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.

Episodes

August 27, 2025 29 mins
Episode 657: Neal and Toby discuss the latest developments in the litigation between Donald Trump and the Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Then, what is Apple doing to reinvent the iPhone. Next up, Stanford released a report that AI may be impacting entry-level jobs and soon you will be able to message other people on Spotify. Then the headlines you need to know to start your Wednesday. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your ne...
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Episode 656: Neal and Toby explain why President Trump wants to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Then they discuss the end of the De Minimis trade loophole and how shipping to the US could change. Then why is Elon Musk suing Apple and Open AI and Keurig Dr Pepper drops $18 billion on coffee. Next, why dining rooms aren’t big on houses anymore and the headlines you need to know heading into Tuesday. LinkedIn will even give you a $1...
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Episode 655: Neal and Toby discuss why the US government is taking  a 10% stake in Intel. Then a recap of Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday and what it could mean for interest rates. Next up the Trump admin will be ending an offshore wind project. The winners of the last weekend are Olive Garden for bringing back endless pasta and US tourism because it is hotter than ever. Finally a look at the week ahead.  LinkedIn will even give ...
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Episode 654: Neal and Ann preview the biggest economic event of the year in Jackson Hole as all eyes are on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s address. Then, Walmart is standing pat against the force of tariffs as it remains resilient amidst rising costs, but how can it hold? Also, Google’s Pixel 10 was unveiled and everyone is noticing how it’s lapped Apple in the AI-powered smartphone space. Meanwhile, Palantir suffers its sixth straight ...
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Episode 653: Neal and Ann chat about Target’s latest earnings and its hopes of bringing in a new CEO will turn the company around. Also, ESPN's standalone streaming app launches today. Then, the Labubu craze gets smaller…literally, as Pop Mart teases a mini version that sends its stock soaring. Meanwhile, Neal dives into the numbers behind Marvel’s exodus of Georgia, office occupancy comeback in NYC, and recreational reading.  0...
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Episode 652: Neal and Toby dive into what’s behind a string of strong earnings that is shrugging off tariff fears. Then, the SPAC king returns and is seeking to raise $250M for his new SPAC. Also, CLEAR and TSA is piloting biometric tech to help airport screening go much faster. Meanwhile, AI-powered sleep tech startup Eight Sleep is planning to open up retail stores by 2026.  00:00 - Guess what ‘TMZ’ stands for 3:00 - Companie...
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Episode 651: Neal and Toby chat about MSNBC’s changing of their logo and their name, now MS NOW, part of Comcast’s spin-off of cable channels. And, Soho House, the members-only private club goes…private. Next, non-degree job certifications were very popular during the pandemic years, but a new study finds that they don’t give you the pay bump you were hoping for. Meanwhile, social-media first sitcom shows are becoming a new way for...
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Episode 650: Neal and Toby recap the labor dispute within Air Canada where its workers are defying a government order to return to work. Then, Americans are stuck where they are, literally, as mobility has dipped to its lowest rate. Also, Six Flags is having a roller coaster of a Summer as it sees its attendance drop amid mechanical issues. Meanwhile, #RushTok expands its reach and Warren Buffett’s stake in UnitedHealth gives it a ...
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Episode 649: Neal and Toby dive deep into some reports of users becoming dangerously attached to AI chatbots. Then, Tesla hints at rolling out its robotaxis in NYC…without its permission. Also, LA is selling naming rights for the 2028 Summer Olympic games. Meanwhile, crypto continues to grow stronger – making it the Stock of the Week. Fast-casual and bowl slop is getting sloppy – making it the Dog of the Week. Welcome to the weeken...
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Episode 648: Neal and Toby explain why Americans are drinking less alcohol, even in moderation. Then, a slowing labor market is tough for the economy, but men are feeling the effects more than females. Also, Amazon plans to expand their same-day delivery for groceries, putting pressure on supermarket chains to keep up. Meanwhile, Neal dives into the numbers of Taylor Swift’s appearance on the ‘New Heights’ podcast, Cristiano Ronald...
