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

January 9, 2026 28 mins
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 that gives a health-check on the labor market. Then, ChatGPT launches a health tab that connects medical records and answers any health questions. Followed by Google launching its Gemini AI throughout Gmail. Me...
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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 focuses more on protein and full-fat dairy while cutting back ultra-processed foods and added sugars. Also, large investors make up a big chunk of homebuyers and Trump is trying to put an end to it. Meanwhile, Nea...
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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 the Trump administration about a renewed interest in merging Greenland with the United States. Also, American Airlines plans to launch free Wifi for its premium service customers. Meanwhile, Lego unveils its hi-t...
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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 to seeking those coming from elite colleges, thanks to a slower job market. Also, Americans, particularly Gen Z, would rather pump some iron than do cardio. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of a shrinking ...
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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, 2025 was a good year for US stocks, but an even better one for international markets. Also, BYD overtakes Tesla as the world’s leading EV car seller. Finally, it’s a preview of the first full work week of 2026!...
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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 eventual release of Grand Theft Auto VI… Maybe. And are we going to the moon? Finally, Toby shares his predictions for the year ahead.  Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for m...
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Episode 748: Neal and Toby take your questions on this special New Year’s Day edition of Morning Brew Daily. They share their morning routines, where they get their news, best career advice, and more. Happy 2026! Check out https://www.rubrik.com for more Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morn...
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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 that have too much tech. Then, the selection of the next pope caused a resurgence in pope content. Don’t forget, Wyoming only has 2 escalators and mosquitoes show up in Iceland for the first time ever. Finally, wh...
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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 opening bar tabs but all-in on communal dining. Then, we’re tapping into our inner elder-selves with an uptick of grandma hobbies and reading fiction books, but there’s a disparity between men and women. Also, a ca...
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Episode 745: Neal and Toby sit down with Bill Gurley, a venture capitalist and author and discuss Bill’s new book “Runnin' Down a Dream, How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love”. The guys ask Bill about what practices one should have when pursuing an interest they might wanna make a career. Plus, where would Bill start an AI company, Austin or San Francisco? The 9-9-6 mentality, and more. Check out https://www.public.com/mor...
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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 favorites and why are more Americans staying more and more sober. Then, it’s a deeper dive into the biggest news in the entertainment world with the cancellation of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Finally, Ameri...
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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 (@macyagilliam) from Out There. Feel free to play along and test your knowledge! And yes, the game eventually goes completely off-the-rails.  Check out https://www.public.com/morningbrew for more Subscribe to Morning Bre...
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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 “enshittification” is a specific term that is applied to the tech industry. Then, a conversation about the 4 ways to discipline tech companies as they continue to grow larger and grab more market share.  Check out https://w...
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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, clothing rental is super trendy and the headlines you need to know to start your day.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a re...
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Episode 740: Neal and Toby discuss Waymo cars stalling during a San Francisco blackout over the weekend. Then, why the new Avatar movie didn’t impress at the box office and Blue Origin is making history. Next up the ‘Peanuts’ franchise has a new home with Sony and everything you need to know about the week ahead.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and l...
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Episode 739: Neal and Toby explain why inflation unexpectedly cooled in November. Then, Donald Trump’s media business is merging with a Nuclear Fusion company. Next up, why Medline is the stock of the week and Oracle is the dog of the week. Finally the headlines you need to know heading into the weekend.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a r...
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Episode 738: Today, Neal and Toby discuss the major media shift in Hollywood where the Oscars will start streaming on YouTube in 2029. Then, how the oil market is being impacted by the conflict between the US and Venezuela and why Tesla sales in California may be paused due to marketing surrounding their autopilot marketing. Finally Neal shares his favorite numbers from this week’s news and the headlines you need to know to start y...
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Episode 737: Neal and Toby explain why the jobs report sent the market tumbling on Tuesday. Then, the latest on the race to be the next fed chair and why Nasdaq wants to trade around the clock. Next, Uber and Doordash are against a tipping law in New York and the headlines you need to know to start your day.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us...
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Episode 736: Neal and Toby explain why Roomba maker iRobot filed for bankruptcy and what it means for the company moving forward. Then, Ford is losing money on their electric vehicles and Zootopia pulls in $1 billion at the box office. Next up why companies are seeking “storytellers” and the headlines you need to know to start your day.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the sho...
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Episode 735: Neal and Toby look into why Cannabis stocks are up as Trump is expected to sign an executive order to reclassify marijuana. Then, another Trump executive order wants to challenge state AI regulations without the help of Congress. Plus, a little known kid-friendly gaming console has been flying off the shelves, even outselling the Xbox. Meanwhile, restaurant diners are leaning on appetizers to satisfy their cravings, w...
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