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Episode 403: Neal and Toby discuss the US government potentially blocking Japanese steel company Nippon from acquiring US Steel, who is in desperate need of a bail out as it nears moving its Pennsylvania plant and letting workers go. Then, Nvidia has been dominating the AI industry so much that it’s caught the attention of the DOJ, which has them thinking maybe…there might be some monopolistic malfeasance at-play. Uh oh. Also, Topgolf, the once popular casual golfing venue, is splitting away from Callaway after slumping sales in the last fore! quarters. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from ‘Game of Thrones,’ Caltech’s STEM program, and the US Open. Lastly, the J.Crew catalog is back, baby. 

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00:00 - Intro

01:00 - The new 9-5

03:35 - US Steel Merger in Peril 

07:30 - Nvidia vs DOJ

12:30 - Callaway splitting from TopGolf

16:30 - Neal’s Numbers

23:15 - J. Crew Catalog is back 

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Episode 402: Neal and Toby try to figure out why the stock market historically slumps in September. Will this year be any different? Then, the latest trend out of Silicon Valley has everyone talking about “founder mode,” and why it goes against “manager mode.” Also, the wine industry is drying up with major wine producers selling off brands as people aren’t pouring their favorite red or white anymore. Meanwhile, Toby looks at the trend of solo dining across America. Next, a viral TikTok trend has people thinking they could get “free” cash from ATMs, when they’re really committing a crime. Don’t try this at home, kids. Lastly, Spain’s hottest dating spot is now the…supermarket??

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00:00 - Top 50 cereals of all-time

3:30 - September stocks sorta stinks

8:00 - What’s up with “founder mode”?

12:20 - Wine industry is drying up

17:20 - Toby’s trends: solo dining

21:30 - Viral ATM trend gone wrong

24:30 - Spanish dating in the supermarket

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Episode 401: Neal and Toby discuss Brazil’s Supreme Court upholding its ban of X in the country and how it’s caused millions of fans to find a new place to post their thoughts. Then, the hotel industry is shaken up by a massive strike that occurs during one of the busiest weekends of the year. Next, fans looking to score tickets to Oasis’ reunion tour are running into trouble on Ticketmaster…Déjà vu? Also, the carriage fee dispute between DirecTV and Disney hits a boiling point as programs go dark for many viewers. Meanwhile, does the US have a penny problem? Lastly, the biggest news you need to know in the week ahead. 

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00:00 - Intro

02:20 - ‘X’ banned in Brazil 

08:00 - Hotel Strike 

11:20 - Carriage Conflict 

16:30 - Oasis vs Ticketmaster

21:00 - Penny Value 

24:20 - Week Ahead 

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Episode 400: Neal and Toby chat with Kyla Scanlon, author of "In This Economy", educator and content creator. Kyla, who coined the term “vibecession,” shares her take on the current state of the economy and how “vibes” differ from any other indicators. Plus, what trends is she focusing on and what they could mean for the economy. Kyla also shares what social media platform she values feedback from the most and... What is her favorite poem?

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Episode 399: Neal and Toby discuss Ford announcing its plan to step back from DEI initiatives, which is the latest in a wave of large corporations in America following suit. Then, a listeria outbreak from Boar’s Head deli meat reveals horrific conditions at one of its plants. Next, Xpeng’s budget-friendly electric vehicle is the stock of the week and Dollar General’s struggling sales makes it the dog of the week. Also, gallons of corn sweat is making the hot much hotter in the midwest. Meanwhile, a growing number of apps are trying to combat loneliness in America by connecting strangers together for dinner parties. Lastly, College football season is back with some major changes that may leave some heads spinning.

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00:00 - What to watch on an airplane 

03:00 - Companies Scrapping DEI 

07:30 - Boars Head Recall 

10:40- Stock of the week 

12:50 - Dog of the week 

15:45 - Corn Sweat 

19:10 - Friendly Apps

23:00 - College Football is back 

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Episode 398: Neal and Toby review the latest earnings from tech powerhouse Nvidia to see what is the secret of its success. Next, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is charged with complicity of spreading illicit content on his platform, and he’s not allowed to leave France. Then, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway becomes the first US non-tech company to cross the $1 trillion market cap threshold. Also, Neal shares his favorite numbers in expensive hotel rooms, the US Open’s signature cocktail, and why bitcoin mining is a booming industry in Texas. Lastly, Mammoth Cave National Park is listed as one of the most disappointing parks to visit and why the park is fully embracing it. 

