Tesla Sinks After Musk-Trump Beef & Can the Switch 2 Save Nintendo?
Episode 599: Neal and Toby dive into the messy breakup between Elon Musk and President Trump after publicly throwing verbal jabs each other, causing Tesla shares to sink. Then, Nintendo’s Switch 2 has arrived after much build up – can the follow-up save Nintendo’s sagging sales? Also, crypto firm Circle has its shares soar powered by FOMO, making it our Stock of the Week. And the EU wants to crack down on Shein, making it the Dog of the Week. Meanwhile, the Tony Awards are coming up and industry experts are noticing some added Hollywood star power on Broadway.
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00:00 - What a news day
02:40 - Trump and Musk Fallout
07:00 - Switch 2 Hits Shelves
11:40 - Stock of the Week
16:20 - Dog of the Week
19:40 - Tony Awards
23:00 - Headlines
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29:17
Wells Fargo Can Grow Again & Google Sounds Alarm on Salesforce Hackers
Episode 598: Neal and Toby discuss Wells Fargo’s asset cap being lifted after it spent years overhauling its regulatory policies due to abusive tactics against customers. Then, automakers are scrambling to find workaround after China halts rare earth magnets essential to car production. Plus, a Google report finds hackers posing as IT workers have gained access to Salesforce data for extortion purposes. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on Scottsdale, AZ, cannabis among the elderly, and the loneliest paint of 2025.
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00:00 - Nintendo Switch Release
03:00 - Wells Fargo Cap Lifted
07:45 - Cars and Rare Earth Minerals
11:50 - Hacking Warning from Google
16:15 - Neal’s Numbers
24:00 - Headlines
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30:43
Anxious Shoppers Love Dollar General & Meta Inks Nuclear Deal
Episode 597: Neal and Toby talk about Meta’s mega nuclear deal with Constellation Energy as it seeks to power its AI demand. Then, Dollar General impresses Wall Street with a strong Q1 that has shoppers from all over looking for value amid rising costs. Also, the fast-food chicken wars reaches a new chapter with the return of the McDonald’s snack wrap and a restaurant that’s heating up: Dave’s Hot Chicken. Plus, a British AI startup filed for bankruptcy after it was allegedly falsifying business to inflate its sales.
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00:00 - MBD Trivia Night
02:45 - Dollar General Stock Up
07:00 - Meta Goes Nuclear
11:00 - Builder.AI Collapse
16:15 - Snack Wrap Returns
20:00 - Headlines
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29:48
Meta Wants AI to Create Ads & Gen Z Could Save Chain Restaurants?
Episode 596: Neal and Toby chat about the latest ADP report that shows ‘boomerang’ hires, those being re-hired by past employers, made up a third of new hires. Then, Meta plans to fully automate their ad creation tools using AI. Plus, chain restaurants have been struggling but Gen Z could be the key to keeping businesses afloat. Meanwhile, speaking of Gen Z, they’re less likely to open up bar tabs in the latest edition of Toby’s Trends. Finally, a quick look into Campbell’s latest earnings to get a glimpse of America’s eating habits.
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00:00 - Sahara Dust Clouds
02:45 - Boomerang Hires
07:40 - Meta Taps AI for Ads
11:40 - Chain Restaurants Revival
17:00 - Gen Z Hates Bar Tabs
21:10 - Headlines
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29:04
AI Replacing White Collar Jobs? & Airlines Upcharge Solo Travelers
Episode 595: Neal and Toby talk about the trend of entry-level white-collar jobs being replaced by AI, which has put recent college graduates in a losing situation. Then, President Trump says he plans to double steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%, adding fuel to the trade war fire. Also, solo travelers are being charged higher fares by airlines. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift and no income tax states for NHL players are the winners of the weekend. Finally, the biggest news you need to know this week.
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00:00 - Hamptons Rentals Down
03:10 - Anthropic CEO’s Warning
08:20 - Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel
12:20 - Airline Solo Traveler Fees
17:15 - Winners of the Weekend
23:30 - Week Ahead
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Morning Brew Daily, a daily talk show that covers the latest news on business, the economy, and everything else, with Neal Freyman and Toby Howell. Witty, informative and everything you need to start your day. Available on all podcasting platforms and Youtube.
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