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Episode 764: Neal and Toby recap the latest from the World Economic Forum as it heads into its last day, ending with Elon Musk making his debut after publicly criticizing the conference. Then, ‘Sinners’ shatters the record for most Oscar nominations. Plus, the hit show ‘Heated Rivalry’ has jolted interest from newcomers into hockey. Meanwhile, Japanese toilet maker Toto has its best performance thanks to an AI upgrade. Finally, a roundup of the biggest headlines from the day.  Get your tickets for the Morning Brew Variety Show! https://tinyurl.com/MBvariety  Explore Indeed’s full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends Learn more about Lightspeed at https://www.lsvp.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 This special episode is produced in partnership with Lightspeed Venture Partners. Lightspeed holds the largest early-stage AI portfolio in the world both number of companies and capital deployed, investing in 165 AI companies and deploying over $5.5 billion in AI investments. Lightspeed's invested in some of the most valuable AI companies globally, including Anthropic, Mistral AI, Glean, Reflection AI and more. Learn more about Lightspeed's recent investments in Skild AI here, and stay tuned for more exciting AI coverage on the show this week: https://www.skild.ai/blogs/series-c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 763: Neal and Toby dive into the markets’ reaction to Trump walking back his threats of European tariffs over Greenland during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Then, Ryanair’s spat with Elon Musk over Starlink has actually been good for Ryanair. Also, Amazon is building its largest physical retail store as it flirts with the big box. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers (from Davos) on chimney sweeping, the Golden Gate bridge, and how to market time.  Grab your desktop calendar with games now! https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/2026-daily-games-desk-calendar  Explore Indeed’s full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends Learn more about Lightspeed at https://www.lsvp.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 This special episode is produced in partnership with Lightspeed Venture Partners. Lightspeed holds the largest early-stage AI portfolio in the world both number of companies and capital deployed, investing in 165 AI companies and deploying over $5.5 billion in AI investments. Lightspeed's invested in some of the most valuable AI companies globally, including Anthropic, Mistral AI, Glean, Reflection AI and more. Learn more about Lightspeed's recent investments in Skild AI here, and stay tuned for more exciting AI coverage on the show this week: https://www.skild.ai/blogs/series-c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 762: Neal and Toby chat about the revived sentiments of “sell America” amid Trump’s beef with European countries, threatening tariffs over his pursuit for Greenland. Then, the biggest names in business are in Davos and are already making headliner statements. Also, Netflix reported earnings that just squeaked by expectations, citing the toughest competition for viewers in recent years. Meanwhile, liquor sales are waning and some major alcohol companies are sitting with a glut of spirits. Finally, a wrap up of the biggest headlines from the day.  Grab your desktop calendar with games now! https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/2026-daily-games-desk-calendar  Explore Indeed’s full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends Learn more about Lightspeed at https://www.lsvp.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 This special episode is produced in partnership with Lightspeed Venture Partners. Lightspeed holds the largest early-stage AI portfolio in the world both number of companies and capital deployed, investing in 165 AI companies and deploying over $5.5 billion in AI investments. Lightspeed's invested in some of the most valuable AI companies globally, including Anthropic, Mistral AI, Glean, Reflection AI and more. Learn more about Lightspeed's recent investments in Skild AI here, and stay tuned for more exciting AI coverage on the show this week: https://www.skild.ai/blogs/series-c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 761: Neal and Toby discuss the trade war brewing over in Europe as Trump indicates he wants Greenland because he was snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize. Then, OpenAI thinks it can revolutionize the advertising space by playing ads within ChatGPT. Also, a new ‘mini-sphere’ is landing in DC. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of over-stated plots in Netflix content because they’re thinking everyone is watching while on their phones. They’re…not wrong? Finally, a wrap of headlines as we’re recording from Davos!  