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00:00 - Nvidia earnings watch party?

2:30 - Nvidia’s earnings is a spectacle

07:30 - Telegram CEO charged

11:50 - Berkshire Hathaway joins the $1T club

17:30 - Profitable from NOT bitcoin mining

20:10 - Hotel rooms are getting too $$$

22:10 - Honey Deuce is the star of the US Open

24:15 - Is Mammoth Cave park a letdown

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Episode 397: Neal and Toby discuss Eli Lilly’s newest form of Zepbound, their blockbuster weight-loss drug that is half the price of its predecessor. Will this eliminate the competition? Then, Mark Zuckerberg writes a letter expressing his regret for demoting Covid-19 content during the pandemic as it felt ‘pressured’ from the Biden administration. Next, the Kelce brothers just scored a massive $100M deal with Amazon to take their podcast to… new heights. Meanwhile, birth rates around the world are falling and some countries are trying to pay people to start families, and it’s not working. Also, dinner sausages are becoming more and more popular as price-conscious shoppers shift to cheaper meats. Lastly, brutal heat waves sweeping across the country are forcing outdoor workers to wear high-tech cooling systems to survive. 

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00:00 - Shirts at the US Open

02:40 - Eli Lilly Cutting Prices 

06:30 - Zuck Covid Content Regrets 

09:45 - Kelce Mega Podcast Deal

16:00 - South Korean Birth Rate

20:00 - Sausage Impact on the Economy

23:20 - Ice Pack Work Vests

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Episode 396: Neal and Toby discuss the NFL owners’ vote that could be allowing private equity firms take ownership of teams, the last major sports league to do so in the US. Then, Philadelphia is going against the national trend in evictions. Houston has hit a major roadblock in their push for a car-less commute. NYC is struggling with rising fare evasion that’s hurting the MTA’s budget. Next, a wildly popular Chinese video game is met with a gamer controversy that centers around free speech. Meanwhile, why Gen Z is taking sick days more than any other generation. Lastly, the iconic Mister Softee ice cream truck is dwindling as competition heats up. 

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00:00 - Oasis coming back

02:30 - NFL warms up to private equity

08:30 - Philly is bucking eviction trend

11:15 - Houston’s hard to change habit on cars

13:30 - NYC’s fare evasion is hurting buses

17:45 - ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ divides the internet

21:15 - Toby’s Trends: Gen Z sick days

24:15 - Mister Softee is falling behind

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Episode 395: Neal and Toby explain the big arrest of Pavel Durov, the CEO of popular messaging app Telegram. Then, the FTC wants to block Kroger and Albertsons from completing the merger of two of the largest grocers in the country. A federal court trial will determine the future of antitrust regulations. Next, NASA calls on SpaceX to rescue the Starliner crew, a major sting to Boeing. Also, Babe Ruth and Crayola are the weekend’s biggest winners. Lastly, what you need to know for the week ahead. 

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00:00 - Intro

02:45 - Telegram CEO arrest

07:30 - Grocery store merger trial

11:45 - SpaceX rescuing Boeing crew

17:00 - Babe Ruth jersey sale

20:00 - Crayola back to school $$$

22:15 - Week ahead 

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Episode 394: Neal and Toby preview the annual economist meeting set to take place in Jackson Hole this weekend while everyone is waiting on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to paint a clearer picture of rate cuts. Then, SpaceX is set to launch its most ambitious mission yet: a spacewalk by a privatized civilian crew. Next, Peloton has seemed to shift gears and reports positive earnings that could save the company. Meanwhile, Sonos is struggling to save its reputation with a debacle app update that has soured many of its loyal customers. Also, the National Women’s Soccer League is doing away with its draft, the first of its kind to do so in the US. Lastly, Chick-Fil-A wants to fry up some original content with plans of its own streaming service. 

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00:00 - Intro

02:40 - Previewing Jerome Powell's Speech 

07:45 - SpaceX Mission

12:00 - NWSL Kicks the Draft

17:40 - Stock of the week: Peloton

21:45 - Dog of the week: Sonos

24:30 - Chick-Fil-A Streaming Service 

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