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Episode 647: Neal and Toby recap July’s inflation report that shows CPI ticked up from June. Then, Elon Musk accuses Apple of preferential treatment of OpenAI in its App Store vs. other AI companies…mainly Grok. Also, Spirit Airlines and Kodak are knocking on death’s door as it struggles to stay in business. Meanwhile, Cracker Barrel is trying to revamp its restaurants to appeal to younger customers and not everyone is happy about ...
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Episode 646: Neal and Toby discuss Ford ditching its legendary assembly line model for a new ‘universal EV platform’ to build budget models. Then, Nvidia gets the green light to sell its chips to China…but only if they pay 15% of its revenue to the US government. Also, Paramount and the UFC strike a major deal that could move the sport away from pay-per-view. Meanwhile, golf carts are taking over suburbia, but not everyone is happy...
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Episode 645: Neal and Toby chat about the Trump administration preparing an IPO of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae that could raise $30B. Then, Instagram releases a new feature that can show the location of your friends…and people aren’t happy about it. Also, Sweetgreen continues to struggle to bring customers in and is trying to switch its focus away from greens to proteins. Meanwhile, AOL is finally discontinuing its s...
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Episode 644: Neal and Toby sit down with Brian McCullough, the host of Morning Brew’s tech-focused show, Tech Brew Ride Home, to dive into OpenAI’s all-new powerful GPT-5 AI model. Then, a new CDC study reveals that more than half of Americans rely heavily on ultraprocessed foods in our diet. Meanwhile, parent company of Tinger and Hinge posts strong earnings and is doing all they can to lure back Gen Z daters. And, as Warren Buffe...
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Episode 643: Neal and Toby chat about Apple’s fresh $100B investment in US manufacturing amid threatening tariffs. Then, Disney has been on a tear of major deals to bolster its streaming slate. Plus, McDonald’s bounces back with a positive quarter but the cloud of economic anxiety still hangs around. Meanwhile, Neal shares numbers on Las Vegas, Gen Z remote work, and the German train system.  00:00 - Google Calendar your life 3...
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Episode 642: Neal and Toby unpack the Wall Street Journal’s report on Trump’s plans to punish big banks for any discrimination against conservatives. Then, the electric car maker Rivian is suing Ohio for not allowing it to sell directly to customers. Also, a report about the OceanGate submersible that sheds some light on what exactly happened that led to the tragedy. Plus, Silicon Valley is undergoing another tech transformation th...
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Episode 641: Neal and Toby discuss Elon Musk getting paid a handsome number to stay on as Tesla’s CEO and to put his focus on saving the company. Then, Sydney Sweeney’s viral ad campaign with American Eagle has caught the attention of the President and sent share soaring. Plus, an Outdoor Voices resurgence may be on the horizon, but is the world ready to embrace athleisure wear again? Meanwhile, Toby dives into the world of spicy f...
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Episode 640: Neal and Toby discuss the jobs report that showed signs of a slowing labor market, and the firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Then, Switzerland is feeling singled out with an oddly specific tariff rate. Also, NFL and ESPN ink a deal that sends the popular NFL Red Zone property to Disney. Meanwhile, a new study showed which jobs are most likely and least likely affected by AI. And AI researche...
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Episode 639: Neal and Toby cover Trump’s tariff deadline that ends today that may impose new ‘baseline’ tariffs with America’s biggest trading partners. Then, Apple reports earnings that beat expectations. Also, a law banning lawmakers from investing in individual stocks is picking up steam in Congress. Plus, Figma’s eye-popping IPO makes it the Stock of the Week. And Musk’s Boring Company is failing to meet expectations, making it...
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Episode 638: Neal and Toby talk about the latest Q2 GDP report that shows the US economy is groovin’ along. Then, the Fed holds rates steady despite President Trump’s pressure to lower interest rates. Also, Meta excites Wall Street with its big promise of assembling a ‘superintelligence’ AI team. Meanwhile,  Build your Range Rover Sport at RangeRover.com/US/Sport  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to s...
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