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- 28 minutes 39 secondsTariffs Ineffective Against US Trade Deficit? & Family Feud Over Reese’s Recipe
Episode 784: Neal and Toby discuss the swelling trade deficit despite Trump’s aggressive tariffs. Then, the grandson of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup inventor is publicly criticizing Hershey’s for skimping out for cheaper ingredients. Also, Etsy sells its secondhand marketplace to eBay, which is a move investors are cheering for, making it the Stock of the Week. Meanwhile, Amazon finally snaps its 9-day losing streak that resulted in losing $450B in market value, making it the Dog of the Week.
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20 February 2026, 11:47 am - 27 minutes 38 secondsZuckerberg Answers if Social Media is Addictive & The Rich Are Having More Babies Again
Episode 783: Neal and Toby recap Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony in the landmark trial on social media addiction. Then, a debate arises between state law and federal law on the allowance of prediction markets. Also, India’s AI summit draws some of the biggest names in tech as the country hopes to become a beacon of the newest frontier. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on NYC birth rates, a Louver scandal, and a tax provision that is bringing horse racing back.
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19 February 2026, 12:05 pm - 27 minutes 51 secondsRent Control Fever Catches Boston & Tide Unveils Most Unappetizing Detergent
Episode 782: Neal and Toby discuss a potential pivotal ballot measure in Massachusetts where a proposed rent control bill has the state’s top Democrats divided on the issue. Then, remote work isn’t just a young person’s game. A new study shows younger companies tend to embrace remote work vs. older companies. Also, Tide just released a new tile-formed laundry detergent…and no, it’s not meant to be eaten. Meanwhile, Norway has absolutely dominated the Winter Olympics so far…and everyone wants to know their secret.
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18 February 2026, 11:54 am - 29 minutes 46 secondsAI is Driving a Memory Shortage & Detroit Wants to Revive the Sedan
Episode 781: Neal and Toby chat about the growing concern of a memory chip shortage in the wake of the AI boom. Then, ByteDance’s AI video generator is so good that it’s caused multiple studios to send out cease and desist orders. Meanwhile, Detroit is hoping the return of the sedan will be the answer to America’s affordability crisis. Also, Toby dives into the trend of “maxxing,” the term that has spread across social media and taken over the manosphere.
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17 February 2026, 12:03 pm - 46 minutes 23 secondsAre You Smarter Than Morning Brew?
Episode 780: It’s another edition of MBD’s Trivia Game Show! Neal and Toby quiz Dan Toomey, the host of Good Work; Megan Baniewicz, from Morning Brew’s social team; and Molly Liebergall, writer of the daily newsletter on current events, the Winter Olympics, and love odes. Then everybody drafts their all-time favorite apps.
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16 February 2026, 12:00 pm - 30 minutes 56 secondsExperts Sound Alarms on AI & Sugar Prices Hit 5-Year Low
Episode 779: Neal and Toby explain why some of AI’s top minds are sounding the alarm about how quickly the technology is evolving. Then, why Corning’s stock is setting records and weight loss drugs are sending sugar prices to historic lows. Then a deep dive into Olympic stones and drones and the headlines you need to know before the long weekend.
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13 February 2026, 11:58 am - 30 minutes 10 secondsJob Market Comes Roaring Back & Ring Ad Sparks Mass Surveillance Fears
Episode 778: Neal and Toby recap the latest jobs report of January, which showed the US added 130,000 jobs. Then, the missing case of Nancy Guthrie has sparked a debate over privacy as the FBI recovers a Ring camera footage with the help from Google. Also, Switzerland is weighing a vote to put a 10 million population limit. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on the big money in today’s economy, NYC private schools, and a Stanford experiment.
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12 February 2026, 12:06 pm - 29 minutes 50 secondsBillionaires Flee Cali Taxes for Miami & Ferrari Reveals EV Interior
Episode 777: Neal and Toby talk about an influx of billionaires into Miami from California as the Golden State proposes a “billionaire tax.” Then, Trump is threatening to close an international bridge that connects Canada and Michigan due to trade tensions. Also, Ferrari unveils its new electric car with an eye-catching interior by former Apple designer Jony Ive. Plus, more news coming from the Super Bowl and Bad Bunny’s halftime show.
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11 February 2026, 12:08 pm - 28 minutes 41 secondsJob Seekers Are Paying to Get Hired & Elon Pivots From Mars to the Moon
Episode 776: Neal and Toby discuss the labor market being so bad that job seekers are paying recruiters to white-glove service their candidacy for potential employers. Then, Elon Musk seemed fixed on building life on Mars, but now, he’s pivoting to the Moon. Also, the US tariffs on Cuba has led to a shortage of jet fuel, forcing Air Canada to halt all their flights to the island nation. Meanwhile, celebrities once flocked to starting their own tequila brands. But now they’re flocking to underwear.
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10 February 2026, 12:17 pm - 27 minutes 22 secondsThrowback Ads Dominate the Super Bowl & Dow hits 50,000
Episode 775: Neal and Toby recap the rise of prediction markets and most memorable ads from this year’s Super Bowl. Then, Hims & Hers is forced to pull their copycat weight-loss drug after regulators threatened legal action. Plus, why everyone is into fiber content nowadays. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones just hit 50,000 points for the first time ever. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.
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9 February 2026, 12:12 pm - 29 minutes 24 secondsAnthropic Throws Jabs at OpenAI's Ad Plan & Super Bowl-Olympics Preview
Episode 774: Neal and Toby preview the biggest headlines ahead of the Super Bowl, starting with Anthropic throwing jabs at OpenAI. Then, a report shows January was a bad month for the job market with layoffs being the highest in years. And, Caterpillar gets a boost on its power and energy generators thanks to AI. Meanwhile, bitcoin falls below $70,000. Finally, it’s a rundown of the biggest storylines from the Winter Olympics.
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