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by Morning Brew · English

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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Taxpayers Skirt a Gutted IRS & United Eyes an American Airlines TakeoverThis episode covers three main stories: (1) Tax Day and claims that the Trump administration is weakening IRS enforcement by cutting staff and leadership, which could make it easier for some…15 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 10 chapters
Hollywood’s Elite Protest Paramount-WBD Merger & Zuck Makes AI Clone of Himself?Hollywood and media consolidation fears (Paramount-Warner Bros merger), consumer “annoyance economy” via surcharges and harder cancellations, Meta’s plan to build an AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg, plus…14 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
US Plans Hormuz Blockade & Wall Street Bigwigs Nervous About MythosThe episode covers two main stories. First, the U.S. plans a “blockade of a blockade” against Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks and a tenuous two-week ceasefire. The U.S.13 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 7 chapters
DOJ Launches Antitrust Case Against NFL & Airlines Jack Up Bag Fees(1) DOJ opening an antitrust investigation into whether the NFL uses its 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act exemption to squeeze fans via fragmented, subscription-based viewing.10 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 10 chapters
Markets Soar After Iran Ceasefire & Bitcoin Creator Revealed?(1) markets rallying after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but with Strait of Hormuz transit still severely restricted; oil prices fall while shipping firms warn of ongoing uncertainty and “precedent risk”…9 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 9 chapters
Anthropic’s New Model Too Dangerous for the Public? & Trump Agrees to 2-Week CeasefireThis episode covers (1) Trump’s two-week ceasefire with Iran and market impacts, (2) Anthropic’s “Mythos” AI model being withheld due to cybersecurity risk, (3) backlash to AI data centers, including…8 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters
Investment Firm Sends Analyst to Strait of Hormuz & Bars Are Banning PhonesThis episode of the Brew Daily Show covers: (1) “boots-on-the-ground” investing research on the Strait of Hormuz, (2) a policy/AI economy proposal from OpenAI, (3) whether New York City is really…7 Apr 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
‘Artemis II’ Nears Spaceflight Record & NeeDoh Craze Causes ShortageThe episode covers three main stories: Artemis II’s lunar flyby, the MedV “solo unicorn” weight-loss drug startup, and weekend winners (U.S. jobs; Neato toy craze).6 Apr 2026 · 27 min · 10 chapters
Americans are Ditching Summer Travel Plans & Iran Sets Up Tollbooth for Strait of HormuzThe episode covers two big news drivers: Iran’s Strait of Hormuz “tollbooth” and how higher jet fuel/gas prices are reshaping Americans’ summer travel.3 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
SpaceX Files for Blockbuster IPO & Nike Can’t Fix its ProblemsSpaceX’s confidential IPO filing (codename “Apex”), Nike’s failing turnaround, and Anthropic’s “Claude Code” source-code leak. Guests: none mentioned; Neil Freiman and Toby Howell host.2 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
We’re Going Back to the Moon & TMZ Exposes Vacationing PoliticiansThis episode of Morning Brew Daily covers three main stories: NASA’s Artemis 2 moon mission, McCormick’s $45B purchase of Unilever’s food business, and TMZ’s “vacationing politicians” takedown during…1 Apr 2026 · 31 min · 11 chapters
Private Equity Weasels Into Your 401(k)? & Coal is Making a ComebackThe episode covers three main stories: (1) proposed Labor Department rules that would let 401(k)s invest in private equity and private credit, (2) a coal rebound driven by energy disruptions from the…31 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 9 chapters
Investors Lose Patience with Iran War & TSA Workers Finally Get PaidMarkets and the economy are rattled by the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption; TSA pay is restarting after a partial shutdown, but staffing shortages keep airport lines long; lighter “winners”…30 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 12 chapters
Congress Wants to Ban Prediction Markets & Clear Scores from TSA Chaos(1) Congress moving to ban or restrict prediction markets (Stop Corrupt Bets Act; Senate bill banning casino/sports-bet-like contracts; House PREDICT Act barring members of Congress/presidential…27 Mar 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters
Meta, Google Lose Social Media Addiction Trial & NASA’s $20B Moon BaseThis episode covers four main news threads. First, a landmark court case found Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and YouTube negligent for harming adolescents; a 20-year-old plaintiff (Kaylee) said social…26 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 9 chapters
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora & United Wants More Premium Seating(1) OpenAI shutting down Sora, its AI video generator, after high costs, low retention, and copyright fallout; it also notes a dead $1B Disney character deal and cites reports of steep daily spending.25 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 10 chapters
Trump’s TACO Trade Returns & Samsung Wants Your Fridge to Have AdsTrump’s TACO Trade Returns & Samsung Wants Your Fridge to Have Ads24 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
Travelers Face Hours-Long TSA Delays & BTS Makes a ComebackTravelers Face Hours-Long TSA Delays & BTS Makes a Comeback23 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 9 chapters
English-Speaking Nations Are Sadder Than Ever & USPS is Running Out of CashEnglish-Speaking Nations Are Sadder Than Ever & USPS is Running Out of Cash20 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
WNBA Quintuples Players’ Salaries & Energy Prices Spike as Fed Holds Rates SteadyWNBA Quintuples Players’ Salaries & Energy Prices Spike as Fed Holds Rates Steady19 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 14 chapters
Polymarket Bettors Threaten Israeli Journalist & Blank Street Wants to Become “Gen Z Starbucks”Polymarket Bettors Threaten Israeli Journalist & Blank Street Wants to Become “Gen Z Starbucks”18 Mar 2026 · 27 min · 14 chapters
War Puts Dubai’s Dreams in Jeopardy & Billionaires Sour on The Giving PledgeWar Puts Dubai’s Dreams in Jeopardy & Billionaires Sour on The Giving Pledge17 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 8 chapters
‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates Oscars & David Protein Lies About Calories?‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates Oscars & David Protein Lies About Calories?16 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 11 chapters
Airports Ask for Donations for TSA Agents & Google Maps Gets AI MakeoverAirports Ask for Donations for TSA Agents & Google Maps Gets AI Makeover13 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 10 chapters