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Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss SK Hynix’s massive US IPO driven by AI chip demand and the structural challenges of converting the Pfizer building into apartments.

This episode covers a Brown University professor’s evidence of widespread student AI cheating, Meta’s new Muse Image generator and its privacy…

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Copenhagen’s top livability ranking, the escalating AI rivalry between US firms and Alibaba over model distillation, and the US launch of Fiat’s tiny Topolino EV.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Netflix’s declining second-season viewership and Xbox’s massive layoffs amid failed Game Pass growth.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the launch of "Trump Accounts," new tax-advantaged investment vehicles for children, and the controversy…

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell celebrate Independence Day with a trivia game show featuring coworkers Henrik, Ethan, and Olivia.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell interview Brian Kelly of The Points Guy about maximizing travel rewards and navigating the "platinum age" of loyalty programs.

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell review the first half of 2026, highlighting a market rally driven by AI chipmakers rather than big tech.

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential firing power, which protected Fed independence but expanded executive control over other agencies.

This episode covers Chinese AI models narrowing the gap with US tech through cheaper, open-source systems, contrasting with US government restrictions on domestic AI.

This episode covers Google’s Android earthquake alerts saving lives in Venezuela and Apple’s price hikes driven by AI-related memory shortages.

The hosts discuss a viral South Korean app for "play shopping," President Trump’s last-minute hold on a bipartisan housing bill, and France’s shifting stance on air conditioning amid record heat.

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell analyze a tech sell-off driven by South Korean market volatility and investor skepticism over AI infrastructure spending.

The hosts discuss Polymarket’s deceptive viral marketing scheme, the death of former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan, and A24’s new AI partnership with Google.

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation and the high turnover of recent leaders.

Morning Brew hosts interview tech columnist Joanna Stern about her year-long experiment integrating AI into every aspect of her life, detailed in her new book *I Am Not a Robot*.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Kyle Haggy discuss Kevin Warsh’s hawkish shift at the Fed, including potential rate hikes and reduced transparency.

Neil Freiman and guest Kyle Hagee discuss SpaceX surpassing Amazon in value and acquiring AI startup Cursor for $60 billion.

This episode covers Fox’s $22 billion acquisition of Roku to bolster its streaming distribution, the UK’s new ban on social media for children under…

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss a UFC event on the White House lawn, a US-Iran ceasefire framework, and the government’s ban on Anthropic’s AI models.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell cover SpaceX’s historic $1.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the historic Knicks NBA Finals comeback and its impact on Wall Street culture.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss lingering World Cup ticketing issues, the FDA’s approval of a new sunscreen ingredient, and the completion of Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia.

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Apple’s underwhelming Siri upgrade at WWDC and the surprising economic boom in North Korea driven by arms sales to Russia.

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell recap their bachelor party antics before analyzing the stock market’s sharp pullback, driven by strong jobs data and AI bubble fears.

Raymond Liu and guest host Kyle Hagge discuss SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO, which could make Elon Musk the first trillionaire, and Bitcoin’s sharp decline as investors rotate into AI stocks.

Guest host Kayla Lopez joins Raymond Liu to discuss the fallout from Scott Pelley’s firing at 60 Minutes and Meta’s new paid AI agent for businesses.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss a potential Super El Niño, Trump’s new AI regulation order, and Steph Curry’s $400 million deal with Chinese brand Li Ning.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss a whey protein shortage driven by high consumer demand, noting rising prices and supply chain strains.

The hosts discuss Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina amid tax concerns and the box office success of YouTuber-directed films like *Backrooms* and *Obsession*.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Anthropic surpassing OpenAI in valuation, resilient but savings-depleting US retail spending, and JP Morgan’s “Salami Incident” scandal.

This episode covers the AI-driven surge in San Francisco’s luxury housing market, Robinhood’s new AI stock trading features, and Airbnb’s pivot to an "everything app" amid slowing growth.

Micron joins the trillion-dollar club on AI-driven memory demand, while MSG Sports surges as the Knicks reach the NBA Finals.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the longest summer on record and Pope Leo’s new encyclical warning against AI’s dehumanizing effects.

On this Memorial Day special, Morning Brew hosts a trivia game show featuring colleagues Annalisa Cochran, Nikki Mamoudi, and Kyle Haggy.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Dr.

SpaceX files for a massive IPO, revealing $18.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Google’s major AI-driven search overhaul, Meta’s 10% workforce cut, and Amazon ending support for older Kindles.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Spotify’s controversial temporary disco ball logo and Elon Musk’s procedural loss in his OpenAI lawsuit.

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the ongoing Long Island Rail Road strike, a global bond market sell-off driven by inflation fears, and the casting search for the next James Bond.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Jerome Powell’s departure from the Federal Reserve as Kevin Warsh takes over amid rising inflation.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss President Trump’s high-stakes trip to China with top CEOs like Jensen Huang to negotiate trade and AI issues.

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Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the American Academy of Pediatrics urging schools to protect recess time and the high-stakes trial of activist short seller Andrew Left.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the historic surge in chip stocks driven by AI demand, contrasting it with the dot-com bubble.

The hosts celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday and discuss a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that has killed three passengers.

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Ted Turner’s death at 87, highlighting his creation of CNN and Cartoon Network.

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the reinstatement of the Presidential Fitness Test and Coinbase’s AI-driven layoffs amid a crypto downturn.

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Ryan Cohen’s awkward CNBC interview regarding his proposed eBay takeover and a new study showing school phone bans have minimal impact on test scores.

Neil Freiman and Toby Howell mourn the shutdown of Ask Jeeves and Spirit Airlines, analyzing the latter’s impact on airfares.