Morning Brew Daily

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Morning Brew Daily, a daily talk show that covers the latest news on business, the economy, and everything else, with Neal Freyman and Toby Howell. Witty, informative and everything you need to start your day. Available on all podcasting platforms and Youtube.

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June 16, 202630 min

Fox Buys Roku for $22B & The UK Bans Social Media for Kids

#868: Fox acquires Roku in a $22B deal to power its streaming aspirations. The UK is the latest major country that moves to ban social media use for kids under 16. Fans continue to loathe the mandatory hydration breaks during the World Cup because they believe it’s less about player safety and more about commercial breaks. Then it’s Toby’s Trends that looks into why everybody is loving dates…the fruit, that is. Finally, the stock market cheers for US-Iran peace deal. To learn more visit https://www.servicenow.com Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Paid endorsement. Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory services by Public Advisors LLC, SEC-registered adviser. Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. Agentic Brokerage is an AI-powered conversational tool that allows you to enter instructions for a set of self-directed, recurring transactions (your “Agent”) for your account. Outputs from Agentic Brokerage are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only, and should not be considered investment recommendations or advice. Complete disclosures available at public.com/disclosures. See terms of match program at https://public.com/disclosures/matchprogram. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 15, 202631 min

US-Iran Reach Tentative Peace Deal & The Knicks Are NBA Champs

#867: The war in Iran could be winding down as both countries announce a framework of a peace deal. President Trump celebrates his 80th birthday and commemorates America’s 250th birthday with a UFC cage-fight on the South Lawn of the White House. The White House slaps Anthropic with export controls over its latest AI model citing national security concerns. SpaceX’s historic IPO goes as well as it could, making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. The New York Knicks end their 53-year drought by defeating the San Antonio Spurs to become the NBA’s 2026 champions. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. To learn more visit https://www.servicenow.com Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12, 202632 min

SpaceX is the Biggest IPO in History & World Cup Wagers Reach $50B

#866: SpaceX’s much anticipated debut on the stock market is here and everyone is looking to cash in, especially retail investors who are moving stocks around to make room for the historic IPO. Prediction markets and sports gambling is gearing up for boom times as the World Cup kicks off. Jeff Bezos’s AI startup that builds things is revealed to be worth $41 billion. Finally, Trump cancels Iran strikes, DoorDash AI chatbot, and a weekend preview. To learn more visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ This is a paid advertisement. Today's episode of the Morning Brew Daily Show is brought to you by Sage — a trusted global provider and leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses. The following commentary reflects general information about Sage and its products. Specific features, capabilities, and availability may vary by product, region, and customer requirements. To find out more, visit sage.com/morningbrew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 11, 202630 min

Inflation Hits 3-Year High & Escorts Cash In on AI Boom

#865: Neal and Toby talk about how inflation is heating up to the highest pace in three years. Plus, a whole bunch of FIFA World Cup news and how escorts are cashing in on the AI boom over in Silicon Valley. Hit TV shows are taking much longer in between seasons. Why Gen Z and Millennials looove waiting in lines for their trendy food spots. Finally, Rivian finally delivers its R2 model and the first trailer of the much-anticipated ‘The Social Reckoning' drops. To learn more visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ This is a paid advertisement. Today's episode of the Morning Brew Daily Show is brought to you by Sage — a trusted global provider and leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses. The following commentary reflects general information about Sage and its products. Specific features, capabilities, and availability may vary by product, region, and customer requirements. To find out more, visit sage.com/morningbrew. Paid endorsement. Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory services by Public Advisors LLC, SEC-registered adviser. Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. Agentic Brokerage is an AI-powered conversational tool that allows you to enter instructions for a set of self-directed, recurring transactions (your “Agent”) for your account. Outputs from Agentic Brokerage are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only, and should not be considered investment recommendations or advice. Complete disclosures available at public.com/disclosures. See terms of match program at https://public.com/disclosures/matchprogram. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 10, 202630 min

