Anthropic Blacklisted By US Government? & US-Iran War Disrupts Gulf Travel

Episode 799: Neal and Toby talk about the funding gap happening in Congress that’s hurting many federal employees’ paychecks. Some airports are asking for donations to help their TSA agents. Then, Google Maps finally is getting an AI makeover thanks to Gemini. Plus, Nintendo shares pop thanks to its dark horse hit Pokemon Pokopia. Meanwhile, safe haven stocks used to be where investors flock during geopolitical uncertainty, but not anymore.  Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns 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

Episode 798: Neal and Ray discuss the release of 400 million barrels of oil reserves, the largest in history as the Strait of Hormuz is near closure. Then, Porsche CEO plans to cut more jobs as it struggles to gain traction in China. Then it’s Neal’s numbers on YouTube surpassing Disney, people are more scared of AI than ICE, and a little known soccer club upsetting European giants.  Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns 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

Episode 797: Neal and Toby chat about Amazon calling an internal meeting to address a string of AI coding errors. Is this doing more harm than good? Then, Oracle reports another strong quarter but investors are cautious of its commitment to data centers. Also, Fabletics is launching a denim collection as athleisure is falling out of style. Meanwhile, a startup company wants to build huge mirrors to light up the night with more sunlight. Finally, Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo scores 83 points in a single game. Wowza. Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns 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

Episode 796: Neal and Toby dive into the drama intensifying between Anthropic and the White House as the AI company sues the Trump administration after calling Anthropic a ‘supply chain risk.’ Then, why oil is so tied to the economy. Meanwhile, the Chevy Bolt is back and its loyal fans are excited. Is this the McRib of EVs? Plus, Toby examines the trend of dirty sodas that’s been popularized by a Utah drink company and now has captured a national audience.  Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns Join us for trivia! https://mbdtrivianight-march2026.splashthat.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

Episode 795: Neal and Toby talk about the oil price crisis deepening as more Gulf producers slow their output. Then, the Feb jobs report showed a widespread and unexpected downturn in the labor market. For our weekend winners, an authorized photo shoot of Goldman Sachs junior bankers has upset the old heads. And AI ‘man camps’ offer golf and steaks to lure workers to build data centers. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more at taxact.com/business-returns Join us for trivia! https://mbdtrivianight-march2026.splashthat.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

Episode 794: Neal and Kyle chat about the booming business of entrepreneurship that has swept across the US as workers are finding themselves vulnerable to AI-caused layoffs. Plus, a preview of the jobs report for February. Also, Robinhood introduces a new platinum card to compete with American Express. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is interested in Ukrainian interceptor drones to counter Iran. And, the war in the Middle East is driving the cost of jet fuel and is hurting airlines. Finally, the World Baseball Classic, F1, and Paralympics kick off this weekend. Learn more about Bland AI at bland.ai/mbd Join us for trivia! https://mbdtrivianight-march2026.splashthat.com/  Check out Kyle on Per My Last Email! Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nLoZjMIpr7AhG61xsZlWs?si=83e893071dd44696  YT link: https://youtube.com/@permylastemailshow?si=aMa5d8vjKlFdeZlb  Show page: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 793: Neal and Toby dive into the Big Tech’s pledge to foot the bill of their own power plants to power their AI aspirations, but will it actually work? Then, Apple debuts a new low-cost laptop to attract consumers and businesses looking for a more affordable option. Also, markets are up as the war in the Middle East enters its sixth day, signaling, they’re not so worried about it. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on the wealthy in Jackson Hole, solo Broadway adventures, and a crossing guard with a legitimate side business. Learn more about Bland AI at bland.ai/mbd Join us for trivia! https://mbdtrivianight-march2026.splashthat.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

Episode 792: Neal and Toby chat about the fallout from the war in the Middle East, with spiking gas prices, luxury stocks slumping, and travelers finding all types of ways to escape the war zone. Then, Target reports another disappointing quarter, but its new CEO has a plan to turn it all around. Meanwhile, the World Cup is 100 days away and most of the focus has been on security. Plus, McDonald’s CEO is getting roasted for his reluctant bite of the Big Arch burger and Burger King took the chance to take jabs at its competitor.  Learn more about Bland AI at bland.ai/mbd Join us for trivia! https://mbdtrivianight-march2026.splashthat.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

Episode 791: Neal and Toby give an update on the Iran war and its impact on the stock market, causing traders to move with caution. Then, ticket seller giant Live Nation goes on trial to face accusations of being a monopoly. And, with the purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, Skydance plans to merge Paramount+ with HBO into one big app to challenge Netflix. Meanwhile, Sweetgreen used to be the darling of Wall Street. Now it’s wilting under sagging sales.  Learn more about Bland AI at bland.ai/mbd Join us for trivia! https://mbdtrivianight-march2026.splashthat.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

Episode 790: Neal and Toby talk about the US-Iran conflict that’s erupted and the shake up across the global economy. Then, OpenAI reaches an AI agreement with the Defense Department after Anthropic refuses to give it access. Plus, Pokemon celebrates its 30th anniversary and continues to be one of the most valuable brands in the world. Meanwhile, former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is the latest case of ‘brain drain’ in the move to Australia. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.  Learn more about Bland AI at bland.ai/mbd 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