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Episode 374: Neal and Toby discuss the massive change to Southwest’s business model by scraping its open seating policy. Will this move save the airliner? Then, the latest GDP report shows the US economy is stronger than ever, signaling a likely cut by the Fed in September. Next, OpenAI announces a new search engine that will directly compete with Google. Meanwhile, Trump proposes a ‘no tax on tips’ law meant to appeal to the working class, but some say it may actually hurt them instead of helping. Lastly, a beefy Olympics preview covering the latest scandals and intrigue surrounding the Ga...

Episode 373: Neal and Toby chat about LVMH’s struggling sales, signaling a turbulent time for luxury brands. Then, Grindr users apparently are blocked from finding any matches within Olympic Village. Next, CrowdStrike offers a $10 apology gift card for the mass IT outage that cost its partners millions of dollars. Plus, Neal’s favorite numbers from the hottest day on Earth, Cuba, and coked out sharks. Also, Toby looks at Apple’s overspending on its content. Lastly, oxygen found at the bottom of the ocean. Is this Atlantis!?

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Episode 372: Neal and Toby recap the FTC’s probe into how companies may use AI to use personalized pricing for its customers. Then, a roundup of the biggest news in the day’s tech earnings from Tesla and Alphabet. Also, the coveted NBA TV rights deal adds some spice when Warner Bros. threw its hat in the ring by matching Amazon’s offer. Next, Logan Paul’s drink brand PRIME is sued by the US Olympic Committee for using trademarked terms to sell products without consent. Meanwhile, Amazon’s dream of placing Echos into millions of households has resulted in a night...

Episode 371: Neal and Toby discuss how potential Democratic nominee Kamala Harris views the economy and what her policies are. Then, a study on Universal Basic Income backed by Sam Altman wraps up and reveals having some extra cash can really help. Who would’ve thunk it!? Next, Delta is having a hard time recovering from the major IT outage that caused it to cancel hundreds of flights over the weekend. Plus, the FCC is cracking down on phone calls from prisons which have gotten too expensive for inmates. Meanwhile, Toby looks at the uncanny trend of Phillies Outfielder Nick Ca...

Episode 370: Neal and Toby discuss Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race and throwing his support behind VP Kamala Harris. The guys explain how this will impact markets, fundraising, and the significance of Biden releasing the statement on 'X' before anywhere else. Next, the biggest global IT outage ever happened over the weekend after an update from CrowdStrike went wrong and took out airlines, banks, 9-1-1 call centers and much more. Also, 'Twisters' raked it in at the box office and Bruce Springsteen is officially a billionaire. Then a Chinese company is creating AI Avatars to mimic...

Episode 369: Neal and Toby discuss Meta’s interest in buying a stake in Ray-Ban owner EssilorLuxottica, signaling it wants to lead the pack in smart eyewear tech. Then, Netflix adds another 8 million subscribers and continues to show why it’s the king of streaming. Next, the EA Sports College Football 25 video game launches after an 11-year hiatus now that NIL allows college players to profit from their likeness. Plus, small cap companies are the week’s standout stock and Bud Light is the week’s Dog of the Week. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is apparently fed up with California and is takin...

Episode 368: Neal and Toby chat about the latest chapter in the US-China chip war where a Trump interview with Bloomberg sent semiconductor chip indexes tumbling, while China is looking to expand their chip capabilities. Then, a couple of major deals with Bob Iger acquiring Angel City FC for $250M and Ray-Ban owner acquires the once-popular streetwear brand Supreme. Plus, Neal shares his favorite numbers from the Emmy’s, the fastest human-made object, and night-owl productivity. Meanwhile, the pool industry is slowly drowning. Lastly, the trend of running-for-hire is spreading throughout Indonesia. Behold the Strava Jockey. 

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Episode 367: Neal and Toby examine Biden’s proposed law to curb the housing crisis by placing a nationwide rent control on landlords. Then, crypto power players are beginning to align themselves with Trump and the GOP. Next, Zyn can’t keep up with high demand so it plans to build brand new factories to pump out more products. Meanwhile, Disney is losing its ground against YouTube in the battle of young viewership. Also, a small diaper company is blaming Amazon for tanking its business after it resold a used diaper. Lastly, high schoolers share which jobs they want most. Hint...

Episode 366: Neal and Toby discuss Trump’s VP pick, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, who has started as a venture capitalist and has worked closely with silicon valley leaders. Then, Google wants to boost its cloud computer and cybersecurity arm as it nears buying startup Wiz. Next, Amazon Prime Day is this week and it needs to be a home-run of a sale. Meanwhile, Toby looks at the latest trend of doomsday preppers buying up timeshares to prepare for the worst. Plus, Australia is using drones to fend off sharks away from its waters. Lastly, scientists find a cave on...

Episode 365: Neal and Toby recap the assassination attempt at a rally in PA that grazed but ultimately missed former President Trump and how the markets are reacting. Then, a group of Goldman Sachs strategists are concerned the AI tech boom may actually be a bubble that could burst, leaving investors skeptical about its true payoffs. Next, the weekend’s winners: Alec Baldwin and Spain. Plus, a stegosaurus up for auction is drawing much attention – and criticism. Meanwhile, the Seine River is becoming a symbol of Paris’ readiness to take on the Olympics. Lastly, the biggest news you need to know t...