The Hustle Daily Show

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A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Jon Weigell, Juliet Bennett Rylah, Mark Dent, Ben Berkley, Sara Friedman and Rob Litterst from The Hustle.

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The Hustle Daily Show episodes:

05.06.2024
AI monthly update: AI pins, Perplexity’s rise and Google’s journalism play
Failed AI gadgets, big tech’s AI bubble, Saudi Arabia and more are the subjects of our AI update this month. In a fast paced industry, we’re thankfully joined by Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI (blog.hubspot.com/ai) to...
05.05.2024
How can we own our AI generated creations?
Anyone can make AI generated content nowadays, but do you actually own it? As AI becomes more involved in creative industries, human creativity and copyright may be in jeopardy. CEO of Invoke AI Kent Keirsey joins us to talk about...
05.03.2024
The deadly $350B black market for sand. Yes, sand.
Sand trails water as the second most used natural resource on earth, meaning that it too is getting scarce. The material is used mainly for concrete, glass and asphalt and is a staple of any city structure. But why can’t...
05.02.2024
LinkedIn wants you to connect…over games
Games are now available to play at your local arcade, on your Xbox and on LinkedIn. The professional network recently launched a few games, which range from word association to trivia, onto its app and site. But why would LinkedIn...
05.01.2024
Will Walmart’s new premium groceries attract wealthier customers?
From three years of inflation, big companies like Walmart, McDonald’s and more are seeing low-income consumers at their breaking point. For instance, Walmart just introduced a new line of premium groceries to appeal to trendier and higher income shoppers. So...
04.30.2024
The Veterinary industry coughs up $38B
Pets are family, but would you spend a fortune to keep them healthy? Many private equity firms are banking on it. The veterinary industry has seen huge investments from big financial players since 2017, but this “low-risk, high-reward” industry is...
04.29.2024
What happens after a TikTok ban?
So…what’s up with that whole TikTok ban thing? As the US government and ByteDance figure out where to go from here with a sale looming, other countries that have already banned TikTok and are showing the impact of a full...
04.26.2024
The erotic Dune popcorn bucket & how memes make marketing dreams
A big sandworm mouth on a popcorn bucket was bound to become a meme. Dune: Part Two gained a huge social media push from this very unexpected AMC sandworm popcorn bucket for all the wrong reasons. But is it a...
04.25.2024
Gen Zers are adopting Boomer hobbies
Younger generations like Millennials and Gen Zers are slowing down in their daily lives. The senior lifestyle is gaining appreciation in these young people as we’ve seen earlier bed times, earlier dinner reservations, less alcohol consumption and coupon clipping replace...
04.24.2024
The $12B train line from Vegas to LA breaks ground
On Monday, US officials began the construction of what’s being called “the first US high speed rail” from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. Train company Brightline west is attempting to lay 218 miles of track and open the line by...
04.23.2024
Explaining Tesla’s troubles, from robotaxis to cybertrucks
Tesla stock has taken a huge hit in 2024 as CEO Elon Musk preps for what should be a dark earnings call today. The company’s market cap has fallen, cybertrucks are being recalled and layoffs are raging. So what’s the...
04.22.2024
This AI-generated rom-com proves AI is no Scorsese (yet)
A new wave of AI video is here and it looks pretty shoddy. An AI-generated rom-com trailer, released by TV maker TCL, is making its rounds on the Internet for one obvious reason: it looks weird. Although AI video is...
04.21.2024
The startups trying make sense of unpredictable weather
No business will be able to solve climate change. But several startups are trying to prevent severe and unpredictable weather patterns from battering the economy. We talked to Nick Cavanaugh, founder and CEO Sensible Weather, about how leveraging weather data...
04.19.2024
Funding your startup is harder than ever now (thanks, VC firms)
The golden age of VC funding is over as we’ve seen a year over year drop in investment amounts across the board. This may be alarming for new businesses looking to get their big break, but it's not all doom...
04.18.2024
Can one YouTuber bring down a $850m AI company?
YouTuber Marques Brownlee just put out a scathing review of the AI Pin from Humane AI and some think that’s a death knell for the $850m company. With millions of views per video, many are questioning if Brownlee and other...
04.17.2024
WTF is going on with the economy right now?
America’s confusing economy isn’t going anywhere. The stock market is up but so inflation, and Jerome Powell just announced the Fed is unlikely to reduce interest rates soon. What does it mean? Plus: Samsung rules the smartphone market for now,...
04.16.2024
