#856: Retail stocks are surging thanks to US shoppers continuing to spend, spend, spend (even if it?s squeezing their budgets). Anthropic surpasses OpenAI as the most valuable AI startup. Dell wins a $9.7B Pentagon deal. JPMorgan owes an ex-employee $4.25M for wrongful termination. Finally, Blue Origin?s attempted launch ends in a spectacular explosion (no one was hurt).  Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Sign up to join our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-june2026.splashthat.com/  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#855: The AI boom is causing a housing divide in the Bay Area. Robinhood releases an AI agent that can trade for you and even buy stuff with your credit card. Airbnb and Uber are competing to be the top travel super app. Neal?s numbers on a honey production shortage, pickleball fever slows down, and films are more likely to star a man named Chris than an older woman. Finally, Drake beats Michael Jackson for most No. 1 hits by a solo artist.  Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Sign up to join our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-june2026.splashthat.com/  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#854: An Uber exec admits it?s getting harder to justify money spent on AI tokenmaxxing. Micron hits the $1 trillion market cap. Madison Square Garden shares pop as the New York Knicks reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 30 years. Rising beef prices are putting some steakhouses out of business. Gen Z influencers are ignoring dermatologists and going all in on tanning beds.  Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Sign up to join our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-june2026.splashthat.com/  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#853: Pope Leo calls for regulation of AI in a manifesto about the future of humanity. The Enhanced Games makes its debut as athletes try to break records with performance-enhancing drugs. The low-budget horror film ?Obsession? scores big at the box office. Shibumi shades have taken over beaches across America, but some coastal towns are trying to bring them down.  Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Sign up to join our trivia night! https://mbdtrivianight-june2026.splashthat.com/  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#852: It?s another edition of the MBD trivia game show! Our contestants are Annalisa Cochrane, Morning Brew?s video producer; Niki Mahmoodi, our social video producer; and Kyle Hagge, cohost of Per My Last Email. Come play along!  Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#851: Disney places high hopes on ?The Mandalorian and Grogu? to bring back box office success to the franchise. Spotify shares soar after embracing AI music. The US will invest $2B in quantum computing. Stephen Colbert hosts his final show at ?The Late Show.? And Eli Lilly says its new weight loss drug is the best in the biz.  Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#850: Elon Musk?s SpaceX files for IPO that could end up being the largest opening in history. Chicago's regional MLS cut off Zillow's access to residential listing data amid an escalating dispute between Zillow and Compass. Target?s comeback has a promising start as it reports its first same-store sales bump in five quarters. Tinder wants daters to move off the apps and to IRL events. Then it?s Neal?s Numbers on tipless weekends, geologists movie deaths, and the Indy 500. Finally, a spat between Mamdani and Bezos is brewing? Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Paid endorsement. Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. See terms of match program at https://public.com/disclosures/matchprogram. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#849: An internal memo at Meta reveals an imminent restructuring that will move thousands of workers into AI while also cutting thousands of jobs. Google unveils a revamp to its search that will be completely AI-powered. Old Kindle models will lose Amazon support which has led loyalists to jailbreak their devices. Some Pizza Hut locations are being converted to the retro classic look.  Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#848: A federal jury tosses Elon Musk?s suit against Sam Altman because he took too long. The TSA is piloting an off-site screening process in the Boston area that could speed up the security process. One study believes the smartphone is the cause for the decline of birth rates across the world. Serious nonfiction books are in the decline. Trump drops the IRS suit in exchange for an ?anti-weaponization fund? Everlane is being sold to Shein.  Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Paid endorsement. Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. See terms of match program at https://public.com/disclosures/matchprogram. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#847: North America?s largest commuter trail system, the Long Island Rail Road, shuts down over the weekend over a labor dispute. Global bond selloff worsens after a little-to-no progress comes from Trump?s China trip. A special services company is called into action to repossess Spirit?s defunct planes. Graduation season brings a slew of commencement speakers and some schools are openly detesting speeches about AI. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more at Linkedin.com/MBD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#846: Kevin Warsh confirmed as the next Fed Chair as Jerome Powell looks back on a tumultuous tenure. Swatch and Audemars Piguet collaborate on a Royal Pop collection that has fans waiting in long lines outside. The tobacco industry scores a win as the FDA clears the way for them to make flavored vapes. Honda posts its first-ever annual loss after a pullback from EVs. Finally, what the heck is Instagram?s ?Instants?? Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Paid endorsement. Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. See terms of match program at https://public.com/disclosures/matchprogram. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#845: Tech heavyweights travel to China alongside Trump to talk trade, AI, and the Iran War. Amazon employees are inflating their token usage, i.e. tokenmaxxing just to hit AI usage targets. America?s productivity is firing on all cylinders thanks to?not AI, but professional services adopting smart devices! Young Americans have no interest in talking with their neighbors anymore. A teen prodigy in Mississippi becomes one of the youngest people to earn a law degree. Finally, McDonald?s brands a Chicago soccer stadium. Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#844: April?s inflation report shows the effects of the Iran War with CPI rising to its highest in three years. A popular Japanese potato chip brand, known for its colorful packaging, has gone black & white due to ink shortages. Sam Altman takes the stand in the trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. Harvard leaders meet to weigh passing a possible cap on A grades to curb gradeflation. Finally, eBay rejects GameStop?s takeover bid.  Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#843: Young Americans have lost optimism on their job prospects, a new Gallup poll says. Short seller Andrew Left goes on trial, accused of manipulating the stock market, but legal experts are skeptical the SEC has a strong case. Venmo is overhauling its interface to turn it into a social media app for financial activity. Savannah Guthrie will host NBC?s ?Wordle? game show.  Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#842: Chip stocks are booming and show no signs of slowing down. Lucky Strike, the biggest bowling operator in the country, is accused of building a monopoly that acts more of a fancy restaurant than a bowling alley. The OpenAI-Musk legal battle reveals an early investment by the University of Michigan that could pay off big time. Electric scooter rental Lime and Dunkin?s parent company are preparing for their IPOs. Finally, what you need to know in the upcoming week ahead.  Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Paid endorsement. Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. See terms of match program at https://public.com/disclosures/matchprogram. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#841: Health officials around the world try to trace and contain a hantavirus outbreak. US fuel exports surge to record levels as Europe and Asian rely on American energy supply. Whirlpool says the Iran War is hurting their business. Google launches a screenless fitbit that takes direct aim at Whoop.  Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#840: Cable TV pioneer and founder of CNN Ted Turner dies at 87. Uber and Disney point to resilient consumer spending that?s powering their business. Musicians are cancelling their shows and tours because of the empty seating they are seeing due to rising ticket prices. The World Cup is falling short of hotel bookings. iPhone users can receive up to $95 from a class action lawsuit. Fries taste better when they?re stolen. Anthropic and SpaceX strike computing deal.  Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#839: Coinbase sheds 14% of its workforce as it accelerates its AI efforts. AB InBev reports its first sales growth in 3 years, providing a bubbly outlook for the beer empire. Alberta separatist group gathers enough signatures to be one step closer to gaining independence from Canada. The Roomba inventor introduces a cute and cuddly emotional support robot pot. It?s the end of times.  Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#838: A new study finds cellphone bans in schools have?sorta worked? The Met Gala is facing new backlash after naming Jeff Bezos and his wife as honorary chairs. Tech leaders are protesting against Colorado?s burdensome AI bill which could spur a techno-exodus. Dot-com era tech companies are gaining new life as AI investments have led to a demand for data centers and infrastructure. Finally, tensions flare at the Strait of Hormuz.  Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#837: Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. GameStop prepares a takeover bid for eBay. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel leads its first annual shareholder meeting in the post-Buffett era. The Savannah Bananas have a record-breaking night at Kyle Field. Finally, what to know in the week ahead.  Explore connectivity solutions that can transform your business at https://www.att.com/smallbusiness Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 836: Neal and Toby discuss the GDP report of the US economy which showed a solid growth of 2%, boosted by the all-out spending on AI. Next, Apple tops their quarterly earnings on strong iPhone sales, perhaps a promising sign for the post-Tim Cook era. Then, Ozempic might be helping people?s waistlines?but it?s not helping their breath. Meanwhile, Bill Ackman?s firm falls flat in its public market debut. Finally, the Devil Wears Prada 2 opens in theaters.  Learn more at https://www.windmillair.com/MBD Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 835: Neal and Toby do a roundup of major tech earnings coming from Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon. Then, the Federal Reserve keeps rates steady in what is likely Jerome Powell?s last policy meeting as leader. Next, Neal shares numbers on the $50 movie ticket, prediction market losses, and sleep aids for Americans. Finally, Uber gets into the hotel business and LIV Golf is on its deathbed.  