Explore Indeed’s full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends Learn more about Lightspeed at https://www.lsvp.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 This special episode is produced in partnership with Lightspeed Venture Partners. Lightspeed holds the largest early-stage AI portfolio in the world both number of companies and capital deployed, investing in 165 AI companies and deploying over $5.5 billion in AI investments. Lightspeed's invested in some of the most valuable AI companies globally, including Anthropic, Mistral AI, Glean, Reflection AI and more. Learn more about Lightspeed's recent investments in Skild AI here, and stay tuned for more exciting AI coverage on the show this week: https://www.skild.ai/blogs/series-c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 760: Neal and Toby give you the Davos 101 at this year’s World Economic Forum, the conference where leaders across worlds of business, politics, and academia come together to talk about global current issues. Who will be there? What topics are trending? And how expensive is the food there? It’s a quick preview of what to expect and what we’re looking for during the week. Let’s ride…to Switzerland!  Explore Indeed’s full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends Learn more about Lightspeed at https://www.lsvp.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 759: Neal and Toby do a roundup of this week’s big bank earnings, which showed across the board falling short of expectations…except for one. Then, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s new movie ‘The Rip’ premieres on Netflix, but it’s the kind of deal they inked that could pave the way for future movie productions in the landscape of streaming. Also, Beyond Meat pivots one more time, this time, into the sports recovery drink category. Meanwhile, Vail, one of the country’s biggest ski resort companies, is seeing a slow down in demand because there’s simply a shortage of snow. Finally, Spotify is increasing their prices again.  Explore Indeed’s full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends 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 758: Neal and Toby chat about the controversy of Sienna Rose, a trending artist on Spotify whose music is being widely shared…except for the fact that it is likely made by AI, says Deezer. Then, China reaches a record $1.2 trillion in trade surplus, highlighting the little effect Trump’s tariffs are having. Also, a new study says the average age of new hires is getting older. Meanwhile, Neal dives into the numbers of cancer survival, Delta’s earnings, and a billionaire land owner. Finally, what the heck happened with Verizon? Explore Indeed’s full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends 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 757: Neal and Toby look into December’s inflation rolled out, which showed slight progress but ultimately didn’t change anyone’s concern on affordability.   Speaking of Microsoft, the company’s president, Brad Smith, has pledged to build more AI data centers without the American taxpayer picking up the bill on electricity. A direct shot at Microsoft’s Copilot. Meanwhile, Anthropic’s new Claude AI-powered Cowork tool for general computing with no coding required. Finally, greenhouse gas emissions are going back up again…but why?  Explore Indeed’s full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends 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 756: Neal and Toby dive into the Justice Department’s criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, bringing the battle with Trump into a whole new level. Then, Apple calls up Google to power its AI products. Meanwhile, Paramount is suing Warner Bros. Discovery over its Netflix deal. Plus, Toby looks into the trend of facial recognition technology used by retailers to curtail shoplifting, but, to many shoppers, at the cost of privacy.  Explore Indeed’s full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends 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 755: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s push to put a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates and how banks are reacting. Then, Walmart just announced a partnership with Google to power their AI shopping experience. Plus, mortgage rates finally have fallen below 6% for the first time in years. And, now that podcasts are a category at the Golden Globes, it’s a sign that the medium is on par with TV and film. Finally, what you need to know in the upcoming week ahead.  Explore Indeed’s full findings at https://www.indeed.com/2026hiringtrends Join us for MBD’s Trivia Night! https://mbdtrivianight-jan2026.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

