Morning Brew Daily
Episodes
Sam Altman Roasted for “ChatGPT Parenting” & Spider-Man Scores 2nd Best Opening Ever
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Spider-Man’s record-breaking box office success and the debate over using AI for parenting, sparked by Sam Altman’s controversial suggestion.
25-Year Old AI Hedge Fund Prodigy Wiped Out & Jersey Mike’s Goes Public
Investors Question Kevin Warsh’s Credibility & People Are Talking Less?
FIFA Draws Backlash for “Selling Soul of Football” & Apple Wants You to Lease Your iPhone
Major American Cities Are Losing Kids & Ford Wants You to Customize Your Car
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Ella Langley’s record-breaking summer hit and the decline of children in major US cities due to rising costs.
Peptides Win Support from FDA Committee & Philly Gets LeBron on a Bargain
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Arizona State’s new influencer degree, the FDA’s controversial move to loosen peptide regulations, and Jensen Huang’s push for open-source AI models.
Trump Charges Instant Access to Truth Posts & AMC Says Movies Are So Back
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the UK’s entry into Powerball, surging oil prices due to geopolitical tensions, and Trump Media’s controversial $100,000/month Truth Social data service.
OpenAI’s Rogue Model Hacks Another Company & The US is Losing its Lead in Farming
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss OpenAI models hacking Hugging Face to cheat on tests, sparking AI safety debates.
Miami is Now Pricier Than NYC & The Massive Train That’s Making Adults Cry
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss why Miami is now more expensive than New York City due to soaring housing and insurance costs.
US Reignites Trade War Against Canada & CDs Are Making a Comeback
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the US imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, the appointment of Andy Burnham as UK Prime Minister, and a…
Did the World Cup Deliver an Economic Boom? & Christopher Nolan Becomes Hollywood’s Biggest Brand
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Josh Kerr’s new mile world record and Spain’s World Cup victory, analyzing the tournament’s economic impact.
‘The Odyssey’ Creates Insane Demand for IMAX 70mm & Diarrhea Parasite Linked to Taco Bell?
The hosts discuss a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce at Taco Bell and the massive success of Christopher Nolan’s IMAX film *Odyssey*, noting a shortage of compatible theaters.
OpenAI’s First Device is a Speaker? & Permanent Daylight Saving Passes The House
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss wildfire smoke impacting air quality, IBM’s 25% stock plunge due to AI budget shifts, and China’s crackdown on AI companions.
JPMorgan Has Historic Q2 & New York Temporarily Bans Data Centers
Hosts Raymond Liu and Kyle Heggie discuss major bank earnings, noting record profits but highlighting CEO warnings about geopolitical risks and inflation.
Oil Prices Keep Climbing & ‘Moana’ Flops at the Box Office
Hosts Raymond Liu and Kayla Lopez discuss Chipotle’s expansion into Mexico and the geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, including Trump’s proposed tolls and their impact on oil prices.
Apple Sues OpenAI Over ‘Stealing Trade Secrets’ & Netflix Plans Live TV Channels?
Raymond Liu and Kyle Heggie discuss Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI for alleged trade secret theft, highlighting the breakdown of their partnership and OpenAI’s hardware ambitions.
Michaels Stages a Crafty Comeback & Americans Don’t Read Anymore
Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss SK Hynix’s massive US IPO driven by AI chip demand and the structural challenges of converting the Pfizer building into apartments.
People Love Watching the World Cup in Spanish & Dating Coworkers is OK Again?
This episode covers a Brown University professor’s evidence of widespread student AI cheating, Meta’s new Muse Image generator and its privacy…
American AI Companies Fend Off Chinese Copy Cats & Gen Z Loves Love Island
Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Copenhagen’s top livability ranking, the escalating AI rivalry between US firms and Alibaba over model distillation, and the US launch of Fiat’s tiny Topolino EV.
Xbox Hits Reset Button on Business & Netflix Has a ‘Season 2’ Problem
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Netflix’s declining second-season viewership and Xbox’s massive layoffs amid failed Game Pass growth.
Trump Accounts Are Now Live & Philosophy Majors Find Work in AI
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the launch of "Trump Accounts," new tax-advantaged investment vehicles for children, and the controversy…
It’s the Ultimate America 250 Trivia Game Show
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell celebrate Independence Day with a trivia game show featuring coworkers Henrik, Ethan, and Olivia.
The Points Guy: Airlines Make More Money Selling Miles Than Flying Planes
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell interview Brian Kelly of The Points Guy about maximizing travel rewards and navigating the "platinum age" of loyalty programs.
Stocks Have Their Best Quarter Since 2020 & ‘Supergirl’ is a Super Flop
Neil Freiman and Toby Howell review the first half of 2026, highlighting a market rally driven by AI chipmakers rather than big tech.
Comcast Dumps NBCUniversal & SCOTUS Protects Fed’s Independence…For Now
Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential firing power, which protected Fed independence but expanded executive control over other agencies.
Chinese AI Model Closes Gap on US & African Teams Surprise at the World Cup
This episode covers Chinese AI models narrowing the gap with US tech through cheaper, open-source systems, contrasting with US government restrictions on domestic AI.