Learn more at https://www.windmillair.com/MBD Learn more about the Verizon Visa Card: https://www.verizon.com/financial-services/verizon-visa-card/?CMP=ec_mb  Get tix for Morning Brew?s live show! https://www.caveat.nyc/events/morning-brew-presents-business-island-4-30-2026  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 834: Neal and Toby chat about the United Arab Emirates leaving OPEC next month, after six decades of membership, and how it?ll impact the global oil supply. Next, OpenAI reports missing key revenue targets, which sends companies linked to the ChatGPT-maker into a tailspin. Then, Jimmy Kimmel is back in Trump?s crosshairs again as he calls for the host?s firing after a joke made days before the White House Correspondents? Dinner shooting. Meanwhile, Joby Aviation completes its first electric air taxi flight from JFK to Manhattan.  Learn more at https://www.windmillair.com/MBD Get tix for Morning Brew?s live show! https://www.caveat.nyc/events/morning-brew-presents-business-island-4-30-2026  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 833: Neal and Toby dive into China?s block of Meta?s acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. Then, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether ?geofence? warrants violate the US Constitution?s right to privacy, even when committing criminal acts. Next, the MAHA Moms march to the Supreme Court to protest the use of a pesticide used on oat and corn as they claim it causes cancer. Meanwhile, Toby looks into the trend of brides buying wedding dresses much closer to their wedding day because they?re quickly losing weight thanks to GLP-1 drugs.  Learn more at https://www.windmillair.com/MBD Get tix for Morning Brew?s live show! https://www.caveat.nyc/events/morning-brew-presents-business-island-4-30-2026  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 832: Neal and Toby break down the chaos where gunshots were fired nearby the White House Correspondents? Dinner over the weekend. Next, a preview of the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial with CNN?s AI reporter Hadas Gold as she explains the major implications of this legal battle. Meanwhile, two racers finished sub-2 hours in the London Marathon?and they were both wearing Adidas shoes. Also, the Michael Jackson biopic, ?Michael?, skyrockets during its box office open. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more at https://www.windmillair.com/MBD Visit https://www.iherb.com Get tix for Morning Brew?s live show! https://www.caveat.nyc/events/morning-brew-presents-business-island-4-30-2026  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 831: Neal and Toby talk about a US soldier who was involved in the capture of Nicolás Maduro arrested for placing Polymarket wagers on the raid itself. Then, US reclassifying state-licensed marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.Then, AI coding startup Cursor inks a $60B deal with SpaceX, making it the Stock of the Week. While QVC files for bankruptcy, making it the Dog of the Week. Finally, the NFL draft was overshadowed by Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.  Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Get tix for Morning Brew?s live show! https://www.caveat.nyc/events/morning-brew-presents-business-island-4-30-2026  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 830: Neal and Toby chat about Meta?s plans to track employee mouse movements and keystrokes to help train its AI models. Next, Anthropic?s all new powerful Mythos model has some unwelcomed users. Then, a new Looney Tunes film just dropped a trailer, even though it was nearly scrapped in 2023. Plus, it?s Neal?s Numbers on gas prices in the US, college weather, and cocaine salmon. Finally, Spirit Airlines may be resurrected.  Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Visit https://www.iherb.com Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 829: Neal and Toby recap the latest of Kevin Warsh?s confirmation hearing as he?s slated to become the next Fed Chair. Then, Trump thinks Spirit Airlines should be saved from bankruptcy. Over in the UK, children aged 17 or younger will no longer be allowed to buy cigarettes in an effort to prevent smoking-related deaths. Meanwhile, a store in SF is grabbing a lot of attention?because it?s run entirely by AI. Of course.  Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 828: Neal and Toby discuss the ending of the Tim Cook era as Apple names their next CEO, John Ternus. Next, a breakthrough out of the science world where an mRNA vaccine given to patients with pancreatic cancer is showing lasting results after six years. Then, Bezos? Blue Origin mistakenly puts a customer?s satellite in the wrong orbit in its third launch. Meanwhile, notable CEOs are achieving rockstar-like fandom among their ardent fans, even going as far buying shirts with their faces on them. Wow. Finally, FBI Director Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic.  Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 827: Neal and Toby preview the tariff-refund portal website that is supposed to launch where thousands of business owners recoup their part of the $166B estimated in refunds. Next, Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again, deepening tensions and the energy crisis. Then, Trump signs an order to loosen restrictions on psychedelic drugs. And, humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing?s half marathon. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Join us for trivia! https://events.morningbrewinc.com/mbdtrivianight-april2026  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 826: Neal and Toby discuss New York?s proposed pied-à-terre tax on second homes valued at $5 million or more in its latest push to ?tax the rich.? Next, Yale University released a report on itself that urges it to adopt a leaner mission and expand tuition-free eligibility. Then, it?s Stock of the Week and Dog of the Week time. The S&P 500 hits record highs as the market looks beyond the Iran War. And rumors swirl about Liv Golf facing imminent closure.  Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Join us for trivia! https://events.morningbrewinc.com/mbdtrivianight-april2026  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 825: Neal and Toby chat about Allbirds drastic shift from footwear to AI computing because?why not. Then, the World Cup is making its way to the Tri-State area and reports of train fares skyrocketing has angered the people. Meanwhile, Live Nation has been found guilty of monopolizing the ticketing market. Next, it?s Neal?s Numbers time with self-storage in the US, Asian surnames, and colorful cities.  Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Vote for MBD at the Webby Awards!!! https://wbby.co/57452N  Join us for trivia! https://events.morningbrewinc.com/mbdtrivianight-april2026  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 824: It?s Tax Day! Neal and Toby talk about the IRS losing its auditing powers, which has led to taxpayers looking to cheat the system. Then, JPMorgan has a strong showing for its Q1 earnings but CEO Jamie Dimon issues a warning from the uncertain geopolitical landscape. Also, United CEO has reportedly pitched a takeover of American Airlines, sparking antitrust issues. Meanwhile, Unilever plans to acquire Grüns gummies as it bets big on the wellness industry.  Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Vote for MBD at the Webby Awards!!! https://wbby.co/57452N  Join us for trivia! https://events.morningbrewinc.com/mbdtrivianight-april2026  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 823: Neal and Toby chat about the drama happening in Hollywood as more than 1,000 actors, directors, and writers have signed an open letter opposing the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Then, the ?Annoyance Economy? is booming more than ever. Also, Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building out an AI version of himself to replace him in meetings. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of refresher drinks as McDonald?s is the latest chain to get into the mix.  Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Vote for MBD at the Webby Awards!!! https://wbby.co/57452N  Trivia night!: https://events.morningbrewinc.com/mbdtrivianight-april2026 Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 822: Neal and Toby recap the latest developments from the Iran War, with President Trump saying the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Then, the release of Anthropic?s Mythos model has shaken Wall Street bigwigs into an emergency meeting. Meanwhile, a group of volunteers tries to catalog years of recorded concerts from the 80s to early 2000s by a Chicago music fan. Also, the Artemis II crew returns safely back to Earth. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Vote for MBD at the Webby Awards!!! https://wbby.co/57452N  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 820: Neal and Toby talk about the Justice Department?s case against the NFL, alleging that the league is using anticompetitive tactics to monopolize the TV rights. Then, the US March inflation report is expected to show the impacts on prices from the Iran War. Then, Vanderbilt is now one of the hardest schools to get into. Meanwhile, American Airlines raises their bag fees, joining other airlines hiking up their fees. Finally, the Artemis II crew is coming home. Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns Vote for our show for the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 819: Neal and Toby recap the market moves since Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran. And, the New York Times claims they?ve narrowed down the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin. Also, Meta has entered the AI chat with its new homegrown AI model, Muse Spark. Then, it?s Neal?s Numbers on SF home prices, the average age of homes in the US, and why men are bad at shopping. Finally, it?s a Master?s preview! Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns Vote for our show for the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Noom full disclosure: When using Pricing HL: Initial 3 week subscription and 4 weeks of medication from $79 plus tax and $179 per month plus tax for 12 week subscription thereafter. Final pricing depends on program selection. When Microdose GLP-1 is mentioned: Noom GLP-1Rx Program involves healthy diet, exercise and support. Individual results vary. Meds & personalization based on clinical need. Not reviewed by FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality. No affiliation with Novo Nordisk Inc., the only US source of FDA-approved semaglutide. Not available in all 50 US states When 8lb weight loss claim used: Based on an analysis of self reported data from 1,254 engaged Noom users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 818: Neal and Toby give an update on the Iran War, with President Trump agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire. Then, reports of an all-new powerful model from Anthropic that could be a cybersecurity ?reckoning.? Also, local communities are revolting against data centers being built in their backyards. Meanwhile, more Americans are breaking into the upper middle class. Finally, Google?s AI Overviews is fairly accurate, according to a recent study.  Learn more at https://www.taxact.com/admin-night Vote for our show for the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 817: Neal and Toby discuss a report from a Citrini Research analyst who saw with their own eyes shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, contrary to what the dominant narrative. Then, OpenAI releases a blueprint of how to integrate AI into society and to reap the benefits. Also, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of a business exodus from NYC, but recent data suggests otherwise. