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Episode 365: Neal and Toby recap the assassination attempt at a rally in PA that grazed but ultimately missed former President Trump and how the markets are reacting. Then, a group of Goldman Sachs strategists are concerned the AI tech boom may actually be a bubble that could burst, leaving investors skeptical about its true payoffs. Next, the weekend’s winners: Alec Baldwin and Spain. Plus, a stegosaurus up for auction is drawing much attention – and criticism. Meanwhile, the Seine River is becoming a symbol of Paris’ readiness to take on the Olympics. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know this week. 

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00:00 - Get your MBD Shirt!

2:00 - Assassination attempt on Trump

7:00 - Is AI a bubble about to burst?

11:20 - Weekend winners: Alec Baldwin & Spain

17:10 - Dinosaur market booming

21:00 - Seine River clean up

23:45 - Week ahead

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Episode 364: Neal and Toby recap the latest inflation report that might’ve sealed the deal on a Fed rate cut with a minor increase that shows signs of cooling down. Then, airline profits are underperforming despite record air travel. Plus, a Texas jury sides with a bitcoin miner that’s been making nearby residents sick from the loud data facilities. Next, Costco is the stock of the week and Tesla is the dog of the week. Meanwhile, the most star-studded Indian wedding that billions of money can afford. Lastly, the iconic Las Vegas casino The Mirage is closing its doors and needs to get rid of its prize money.

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00:00 - NYT Book List

3:00 - Inflation goin’ down

7:20 - Delta Air struggling

10:30 - Bitcoin mining is very noisy

14:00 - Dog: Tesla

17:20 - Stock: Costco

19:20 - The wedding to rule all weddings

22:00 - The Mirage closes shop

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Episode 363: Neal and Toby examine the bipartisan bill that would prevent members of Congress from trading on the stock market that often bring up concerns of ethics. Then, some states are allowing vending machines to sell bullets to gun owners. Plus, Three Mile Island, the site of one of the worst nuclear disasters in US history, is gaining interest in opening back up to power AI. Next, Neal shares his favorite numbers on a $150K dog, Drake’s lost bet, and children leaving downtown areas. Lastly, NYC Mayor Eric Adams rolls out the first official trash bin. 

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00:00 - 7-Eleven Day

2:30 - Stock trading ban for Congress

6:50 - Vending machines shooting out bullets

11:00 - Three Mile Island revival

14:50 - Kids are leaving cities

17:00 - The $150K dog

19:00 - Drake curse strikes again

21:00 - NYC trash bin

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Episode 362: Neal and Toby recap the havoc of Hurricane Beryl after it made landfall in Houston this past Monday and how Texas is often the target of climate disasters. Then, Athletic Brewing Company is leading the charge in America’s growing desire to drink without the drink–of alcohol, that is. Meanwhile, Jerome Powell goes to the front of the class of Congress to share that the US economy might have another foe besides inflation. Next, Etsy is trying to get out of its slump by reinventing itself as the “anti-robot” commerce company. Also, empty offices hit an all-time high, especially in San Francisco. Lastly, Ivy League social clubs are becoming a thing of the past as memberships are dwindling. Can speed dating save it?

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00:00 - Big sequels coming up

2:40 - Hurricane Beryl hits Houston

7:00 - Athletic Brewing is taking over

11:00 - Jerome Powell reports to Congress

14:30 - Etsy comeback story?

18:20 - Vacant offices continue to rise

22:00 - Ivy League clubs are fading away

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Episode 361: Neal and Toby preview the annual Sun Valley conference where the biggest names in Tech and Media meet to potentially make deals that could shape the future. Then, Alec Baldwin is set to go on trial for the tragic shooting that occurred while filming on set. Plus, the FTC wants to prevent a merger between two mega mattress companies. Meanwhile, protesters in Barcelona are telling tourists to stay away during a time where Americans are flocking to Europe. Next, Toby looks at the latest trend of ‘luxury’ berries. Lastly, elevators emerge as a new potential scapegoat as to why housing costs have skyrocketed. 

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00:00 - NATO and Fed Chair

2:15 - Billionaire Summer camp kicks off

6:50 - Alec Baldwin on trial

11:00 - Mattress industry shake up

14:20 - Europe loves/hates tourists

17:50 - Toby’s trends: berries

21:30 - Why US elevators suck 

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Episode 360: Neal and Toby recap the historical elections happening across the pond in the UK and France, and how they will impact the US markets. Then, some mega mergers from over the weekend: Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus create a luxury behemoth, Skydance and Paramount link up, and Six Flags and Cedar Fair become the largest amusement park operator in the US. Meanwhile, four volunteers emerge from NASA’s year-long experiment simulating what it’d be like to live on Mars. Also, Steve Ballmer briefly surpasses his former boss, Bill Gates, in net worth. Plus, the Caesar salad turns 100 which reignites the debates of who actually invented the iconic dish. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know this week. 

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00:00 - Boeing pleads guilty

3:00 - French election surprise

6:30 - UK elections

9:30 - Saks Fifth Avenue merges with Neiman Marcus

12:00 - Paramount merges with Skydance

14:45 - Weekend winners: Mars crew & Steve Ballmer

19:45 - 100-year anniversary of the caesar salad

23:00 - Week ahead

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Episode 359: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert joins Morning Brew Daily and explains how the league is ready to capitalize on their major momentum. Commissioner Engelbert discusses player pay and how they are working to increase league paychecks through sponsorship deals and media rights contracts. Plus she gets into how this year's rookie class including Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have brought a massive amount of media attention and how front offices and investors are trying to parlay that into popularity for years to come. Finally Cathy discusses her previous role at Deloitte as CEO and even what corporate lingo she things is the cringiest.

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Episode 354: Neal and Toby chat with George Shea, the CEO of Major League Eating which is the organization behind the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. They address what happened with the contest’s biggest star, Joey Chestnut, and how George can compete with Netflix. George Shea shares the secret behind making virtually any event entertaining and how to pull off a good stunt. They also talk about the history of competitive eating and what the future holds for the sport. 

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Time code :

00:00 - Intro

2:20 - What happened with Joey Chestnut?

7:20 - Netflix puts up its own eating contest

9:50 - Eating records that won’t be broken

10:30 - The art of spectacle

15:15 - Origins of Major League Eating

18:00 - How to pull off a good stunt

19:15 - Growth opportunities for competitive eating

25:15 - Which celebrities would George put up?

29:15 - Neal’s epic intro

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Episode 357: Neal and Toby break down Tesla's latest sales report and what it means for the EV maker. Plus, the gambling scandal rocking British politics and how the minions in 'Despicable Me 4' help train Olympians. Then Neal shares his favorite numbers and why smashburgers are taking over at high-end restaurants.

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Episode 356: Neal and Toby dive into the EU’s latest campaign against Big Tech, namely Meta and Apple, alleging these companies are stifling competition in Europe. Then, the Boston Celtics are just coming off an NBA championship, but that doesn’t stop the owners from selling the team. Plus, the FTC is looking into ‘junk’ patents from pharmaceutical companies meant to prevent generic drug makers from cutting into their business. Meanwhile, Roaring Kitty is at it again, this time making movements for Chewy.com. Next, Toby examines the trend of ‘romantasy’ novels that are flying off the shelves. Lastly, China might have a way around high US tariffs: golf carts.

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