Dining alone is on the rise — and profits could be huge
Eating at a restaurant by yourself is becoming normalized. Many restaurants are starting to pivot their menus, marketing and portions to target single diners. But how can businesses across the board cash in on this growing trend? Plus: Tesla layoffs...
04.15.2024
The next wave of AI with Matt Wolfe
The AI industry is constantly changing and we can always use an update. We’re joined by Matt Wolfe, AI content creator and host of the new podcast, The Next Wave: Ai and the future of Tech, which is available here:...
04.12.2024
An airline for dogs… because we definitely need it
BarkAir (not joking) is the new airline on the runway. The only difference is that this airline is for your dog (also not joking). The airline will begin voyages in late May and heads up, it’ll be pretty pricey. So...
04.11.2024
Is tree bark the solution for plastic waste?
Tree bark has many uses, but until now none of them involved UberEats packaging. Bpacks, a sustainability startup, creates biodegradable bioplastic from tree bark. This material is supposed to help minimize plastic waste going forward, but just how well will...
04.10.2024
The billion dollar avocado business, explained
Americans haven’t always loved avocados. It’s been a long journey for the once called “alligator pear” in the US from odd fruit to billion dollar darling, and the Super Bowl may have had something to do with that change. So...
04.09.2024
Hedge funds and journalists team up to make an odd, unsettling pair
Last week, a new player emerged on the journalism scene with an investigative takedown of America’s largest mortgage lender. The twist: before the article went live, an affiliated hedge fund shorted that lender and invested in its top rival. Is...
04.09.2024
AI monthly update: NVIDIA’s dominance & Apple’s potential GemeniPhone
The AI landscape was full of stories in March. Apple might integrate with Google, Microsoft Copilot is on the horizon, NVIDIA keeps winning and the entertainment industry finally pushes back. We’re joined by Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next...
04.07.2024
The app helping 'modern couples' manage their finances.
Join our host Jon Weigell, for an in-depth conversation with Michelle Winterfield. Finances are often a touchy subject for many couples. Joining accounts and marriage itself are becoming more scarce, so how exactly are couples managing their money together? We’re joined by...
04.05.2024
Voters are sick of funding billion dollar stadiums
Kansas City voters just rejected a $2B proposal for a brand new baseball stadium. The $2B stadium would’ve been funded by public and private sources, and it seems the public part of that wasn’t exactly a fan. Stadiums are often...
04.04.2024
Robots are making fast food. Are you eating it?
CaliExpress by Flippy is a new restaurant that relies on robot staff to make meals for customers. This is not a brand new idea, but it seems more and more restaurants are looking to robotics to cut costs and feed...
04.03.2024
Big streamers are offering less and less content
Streaming services are now in the habit of removing content from their platforms. Due to increased competition, streamers are cutting costs on licensing fees and residuals- so does that mean your favorite archived show could be removed soon? Plus: Yahoo...
04.02.2024
Can drugs made in space speed up cancer treatments?
BioOrbit is a company that’s trying to take drug production into space. This groundbreaking idea to start producing lifesaving drugs in outer space is funded by the European Space Agency with the goal of expediting cancer treatment. But how will...
04.01.2024
How much does winning a World Series cost?
What’s America’s greatest pastime? Money. MLB teams are spending fortunes on star players, but will that help them win a World Series? 30 years of stats say it probably will. Plus: AT&T has a huge data breach and OpenAI looks...
03.29.2024
The tiny pineapples fighting food waste
Fresh Del Monte a global fruit and vegetable producer has unveiled its latest creation: small pineapples. This may not sound groundbreaking, but smaller pineapples may indirectly help curb food waste. How? We’re all pining for the answer. Plus: Sam Bankman-Fried...
03.28.2024
Are we being AI-washed?
Every company wants to say they’re using AI. However, some could be lying. “AI washing” is a new term to describe these instances of companies misleading investors about the capabilities of their AI products. So what exactly is being done...
03.27.2024
Visa & Mastercard settlement may save businesses $30B
Over two decades of lawsuits with merchants have finally backed Visa & Mastercard into a settlement agreement. Now from these antitrust proceedings, both credit card companies must lower credit card fees for businesses, but how much will businesses save and...
03.26.2024
Looking for a shipwreck? You and everyone else
The easiest time to find a shipwreck is right now. With advancements in technology and climate change, researchers and companies alike are finding ways to dive deep and uncover ancient ruins underwater. But why is there such an interest and...