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of phone-free bars in America?s biggest cities.  Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns Vote for our show for the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 816: Neal and Toby chat about the historic Artemis II mission and what the astronauts have been seeing so far on their journey. Then, how one solopreneur used AI to build a $1.8B company. Also, a recap of the March jobs report that showed the US economy added 178,000 jobs. Meanwhile, what?s behind the craze for NeeDoh squishies. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns Vote for our show for the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 814: Neal and Toby dive into Americans rethinking their Summer travel plans as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up costs. Then, Iran sets up a tollbooth at the Strait of Hormuz and its upsetting countries who aren?t getting preferential treatment. Next, Starbucks wants to reward top performing baristas with bonuses. Meanwhile, the FDA approves a new weight loss pill for Eli Lilly. And, Tesla delivers disappointing EV sales.  Watch ?Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat? on Prime Video Vote for our show for the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 813: Neal and Toby chat about SpaceX filing to go public, which could set up to be a huge IPO. Then, Anthropic accidentally leaks its source code from Claude. Plus, Nike shares take a tumble after its CEO tells staff he?s fed up on the slow turnaround plan. Also, Neal shares favorite numbers on Trump?s tax deduction on overtime pay, grad degrees that don?t pay, and a link between album releases and motor crashes. Watch ?Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat? on Prime Video Vote for our show for the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 812: Neal and Toby preview NASA?s Artemis 2 mission to send astronauts to the moon, which it hasn?t done in over 50 years. Then, Unilever is merging its food business with spice giant McCormick. Also, TMZ is not just catching celebrities out in the wild, but now exposing congressional members on vacation during the shutdown. Meanwhile, Apple turns 50 this week.  Watch ?Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat? on Prime Video Vote for our show at the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 811: Neal and Toby discuss a new proposal from the Labor Department to allow 401(k) plans to include private credit, private equity, and crypto. Then, the Iran War is fueling a coal comeback. Next, superstar artists are doing fewer stops for their world tours as concerts and the cost of putting up concerts is becoming more expensive. Meanwhile, it?s Toby?s Trends on the new Automated-Ball-Strike system that may revolutionize the MLB.  Watch ?Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat? on Prime Video Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 810: Neal and Toby recap the stock market rout as investors lose patience with the Iran War. Then, a record number of TSA employees called out last Friday as Trump ordered DHS to restore pay. Next, AI could be the antidote to how social media can be polarizing. Meanwhile, competitive jigsaw puzzles are on the rise. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Watch Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat now on Prime Video Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 809: Neal and Toby talk about the new Senate bill that proposes a sweeping ban of prediction markets on sports, politics, and the military. Then, some major US metros such as LA and Miami are shrinking. Also, travelers are flocking to Clear to avoid frustratingly long TSA lines at airports. Meanwhile, the US bans foreign-made internet routers.  Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 808: Neal and Toby cover the verdict that came down on Meta and Google, with a jury finding the companies liable for putting out addictive features that cause harm to teens. Then, the global supply chain is reeling as the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz deepens. Also, NASA plans to build a $20B moon base. Meanwhile, Neal presents his numbers on the struggling US worker, AI fruit slop, and the NBA?s tanking problem.  Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 807: Neal and Toby explain why OpenAI is shutting down Sora as the company tries to reel in costs. Then, United wants more premium seating and antimatter is transported for the first time. Next up robots get into baseball and the headlines you need to know to start your day.  Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 806: Neal and Toby discuss the TACO trade making its return on Monday morning. The guys also give the latest updates with TSA wait times and the collision at LGA. Next up, the great AI agents race and why Samsung wants their fridges to display ads. Then, what does monitoring the situation actually mean and the headlines you need to know to start your day.  Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 805: Neal and Toby discuss the TSA woes over the weekend and why Donald Trump is sending ICE to airports to help. Then the guys discuss the economic fallout over the war in Iran and why EVs are looking a lot more attractive. Next up, ranchers love AI and the winners of the weekend include Tesla semi trucks and a BTS comeback in Korea. Finally a look at the week ahead.  Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note???  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:? ??https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices