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Today we’re tackling the world of ultra-exclusive fitness clubs where celebrities can deadlift without ending up on TikTok and members pay $350+ monthly for the privilege of working out with "curated, like-minded people." These gyms are turning fitness into the ultimate status symbol while regular people wonder when breaking a sweat became invitation-only. Plus: WWE inks a $1.6B deal with Disney and Hinge is on fire (in a good way).

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Japan's tourism success story has become a nightmare, with towns like Biei resorting to cutting down decades-old trees to deter obnoxious selfie-taking crowds. We examine how tourists are straining Japan's famous hospitality culture, forcing communities to choose between economic benefits and quality of life. Plus: A new streaming service arrives and Taco Bell had a breakout quarter.

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Economic uncertainty and rising prices have killed the "what the heck" purchase, with shoppers clipping coupons again, buying generic brands, and making multiple store trips to hunt for deals. Companies from Chipotle to P&G are watching customers trade down to cheaper options while families cut expenses by 60-70%. So what are the details here and which companies are thriving off of this climate? Plus: Spotify increases prices and Uber Eats is using new AI tools.

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Pecan milk is suddenly everywhere. Turns out pecans are basically the overachieving cousin of almonds—they're drought-tolerant, don't need imported bees for pollination, and taste like butter instead of cardboard, which is honestly a low bar, but here we are. So can pecans turn over the milk industry again? Plus: Wag goes under and a golf startup may be changing the game.

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AI search is fundamentally breaking the web's click-through economy, from Google's 8% click rate to the birth of "AIO" (AI Optimization) where brands optimize for hyper-specific queries instead of broad keywords. While AI referrals jumped 357% year-over-year, the traditional SEO industry is scrambling to reinvent itself as dozens of startups rush to help brands navigate this brave new search world. Plus: Sketcher’s makes spaces for airtags and Tesla’s ride-hailing service is underway in San Francisco.

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The Spaghett, a $3-4 DIY cocktail that replaces Prosecco with Miller High Life, has become the perfect drink for budget-conscious Americans who still want sophisticated flavors. We examine how this dive bar creation reflects broader economic pressures, as consumers seek "cheap and cheerful" alternatives to traditional cocktail culture that can cost $15-18 per drink. Plus: Starbucks shuts down its pick-up only stores and JPMorgan might take over the Apple credit card.

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Six months after wildfires destroyed over 11,000 homes in LA, few rebuild permits have been approved, leaving families stuck in limbo while costs skyrocket. Enter Cosmic, a San Francisco startup that's rolling mobile micro-factories into fire zones to build fire-resistant homes 10 times faster, but how much do they cost and can they really accelerate home builds? Plus: United partners with JetBlue and underwater jetpacks are now a reality.

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Stadiums worldwide are deploying innovative solutions to combat rising temperatures. Extreme heat is forcing fundamental changes in sports architecture and scheduling, so how are stadiums trying to cool down and save both players and fans? Plus: Beyond Meat releases a steak and Tesla signs a $16.5B contract with Samsung.

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The media business isn’t easy. However, niche publications are always popping up and achieving success. Hope King is a renowned business journalist and is the founder of Macro Talk, a video-first media company publishing to YouTube and LinkedIn. She’s here to give us some answers and walk us through how to create a media business today. Plus: More layoffs are coming at Intel and the custom Fantastic 4 popcorn bucket is going for $80.

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Awesome Pod alert!!!

Recently Phill Agnew from the Nudge podcast joined us to take a look at how an NYC mayoral candidate's marketing strategy won him the primary. Nudge breaks down the hidden psychology behind what we do and why we do it. This is smart science-backed insights that actually work. Make sure you check it out.

This episode is all about the flop of the 1st version of Instagram, and how the tech company's founders implemented a behavioral science model that turned their app into a major success. 

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