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Wall St. Shook By ‘Sell America’ & BlackRock’s CEO Says Capitalism is Not Working
Jan. 21, 2026

Wall St. Shook By ‘Sell America’ & BlackRock’s CEO Says Capitalism is…

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 an...

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Trump Threatens Euro Tariffs Over Greenland & ChatGPT Adds Ads
Jan. 20, 2026

Trump Threatens Euro Tariffs Over Greenland & ChatGPT Adds Ads

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...

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Davos 101: A Preview of the World Economic Forum 2026
Jan. 19, 2026

Davos 101: A Preview of the World Economic Forum 2026

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...

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Big Banks Pushback Against Credit Card Cap & Beyond Meat Launches Protein Drink
Jan. 16, 2026

Big Banks Pushback Against Credit Card Cap & Beyond Meat Launches Pro…

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...

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Fake AI Artist Goes Viral on Spotify & More Americans Are Surviving Cancer
Jan. 15, 2026

Fake AI Artist Goes Viral on Spotify & More Americans Are Surviving C…

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...

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Microsoft Will Pick Up its Data Center Tab? & Your Groceries Got More Expensive
Jan. 14, 2026

Microsoft Will Pick Up its Data Center Tab? & Your Groceries Got More…

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, ...

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Jerome Powell Fights DOJ Criminal Investigation & Are Retailers Watching You Shop?
Jan. 13, 2026

Jerome Powell Fights DOJ Criminal Investigation & Are Retailers Watch…

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. Mea...

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Trump Calls for 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest & Golden Globes Welcome Podcasts
Jan. 12, 2026

Trump Calls for 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest & Golden Globes Welco…

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. ...

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Will SCOTUS Strike Down Trump’s Tariffs? & Paging Dr. ChatGPT
Jan. 9, 2026

Will SCOTUS Strike Down Trump’s Tariffs? & Paging Dr. ChatGPT

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 ...

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Trump Blames Wall St. for Housing Crisis & New Dietary Guide Says More Protein
Jan. 8, 2026

Trump Blames Wall St. for Housing Crisis & New Dietary Guide Says Mor…

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 foc...

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Grok’s Explicit AI Images Sparks Global Backlash & Why Trump Wants Greenland
Jan. 7, 2026

Grok’s Explicit AI Images Sparks Global Backlash & Why Trump Wants Gr…

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 th...

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NYC’s Congestion Pricing Actually Working? & Companies Want Ivy-Leaguers Again
Jan. 6, 2026

NYC’s Congestion Pricing Actually Working? & Companies Want Ivy-Leagu…

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...

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US Takeover of Venezuela’s Oil Industry & BYD Zooms Past Tesla in EV Sales
Jan. 5, 2026

US Takeover of Venezuela’s Oil Industry & BYD Zooms Past Tesla in EV …

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, ...

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2026 Lookahead: World Cup, Moon Travel, Grand Theft Auto VI and More
Jan. 2, 2026

2026 Lookahead: World Cup, Moon Travel, Grand Theft Auto VI and More

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 eventua...

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Mailbag Episode! Morning Routines, Best Career Advice, and More
Jan. 1, 2026

Mailbag Episode! Morning Routines, Best Career Advice, and More

Welcome to the Morning Brew Daily 2026 Mailbag episode!

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Neal’s Numbers Mega Recap: Death of Partying, 2 Escalators in WY, and More
Dec. 31, 2025

Neal’s Numbers Mega Recap: Death of Partying, 2 Escalators in WY, and…

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 tha...

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Phase or Forever? Toby’s Trends 2025 Mega Recap
Dec. 30, 2025

Phase or Forever? Toby’s Trends 2025 Mega Recap

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 open...

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How to Find a Career You Love, with Author and Venture Capitalist Bill Gurley
Dec. 29, 2025

How to Find a Career You Love, with Author and Venture Capitalist Bil…

Bill Gurley discusses career paths and more with Neal and Toby

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Producers Show! The Year of Fast-Casual Dining, Viral Marketing Moments and more
Dec. 26, 2025

Producers Show! The Year of Fast-Casual Dining, Viral Marketing Momen…

Episode 744: No Neal and Toby! You get to hear from the producers of MBD! In this episode, they’ll talk about some of their favorite stories the show has covered in the year, including the return of fast food restaurant favor...

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Special MBD Trivia Show w/ Morning Brew Crew
Dec. 25, 2025

Special MBD Trivia Show w/ Morning Brew Crew

Episode 743: Neal and Toby host a holiday trivia show with a few of their favorite coworkers: Annie Bennett ( @realannieb_ ) from Morning Brew Social , Jack Stebbins ( @jackstebb.ins ) from Good Work , and Macy Gilliam ( @mac...

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What is “Enshittification” of Tech Companies? With Author Cory Doctorow
Dec. 24, 2025

What is “Enshittification” of Tech Companies? With Author Cory Doctor…

Episode 742: Neal and Toby chat with Cory Doctorow, author of “Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It,” about the current state of tech companies’ reign over society and why “enshittificat...

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US Scraps Offshore Wind Projects & A Pirate Music Group Scraped Spotify
Dec. 23, 2025

US Scraps Offshore Wind Projects & A Pirate Music Group Scraped Spoti…

Episode 741: Neal and Toby discuss why the US Department of Interior is ending offshore wind projects. Next up, Gold and Silver prices are ripping and the music piracy group that scraped Spotify’s entire library. Then, clothi...

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Waymos Stall During SF Blackout & Avatar Fizzles at the Box Office
Dec. 22, 2025

Waymos Stall During SF Blackout & Avatar Fizzles at the Box Office

Waymos stall during a blackout over the weekend and why Avatar didn't put up massive numbers

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Inflation Unexpectedly Cools & What is Going on with Oracle Stock?
Dec. 19, 2025

Inflation Unexpectedly Cools & What is Going on with Oracle Stock?

Why Inflation cooled and Oracle stock is dropping

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