Did Moderna Just Cure Cancer? & Freight Trains Have a $200M Theft Problem
Aug 20, 2026 · 33m
Summary
This episode covers Moderna’s stock surge following a breakthrough mRNA cancer vaccine trial and Amazon’s expansion of drone delivery to 500 cities. The hosts also discuss Blue Apron’s supply chain chaos, the rise in train cargo theft, and surprising data showing millennials’ improving financial outlook. Finally, they note that US debt has topped $40 trillion and share a quirky ad campaign involving Jason Kelce.
Topics discussed
Intro and Dune Part 3 ticket frenzy
AMC ticket scalping and Rubrik ad
Moderna's mRNA cancer vaccine breakthrough
Amazon expands drone delivery to 500 cities
Blue Apron supply chain chaos and meal kit decline
Sponsors: Vanguard, Amazon Ads, WooCommerce
Neil's Numbers: Surging train cargo thefts
Neil's Numbers: Millennials' improving wealth
Neil's Numbers: Speed matters in job applications
US national debt surpasses $40 trillion
Jason Kelce's viral Liquid Death ad
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