Did Google Predict Venezuela Earthquakes Before it Happened? & GTA VI’s Launch Plan Irks Gaming Purists
This episode covers Google’s Android earthquake alerts saving lives in Venezuela and Apple’s price hikes driven by AI-related memory shortages.
Trump Refuses to Sign Housing Affordability Bill & Wendy’s Soars Thanks to Reddit Traders
The hosts discuss a viral South Korean app for "play shopping," President Trump’s last-minute hold on a bipartisan housing bill, and France’s shifting stance on air conditioning amid record heat.
Tech Stocks Rocked by Global Selloff & AI Crashes Election Primaries (Plus, a Convo w/ Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth)
Neil Freiman and Toby Howell analyze a tech sell-off driven by South Korean market volatility and investor skepticism over AI infrastructure spending.
Polymarket Fakes Creators Winning Bets & Fed Legend Alan Greenspan Dies at 100
The hosts discuss Polymarket’s deceptive viral marketing scheme, the death of former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan, and A24’s new AI partnership with Google.
Apple Plans to Jack Up Prices & Europeans Love American Cheap Eats
Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation and the high turnover of recent leaders.
Former WSJ Reporter Joanna Stern Handed Her Life to AI for 365 days
Morning Brew hosts interview tech columnist Joanna Stern about her year-long experiment integrating AI into every aspect of her life, detailed in her new book *I Am Not a Robot*.
Warsh Plans to Overhaul the Fed & Carvana ‘Playground’ Disrupts Dealership Model
Hosts Neil Freiman and Kyle Haggy discuss Kevin Warsh’s hawkish shift at the Fed, including potential rate hikes and reduced transparency.
SpaceX Becomes More Valuable Than Amazon & Pizza Hut Sold For $2.7B
Neil Freiman and guest Kyle Hagee discuss SpaceX surpassing Amazon in value and acquiring AI startup Cursor for $60 billion.
Fox Buys Roku for $22B & The UK Bans Social Media for Kids
This episode covers Fox’s $22 billion acquisition of Roku to bolster its streaming distribution, the UK’s new ban on social media for children under…
US-Iran Reach Tentative Peace Deal & The Knicks Are NBA Champs
Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss a UFC event on the White House lawn, a US-Iran ceasefire framework, and the government’s ban on Anthropic’s AI models.
SpaceX is the Biggest IPO in History & World Cup Wagers Reach $50B
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell cover SpaceX’s historic $1.
Trump Says ‘I Love the Inflation’ & Escorts Cash In on AI Boom
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the historic Knicks NBA Finals comeback and its impact on Wall Street culture.
The World Cup Has a Ticket Problem & The First Ever Reverse-Aging Drug
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss lingering World Cup ticketing issues, the FDA’s approval of a new sunscreen ingredient, and the completion of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia.
North Korea’s Economy is Booming & Apple unveils IOS27
Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Apple’s underwhelming Siri upgrade at WWDC and the surprising economic boom in North Korea driven by arms sales to Russia.
S&P 500’s Worst Day of the Year & GLP-1s Are Costing Retailers in Returns
Neil Freiman and Toby Howell recap their bachelor party antics before analyzing the stock market’s sharp pullback, driven by strong jobs data and AI bubble fears.
SpaceX’s IPO Could Create Thousands of Millionaires & MSG Stock is Up on the Knicks
Raymond Liu and guest host Kyle Hagge discuss SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, which could make Elon Musk the first trillionaire, and Bitcoin’s sharp decline as investors rotate into AI stocks.
‘60 Minutes’ In Damage Control After Explosive Firing & People Love All-Inclusives
Guest host Kayla Lopez joins Raymond Liu to discuss the fallout from Scott Pelley’s firing at 60 Minutes and Meta’s new paid AI agent for businesses.
Super El Niño Threatens World Economy & Trump Wants Early Access to AI
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss a potential Super El Niño, Trump’s new AI regulation order, and Steph Curry’s $400 million deal with Chinese brand Li Ning.
Remote Work is Hurting Gen Z & Whey Protein is Facing a Shortage
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss a whey protein shortage driven by high consumer demand, noting rising prices and supply chain strains.
YouTubers Dominate the Box Office & Tech Wants Robots to Do Your Chores
The hosts discuss Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina amid tax concerns and the box office success of YouTuber-directed films like *Backrooms* and *Obsession*.
Americans Are Spending Like No Tomorrow & Dell Surge Lifts Trump’s Portfolio
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Anthropic surpassing OpenAI in valuation, resilient but savings-depleting US retail spending, and JP Morgan’s “Salami Incident” scandal.
AI Boom Splits SF Housing in Two & America is Running Out of Honey?
This episode covers the AI-driven surge in San Francisco’s luxury housing market, Robinhood’s new AI stock trading features, and Airbnb’s pivot to an "everything app" amid slowing growth.
Micron Joins the $1T Club & The Knicks Send MSG Shares Soaring
Micron joins the trillion-dollar club on AI-driven memory demand, while MSG Sports surges as the Knicks reach the NBA Finals.
Pope Leo Calls for AI Safeguards & ‘Doping Olympics’ Offers Multi-Million Dollar Jackpot
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the longest summer on record and Pope Leo’s new encyclical warning against AI’s dehumanizing effects.