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Episode 355: Neal and Toby recap another big Supreme Court ruling that rolls back a 40-year precedent, known as the ‘Chevron deference’, that could transform the authority of the Federal government. Then, a popular home improvement chain in rural America, Tractor Supply, cuts all its DEI and carbon emission reduction goals thanks to a conservative social media blitz. Meanwhile, the stock market is having quite a first half of 2024, thanks to AI and Nvidia. Then, the weekend’s winner: a new trend on how to entertain yourself during flights; and weekend’s loser: Nike. Also, Redbox parent company files for bankruptcy. Lastly, the news for the holiday week ahead.

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Episode 354: Neal and Toby recap the 1st presidential debate between President Biden and Republican nominee Donald Trump. Then, the Supreme Court rejects the Purdue Pharma settlement that would’ve sent billions to treatment programs affected by the opioid crisis but shielded the Sackler family from any future lawsuits. The right move? Also, Amazon plans to launch its own fast-fashion service similar to Shein to maintain its hold as the top retailer. Next, Al Michaels is the stock of the week and Walgreens is the dog of the week. Meanwhile, a new study suggests that daily multivitamins don’t actually help with longer life. Lastly, the International Space Station has an expiration date and NASA has tasked SpaceX to take out the trash.

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Episode 353: Neal and Toby dive into the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the White House to communicate with social media platforms about removing posts they believe is spreading misinformation. Is this a question of protection or violation? Then, an international news roundup where the WSJ journalist held captive in Russia has his day in court, deadly unrest in Kenya over a proposed tax bill, and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a free man. Also, consulting firms are winning in the AI boom. Lastly, Neal’s favorite numbers on pedestrians, NY Mets, and July 4th travel. 

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00:00 - Presidential debate

2:15 - SCOTUS clears White House to remove misinformation

7:15 - International news roundup

14:15 - AI consulting is rising

17:40 - Waymo is cleared in SF

20:15 - Pedestrian deaths are still high

22:50 - The Grimace Effect

24:40 - July 4 travels

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Episode 352: Neal and Toby recap the credit card swipe battle between credit card networks, merchants, and customers. The $30B meant to take a step forward in resolving high swipe fees was blocked by a judge. Then, Volkswagen invests $5 billion into Rivian, giving it new life that may pave the way for the top of the EV market. Next, the tragic lithium battery fire in South Korea highlights another problem with the batteries that are found in almost all of our daily devices. Also, Denmark will charge farmers for every cow, making it the first carbon tax in the world. Meanwhile, money-market funds reach all-time highs…and that might not be a good thing. Lastly, it’s been 50 years since the very first product was scanned by barcode. How did a simple design transform the economy?

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00:00 - Toys R Us AI commercial

2:50 - Swipe fee battle continues

7:10 - Rivian gets new life

11:45 - Lithium battery hazards

15:15 - World’s first carbon tax

19:00 - Avoid the cash trap

22:15 - 50th anni of the first barcode scan

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Episode 351: Neal and Toby discuss a major lawsuit that could shake up the music industry as an alliance among major record labels sue two major AI music generators over copyright infringement. Then, Netflix updates its famous internal culture memo to reflect a new era where streaming is now a hyper-competitive market. Meanwhile, McDonald’s launches their $5 Value Meal to lure back cost-conscious customers trying to navigate high inflation. Plus, a sock debate between Gen Z and millennials that has everyone looking at each other’s feet. Hm. Also, a Florida family is suing NASA for space debris from the ISS that crashed into their home. It opens the question: who should pay for space debris? Lastly, a deep dive into the trendiest baby names dating back to the 1880s.

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00:00 - Nvidia’s wipeout

3:00 - Record labels sue AI music makers

7:30 - Netflix updates its culture doc

11:30 - McDonald’s $5 value meal

15:30 - Ankle socks or crew socks?

