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Episode 685: Neal and Toby discuss the massive Paramount deal where they look to acquire Barry Weiss’s “Free Press” for $150 million as they rework CBS News. Next up, a look at the latest jobs data amidst the government shutdown and Sora 2 is officially live. Then why are meals now smaller sizes and a look at the week ahead. 

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Episode 684: Neal and Toby wrap up the week taking a look at the astronomical rise of OpenAI and how they have reached a $500B valuation. And Tesla reports thats sales are up thanks to an EV tax credit. Next up, the guys share their stock of the week (Fico) and dog of the week (Reddit). Then, Taylor Swift releases The Life of a Show Girl. Finally the headlines you need to know heading into this weekend. 

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Episode 683: Toby and Ann discuss the ripple effects of the government shutdown and how the length could potentially impact the economy. Then, Peloton is hoping AI will bring it back to the good ole’ days during the pandemic. Also, Meta announces it’s taking all those AI queries and turning them into targeted ads. Meanwhile, Toby and Ann share their favorite numbers on Amazon’s groceries, Bitcoin, and banned books. 

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Episode 682: Neal and Toby talk about Trump’s newly launched “TrumpRx” program designed to make more prescription drugs affordable. Then, the federal EV tax credit has officially ended, and some believe a drastic slowdown in EV sales. Also, Amazon overhauls its hardware and some are saying the Echo is certainly raising eyebrows. Meanwhile, Spotify’s CEO Daniel Ek is stepping down and the company is adopting the co-CEO model. Finally, Octopuses are eating everything in their path on the way to the English coast.



00:00 - Shutdown coming soon

2:50 - TrumpRx launches

7:45 - EV tax credit is over

12:30 - Spotify trades one CEO for two

18:30 - Amazon overhauls its Echos

22:45 - Sprint Finish!



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Episode 681: Neal and Toby discuss the impending government shutdown that causes concern for federal workers and programs…except for holders of gold. Then, Hollywood is heated over the first AI actor that got signed by a talent agency. Also, McDonald’s is bringing back its classic Monopoly game after a decade-long hiatus from the infamous scam. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of the “996” work culture that began in China and is making its way through Silicon Valley. 



00:00 - Microsoft’s “vibe working”

2:30 - Gold goin’ good

7:15 - AI actor’s rising conflict

11:00 - McDonald’s Monopoly is back

15:00 - Toby’s Trends: 996 work schedule

20:00 - Sprint Finish!



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