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   E949 · 7 Oct 2026 · 31 min

   Stock Market Hits Fresh Records as AI Goes Nuts & Protests Over Poor School Conditions Erupt in France

   #949: Student protests swept France as labor unions and high schoolers demanded for improvement in faculty staffing, classroom sizes, and building conditions. The US stock market is nearing record highs as traders are betting corporate America can survive high energy prices and interest rates. Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is getting backlash for taking over a SiriusXM channel that was a place for working-class comedians to make money. Finally, a Starbucks-Chipotle merger sounds crazy…but maybe it could work? Learn more at https://intuit.com/ERP Vote for MBD at the Signal Awards!…

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   E948 · 6 Oct 2026 · 32 min

   Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery FINALLY Complete & Is Midcentury Modern Cringe?

   #948: Skydance’s mega merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is finally complete as it names its leadership team. The EV industry gets a lifeline as sales tick back up thanks to rising gas prices. Spain and Brazil are caught in tension-filled elections. Midcentury modern designs are so not cool anymore, apparently. Finally, Sam Altman thinks the bad stuff from AI is kinda inherent and we just need to go along with it. Learn more at https://intuit.com/ERP Vote for MBD at the Signal Awards!…

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   5 Oct 2026 · 30 min

   September Hiring Slows & Tom Cruise's 'Digger' Could Lose $150M

   #947: September’s job report falls short of expectations but the labor market is still holding strong. Tom Cruise’s latest dark comedy in ‘Digger’ is on track to becoming a big swing and a miss at the box office. A little known hedge fund smashes rent records by leasing the top floors of a Manhattan skyscraper. A Boeing 737 MAX miraculously stays intact during the nosedive of the harrowing FlyDubai flight. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. Learn more at https://intuit.com/ERP Vote for MBD at the Signal Awards!…

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   E945 · 1 Oct 2026 · 31 min

   Meta Uses Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Taxes & Ken Griffin Makes Biggest College Donation in History

   #945: Ken Griffin donates $3B to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest single gift ever to a US university, as he continues to invest into Miami. Meta uses AI data centers to claim billions in tax savings. Singapore launches a dating app meant for government workers. Neal shares numbers on AI healthcare costs, Six Flags’ X2 roller coaster, and Vail Resorts. Finally, former head coach Mike Tomlin is really into Minecraft. Learn more at https://advertising.roku.com/mbd Vote for MBD at the Signal Awards!…

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   E944 · 30 Sep 2026 · 35 min

   Oura Unexpectedly Delays IPO & Phoebe Bridgers Bans Phones From Her Shows

   #944: Oura delays its IPO due to market uncertainty while Anthropic prepares for a potential blockbuster IPO. Trump launches an AI-powered website to streamline all federal services. The Senate just passed a monumental sports bill that changes athlete compensation. Phoebe Bridgers bans phones during her concerts and she’s not the only musician who’s doing it. Finally, OpenAI launches its own cute AI agents. Learn more at https://advertising.roku.com/mbd Vote for MBD at the Signal Awards!…

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   E943 · 29 Sep 2026 · 32 min

   SpaceX Starship Finally Reached Orbit & Why Dudes Are Becoming Cat Dads

   #943: SpaceX finally gets its Starship rocket into orbit but has to cut the trip short. Trump announces a $15B steel plant in Iowa in an effort to boost domestic manufacturing. Bose is back with noise-canceling wired headphones thanks to the trend of retro-tech. The rise of ‘cat dads’ is today’s edition of Toby’s Trends. Finally, former Disney CEO Bob Chapek wants to have the last word in the Chapek vs. Iger battle. Come to trivia night! https://events.morningbrewinc.com/mbdtrivianight-sept2026 Learn more at http://advertising.roku.com/mbd Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news…

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   E951 · 9 Oct 2026 · 30 minNew

   Could a Chipotle-Starbucks Merger Actually Work? & Hollywood Turns on Big Tech

   #951: Rumblings of Starbucks’ takeover of Chipotle sends the burrito chain’s shares up. Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ hits theaters, headlining Hollywood’s new crusade of showing the ugly side of Big Tech. Duke math majors can earn up to $300,000 as soon they graduate!? Something doesn’t add up. The Trump administration pauses H-1B visas which are crucial to tech firms, especially Microsoft. Finally, Spotify doubles down on Joe Rogan. Learn more at https://intuit.com/ERP Vote for MBD at the Signal Awards!…

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   E950 · 8 Oct 2026 · 34 min

   McDonald's Sued for Alleged Price Fixing & LeBron's Polymarket Deal Is 4x His NBA Salary

   #950: Winter is coming…and heating up your home may become more expensive, especially for those who use oil, according to a national study. McDonald’s is sued for allegedly using AI to individually price for their franchises. Jaguar unveils a sleek electric vehicle two years after their controversial rebrand. Then, it’s Neal’s Numbers on water bills that have risen over the past decade, Slovenia’s windfall thanks to the .si domain, and LeBron James’ mega Polymarket deal that pays more than his NBA salary. Finally, Hurricane Isaias could make landfall this week. Learn more at…

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   E942 · 28 Sep 2026 · 33 min

   US Economy Powers Through Rate Hikes & Did Man City Cheat?

   #942: The US economy is powering through despite rate hikes and rising bond yields. Top AI companies are investigating tens of thousands of security incidents that may reveal a bigger problem than we thought. Premier League football club Man City is found guilty on almost all counts of financial breaching charges. Chinese EV makers are getting so good that they can charge up to 70% in less than 5 minutes. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead, Come to trivia night! https://events.morningbrewinc.com/mbdtrivianight-sept2026 Learn more at http://advertising.roku.com/mbd Subscribe to…

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    25 Sep 2026 · 32 min

    US and Tech Powerplayers Welcome China & Home Depot’s Impressive 45-Year ROI

    #941: Neal and Toby discuss the State Dinner President Trump and the US threw for China, and the who’s who from the tech world who were there to welcome Xi Jinping. Then how Oracle is choosing to defend themselves against lengthy payments. Then investors are not impressed with AI agents that impact consumer inertia and Home Depot proves to be a long-term play. Finally the headlines you should know before the weekend. Come to trivia night! https://events.morningbrewinc.com/mbdtrivianight-sept2026 Learn more at http://advertising.roku.com/mbd Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the…

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