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Coinbase Cuts Workers for AI & Beer is So Back

May 6, 2026

Summary

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the reinstatement of the Presidential Fitness Test and Coinbase’s AI-driven layoffs amid a crypto downturn. They analyze AB InBev’s beer sales rebound, fueled by international markets and the upcoming World Cup, alongside Alberta’s separatist movement in Canada. The episode also covers a new robotic pet from the Roomba inventor, Delta’s snack cuts, and book recommendations.

Topics discussed

HydroJug Amazon Ads Sponsorship Presidential Fitness Test Reinstated AT&T Business Small Business Week Sponsor Coinbase Layoffs and AI Workforce Trends Beer Market Recovery and World Cup Impact Alberta Separatist Movement and Wexit Vanguard, Datasite, and Pepsi Ads iRobot Founder's New AI Robotic Pet Delta Ends Free Snacks on Short Flights Fox Sports Hires Chief World Cup Watcher Suggestion Box: Book and Movie Recommendations Outro and Tech Brew Ride Home Promo
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