03.25.2024
Adults line up for viral Swedish candy
Swedish company BonBon is making heaps of money off their candies. Since a TikTok trend (of course) brought the company into the limelight, their sales have gone from about 20 to 1k+ per day almost overnight. So what’s the deal...
03.24.2024
Why dynamic pricing — at Wendy’s and everywhere — is likely inevitable
A few weeks ago, Wendy’s encountered disaster when it announced, and immediately walked back, a plan for dynamic pricing. But this won’t be the last time you hear about the strategy. We talked to Sahaj Sharda, a Columbia University law...
03.22.2024
Reddit goes public with a $748m IPO
Redditors rejoice! The online forum officially went public yesterday to much fanfare. Reddit seems to negate the trend of low value IPOs with a very promising $748m value, but what does this all mean for users and will we see...
03.21.2024
Haven’t been to a real-life immersive fantasy event? You’re off trend
Through the power of TikTok’s BookTok, several companies are now making good business out of producing immersive experiences based on fantasy books and millennial and Gen Z audiences have proven they’ll pay top dollar to attend. Join our hosts Juliet Bennet...
03.20.2024
The economics of dating
Dating is expensive, but that hasn't stopped people from spending around $200B annually on it. Today we’re joined by Noelle Medina who produced a video on The Hustle YouTube channel about the economics of dating. We’ll discuss how people are...
03.19.2024
The ‘dirty soda’ boom: from TikTok to mainstream
Thanks to a TikTok trend (as per usual), ‘dirty soda’ is trending. Simply, ‘dirty soda’ is a doctored up soda with milk, fruit flavorings and more tooth-rotting fun. The term was first coined by drink company Swig, but now big...
03.18.2024
What’s with WcDonald’s? Anime-themed McDonald’s creates a buzz
The Mcdonald’s marketing team has gone full otaku with their WcDonald’s experiential activation. The anime themed campaign brought in a lot of press fo the legacy fast food chain, but was it done well and can other businesses learn from...
03.15.2024
Subscription apps aren’t making money
Tons of apps just aren’t raking in cash like you’d think they would. TechCrunch reports that just 17.2% of apps ever exceed $1k in monthly revenue, which is a scary statistic for app developers out there. Is inflation to blame,...
03.14.2024
The walls close in on TikTok
The US House passed a bill Wednesday that would force TikTok to divest from China’s ByteDance or be banned in the US. Will it actually become law? Join our hosts Mark Dent and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our...
03.13.2024
Do we need workplace etiquette classes?
Since remote work is consistently turning into hybrid work for many employees, the industry of workplace etiquette training has emerged. Things like making conversation, dressing professionally and writing emails are being taught in offices, colleges, and more. But is this...
03.12.2024
Shocker: This $1T Saudi Arabian desert colony has a golf course
Neom is a $1T, 10.2k mile utopia currently being built in the Saudi Arabian desert. This luxury area will, of course, also now have a large golf “community” that looks straight out of a billionaire's dream sequence. Seems nice, but...
03.11.2024
Gen Alpha needs help managing millions of dollars
Generation Alpha is already making loads of cash on the Internet- so much that they need to learn to manage it very quickly. This gives a great opportunity to businesses old and new to try and move in on this...
03.10.2024
Taylor Lorenz is Extremely Online
Taylor Lorenz joins the weekend edition to talk about her new book, Extremely Online, the ever-growing influencer economy, her interview with @LibsofTikTok aka Chaya Raichik and how we are all affected by the media we create. Follow us on social media: TikTok:...
03.08.2024
The future of SXSW and creativity with Hugh Forrest
Co-President and Chief Programming Officer of SXSW, Hugh Forrest, joins us to talk about the magnitude of the event and the future of human creativity. Dréa Hudson, Manager of Audience Development here at HubSpot Media, leads the conversation. Plus: Netflix...
03.07.2024
3D printed homes are here
Detroit is one of the first places to receive 3D printed homes as a housing option. The nonprofit, Citizen Robotics, is manufacturing parts to put together more “affordable” housing in less time that traditionally made materials. But how much does...
03.06.2024
Dartmouth men's basketball gets a historic 13-2 win
An overwhelming majority of the Dartmouth men’s basketball team voted to become the first unionized team in NCAA Division I history, marking a big step in the evolving business of college athletics. Plus: The latest lawsuit involving Elon Musk and...
03.05.2024
If ya smell what TKO is cookin’
WWE & UFC parent company TKO Group Holdings is bringing in boatloads of cash since the September 2023 merger. Both companies have a huge footprint in live entertainment and merch sales and they’ve just added Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to...