Episode 754: Neal and Toby preview two major events from the federal government. First, the Supreme Court is expected to rule on Trump’s tariffs and what it will mean for the economy. Second, the December jobs report arrives that gives a health-check on the labor market. Then, ChatGPT launches a health tab that connects medical records and answers any health questions. Followed by Google launching its Gemini AI throughout Gmail. Meanwhile, Stock of the Week, Dog of the Week returns with Sandisk soaring 28% and a Saks bankruptcy seemed inevitable after an unsettling CEO call.  Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more  Join us for MBD’s Trivia Night! https://mbdtrivianight-jan2026.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

Episode 753: Neal and Toby give an update on Venezuela, with President Trump publicly announcing his desire to have American oil companies invest in the oil-rich country. Then, RFK Jr. unveils a new dietary guideline that focuses more on protein and full-fat dairy while cutting back ultra-processed foods and added sugars. Also, large investors make up a big chunk of homebuyers and Trump is trying to put an end to it. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on affordability in the Midwest, youth sports getting expensive, and a RuneScape redux.  Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more  Join us for MBD’s Trivia Night! https://mbdtrivianight-jan2026.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

Episode 752: Neal and Toby dive into the firestorm that Elon Musk’s X is in as it draws scrutiny from global regulators over its chatbot reportedly generating inappropriate bikini images on the platform. Then, reports from the Trump administration about a renewed interest in merging Greenland with the United States. Also, American Airlines plans to launch free Wifi for its premium service customers. Meanwhile, Lego unveils its hi-tech Smart Bricks that impresses but also disappoints.  Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more  Join us for MBD’s Trivia Night! https://mbdtrivianight-jan2026.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

Episode 751: Neal and Toby chat about one year’s worth of data of NYC’s congestion pricing. And so far, it looks pretty promising. Then, companies that opened their doors for applicants coming from all over have reverted back to seeking those coming from elite colleges, thanks to a slower job market. Also, Americans, particularly Gen Z, would rather pump some iron than do cardio. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of a shrinking love for pizza across the country. Finally, a quick wrap of final headlines for the day!  Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more  Join us for MBD’s Trivia Night! https://mbdtrivianight-jan2026.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

Episode 750: Happy New Year! Neal and Toby catch up on the latest on oil-rich Venezuela as the US captures President Maduro. Then, California proposes a wealth tax, but its tech billionaires are not happy with it. Meanwhile, 2025 was a good year for US stocks, but an even better one for international markets. Also, BYD overtakes Tesla as the world’s leading EV car seller. Finally, it’s a preview of the first full work week of 2026! Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more  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 749: Neal and Toby look ahead to the biggest events happening in 2026, including the World Cup, World Baseball Classic, the Winter Olympics and more. The guys also discuss the investment in AI Data Centers and eventual release of Grand Theft Auto VI… Maybe. And are we going to the moon? Finally, Toby shares his predictions for the year ahead.  Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more 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. Generated Assets is an interactive analysis tool by Public Advisors. Output is for informational purposes only and is not an investment recommendation or advice. See disclosures at public.com/disclosures/ga. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investment values may rise or fall. 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

Episode 748: Neal and Toby take your questions on this special New Year’s Day edition of Morning Brew Daily. They share their morning routines, where they get their news, best career advice, and more. Happy 2026! Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more 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 747: Neal and Toby revisit some of their favorite numbers throughout the year, including the death of partying, Americans are very rich but also miserable, ChatGPT changing the way we speak, and people hating cars that have too much tech. Then, the selection of the next pope caused a resurgence in pope content. Don’t forget, Wyoming only has 2 escalators and mosquitoes show up in Iceland for the first time ever. Finally, why Din Tai Fung is absolutely crushing in.  Check out https://www.public.com/morningbrew for more. 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. Generated Assets is an interactive analysis tool by Public Advisors. Output is for informational purposes only and is not an investment recommendation or advice. See disclosures at public.com/disclosures/ga. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investment values may rise or fall. 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

Episode 746: Neal and Toby revisit some of the biggest trends of the year! A big theme? What we’re putting into our bodies with the rise of creatine, caviar, dubai chocolate, and spicy foods. Then, why Gen Z is averse to opening bar tabs but all-in on communal dining. Then, we’re tapping into our inner elder-selves with an uptick of grandma hobbies and reading fiction books, but there’s a disparity between men and women. Also, a callback of days-old traditions, anybody? Metal braces are back for teens and cigarettes on the silver screen are back. Finally, Neal shares his favorite trends on 6-7, interest in history, and fast walking.  Check out https://www.public.com/morningbrew for more 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. Generated Assets is an interactive analysis tool by Public Advisors. Output is for informational purposes only and is not an investment recommendation or advice. See disclosures at public.com/disclosures/ga. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investment values may rise or fall. 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

Episode 745: Neal and Toby sit down with Bill Gurley, a venture capitalist and author and discuss Bill’s new book “Runnin' Down a Dream, How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love”. The guys ask Bill about what practices one should have when pursuing an interest they might wanna make a career. Plus, where would Bill start an AI company, Austin or San Francisco? The 9-9-6 mentality, and more. Check out https://www.public.com/morningbrew for more 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. Generated Assets is an interactive analysis tool by Public Advisors. Output is for informational purposes only and is not an investment recommendation or advice. See disclosures at public.com/disclosures/ga. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investment values may rise or fall. 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