Episodes

  • The Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand Worth $800M & Texas Power Grid vs Hurricane Beryl

    The Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand Worth $800M & Texas Power Grid vs Hurricane Beryl
    Jul 10 2024
    Episode 362: Neal and Toby recap the havoc of Hurricane Beryl after it made landfall in Houston this past Monday and how Texas is often the target of climate disasters. Then, Athletic Brewing Company is leading the charge in America’s growing desire to drink without the drink–of alcohol, that is. Meanwhile, Jerome Powell goes to the front of the class of Congress to share that the US economy might have another foe besides inflation. Next, Etsy is trying to get out of its slump by reinventing itself as the “anti-robot” commerce company. Also, empty offices hit an all-time high, especially in San Francisco. Lastly, Ivy League social clubs are becoming a thing of the past as memberships are dwindling. Can speed dating save it? Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Billionaire Summer Camp Kicks Off & FTC Blocks $4B Mattress Merger

    Billionaire Summer Camp Kicks Off & FTC Blocks $4B Mattress Merger
    Jul 9 2024
    Episode 361: Neal and Toby preview the annual Sun Valley conference where the biggest names in Tech and Media meet to potentially make deals that could shape the future. Then, Alec Baldwin is set to go on trial for the tragic shooting that occurred while filming on set. Plus, the FTC wants to prevent a merger between two mega mattress companies. Meanwhile, protesters in Barcelona are telling tourists to stay away during a time where Americans are flocking to Europe. Next, Toby looks at the latest trend of ‘luxury’ berries. Lastly, elevators emerge as a new potential scapegoat as to why housing costs have skyrocketed. Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. 00:00 - NATO and Fed Chair 2:15 - Billionaire Summer camp kicks off 6:50 - Alec Baldwin on trial 11:00 - Mattress industry shake up 14:20 - Europe loves/hates tourists 17:50 - Toby’s trends: berries 21:30 - Why US elevators suck Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Amazon Dabbles in the Luxury Biz & How Euro Elections Impact Global Markets

    Amazon Dabbles in the Luxury Biz & How Euro Elections Impact Global Markets
    Jul 8 2024
    Episode 360: Neal and Toby recap the historical elections happening across the pond in the UK and France, and how they will impact the US markets. Then, some mega mergers from over the weekend: Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus create a luxury behemoth, Skydance and Paramount link up, and Six Flags and Cedar Fair become the largest amusement park operator in the US. Meanwhile, four volunteers emerge from NASA’s year-long experiment simulating what it’d be like to live on Mars. Also, Steve Ballmer briefly surpasses his former boss, Bill Gates, in net worth. Plus, the Caesar salad turns 100 which reignites the debates of who actually invented the iconic dish. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know this week. Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. 00:00 - Boeing pleads guilty 3:00 - French election surprise 6:30 - UK elections 9:30 - Saks Fifth Avenue merges with Neiman Marcus 12:00 - Paramount merges with Skydance 14:45 - Weekend winners: Mars crew & Steve Ballmer 19:45 - 100-year anniversary of the caesar salad 23:00 - Week ahead Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • How WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is Seizing Soaring Momentum

    How WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is Seizing Soaring Momentum
    Jul 5 2024
    Episode 359: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert joins Morning Brew Daily and explains how the league is ready to capitalize on their major momentum. Commissioner Engelbert discusses player pay and how they are working to increase league paychecks through sponsorship deals and media rights contracts. Plus she gets into how this year's rookie class including Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have brought a massive amount of media attention and how front offices and investors are trying to parlay that into popularity for years to come. Finally Cathy discusses her previous role at Deloitte as CEO and even what corporate lingo she things is the cringiest. Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • How The Man Behind Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Built an Empire

    How The Man Behind Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Built an Empire
    Jul 4 2024
    Episode 354: Neal and Toby chat with George Shea, the CEO of Major League Eating which is the organization behind the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. They address what happened with the contest’s biggest star, Joey Chestnut, and how George can compete with Netflix. George Shea shares the secret behind making virtually any event entertaining and how to pull off a good stunt. They also talk about the history of competitive eating and what the future holds for the sport. Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Time code : 00:00 - Intro 2:20 - What happened with Joey Chestnut? 7:20 - Netflix puts up its own eating contest 9:50 - Eating records that won’t be broken 10:30 - The art of spectacle 15:15 - Origins of Major League Eating 18:00 - How to pull off a good stunt 19:15 - Growth opportunities for competitive eating 25:15 - Which celebrities would George put up? 29:15 - Neal’s epic intro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Tesla Sales Jump in Q2 & The 'Despicable Me 4' Marketing Blitz

    Tesla Sales Jump in Q2 & The 'Despicable Me 4' Marketing Blitz
    Jul 3 2024
    Episode 357: Neal and Toby break down Tesla's latest sales report and what it means for the EV maker. Plus, the gambling scandal rocking British politics and how the minions in 'Despicable Me 4' help train Olympians. Then Neal shares his favorite numbers and why smashburgers are taking over at high-end restaurants. Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • EU Puts Big Tech in Hot Seat & NBA Champs For Sale?

    EU Puts Big Tech in Hot Seat & NBA Champs For Sale?
    Jul 2 2024
    Episode 356: Neal and Toby dive into the EU’s latest campaign against Big Tech, namely Meta and Apple, alleging these companies are stifling competition in Europe. Then, the Boston Celtics are just coming off an NBA championship, but that doesn’t stop the owners from selling the team. Plus, the FTC is looking into ‘junk’ patents from pharmaceutical companies meant to prevent generic drug makers from cutting into their business. Meanwhile, Roaring Kitty is at it again, this time making movements for Chewy.com. Next, Toby examines the trend of ‘romantasy’ novels that are flying off the shelves. Lastly, China might have a way around high US tariffs: golf carts. Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • SCOTUS Weakens Fed Powers & AI Leads Stock Market in H1

    SCOTUS Weakens Fed Powers & AI Leads Stock Market in H1
    Jul 1 2024
    Episode 355: Neal and Toby recap another big Supreme Court ruling that rolls back a 40-year precedent, known as the ‘Chevron deference’, that could transform the authority of the Federal government. Then, a popular home improvement chain in rural America, Tractor Supply, cuts all its DEI and carbon emission reduction goals thanks to a conservative social media blitz. Meanwhile, the stock market is having quite a first half of 2024, thanks to AI and Nvidia. Then, the weekend’s winner: a new trend on how to entertain yourself during flights; and weekend’s loser: Nike. Also, Redbox parent company files for bankruptcy. Lastly, the news for the holiday week ahead. Expand your world with Meta AI. Now on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger. Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins