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This episode examines the fallout from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s scandal involving a suspected Chinese spy, debating whether his "key man risk" status will save him from dismissal.

NVIDIA faces a crisis after CEO Jensen Huang admitted an affair with a Chinese spy, raising national security concerns and triggering shareholder lawsuits.

The episode analyzes a historic market crash driven by backlash against AI data centers, noting that 44 of 45 related ballot proposals failed and…

Data journalist Lev Akebus spent seven hours writing 3,000 names, a feat hosts Neil and Toby attempted with mixed results.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell analyze the historic Democratic midterm sweep, highlighting how voter backlash against AI data centers and Elon…

This episode previews the 2026 midterms, highlighting how economic dissatisfaction, particularly regarding inflation and gas prices, is driving voter sentiment.

Hosts Neil and Toby discuss the $6.

Neil Freiman and Olivia Lake discuss DoorDash's $17 billion acquisition of Instacart, the surprising collapse of law firm Weil Gotshal, and the booming trend of horror bookshops.

Google's stock plunged 10% after earnings revealed slowing search growth and massive AI spending, contrasting sharply with Microsoft's positive results.

Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo is facing early backlash as users report inner screens cracking within days of purchase.

Anthropic’s massive IPO filing reveals $16.

This episode explores how major Wall Street banks are restricting AI agents from accessing customer funds to protect their deposit revenue, while…

Apple's foldable iPhone Duo launches to strong demand, though reviewers note its high price, weight, and software quirks.

Meta issued non-voting Class C shares to fund AI and keep Zuckerberg in California amid California's wealth tax threat.

SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a historic merger, with SpaceX reporting record profits and AI revenue surpassing Starlink.

The Rays and Brewers face off in a World Series between two franchises that have never won the championship.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the AI data center market slump driven by debt concerns and rising interest rates, alongside California’s…

The episode covers the release of Nathan Fielder’s documentary on Elizabeth Holmes and Tesla’s unveiling of a flying Roadster, which highlights a potential merger with SpaceX.

The episode covers hot inflation data that has increased the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike, alongside a significant drop in chip stocks due to AI valuation concerns.

Apple unveils the $299 HomeView smart display to disrupt the shrinking smart home market, aiming to lock users into its ecosystem amid AI hardware threats.

Toby shares his Chicago Marathon experience while Neil discusses being stranded due to a fiber optic cable outage.

Toby hosts this episode with Robin Wigglesworth, a Financial Times editor and author of *A Fabulous Debt*, to explore why the bond market is the true bedrock of the global economy.

Hosts Olivia Lake and Toby Howell discuss a potential Chipotle-Starbucks merger, analyzing the strategic fit and financial hurdles for the combined entity.

New England heating oil prices are projected to jump 34% this winter due to global energy conflicts, creating a political flashpoint in states like Maine.

This episode examines the stock market's record highs driven by AI and corporate profits, despite high yields and geopolitical tensions.

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss how Paramount’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the U.

The episode opens with the Taco Bell Ultra Marathon, a 50km race requiring runners to eat at ten locations.

Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon for a new Miami campus, aiming to transform the city into a tech hub.

Morning Brew Daily covers Aura’s surprise IPO delay amid market uncertainty and Anthropic’s massive valuation, alongside the Trump administration’s launch of the AI-powered America.

Neil and Toby discuss the "fall arc" self-improvement trend, SpaceX’s 14th Starship test launch, and a new $15 billion steel plant in Iowa driven by tariffs.

Hosts Neil and Toby discuss the US economy's resilience despite high interest rates, warning that elevated bond yields could trigger financial disruption.

Neil and Toby discuss the US-China summit, highlighting the trade truce extension and AI tensions, alongside Oracle's force majeure declaration for its delayed New Mexico data center.

Meta stole the hardware spotlight with camera-free Ray-Ban glasses and a new AI pendant, while Qantas announced a record 18-hour nonstop flight between New York and Sydney.

Trump rebranded AI as "super intelligence" at the UN, while a 6-year-old set a Rubik's Cube world record.

The episode covers the FAA's launch of an AI tool to mitigate flight chaos caused by a cable outage, alongside the Paramount-Warner Bros.

Morning Brew hosts Kayla Lopez and Kyle Hai discuss NYC’s new robo-toilets, a critical four-hour documentary on Elon Musk, and California’s new law fining influencers for undisclosed political posts.

A new species of cat, the Tilkayo tiger cat, was discovered in Bolivia, while the Trump administration explores mandatory country-of-origin labels for beef to appease ranchers.

The Fed raised rates by 25 basis points to combat persistent inflation driven by tariffs, oil prices, and AI investment, marking the first hike since 2025.

This episode covers a Netflix series recreating the Stanford Prison Experiment, Canada’s push for EU associate membership amid US trade tensions, and the stalled AI regulation debate.

The EPA lifted power plant emissions caps, sparking backlash from environmentalists and health experts.

AI leaders like Dario Amodei and Sam Altman are calling for a slowdown in development, sparking debate over safety versus geopolitical competition with China.

The episode marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 while analyzing the AI debate, noting the paradox between existential risk warnings and bullish market valuations.

Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the Duo, starting at $1,999, marking the debut of new CEO John Ternus.

OpenAI claims to have solved the Navier-Stokes millennium problem using a swarm of AI agents, sparking controversy over data usage and rivalry with Anthropic.

Nathan Fielder’s new documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, "You Can See Everything," premieres in October.

Morning Brew hosts Neil Freeman and Toby Howell interview Jonathan Knight, Head of Games at The New York Times, to explore the phenomenon behind its viral puzzle apps.

Neil Freeman and Toby Howell discuss the official launch of Tesla’s Cybercab and its autonomous ambitions, alongside Nvidia’s $12.

Neil and Toby cover Dale Sanders becoming the oldest Appalachian Trail thru-hiker at 91 and the NBA’s massive penalties against the Clippers for salary cap violations exposed by podcaster Pablo Torre.

The episode marks the start of the late 2020s and explores how blue-collar unions are backing data centers for jobs, clashing with anti-AI sentiment.