The Hustle Daily Show
A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Jon Weigell, Juliet Bennett Rylah, Mark Dent, Ben Berkley, Sara Friedman, Matthew Brown, and Rob Litterst from The Hustle.
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September 13, 2024 • 15 mins
The National Novel Writing Month organization is in scalding hot water. The nonprofit, after making an odd statement about AI’s place in novel-writing, is not very popular anymore with writers around the world. So what was their stance and where does AI fit into writing? Plus: American Airlines reaches a deal with its workers and General Mills is on a selling kick.
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September 12, 2024 • 14 mins
Grain farming has its drawbacks, one being the amount of injuries farmers are exposed to in silos. So much, that a new startup is ready to introduce robots to take the brunt of the work. Grain Weevil already has millions in funds and aims to change the way we farm in silos, but what can these robots exactly offer? Plus: Campbell’s goes through a rebrand and Starbucks wants a return to form.
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September 11, 2024 • 15 mins
Apple’s stock has been strangely on the decline since their iPhone 16 announcement, but analysts aren’t worried about it. Many are saying the iPhone 16’s release will be the most successful of all time. So why is that? Plus: Amazon is coming for Target and Aldi and Bank of America raises its hourly wage.
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September 10, 2024 • 14 mins
Netflix and many Hollywood studios have a huge problem- the CO2 emissions of the entertainment industry. Everything that goes into a film, from lighting to transportation, takes a ton of energy. So how is Hollywood trying to curb its energy usage and how fast can we expect some major changes to roll out? Plus: Google is deep in antitrust trials and Big Lots goes bankrupt.
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September 9, 2024 • 14 mins
It’s harder than ever to find work right now, but over 40 million LinkedIn users are trying with an #Opentowork badge. The green badge, though, has come under fire by some recruiters who say it looks “desperate” and “over-eager” to potential employers. So what is the correct course of action to actually break into the job market and why is it so, so difficult? Plus: Roblox loses billions and Japan is facing its biggest rice shortag...
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September 8, 2024 • 29 mins
Design sells products. As marketing trends continue to evolve, so does design. So how do creative agencies and studios make sure they’re on top of the new design trends and deliver high-profile, purchasable work for their clients? We’re joined today by Mike McVicar, Partner at Gander, the design shop behind splashy brands like Graza and Magic Spoon, to speak about how to craft successful visuals for brands.
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September 6, 2024 • 17 mins
Sports betting companies rejoice — football is back. Projections have legal gambling amounts reaching up to $35B this NFL season, which is a 30% increase over last year according to the American Gaming Association. It’s one of the business plotlines to watch this season, along with Tom Brady’s $375m broadcasting contract. Today, we’ll share the NFL’s fiscally juiciest stories to follow. Plus: Rite Aid exits bankruptcy and Verizon m...
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September 5, 2024 • 14 mins
“Founder Mode” is a hot new term coined by Y Combinator founding partner Paul Graham. This and “Manager Mode” have thrown business professionals into a debate about which is better: involving yourself with your business at every step, or stepping back after hiring experienced co-workers? Today, we break down both sides. Plus: Mcdonald’s McFlurry gets a makeover and Nvidia is hemorrhaging value.
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September 4, 2024 • 14 mins
Labor Day Weekend, one of the biggest travel weekends of the year, was met with thousands of hotel employee walk-outs from chains like Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott. So why did these employees go on strike, how have the hotels been affected and what can we expect for the future of hotel travel? Plus: Ticketmaster gets into trouble in the UK and Canva increases pricing.
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September 3, 2024 • 15 mins
A bag of Doritos in the US has some dangerously different ingredients than it would in the rest of the world. This is primarily due to the operations of the FDA, which has had many policy changes since its 1906 debut. So why do American snacks have these questionable ingredients and how do companies get away with it?
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August 30, 2024 • 14 mins
‘Very demure… very mindful’ is making the rounds well, everywhere. The phrase, originated by a TikTok beauty creator, has caught on like wildfire and many brands are looking to lock it down via trademark. So how can online creators better own their creations and who is trying to take these terms for keeps? Plus: Gamestop will begin stocking retro games and Yelp is suing Google.
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August 29, 2024 • 15 mins
The acronym of the week is NEETs: not in employment, education, or training. 18-24 year olds in the US are reportedly more disillusioned now than ever when it comes to finding work and financial opportunities. So what’s causing this and what can we do to help? Plus: Lego goes sustainable and iPhone 16 is on its way.
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August 28, 2024 • 14 mins
Osmo is a startup that wants to give computers a sense of smell. This Google-backed company has some huge potential on its horizon- including the $60B fragrance industry and mosquito repellent. So how can this odd innovation change the world? Plus: Dublin denies Google and Seattle’s airport is reeling from a weekend cyberattack.
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August 27, 2024 • 13 mins
As inflation moderates in the US, there’s even better news regarding gasoline. Gas prices are going down due to high levels of oil production in the US and falling demand worldwide. Plus: a Walmart apple juice recall and a pricey Babe Ruth jersey auction.
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August 26, 2024 • 17 mins
Social content is hugely important for brands to reach their target audiences and gain new customers. Companies like Duolingo have received praise for their social strategies, but what are some startups that are succeeding off the back of social content? And how can you apply these strategies for your startup or business idea?
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August 25, 2024 • 45 mins
Ronaldo Lemos is a lawyer, a professor, co-creator of Brazil’s Internet Bill of Rights, and a member of Meta’s Oversight Board. He’s here to tell us how that the board considers cases and makes recommendations regarding content moderation across Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, and how things have changed with advancements in AI.
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August 23, 2024 • 15 mins
Chick-Fil-A’s extremely successful 2023 has the company in growth mode. The big reveals for the company’s future include a faster “elevated” drive-thru service and…a foray into the entertainment industry. So how can drive-thrus get any faster and what on earth can we expect from a Chick-Fil-A streaming service? Plus: Drone delivery graces the Great Wall of China and Walmart+ looks to compete with Amazon Prime.
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August 22, 2024 • 18 mins
Taco Bell’s “Cantinas” was an early retirement community that gave Taco Bell rewards members a chance to relax like a retiree. Obviously, this marketing idea is like none before it, but was it a good experience for those who attended? Plus: the pumpkin spice latte is here early and Ford abandons an EV project.
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August 21, 2024 • 15 mins
The global candy supply chain is in disarray thanks to delicious Swedish candies. TikTok influencers have lauded these candies all year and their growing virality has led to real concerns for many companies and suppliers. So just how bad is it and is TikTok fame a gift or a curse? Plus: Another airline merger is on its way and the LiveNation-Ticketmaster lawsuit gains traction.
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August 20, 2024 • 14 mins
Coca-Cola and Pepsico have met their match in stadiums across the US. Soda industry newcomer Olipop broke through exclusivity rights and secured a deal to be sold in the new $2B Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. So, how did they do it and is there more to come for small soda brands? Plus: GM has layoffs and Fubo halts ESPN, Warner and Fox’s sports streaming app.
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