19:00 - Space debris falling to Earth

22:30 - Trendy baby names

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Episode 350: Neal and Toby chat about how Ozempic users are seeking out high-protein, low calorie yogurts as a healthy snack. Then, Meta talks to Apple about possibly integrating its AI with Apple products. Could this be the start of a new friendship? Next, the hackers who’ve crippled car dealerships are demanding millions of dollars and CDK Global is preparing to pay it. Also, further delays for the Boeing Starliner astronauts still stuck in the International Space Station. Meanwhile, the US and other countries are planning to bring their own AC units to the Paris Olympics. Plus, Sha’Carri Richardson and the Iberian Lynx are making strong comebacks. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know this week.

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00:00 - Big weekend of selfies

2:40 - Ozempic food winners

7:15 - Apple and Meta as friends?

11:15 - CDK update

13:30 - Boeing return delayed again

15:20 - Olympians tryin’ to keep their cool

19:00 - Weekend winners: Sha’Carri Richardson & Iberian Lynx

23:30 - Week ahead

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Episode 349: Neal and Toby discuss ex-OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever starting his own AI company that will prioritize safety vs. profits. Should OpenAI be concerned about a rivalry? Then, climate activists just painted Stonehenge with orange paint in the latest episode of defacing historical landmarks across Europe. Next, US car dealerships are scrambling as a widely used software for transactions has been hacked, not once, but twice. Meanwhile, GenZers and millennials who have money to spend are investing alternative assets vs. traditional assets. Also, Amazon is ditching its plastic air pillows in boxes and replacing them with loads of recyclable paper. Lastly, a harrowing escape from war-torn Ukraine featuring 2 beluga whales traveling by…car?

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00:00 - Olive Garden staying strong

2:30 - New AI sheriff in town?

7:20 - Climate activists paint Stonehenge

10:20 - Car dealerships hacked

14:10 - GenZ investors skip traditional assets

18:10 - Amazon replaces plastic pillows with paper

21:10 - Beluga whale rescue

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Episode 348: Neal and Toby recap Nvidia’s historic and rapid rise to the top, surpassing Microsoft to become the most valuable company in the world. Then, luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose (Taylor Swift’s fave) pulls back on its IPO at the last minute citing political conditions. Plus, two US agricultural inspectors are attacked in Mexico causing the US to halt all inspections of avocados, which may affect its prices if a solution doesn’t come soon. Next, Neal shares his favorite numbers from the WNBA, credit cards, and time in space. Lastly, is it the Summer of Finance Bros? Chipotle thinks so…and wants to cash-in with their latest “Chipotle Boy Bowl.”

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Episode 347: Neal and Toby discuss Boeing's CEO testifying before Congress and the latest accusation from a whistleblower saying the company hid faulty parts. Plus, troubled EV company Fisker finally files for bankruptcy and why is the US Government suing Adobe? Hint: it could have to do with their hidden subscription fees. Then the guys reflect on one year since the Titan Submersible implosion and the biggest lessons learned. Next up a look into how much social media influencers actually make. And finally, why one photographer submitted a real photo to an AI photography competition.

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00:00 - It’s Juneteenth! 

1:50 - Boeing CEO on the hotseat 

6:30 - EV Startup Fisker files for bankruptcy

10:30 - Adobe in trouble with the FTC

14:10 - OceanGate submersible 1-year later

18:20 - Creator economy not working for every creator

23:00 - Real photo wins AI photo contest?

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Episode 346: Neal and Toby unpack US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s call for a warning label on social media apps before teens log on. Then, wealthy taxpayers have been exploiting a loophole and the IRS is fed up. Next, Wells Fargo’s partnership with Bilt Rewards has been a favorite among cardholders… Except it’s costing the bank millions of dollars. Plus, print magazines aren’t quite dead yet. Toby explains why he sees a thriving trend for high-end niche print magazines. Meanwhile, McDonald’s pulls back its AI-powered drive-thrus in over 100 stores due to its (quite comical) technical flaws. Lastly, customer satisfaction across 13 sectors are getting worse and worse. Have we lost the importance of customer service? 

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00:00 - Last time the Celtics won…

2:15 - Social media warning labels

7:15 - IRS closing big tax loophole

10:15 - Wells Fargo regretting Bilt card?

15:00 - Toby’s Trends: print magazines

18:30 - McDonald’s AI drive-thru flop

22:30 - Customer service is a lost art

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