What's The Hustle Daily Show about?

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The Hustle Daily Show episodes:

AI monthly update: AI pins, Perplexity’s rise and Google’s journalism play

How can we own our AI generated creations?

The deadly $350B black market for sand. Yes, sand.

LinkedIn wants you to connect…over games

Will Walmart’s new premium groceries attract wealthier customers?

The Veterinary industry coughs up $38B

What happens after a TikTok ban?

The erotic Dune popcorn bucket & how memes make marketing dreams

Gen Zers are adopting Boomer hobbies

The $12B train line from Vegas to LA breaks ground

Explaining Tesla’s troubles, from robotaxis to cybertrucks

This AI-generated rom-com proves AI is no Scorsese (yet)

The startups trying make sense of unpredictable weather

Funding your startup is harder than ever now (thanks, VC firms)

Can one YouTuber bring down a $850m AI company?

WTF is going on with the economy right now?

Dining alone is on the rise — and profits could be huge

The next wave of AI with Matt Wolfe

An airline for dogs… because we definitely need it

Is tree bark the solution for plastic waste?

The billion dollar avocado business, explained

Hedge funds and journalists team up to make an odd, unsettling pair

AI monthly update: NVIDIA’s dominance & Apple’s potential GemeniPhone

The app helping 'modern couples' manage their finances.

Voters are sick of funding billion dollar stadiums

Robots are making fast food. Are you eating it?

Big streamers are offering less and less content

Can drugs made in space speed up cancer treatments?

How much does winning a World Series cost?

The tiny pineapples fighting food waste

Are we being AI-washed?

Visa & Mastercard settlement may save businesses $30B

Looking for a shipwreck? You and everyone else

Adults line up for viral Swedish candy

Why dynamic pricing — at Wendy’s and everywhere — is likely inevitable

Reddit goes public with a $748m IPO

Haven’t been to a real-life immersive fantasy event? You’re off trend

The economics of dating

The ‘dirty soda’ boom: from TikTok to mainstream

What’s with WcDonald’s? Anime-themed McDonald’s creates a buzz

Subscription apps aren’t making money

The walls close in on TikTok

Do we need workplace etiquette classes?

Shocker: This $1T Saudi Arabian desert colony has a golf course

Gen Alpha needs help managing millions of dollars

Taylor Lorenz is Extremely Online

The future of SXSW and creativity with Hugh Forrest

3D printed homes are here

Dartmouth men's basketball gets a historic 13-2 win

If ya smell what TKO is cookin’