
We’re Going Back to the Moon & TMZ Exposes Vacationing PoliticiansEpisode 812: Neal and Toby preview NASA’s Artemis 2 mission to send astronauts to the moon, which it hasn’t done in over 50 years. Then, Unilever is merging its food business with spice giant McCormick. Also, TMZ is not just catching celebrities out in the wild, but now exposing congressional members on vacation during the shutdown. Meanwhile, Apple turns 50 this week. Watch ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ on Prime Video Vote for our show at the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N Learn more about IBIT and view a prospectus at www.ishares.com/us/strategies/ways-to-invest-in-bitcoin 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Private Equity Weasels Into Your 401(k)? & Coal is Making a ComebackEpisode 811: Neal and Toby discuss a new proposal from the Labor Department to allow 401(k) plans to include private credit, private equity, and crypto. Then, the Iran War is fueling a coal comeback. Next, superstar artists are doing fewer stops for their world tours as concerts and the cost of putting up concerts is becoming more expensive. Meanwhile, it’s Toby’s Trends on the new Automated-Ball-Strike system that may revolutionize the MLB. Watch ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ on Prime Video 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Investors Lose Patience with Iran War & TSA Workers Finally Get PaidEpisode 810: Neal and Toby recap the stock market rout as investors lose patience with the Iran War. Then, a record number of TSA employees called out last Friday as Trump ordered DHS to restore pay. Next, AI could be the antidote to how social media can be polarizing. Meanwhile, competitive jigsaw puzzles are on the rise. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. Watch Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat now on Prime Video 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Congress Wants to Ban Prediction Markets & Clear Scores from TSA ChaosEpisode 809: Neal and Toby talk about the new Senate bill that proposes a sweeping ban of prediction markets on sports, politics, and the military. Then, some major US metros such as LA and Miami are shrinking. Also, travelers are flocking to Clear to avoid frustratingly long TSA lines at airports. Meanwhile, the US bans foreign-made internet routers. Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meta, Google Lose Social Media Addiction Trial & NASA’s $20B Moon BaseEpisode 808: Neal and Toby cover the verdict that came down on Meta and Google, with a jury finding the companies liable for putting out addictive features that cause harm to teens. Then, the global supply chain is reeling as the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz deepens. Also, NASA plans to build a $20B moon base. Meanwhile, Neal presents his numbers on the struggling US worker, AI fruit slop, and the NBA’s tanking problem. Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora & United Wants More Premium SeatingEpisode 807: Neal and Toby explain why OpenAI is shutting down Sora as the company tries to reel in costs. Then, United wants more premium seating and antimatter is transported for the first time. Next up robots get into baseball and the headlines you need to know to start your day. Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump’s TACO Trade Returns & Samsung Wants Your Fridge to Have AdsEpisode 806: Neal and Toby discuss the TACO trade making its return on Monday morning. The guys also give the latest updates with TSA wait times and the collision at LGA. Next up, the great AI agents race and why Samsung wants their fridges to display ads. Then, what does monitoring the situation actually mean and the headlines you need to know to start your day. Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travelers Face Hours-Long TSA Delays & BTS Makes a ComebackEpisode 805: Neal and Toby discuss the TSA woes over the weekend and why Donald Trump is sending ICE to airports to help. Then the guys discuss the economic fallout over the war in Iran and why EVs are looking a lot more attractive. Next up, ranchers love AI and the winners of the weekend include Tesla semi trucks and a BTS comeback in Korea. Finally a look at the week ahead. Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
English-Speaking Nations Are Sadder Than Ever & USPS is Running Out of CashEpisode 804: Neal and Toby talk about a report that ranks the happiest countries in the world where Finland ranks top (no surprise there) for the ninth year in a row, but also how social media has contributed to the decline of happiness in the US. Then, Amazon plans to cut about two-thirds of its packages delivered from the already-struggling USPS. Meanwhile, Uber partners with Rivian to power its self-driving fleet. Plus, Meta will be shutting down its metaverse as it dives further into AI. Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Join our March Madness bracket! Mens: https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=4f3dc815-5efe-4a5f-ab31-1479c99af85d&joining=true Womens: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=278&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=bf3953cf-e486-4a98-9925-9f56ef480bfa 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WNBA Quintuples Players’ Salaries & Energy Prices Spike as Fed Holds Rates SteadyEpisode 803: Neal and Toby chat about the Fed’s decision to keep rates unchanged as it monitors the risks from the Iran War. Then, the WNBA and its players’ union reach a historic deal that reflects the growth of value for women’s basketball. Plus, the company behind the ‘steroid Olympics’ is breaking into the consumer market as it will begin selling injectable peptides. Meanwhile, it’s Neal’s Numbers on Poland’s economy, radioactive mice and rats, and the most requested song at a piano bar. Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Join our March Madness bracket! Join our March Madness bracket! Mens: https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=4f3dc815-5efe-4a5f-ab31-1479c99af85d&joining=true Womens: https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=278&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=bf3953cf-e486-4a98-9925-9f56ef480bfa 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Polymarket Bettors Threaten Israeli Journalist & Blank Street Wants to Become “Gen Z Starbucks”Episode 802: Neal and Toby chat about a new report showing service-based tenants now leasing more than 50% of retail space vs. goods-based tenants as gyms and spas take over major cities. Then, an Israeli journalist reveals he received death threats after reporting on a missile story from Iran that apparently messed with bets on Polymarket. Meanwhile, Blank Street wants to become the spot where influencers hang and challenge Starbucks as the next big coffee chain. Plus, a rundown of some interesting job listings in the age of AI. Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Join our March Madness bracket! https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=4f3dc815-5efe-4a5f-ab31-1479c99af85d&joining=true 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
War Puts Dubai’s Dreams in Jeopardy & Billionaires Sour on The Giving PledgeEpisode 801: Neal and Toby talk about the ripple effects of the Iran War, particularly in Dubai where aspirations of becoming a global financial hub are in jeopardy. Then, the Giving Pledge used to be all the rage amongst billionaires. Now, they’re looking to opt out. Also, the company behind Pokemon Go has partnered with a robotics company and plans to use its trove of data to train robots. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of typos amongst the powerful and elite. Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Join our March Madness bracket! https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=4f3dc815-5efe-4a5f-ab31-1479c99af85d&joining=true 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates Oscars & David Protein Lies About Calories?Episode 800: Neal and Toby recap the weekend with the biggest headlines from Oscars night. Then, David Protein is being accused of their popular bars having more calories and fat content than advertised. Also, Dick’s Sporting Goods is dominating one industry that AI hasn’t touched: youth sports Meanwhile, an Australian tech entrepreneur uses AI to develop a vaccine to cure his dog’s cancer. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. Learn more at linkedin.com/MBD Join our March Madness bracket! https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=4f3dc815-5efe-4a5f-ab31-1479c99af85d&joining=true 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Largest Oil Reserve Released in History & Porsche Has Lost its LusterEpisode 798: Neal and Ray discuss the release of 400 million barrels of oil reserves, the largest in history as the Strait of Hormuz is near closure. Then, Porsche CEO plans to cut more jobs as it struggles to gain traction in China. Then it’s Neal’s numbers on YouTube surpassing Disney, people are more scared of AI than ICE, and a little known soccer club upsetting European giants. Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI Code Breaks Amazon From Inside & This Startup Wants to Abolish NightEpisode 797: Neal and Toby chat about Amazon calling an internal meeting to address a string of AI coding errors. Is this doing more harm than good? Then, Oracle reports another strong quarter but investors are cautious of its commitment to data centers. Also, Fabletics is launching a denim collection as athleisure is falling out of style. Meanwhile, a startup company wants to build huge mirrors to light up the night with more sunlight. Finally, Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in a single game. Wowza. Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns 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 Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices