iPhone Duo is Already Cracking & Chinese Brands Drop Mbappé Over Meme Controversy
Summary
Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo is facing early backlash as users report inner screens cracking within days of purchase. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé is losing major Chinese sponsorships after a controversial meme referencing Mao Zedong sparked a national boycott. The episode also covers Coca-Cola's zero-sugar sales surge, Cheerios partnering with Ziploc for resealable packaging, and Palmer Luckey's defense startup pivoting to build American-made laptops.
Topics discussed
Show intro and today's headlines
Cheesecake Factory stock surge amid political feud
Sponsor: Liberty Mutual insurance
Coca-Cola's zero-sugar dominance over Pepsi
Kylian Mbappe controversy and boycott in China
Apple iPhone Duo screen cracking issues
Sponsor: Global X AI ETF
Sponsor: LinkedIn Ads
Sponsor: Stitch Fix styling service
Cheerios introduces resealable Ziploc bags
Palmer Luckey's Anduril enters laptop market
Cruise ship Odyssey stranded in Cambodia
Suggestion box: freezing ginger and idioms
Credits and sign-off
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