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Experts 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.  Learn more about FlavCity at https://go.shopflavcity.com/mbds [https://go.shopflavcity.com/mbds]  Sign up for our monthly trivia! https://mbdtrivianight-feb2026.splashthat.com/ [https://mbdtrivianight-feb2026.splashthat.com/]  We’d love to hear from you! https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/MBDS?display=mbdailyshow [https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/MBDS?display=mbdailyshow]  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]

Job 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.  Learn more about FlavCity at https://go.shopflavcity.com/mbds [https://go.shopflavcity.com/mbds]  Sign up for our monthly trivia! https://mbdtrivianight-feb2026.splashthat.com/ [https://mbdtrivianight-feb2026.splashthat.com/]  We’d love to hear from you! https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/MBDS?display=mbdailyshow [https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/MBDS?display=mbdailyshow] 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]

Billionaires 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.  Learn more about FlavCity at https://go.shopflavcity.com/mbds [https://go.shopflavcity.com/mbds]  Sign up for our monthly trivia! https://mbdtrivianight-feb2026.splashthat.com/ [https://mbdtrivianight-feb2026.splashthat.com/]  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]

Job 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.  Learn more about FlavCity at shopflavcity.com [http://shopflavcity.com]  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]

Throwback 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.  Learn more about FlavCity at shopflavcity.com [http://shopflavcity.com]  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]