The World Cup Has a Ticket Problem & The First Ever Reverse-Aging Drug

#864: Neal and Toby talk about how the most expensive World Cup ever for fans… isn’t bringing in any fans. Plus, the first-ever reverse-aging drug was just injected into a human & Barcelona’s Sagrada Família Nears Completion. Finally, the U.S. has approved its first new sunscreen ingredient in nearly 30 years. To learn more visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ This is a paid advertisement. Today's episode of the Morning Brew Daily Show is brought to you by Sage — a trusted global provider and leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses. The following commentary reflects general information about Sage and its products. Specific features, capabilities, and availability may vary by product, region, and customer requirements. To find out more, visit sage.com/morningbrew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 9, 202630 min

North Korea’s Economy is Booming & Apple unveils IOS27

#862: Neal and Toby discuss the biggest news coming out of WWDC 2026, and why North Korea’s economy is experiencing its strongest growth in years. Plus, Lavazza introduced a new single-serve coffee system that uses 100% coffee tabs with no plastic. Finally, why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz. To learn more visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ This is a paid advertisement. Today's episode of the Morning Brew Daily Show is brought to you by Sage — a trusted global provider and leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses. The following commentary reflects general information about Sage and its products. Specific features, capabilities, and availability may vary by product, region, and customer requirements. To find out more, visit sage.com/morningbrew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 8, 202628 min

S&P 500’s Worst Day of the Year & GLP-1s Are Costing Retailers in Returns

#862: Neal and Toby talk about how the Nasdaq and S&P 500 suffered the worst day of the year. Plus, why Americans on GLP-1s are overwhelming retailers with increased returns and why the Bears’ Indiana move isn’t final despite celebrations. Finally, who won the Tony’s? To learn more visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ This is a paid advertisement. Today's episode of the Morning Brew Daily Show is brought to you by Sage — a trusted global provider and leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses. The following commentary reflects general information about Sage and its products. Specific features, capabilities, and availability may vary by product, region, and customer requirements. To find out more, visit sage.com/morningbrew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 202629 min

SpaceX’s IPO Could Create Thousands of Millionaires & MSG Stock is Up on the Knicks

#861: Ray and Kyle discuss what may be the most hyped up IPO of all time, and how it could make Elon Musk a trillionaire. Plus, bitcoin hit a 4 month low, James Dolan’s getting some good PR, and the domestic box office hit $1 billion in May. Finally the headlines you need to know heading into the weekend. To learn more visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew Checkout Kyle on Per My Last Email here: swap.fm/l/mbd-pmle Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ This is a paid advertisement. Today's episode of the Morning Brew Daily Show is brought to you by Sage — a trusted global provider and leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses. The following commentary reflects general information about Sage and its products. Specific features, capabilities, and availability may vary by product, region, and customer requirements. To find out more, visit sage.com/morningbrew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 4, 202627 min

‘60 Minutes’ In Damage Control After Explosive Firing & People Love All-Inclusives

#860: Welcome Ray and Kaila! Today we discuss Scott Pelley’s firing at 60 Minutes and what the show and network’s staff is doing to manage morale. Then, Meta is selling AI agents and people are loving all-inclusives. Then an honorary Neal’s Numbers and the headlines you need to know to start your day. To learn more visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew Checkout Kaila on Per My Last Email here: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ This is a paid advertisement. Today's episode of the Morning Brew Daily Show is brought to you by Sage — a trusted global provider and leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses. The following commentary reflects general information about Sage and its products. Specific features, capabilities, and availability may vary by product, region, and customer requirements. To find out more, visit sage.com/morningbrew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 3, 202631 min

Super El Niño Threatens World Economy & Trump Wants Early Access to AI

#859: Neal and Toby discuss El Niño’s return, and the economic fallout could be massive. Trump orders companies to give the government early access to their AI models. Plus, Steph Curry's surprising new shoe deal. OpenAI tackles a 80-year-old math problem that no human could solve…and solves it. To learn more visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ This is a paid advertisement. Today's episode of the Morning Brew Daily Show is brought to you by Sage — a trusted global provider and leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses. The following commentary reflects general information about Sage and its products. Specific features, capabilities, and availability may vary by product, region, and customer requirements. To find out more, visit sage.com/morningbrew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices