Stephen Colbert’s Last Hurrah in Late Night & US Invests $2B into Quantum Firms
May 22, 2026
Summary
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Dr. Beach’s top US beaches, the mixed reception for the new Star Wars movie, and Spotify’s AI remix and concert ticketing initiatives. They also cover government grants for quantum computing, the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and a new weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly. Finally, they touch on Victoria’s Secret’s rebranding and a new MLB fan trend.
Topics discussed
J.P. Morgan sponsorship
Show intro and headlines
Dr. Beach's best beaches list
LinkedIn Ads sponsorship
Star Wars movie box office and hype
Spotify AI features and concert tickets
Quantum computing government grants
Verizon, Plod, and Vanguard ads
Stephen Colbert's late show ending
Eli Lilly weight loss drug trial
Victoria's Secret ticker change
MLB tarps off trend and outro
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