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Anthropic’s New Model Too Dangerous for the Public? & Trump Agrees to 2-Week Ceasefire

Episode 818: Neal and Toby give an update on the Iran War, with President Trump agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire. Then, reports of an all-new powerful model from Anthropic that could be a cybersecurity ‘reckoning.’ Also, local communities are revolting against data centers being built in their backyards. Meanwhile, more Americans are breaking into the upper middle class. Finally, Google’s AI Overviews is fairly accurate, according to a recent study.  Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns [http://taxact.com/business-returns] Vote for our show for the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N [https://wbby.co/57452N]  Learn more about IBIT and view a prospectus at www.ishares.com/us/strategies/ways-to-invest-in-bitcoin [https://servedby.flashtalking.com/click/8/311184;10658634;6069903;211;0/?gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D&gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_78%7D&us_privacy=$%7BUS_PRIVACY%7D&url=44538001]  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 [https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note]  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow]https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow%E2%81%A0] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Investment Firm Sends Analyst to Strait of Hormuz & Bars Are Banning Phones

Episode 817: Neal and Toby discuss a report from a Citrini Research analyst who saw with their own eyes shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, contrary to what the dominant narrative. Then, OpenAI releases a blueprint of how to integrate AI into society and to reap the benefits. Also, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of a business exodus from NYC, but recent data suggests otherwise. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of phone-free bars in America’s biggest cities.  Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns [http://taxact.com/business-returns] Vote for our show for the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N [https://wbby.co/57452N]  Learn more about IBIT and view a prospectus at www.ishares.com/us/strategies/ways-to-invest-in-bitcoin [https://servedby.flashtalking.com/click/8/311184;10658634;6069903;211;0/?gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D&gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_78%7D&us_privacy=$%7BUS_PRIVACY%7D&url=44538001]  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 [https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note]  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow]https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow%E2%81%A0] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

‘Artemis II’ Nears Spaceflight Record & NeeDoh Craze Causes Shortage

Episode 816: Neal and Toby chat about the historic Artemis II mission and what the astronauts have been seeing so far on their journey. Then, how one solopreneur used AI to build a $1.8B company. Also, a recap of the March jobs report that showed the US economy added 178,000 jobs. Meanwhile, what’s behind the craze for NeeDoh squishies. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns [http://taxact.com/business-returns] Vote for our show for the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N [https://wbby.co/57452N]  Learn more about IBIT and view a prospectus at www.ishares.com/us/strategies/ways-to-invest-in-bitcoin [https://servedby.flashtalking.com/click/8/311184;10658634;6069903;211;0/?gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D&gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_78%7D&us_privacy=$%7BUS_PRIVACY%7D&url=44538001]  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 [https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note]  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow]https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow%E2%81%A0] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Americans are Ditching Summer Travel Plans & Iran Sets Up Tollbooth for Strait of Hormuz

Episode 814: Neal and Toby dive into Americans rethinking their Summer travel plans as the conflict in the Middle East pushes up costs. Then, Iran sets up a tollbooth at the Strait of Hormuz and its upsetting countries who aren’t getting preferential treatment. Next, Starbucks wants to reward top performing baristas with bonuses. Meanwhile, the FDA approves a new weight loss pill for Eli Lilly. And, Tesla delivers disappointing EV sales.  Watch ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ on Prime Video Vote for our show for the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N [https://wbby.co/57452N]  Learn more about IBIT and view a prospectus at www.ishares.com/us/strategies/ways-to-invest-in-bitcoin [https://servedby.flashtalking.com/click/8/311184;10658634;6069903;211;0/?gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D&gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_78%7D&us_privacy=$%7BUS_PRIVACY%7D&url=44538001]  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 [https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note]  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow]https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow%E2%81%A0] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

SpaceX Files for Blockbuster IPO & Nike Can’t Fix its Problems

Episode 813: Neal and Toby chat about SpaceX filing to go public, which could set up to be a huge IPO. Then, Anthropic accidentally leaks its source code from Claude. Plus, Nike shares take a tumble after its CEO tells staff he’s fed up on the slow turnaround plan. Also, Neal shares favorite numbers on Trump’s tax deduction on overtime pay, grad degrees that don’t pay, and a link between album releases and motor crashes. Watch ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ on Prime Video Vote for our show for the Webby Awards: https://wbby.co/57452N [https://wbby.co/57452N]  Learn more about IBIT and view a prospectus at www.ishares.com/us/strategies/ways-to-invest-in-bitcoin [https://servedby.flashtalking.com/click/8/311184;10658634;6069903;211;0/?gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D&gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_78%7D&us_privacy=$%7BUS_PRIVACY%7D&url=44538001]  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 [https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note]  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow]https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow%E2%81%A0] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]