The Best One Yet

The cyclosporiasis parasite is spreading nationwide… and it’s hitting Taco Bell’s stock.

Meet the accidental Data Center Millionaires…. Teachers and farmers are making AI millions.

Bill Gates’ daughter’s AI fashion startup was accused of fraud… “Cookie Stuffing” is commission theft.

Plus, there’s a bazaar new 911 phone call happening… Passengers fall asleep in Robotaxis.

$YUM $RL $META 

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Dyson launched a portable fan that’s basically wearable air conditioning… And they launched it pre-trend.

Apple sued Open AI for allegedly stealing blueprints to the iPhone… because only a phone can replace the iPhone.

Millennial moms buying and running businesses… It’s MAM: Maternal Acquisition & Management.

Plus, the wildest stock on Wall Street right now is a cookie… Biscoff cookies are up 17,000%.

$LOTB $AAPL $PINS

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About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.

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De Beers secretly cut prices for natural diamonds… but its “Desert Diamonds” sell imperfection.

ChatGPT’s newest AI understands “uh-huh”... because the future of offices is whispering.

Gyms are replacing bars for Gen-Z… it’s a reaction to the Burnout Economy.

Plus, we’re in a Middle Child Recession… America is running out of middle-born children.

$MSFT $PNDRY $SPY

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About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.

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Love Island USA has defied every negative trend in TV… Thanks to “The Campfire Effect.”

Waymo snitched on teens for drinking in the back seat… Because the car’s getting camera-fied.

Zuck’s latest AI move for Instagram… is turning your photos into AI ads, opting you in by default (and not paying you).

Plus, the hottest new investment you can make… is old Ikea furniture: $300 today, $3K tomorrow.

$GOOG $META $IKEA

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49% of Americans under 30 live with their folks… But now it’s a financial flex #StayAtHomeSon

Driscoll’s invented the year-round fresh berry… But this $7B berry brand doesn’t grow berries.

The US gave Ukraine instructions to DIY Patriot Missiles… It’s the Ikea-fication of Defense.

Plus, the hot new bachelorette party trend is… The 1-night local blowout.

$LMT $FDP $SPY

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Why are 69% of World Cupers wearing pink cleats?... Because of 1 paper 2 years ago.

Netflix has a new problem: The Season 2 Slump… Data shows you ghost shows after Szn 1.

Fiat just invented the smallest car ever… It’s not better than Tesla, but it is first-er.

Plus, why every AI startup is named after your grocery list. Avocado AI, Broccoli AI, Nano Banana…

$NKE $NFLX $STLA

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About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.

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Jersey Mike’s just filed to IPO… because cold cuts are hot commodities.

Trump Accounts for Kids just went live with $1K each… We think it will disrupt birthday parties.

What’s saving the beer industry?… Not tall boys, short boys (8 oz brews).

Plus, forget New Year's Resolutions… July means it’s time for Mid-Year’s Resolutions.

$JMKE $HOOD $BUD

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About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today’s top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.

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Halfway through the year, it’s your Stock Market Scoreboard… Nasdaq’s high, Korea’s higher, & memory’s highest (and Peloton’s back?)

Starbucks’ new moonshot bet… is to turn its baristas into paid influencers.

The fastest-growing buyer of vintage trucks is women under 40… It’s Beyonce’s Single Ladies Economy.

Plus, how did Taylor Swift pull off a wedding at MSG?... She used Navy Seal military tactics.

 $F $SBUX $SPY

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We sit down with Mickey Drexler — the retail legend who built the modern American wardrobe. Over an 18-year run he grew Gap from $400 million to $14 billion in sales, founded Old Navy and turned it into the fastest brand ever to hit $1 billion, personally bought the Madewell name for $125,000, and later ran J.Crew. Steve Jobs put him on Apple's board, where he helped design the Apple Store — and then called him the night before Gap fired him with one day's notice. Today he's chairman of Alex Mill, the brand founded by his son.

Mickey opens up about his cameo on Breaking Bad, why Jackie Kennedy was his muse at Ann Taylor, the Paris moment that gave Old Navy its name, why Gap Kids was a mistake, the loudspeaker he installed at J.Crew headquarters, and why he thinks AI will never replace human taste. He also explains the one thing he says he'll never stop doing — and the rule he lives by that made khakis cooler than jeans. Plus: his pick for the best fashion brand he never worked for, and the advice he'd give anyone going into business with family.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro: Mickey Drexler on Building Gap, Old Navy & J.Crew

1:38 - Mickey Drexler's Breaking Bad Cameo, Explained

4:47 - Mickey Drexler, Ralph Lauren & Calvin Klein: The Bronx Fashion Story

11:51 - Mickey Drexler at Ann Taylor & His Jackie Kennedy Muse

14:09 - How Mickey Drexler Turned Gap From $400M Into $14B

23:33 - Why Mickey Drexler Says Gap Kids Was a Mistake

25:41 - How Old Navy Got Its Name & Took On Target

37:45 - How Mickey Drexler Bought Madewell's Name for $125,000

41:29 - Mickey Drexler & Steve Jobs: Designing the Apple Store

48:05 - How Steve Jobs Warned Mickey Drexler He'd Be Fired From Gap

49:27 - Mickey Drexler on Running J.Crew & Being a Micromanager

54:45 - Old Navy's American Flag T-Shirt & the Business of American Style

58:42 - Mickey Drexler on Why Fashion, Food & Fitness Live on Fads

1:04:08 - Mickey Drexler: Why AI Can't Replace Human Taste

1:06:19 - Mickey Drexler on Alex Mill & Working With His Son

1:07:29 - Rapid Fire: TJ Maxx, Best Business Book & Timeless Style

1:10:52 - Mickey Drexler's Takeaway on American Fashion

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For America’s 250th, we whipped up a show that highlights America’s competitive advantages with three stories:

#1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup: How a Frogsaleseman created the country’s best-selling candy.

#2. Super Soaker: Why our legal system was the co-founder of summer's most-popular toy.

#3. Collectible State Quarters: The US Mint made $3B on the most profitable coin in history.

Plus, the USA is really the world’s biggest startup… and the Declaration of Independence was our IPO.

$HSY $HAS $USD

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