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Episode 524: Toby and Kyle chit-chat about Amazon’s continuing pursuit as America’s #1 retailer as it surpasses Walmart in quarterly revenue for the first time, while Walmart warns of slowing sales. Then, James Bond has a new home in Amazon as its creative studio is taking over the rights of the franchise. Also, since the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, executives have turned to increased securities and one company is making armed bodyguards available via app. So…Uber with guns? Meanwhile, Hims & Hers is the Stock of the Week, and Palantir is the Dog of the Week. Finally, headlines to start the weekend!  LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn ads. 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. Check out https://linkedin.com/MBD [https://linkedin.com/MBD] for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD [https://link.chtbl.com/MBD] Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 523: Neal and Toby discuss President Trump’s order to shut down NYC’s congestion pricing program, proclaiming himself as the savior of the working class in Manhattan. Then, Apple announces its newest budget-friendly iPhone 16e, powered by a homegrown chip. Also, EV maker Nikola files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking a continuous downfall of a once-favored Wall Street startup. Plus, Neal shares his favorite numbers from DOGE, fire truck companies, and a Chinese box office smash. Lastly, a run through of headlines you need to know. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn ads. 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. Check out https://linkedin.com/MBD [https://linkedin.com/MBD] for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD [https://link.chtbl.com/MBD] Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 522: Neal and Toby discuss the Delta Air Lines plane crash and look into how the plane design may have contributed to the survival of all passengers. Then, Nike’s sales have been slumping, so it’s turned to Kim Kardashian’s Skims to give its business a jolt. Also, Meta announces plans to build an undersea cable across the globe to expand its connectivity. Meanwhile, Toby examines how OpenTable is becoming the one spot to make reservations to hot spots in NYC. Finally, a roundup of the biggest headlines from the day. LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn ads. 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. Check out https://linkedin.com/MBD [https://linkedin.com/MBD] for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD [https://link.chtbl.com/MBD] Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 521: Toby and Neal have the latest on another Forbes '30 Under 30' recipient, Charlie Javice, heading to trial over her startup company's feud with JPMorgan. Then, DOGE wants access to valuable IRS data and the President of Argentina, Javier Milei is under fire for his promotion of a cryptocurrency that ended up crashing. Next up the guys share their winners of the long weekend which include European defense stocks and the 4-Nations Face-Off. Then finally, a look at the week ahead. LinkedIn will give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn ads. 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. Check out https://linkedin.com/MBD [https://linkedin.com/MBD] for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD [https://link.chtbl.com/MBD] Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow] 00:00 - Shark Attacks  03:15 - Forbes 30 Under 30 Trial  07:45 - DOGE Wants in on the IRS 11:15 - Argentina Crypto Downfall  16:00 - Winners of the Long Weekend  22:40 - Week Ahead  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 520: Neal and Toby deep-dive into the history and lore of Saturday Night Live, the longest running sketch comedy show on television. They dive into how it all started, recap Lorne Michaels’ career and how he’s been able to turn SNL into a cultural institution. Then, a broader overview of SNL’s ability to turn some of its cast members into movie stars and Hollywood mainstays. Also, a debate on whether SNL is still the pinnacle of comedy. Finally, fun facts about the show you probably didn’t know.  00:00 - SNL 50th anniversary 2:50 - SNL’s cultural relevance 7:30 - The origin of Lorne Michaels 16:30 - The pipeline of movie stars 20:00 - Embracing the digital age 24:00 - SNL fun facts LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Go to LinkedIn.com/MBD Terms and conditions apply. Only on LinkedIn ads. 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. Check out https://linkedin.com/MBD [https://linkedin.com/MBD] for more! Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD [https://link.chtbl.com/MBD] Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]