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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

Episode 804: Neal and Toby talk about a report that ranks the happiest countries in the world where Finland ranks top (no surprise there) for the ninth year in a row, but also how social media has contributed to the decline of happiness in the US. Then, Amazon plans to cut about two-thirds of its packages delivered from the already-struggling USPS. Meanwhile, Uber partners with Rivian to power its self-driving fleet. Plus, Meta will be shutting down its metaverse as it dives further into AI.  Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Join our March Madness bracket!  Mens: https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=4f3dc815-5efe-4a5f-ab31-1479c99af85d&joining=true Womens: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=278&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=bf3953cf-e486-4a98-9925-9f56ef480bfa  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 803: Neal and Toby chat about the Fed’s decision to keep rates unchanged as it monitors the risks from the Iran War. Then, the WNBA and its players’ union reach a historic deal that reflects the growth of value for women’s basketball. Plus, the company behind the ‘steroid Olympics’ is breaking into the consumer market as it will begin selling injectable peptides. Meanwhile, it’s Neal’s Numbers on Poland’s economy, radioactive mice and rats, and the most requested song at a piano bar.  Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Join our March Madness bracket! Join our March Madness bracket!  Mens: https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=4f3dc815-5efe-4a5f-ab31-1479c99af85d&joining=true Womens: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=278&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=bf3953cf-e486-4a98-9925-9f56ef480bfa 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 802: Neal and Toby chat about a new report showing service-based tenants now leasing more than 50% of retail space vs. goods-based tenants as gyms and spas take over major cities. Then, an Israeli journalist reveals he received death threats after reporting on a missile story from Iran that apparently messed with bets on Polymarket. Meanwhile, Blank Street wants to become the spot where influencers hang and challenge Starbucks as the next big coffee chain. Plus, a rundown of some interesting job listings in the age of AI.  Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Join our March Madness bracket! https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=4f3dc815-5efe-4a5f-ab31-1479c99af85d&joining=true 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 801: Neal and Toby talk about the ripple effects of the Iran War, particularly in Dubai where aspirations of becoming a global financial hub are in jeopardy. Then, the Giving Pledge used to be all the rage amongst billionaires. Now, they’re looking to opt out. Also, the company behind Pokemon Go has partnered with a robotics company and plans to use its trove of data to train robots. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of typos amongst the powerful and elite.  Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Join our March Madness bracket! https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=4f3dc815-5efe-4a5f-ab31-1479c99af85d&joining=true 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