OpenAI’s Safety Team Reaches Breaking Point & UAW Takes Big Blow in the South

Episode 334: Neal and Toby recap the historic conviction of Donald Trump, who was found guilty of falsifying business records. Then, a flurry of deals between OpenAI and media companies that is becoming a concern for the industry. Then, Abercrombie & Fitch continues its historic turnaround as it posts another stellar earnings. Meanwhile, Salesforce shares take a huge hit from more macroeconomic conditions. Next, Japanese scientists reveal a satellite made out of wood that could help stem the concerning pile up of space debris. Lastly, the French Open bans alcohol in the stands because fans are getting too rowdy for the fancy sport.  Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - National spelling bee 3:00 - Trump guilty 7:30 - OpenAI wheelin’ & dealin’ 11:40 - Stock of the week 14:50 - Dog of the week 17:40 - Wood satellite 20:00 - Too much drinkin’ at French Open Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Disclosure: Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  Investors must review the Options Disclosure Document (ODD): public.com/ODD. See Fee Schedule and Options Rebate & Referral T&Cs: public.com/disclosures. Brokerage services for US-listed securities and options offered through Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC.  See terms of the Options Rebate Program. Rebate rates vary from $0.06-$0.18 and may depend on time of enrollment and number of referrals. Rates are subject to change at any time. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 333: Neal and Toby dive into the latest drama from the oil industry with its biggest players trying to fend off activist investors. Plus, Walgreens, Amazon, and Walmart have announced major cuts to prices to get consumers spending again. Next, stats from the Negro Leagues are officially part of the MLB record books and it’s led to some new leaders. Then, Neal shares his favorite numbers on the American worker, Spelling Bee champs, and India’s heatwave. Toby has his own number on orange juice prices. Lastly, North Korea sends trash balloons into South Korea. Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - “Home Alone” house for sale 2:45 - Big Oil battles activist investors 7:15 - Summer of savings 10:15 - Negro Leagues added to MLB record books 13:40 - Neal’s Numbers 19:20 - Toby’s Tally 21:50 - Korean balloon fight Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Disclosure: Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  Investors must review the Options Disclosure Document (ODD): public.com/ODD. See Fee Schedule and Options Rebate & Referral T&Cs: public.com/disclosures. Brokerage services for US-listed securities and options offered through Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC.  See terms of the Options Rebate Program. Rebate rates vary from $0.06-$0.18 and may depend on time of enrollment and number of referrals. Rates are subject to change at any time. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 332: Neal and Toby chat about President Javier Milei’s visit with top tech CEOs during Argentina’s economic crisis. Then, Toyota is taking a practical approach to EVs by building a combustible engine that runs on green energy. Plus, cruises are back and they’re arriving with a boatload of new generation passengers. Next, Spotify is ditching their car accessory and making owners clean up their mess. Meanwhile, Chipotle tries to dispel the “Chipotle hack” that’s spread throughout social media. Lastly, America’s best decade might not be a definitive decade, but rather, a definitive age.  Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Manhattanhenge 2:00 - Argentine President Milei visits silicon valley 6:00 - Toyota’s “green” engine 10:00 - Cruises are booming 13:00 - Spotify bricks its car player 15:40 - Chipotle hack 19:23 - The best decade? Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Disclosure: Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Option investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk.  Investors must review the Options Disclosure Document (ODD): public.com/ODD. See Fee Schedule and Options Rebate & Referral T&Cs: public.com/disclosures. Brokerage services for US-listed securities and options offered through Public Investing, member FINRA & SIPC.  See terms of the Options Rebate Program. Rebate rates vary from $0.06-$0.18 and may depend on time of enrollment and number of referrals. Rates are subject to change at any time. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing., member FINRA & SIPC. See public.com/#disclosures-main for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 331: Neal and Toby recap the mishaps of Google’s AI search results going full hallucination and the fallout afterwards. Then, the SEC’s new T+1 settlement rule goes into effect today that could transform the stock trading environment. Next, a recap of the biggest headlines over the long weekend including a weak box office showing and saying goodbye to an NBA legend. Plus, a UK Conservative party tries to require Gen Z to serve in the military. Meanwhile, Toby shares the trend of reading novels in 15 minutes. Lastly, the biggest news from this short week.  Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Submersible…again?? 2:45 - Google’s AI freaking out 6:10 - SEC switches to T+1 10:25 - Memorial Day weekend roundup 15:40 - Gen Z mocks UK national service 18:40 - Toby’s Trends: book summaries 22:00 - Week ahead Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Memorial Day! Neal and Toby chat with Gary Vaynerchuck about his new book, “Day Trading Attention.” Gary shares his take on the winners of a TikTok ban and the rise of AI and YouTube influencers having real world effects. Plus, how he got into the wine business and why he thinks the alcohol industry will survive despite a decline in consumption. Then, the label ‘cringe’ gets thrown around a lot but Gary thinks it says a lot more about our current society. Also, where the biggest sports opportunities are as media and distribution changes. Lastly, a discussion about the impacts of social media on future generations. Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 330: Neal and Toby discuss the DOJ’s attempt to break up Live Nation & Ticketmaster alleging their monopolistic control over the entertainment industry. Then, the SEC just approved the 2nd-largest crypto-based ETF in the country. Plus, auto insurance rates have been jumping up the last 50 years. Then, Moderna as our stock of the week and Lululemon as our dog of the week. Next, cicadas are being featured in menus as tasty(?) delectables…maybe it’s not for everyone. Lastly, shots fired over which state is the pizza capital in the country: New York or Connecticut?  Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Get your MBD Mugs 2:00 - DOJ sues Live Nation 6:20 - SEC approves Ether ETF 10:20 - Auto repairs are getting expensive 14:00 - Moderna is SOW, Lululemon is DOW 19:30 - Cicada snacks?? 22:15 - Pizza wars between CT and NY Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 329: Neal and Toby discuss the latest poll that shows a majority of Americans believing the economy is worsening despite data showing the contrary. Then, Nvidia shows a strong earnings report that says AI is still riding high. Next, a scary turbulent Singapore Air flight reveals the most bumpy flights in the world and why it could get worse. Plus, Neal shares his favorite numbers of Graceland, California homes, and a feather. Lastly, Vivek Ramaswamy buys stake in Buzzfeed hoping to give it a revamp.  Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Prepare of Memorial Day travels 3:00 - Americans think economy is bad 7:20 - Nvidia crushes earnings 10:50 - Turbulent skies 14:00 - Neal’s Numbers 21:00 - Politicians buy stock Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 328: Neal and Toby look into the lawsuit that could shake up the NIL landscape in college athletics. Then, Japan wants to prevent overtourism of its iconic sites by literally blocking its view. Next, fast casual dining has become a lunch favorite while fast-food is falling behind. Plus, destructive hail weather is threatening to cause billions of dollars of damage. Meanwhile, microplastics have been tested to be found in tes…ticles. Yikes. Lastly, an Australian magnate wants a portrait of herself taken down in a gallery…only to cause more attention to it.   Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 327: Neal and Toby examine how the latest jobs report may look promising, but not particularly for college graduates who may struggle with finding a job. Then, good, bad, and ugly news: the cargo ship cleanup at the Baltimore bridge crash site, OpenAI is changing its voice, and Red Lobster files for bankruptcy, respectively. Next, Hims & Hers Health is getting into the weight-loss drug game with their Wegovy-like shots. Also, New Caledonia is a hot battleground for independence and nickel reserves. Lastly, Neuralink gets clearance for its 2nd patient.  Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Check out Brew Markets newsletter! 2:45 - Fresh out of college kids have it rough 7:00 - Baltimore cargo ship gets moved 9:15 - OpenAI ditches AI voice 13:00 - Red Lobster files for bankruptcy 15:00 - Hims & Hers makes their own Wegovy 18:45 - Nickel fight in New Caledonia 21:45 - Neuralink cleared for 2nd patient Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 326: Neal and Toby discuss the internal shakeup (again) at OpenAI. This time, the team wanting long-term AI safety said, “We out.” Then, the UAW’s campaign to unionize the South hits a roadblock with Mercedes-Benz in Alabama voting against unionizing. Plus, Minnesota reaches a minimum driver pay with Uber and Lyft. Also, Manchester City and Blue Origin are this past weekend’s winners. Meanwhile, the popularity of THC-infused drinks is starting a turf war between the cannabis and alcohol industries. Next, sunscreens in the US are far behind the rest of the world…what’s up? Lastly, what you need to know this week before you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend.  Visit https://www.sage.com/morningbrew for more! 00:00 - Intro  02:20 - OpenAI Safety  06:30 - UAW loses vote 09:30 - Rideshare in Minneapolis  11:00 - Winners of the weekend  15:00 - Sunscreen in the US 18:00 - THC Drinks 21:25 - Week Ahead Get your Morning Brew Daily Mug HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-mug?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source=mbd&utm_campaign=mug Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices