the US. Lastly, a final roundup of the day’s headlines to head into the weekend.

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00:00 - Welcome back Toby

03:00 - Insurance Crisis from LA Wildfires

08:15 - TikTok Heads to the Supreme Court 

11:55 - Dog of the Week: Bonds

17:10 - Dog of the Week: Quantum Computing Stock

21:00 - Japanese Smart Toilets

23:45 - Headlines

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Episode 493: Neal and Kyle recap the wildfires devastating the Los Angeles area and its neighborhoods and dig into some of the causes and effects from one of the worst wildfires in history. Then, Bill Ackman makes a strong case to privatize Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Also, cars becoming too high-tech have a downside: annoying software fixes. Plus, Neal shares his numbers from the week on Chick-fil-A’s lemon squeezing robots, declining red wine drinking, and teddy bears. Lastly, a round up of the biggest headlines of the day. 

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00:00 - Jimmy Carter

02:00 - LA Wildfires

07:45 - Bill Ackman Bets Big on Fannie Mae 

12:10 - Car Software Issues 

16:50 - Neal’s Numbers 

23:15 - Headlines 

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