Are We Too Attached to Chatbots? & Fast-Casual Chains Slow Down
Episode 649: Neal and Toby dive deep into some reports of users becoming dangerously attached to AI chatbots. Then, Tesla hints at rolling out its robotaxis in NYC…without its permission. Also, LA is selling naming rights for the 2028 Summer Olympic games. Meanwhile, crypto continues to grow stronger – making it the Stock of the Week. Fast-casual and bowl slop is getting sloppy – making it the Dog of the Week. Welcome to the weekend!
00:00 - Adult camps are back
2:45 - Too close to chatbots?
7:00 - Tesla maps out NYC
10:30 - LA Olympics sells naming rights
16:00 - Crypto booms
19:00 - Bowl slop slowdown
22:30 - Sprint Finish!
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Is America Going Sober? & The Decline of the Working Man
Episode 648: Neal and Toby explain why Americans are drinking less alcohol, even in moderation. Then, a slowing labor market is tough for the economy, but men are feeling the effects more than females. Also, Amazon plans to expand their same-day delivery for groceries, putting pressure on supermarket chains to keep up. Meanwhile, Neal dives into the numbers of Taylor Swift’s appearance on the ‘New Heights’ podcast, Cristiano Ronaldo’s fat engagement ring, and the shocking number of escalators in Wyoming. Hint: It’s double the number of one.
00:00 - Is there a man in the Bean?
3:30 - Non-alcoholic nation
7:40 - Men not at work
11:00 - Amazon expands grocery deliveries
16:30 - Taylor Swift’s new album
20:00 - Cristiano’s $5M engagement ring
22:30 - Escalators in Wyoming
25:00 - Sprint Finish!
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Spirit Airlines on its Deathbed? & July Inflation Remains Sticky
Episode 647: Neal and Toby recap July’s inflation report that shows CPI ticked up from June. Then, Elon Musk accuses Apple of preferential treatment of OpenAI in its App Store vs. other AI companies…mainly Grok. Also, Spirit Airlines and Kodak are knocking on death’s door as it struggles to stay in business. Meanwhile, Cracker Barrel is trying to revamp its restaurants to appeal to younger customers and not everyone is happy about it.
00:00 - The Sphere of Oz
3:30 - Sticky inflation
8:30 - Elon v. Apple & OpenAI
12:45 - Spirit’s demise
14:50 - Kodak’s dire straits
17:40 - Cracker Barrel conundrum
21:30 - Sprint Finish!
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Ford Overhauls Assembly Line for EVs & UFC is Ditching Pay-Per-View
Episode 646: Neal and Toby discuss Ford ditching its legendary assembly line model for a new ‘universal EV platform’ to build budget models. Then, Nvidia gets the green light to sell its chips to China…but only if they pay 15% of its revenue to the US government. Also, Paramount and the UFC strike a major deal that could move the sport away from pay-per-view. Meanwhile, golf carts are taking over suburbia, but not everyone is happy about it.
00:00 - Trivia night is back!
03:00 - Nvidia pays US toll
8:30 - Ford scraps the assembly line
12:30 - UFC ditches pay-per-view
17:20 - Toby’s Trends: Golf carts
21:00 - Sprint Finish!
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Episode 645: Neal and Toby chat about the Trump administration preparing an IPO of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae that could raise $30B. Then, Instagram releases a new feature that can show the location of your friends…and people aren’t happy about it. Also, Sweetgreen continues to struggle to bring customers in and is trying to switch its focus away from greens to proteins. Meanwhile, AOL is finally discontinuing its service which begs the question…how did it last this long? And Bed Bath & Beyond is mounting a comeback with its first store in Nashville since its bankruptcy.
00:00 - Join MBD Password
3:40 - Fannie and Freddie go public?
8:50 - IG Maps causes a stir
11:30 - Sweetgreen sours
17:00 - Bed Bath & Beyond comeback
20:00 - What a run, AOL
23:00 - 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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