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Episode 393: Neal and Toby discuss the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ anticipated revision which removed 800,000 jobs from last year’s jobs report. The largest in the last 15 years. Then, the FTC’s plan to ban noncompete agreements in the US has run into a roadblock as a federal judge says, not so fast. Next, Ford once pledged to make big investments in all-electric vehicles but has since reversed course as it scraps its latest EV model plans. Plus, Neal shares his favorite numbers from big banks’ bad deal with Elon Musk, the rise of ‘boommates’, and the super long wait time for US visas. Meanwhile, Starbucks is using its secret weapon that might be able to save slumping sales: the Pumpkin Spice Latte, betch. 

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00:00 - Misleading movie reviews

03:00 - Jobs Report Revision 

07:50 - Blocked FTC Noncompete Ban

12:10 - Ford EV Spending 

17:30 - 'X' Financing Troubles

19:45 - World Cup Visas

21:50 - Boomer Roommates

24:00 - PSL Coming Back

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Episode 392: Neal and Toby examine the struggling housing market which is reflected in the latest earnings report by Lowe’s and Home Depot. Then, a roundup of the biggest headlines: What happened to Mike Lynch and the yacht? Disney walks back on its attempt to block the wrongful death suit against them. Alex Cooper gets a big paycheck for leaving Spotify and joining SiriusXM. Meanwhile, gold bars are now worth a million dollars for the first time ever. Next, fewer teens are choosing not to drive which means they’re skipping out on all the car-related expenses. Lastly, a popular video game series for millennials is making a comeback. 

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00:00 - Intro

02:30 - Lowe's struggling

06:00 - Sunken super yacht

08:00 - Disney Lawsuit

10:00 - Alex Cooper Podcast Deal

14:30 - Gold prices skyrocketing

18:00 - Teens aren't driving

22:20 - Backyard sports is back

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Episode 391: Neal and Toby chat about popular design app Procreate stance made against generative AI, led by its CEO. Then, 7-Eleven parent company is offered a buyout by Canadian company Circle K, which could change the face of convenience stores across America and Asia. Next, a labor dispute might bring Canada’s rail network to screeching stop, potentially costing billions of dollars to North America’s supply chain. Meanwhile, the hot startup boom of 2021 is starting to come crashing down as more and more startups are flaming out. Also, Toby looks at the latest trend of wedding invites made by text message. Lastly, a mayoral candidate in Wyoming’s capital city is promising to use AI to make official decisions. 

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00:00 - Missing Tech Mogul 

02:00 - CEO against AI

07:40 - 7-Eleven Buyout?

11:30 - Potential Canadian Rail Strike 

16:30 - Startups are struggling 

21:10 - Text Wedding Invites

23:20 - AI Wyoming Mayor 

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Episode 390: Neal and Toby discuss the massive change to the real estate industry that shifts the dynamics of buyers and sellers. Then, both Harris and Trump campaigns are promoting their economic plans that are set to change the landscape of businesses across the country. Next, Mpox is on the rise which has the world growing concerns… Except for Danish pharmaceutical companies. Also, Epic Games is returning to iOS… But only in the EU. What happened in the ugly battle between the game company and Apple? Meanwhile, the big winners of the weekend: Northeastern University and *NSYNC. Lastly, the news happening this week to get your Monday started off right.

00:00 - Back to school

2:00 - Big change to Real Estate

7:10 - Presidential economic plans

11:30 - Mpox on the rise

15:00 - Epic Games in the EU

18:30 - Weekend winners: Northeastern & *NSYNC

24:30 - Week ahead

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Episode 389: Neal and Kyle discuss Biden’s historic Medicare negotiating power that is set to discount many drugs for Americans, an estimated cost savings of $6B. Then, Walmart reports their earnings and it looks like the retail king keeps their crown as sales hit a near all-time high. Next, Musk releases a new version of his image generator, Grok, which doesn’t care too much about the rules most AI tools should abide by. Meanwhile, the FTC finalizes a ban on fake reviews that companies use to coax customers. Plus, newly minted Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol gets a hefty pay package, dubbing him the ‘LeBron James’ of restaurants. Lastly, Steve Ballmer’s $2B Inuit Dome, home of the LA Clippers, is set to open with a performance by Bruno Mars. 

