Morning Brew Daily

Morning Brew Daily

Morning Brew Daily, a daily talk show that covers the latest news on business, the economy, and everything else, with Neal Freyman and Toby Howell. Witty, informative and everything you need to start your day. Available on all podcasting platforms and Youtube.

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July 9, 2026 31 mins
#885: Meta launches an AI image-generator that can use users’ profile pictures and not everybody is happy about it. Telemundo is drawing nearly 4.6 million watchers for the World Cup who love hearing the broadcast in Spanish. Travelers entering and exiting some European airports have run into massive backups amid a rocky rollout of the EU’s new Entry and Exit System. Neal’s Numbers on Driscoll’s berry-boom, ...
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#884: American AI companies are sounding the alarm on Chinese companies copying their models through “distillation.” Stellantis officially opens its doors to the sale of the tiny car priced at under $15,000. The US is seeing its middle-aged population slowly shrinking and which could harm the economy. Love Island USA has been a rare hit that has captured and retained Gen Z’s attention.  Get 10% off using MOR...
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#883: Microsoft cuts over 4,000 jobs including its Xbox unit as it looks to downsize its gaming division. SpaceX joins the Nasdaq in less than a month of it becoming public. Netflix has a retention problem as it struggles to keep viewers hooked onto its shows after its first season. Grocery tourism is one of the hottest trends of 2026 and some say is the best way to experience a new city. Get 10% off using MORNINGBREW10 at altrar...
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#882: What you need to know about the Trump accounts that are now live. Scientists have made a cell from scratch for the first time. Bending Spoons raises $1 billion in its IPO. AI labs are turning to philosophy majors to help solve some of the tech’s most complex problems. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Get 10% off using MORNINGBREW10 at altrarunning.com/morningbrew  Grab tickets to our Perfor...
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#881: In this America250 edition, Neal and Toby tested some Morning Brew colleagues, Olivia Lake, MBD’s Associate Producer; Ethan McCarthy, Social Video Producer; and Henrik Blix, Senior Branded Video Producer, on their knowledge of America. Also, a fantasy draft of what the most essential elements are for a July 4 holiday. We need your help to vote who won the draft. Get 10% off using MORNINGBREW10 at altrarunning.com/morn...
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#880: Neal and Toby chat with The Points Guy (real name: Brian Kelly) about the latest trends in travel, points, and the airline industry. We learn about how Brian created The Points Guy and what he’s learned over the years, and why travel points aren’t dying – they’re evolving. Then why Spirit Airlines ultimately failed and how airlines make more money through their loyalty program vs. airfares. Finally, to...
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#879: It’s the first day of the second half of 2026, which means it’s time to wrap up the first half of the markets! A new study shows heavy AI adopters are actually expanding their workforce. DC Studios’ Supergirl flops at the box office – is this a worrying sign for the reboot plan? Then a special Wednesday edition of Neal’s Numbers (cause we’re off Thursday) on a new ‘hot girl’ acc...
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#878: The Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook but upholds its other firings. Comcast is splitting off NBCUniversal into its own company in another media shakeup. World Cup fever has everybody sporting soccer jerseys – true football fans or not. The hacky sack is cool again, and some are being sold for as much as $23. Finally, Alphabet joins the Dow Jones Index for the first time Learn mo...
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#877: Chinese AI models are beginning to catch up to Anthropic and OpenAI, threatening America’s top spot in the AI game. NASA races to save a telescope that is falling back down to Earth. Nine out of 10 African teams have advanced in the World Cup. The fall of Spirit Airlines has caused a travel boom for the bus industry. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvest...
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#876: Two powerful earthquakes devastated Venezuela and there are reports that Google alerted millions before it happened. Apple is taking some heat after it raised prices on its products due to the memory chip supply crunch. Oil prices have fallen down to pre-war levels. Grand Theft Auto VI has a release date, but some fans are irked by a digital-only release. Finally, is Taylor Swift having her wedding at Madison Square Garden? ...
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#875: President Trump suddenly cancels the signing of a landmark housing bill that was set to lower costs. The French are suffering one of the hottest heatwaves on record. A viral post on WallStreetBets sends Wendy’s stock to soar. Neal looks into CEO pay, China’s supercomputer, and the rise of divorces among boomers. Finally, why are World Cup fans weirdly obsessed with ranch dressing?  To learn more visit https:...
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#874: The US stock market suffered a broad sell off led by tech and AI stocks. In NYC, a political race is underway where sweeping AI regulations are at stake.  Netflix launches a horror game that can be played on your TV. Finally, a special conversation with Meta’s Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth to discuss the launch of the Meta’s new in-house smart glasses and why they think the specs will be an everyda...
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#873: A look back at the career of Alan Greenspan, former Fed chair, who passed away at age 100. Google invests $75M into A24 for a new AI partnership. A Wall Street Journal investigation found Polymarket faked videos of creators winning large bets on their platform. Toby’s Trends on Instagram testing horizontal longform videos on the app. SpaceX shares tumble after a $400B selloff and Alphabet shares fall after key AI r...
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#872: Apple’s CEO Tim Cook admits the high demand of memory and storage will likely raise prices on Apple products. Midjourney, the startup known for AI image-generation, is venturing into the healthcare sector with a full-body ultrasound scanner and spa concept. Creators are expected to have a large presence at Cannes Lions, the advertising world’s Super Bowl. World Cup fans from all over are enjoying American cheap ea...
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#871: Former WSJ tech columnist Joanna Stern spent a year using AI for almost everything. She had her mammogram read by an algorithm, wore a bracelet that recorded every conversation, rode in a Waymo, and let ChatGPT help her decide whether to leave the Wall Street Journal. This year-long experiment is captured in her new book, “I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything,” which reflects on what AI act...
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#870: The Fed holds rate steady in Kevin Warsh’s first meeting, but the central bank teases a rate hike is more likely than a cut. Carvana introduces a new ‘playground’ concept where shoppers can test-drive cars while purchases are still online. Qantas unveiled a new fly-direct route from Sydney to London, which would become the longest commercial passenger route in the world. Then, it’s Neal’s Numbers...
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#869: SpaceX continues its record-setting IPO as shares continue to surge in its first three trading sessions. Yum Brands is selling off Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion. Kansas City is riding the wave of the World Cup that could transform it into a global tourist hub. Frozen yogurt is having a renaissance. McDonald’s is serving up fried apple pie to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. To learn more visit https://www.service...
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#868: Fox acquires Roku in a $22B deal to power its streaming aspirations. The UK is the latest major country that moves to ban social media use for kids under 16. Fans continue to loathe the mandatory hydration breaks during the World Cup because they believe it’s less about player safety and more about commercial breaks. Then it’s Toby’s Trends that looks into why everybody is loving dates…the fruit, that...
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#867: The war in Iran could be winding down as both countries announce a framework of a peace deal. President Trump celebrates his 80th birthday and commemorates America’s 250th birthday with a UFC cage-fight on the South Lawn of the White House. The White House slaps Anthropic with export controls over its latest AI model citing national security concerns. SpaceX’s historic IPO goes as well as it could, making Elon Mus...
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#866: SpaceX’s much anticipated debut on the stock market is here and everyone is looking to cash in, especially retail investors who are moving stocks around to make room for the historic IPO. Prediction markets and sports gambling is gearing up for boom times as the World Cup kicks off. Jeff Bezos’s AI startup that builds things is revealed to be worth $41 billion. Finally, Trump cancels Iran strikes, DoorDash AI chat...
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