Amazon Outage Knocks Out the Internet & The iPhone 17 is Saving Apple
Episode 696: Neal and Toby talk about the outage of Amazon Web Services that knocked out basically half of the internet. Then, the iPhone 17 has seemingly been the key to Apple’s comeback as sales have surged in the US…and China! Also, the US is growing impatient with SpaceX putting astronauts on the moon and has opened up a bid to compete to light a fire under Elon Musk. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the weird “6-7” phenomenon that’s captivated teens. Finally, peanut allergies among children hit a new low.
00:00 - The World Series is set
2:10 - Amazon outage knocks out the internet
8:00 - The iPhone keeps Apple afloat
11:10 - NASA thinks SpaceX is too slow
17:00 - Toby’s Trends: Six sevennnnn
21:00 - Sprint Finish!
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JPMorgan’s $3B Temple of Work & The Louvre Looted in Broad Daylight
Episode 695: Neal and Toby discuss JPMorgan’s latest $3B crown jewel that towers over Manhattan, hoping to coax its workforce back in the office 5x/week. Speaking crown jewels…the Louvre museum became a target of a coordinated and brazen heist that happened in broad daylight. Also, Walmart is becoming the subject of a Harvard Business case study as a success story of what happens when you increase pay for workers. Meanwhile, AI professional headshots are becoming more prevalent among job seekers who want to stand out in a tough job market. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.
00:00 - Amazon Web Services outage
3:00 - JPMorgan’s temple of work
7:50 - The Louvre burglarized
12:45 - Walmart’s winning wage strategy
19:00 - AI Headshots raises eyebrows
23:30 - Week Ahead
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Seasonal Jobseekers in Trouble? & Waymo Will DoorDash Your Burrito
Episode 694: Neal and Toby preview the incoming influx of part-time seasonal workers expected to surge this holiday season as the accessibility of full-time continues to be scarce. Then, Uber is giving its drivers more options to earn cash through completely small tasks – think of it like small side quests. Also, Waymo partners with DoorDash to deliver meals, but the biggest question is, who do you tip? Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on the world’s most powerful passports, phone thefts in London, and how well Americans think they can do practical tasks. Finally, the famous ‘rat hole’ in Chicago is actually a…squirrel hole?
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How the Fed Evaluates Inflation During a Shutdown, with the Chicago Fed President
Episode 693: In this very special episode, Neal and Toby sit down with the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Austan Goolsbee to discuss how the country’s central bank is managing the data blackout from the government shutdown. Whether or not AI is actually affecting jobs for early grads or if it's just hype. Also, the importance of the Fed maintaining its independence from political influence. Then, it’s an inside look into the voting process of a FOMC meeting.
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Walmart and OpenAI Go Shopping Together & Silver Takes Gold
Episode 692: Neal and Toby chat about Trump’s tariffs on imported lumber and furniture, potentially having an outsized impact on American homes…literally. Then, Walmart partners with OpenAI to bring a streamlined shopping experience through ChatGPT. Also, Gold might be getting all the attention, but Silver could be grabbing the title of the most precious metal. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of album variants, which is a cheat code for a musician to boost their album sales. Ex. Taylor Swift. Finally, Instagram goes PG-13, podcasts on Netflix, and Apple drops the plus.
00:00 - Tune in for a chat with Chicago’s fed president
2:45 - Walmart partners with OpenAI
8:20 - Tariffs on wood and couches
12:00 - Silver takes gold
18:00 - Toby’s Trends: album variants
22:30 - Sprint Finish!
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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.