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00:00 - Emergency Subway meeting

3:30 - Medicare savings

8:10 - Walmart keeps its crown

12:00 - Grok is running amok

16:12 - FTC wants no fakes

20:00 - Starbucks Big Bucks

23:30 - Inuit Dome is here

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Episode 388: Neal and Kyle review the latest inflation report which shows a promising downward trend that could seal the deal for a Fed rate cut. Then, US courts ruled Google is a monopoly and wants it to either open its data to its rivals, or break up the company. Next, a man is trying to sue Disney after his wife had a fatal allergic reaction at Disney World, but the company says he can’t because of his Disney+ account. Also, Neal shares his favorite numbers this week on the Mars $36B mega deal, online sports betting, and mini farm animals. Lastly, Millennials are actually wealthier than ever thanks to skyrocketing home values. 

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00:00 - Google remote

3:00 - Inflation easing up

7:30 - Is Google a monopoly?

12:50 - disney

17:00 - Mars mega merger

18:50 - Sports betting not good?

21:00 - Mini goats are on the rise

23:20 - Millennial wealth doing well

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Episode 387: Neal and Toby chat about the big executive change between two powerhouse companies with Starbucks stealing Chipotle’s CEO. Can the new guy turn the coffee shop around? Then, a wind turbine blade falls and washes up ashore in Nantucket that sets the wind energy business in a tailspin. Next, Indonesia is nearing its costly relocation of its capital, but not without many challenges along the way. Also, job hunters are using AI to find jobs but are running into a big problem…AI. Meanwhile, food brands are looking for partnerships that are way outside their comfort zone, hoping consumers are as adventurous as they are. Lastly, a retro resurgence of cassette tapes powered by Gen Z. 

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00:00 - Most Shazam’d song in a day

2:30 - Starbucks poaches Chipotle CEO

7:00 - Nantucket wind woes

10:50 - Indonesia’s new capital

17:10 - AI resumes flood the job market

21:10 - Wild food mashups

25:20 - Cassette tape comeback

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Episode 386: Neal and Toby recap Elon Musk’s glitchy interview with Republican Presidential candidate Trump on his platform X. Then, the FDA disapproves of MDMA as a treatment for PTSD and users of the new ChatGPT voice mode are reporting the tool is breaking protocol…and breaking hearts. Next, Burning Man ticket sales aren’t selling out like they used to. Has the notorious festival lost its cultural relevance? Meanwhile, Blink Fitness files for bankruptcy, signaling a struggle for budget gyms. Lastly, now that the Olympics have been handed off to LA, the traffic-ridden city pledges to make it a ‘no-car’ Games. And a survey shows many think they can make the Olympics if they start training now. Good Luck. 

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Episode 385: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s comments on wanting to change the independence of the Fed, which has historically been immune from political partisanship. Then, how NBC handled the coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics in a constantly changing media landscape. Next, Disney reveals details of its massive investment to its parks around the world, including a ‘Villains Land’ that hopes to bring back waning theme park visitors. Plus, the weekend’s biggest winners: the Reynolds-Lively household and China’s newest richest person. Meanwhile, Halloween decorations are starting to show up on shelves as ‘Summerween’ is in full effect. Lastly, the biggest news to know for the week ahead. 

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Episode 384: Neal and Toby chat about the round of funding for a startup that could transform the landscape of warfare by combining tech and military manufacturing. Then, upheaval in Bangladesh has global economies nervous about its impacts, especially in the fashion industry. Next, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount both had massive write-downs which further signifies the fading of linear programming. Also, Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro is winning the miracle weight-loss drug war as sales soar, while Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy is slugging behind. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola may have to owe the IRS $16 billion in back taxes. Lastly, Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman is developing a $100M country estate but is running into some newt headaches. 

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00:00 - Costco crackdown

2:30 - AI-powered weapons

7:00 - Shakeup in Bangladesh

11:00 - Bad news for cable TV networks

14:45 - Weight-loss drug duel

18:00 - Coca-cola vs. IRS

21:30 - Newt problems

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