Boeing Whistleblower Testifies & Tesla Wants to Give Elon $56B Payout

Episode 308: Neal and Toby dive into Tesla’s Q1 earnings report which certainly had its ups and downs with the announcement of a new affordable model despite having an abysmal sales performance. Then, the FTC just banned noncompete agreements because it believes it could raise the earnings of Americans. Next, Meta just released its chat bot and wants to make sure everyone knows about it. Meanwhile, there could be a new miracle drug that is a fraction of the cost of Ozempic. Also, a Finnish company wants to solve the world’s coffee supply problem with AI. Lastly, Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vaulting record and there’s a cash incentive why.  00:00 - Intro 2:45 - Tesla’s optimistic future 7:00 - FTC bans noncompete agreements 10:30 - Meta AI is here 13:45 - Newest miracle drug for cheap? 18:00 - Cup of AI joe 21:00 - Pole vault your incentives Get your Morning Brew Daily Merch HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-sweatshirt?utm_medium=multimedia&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=mbd&utm_content=shownotes 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 307: Neal and Toby chat about the big transportation news of Brightline West breaking ground of the high-speed rail line connecting Southern California and Las Vegas. Then, Express is the latest once-before retail giant that is filing for bankruptcy. Also, the New York Stock Exchange is seeing if you have any interest in trading during the late night hours while you’re at your favorite 24/7 diner. Next, the growing trend of boba tea turning its founders into billionaires. Meanwhile, streaming has become so easy to sign-up and cancel that it's becoming part of our normal watching habits. Lastly, Kansai International Airport in Japan is among the best in the world because of its flawless luggage record.  00:00 - Intro 2:45 - LA to Vegas train 6:30 - Express stores closing 915 - NYSE 24/7 trading? 12:40 - Hot boba market 16:30 - Stream churners 20:30 - Legendary airport Get your Morning Brew Daily Merch HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-sweatshirt?utm_medium=multimedia&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=mbd&utm_content=shownotes Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Disclosures: Returns are not guaranteed. Terms apply to the match and limitations apply to IRAs. Visit robinhood.com/retirement for more information. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC) is a registered broker dealer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 306: Neal and Toby dive into the House of Representatives’ overwhelming vote to ban TikTok and now it’s moved onto the Senate. Then, Tesla recalls all of its Cybertrucks due to a faulty accelerator pedal cover that could seriously harm people. Next, those who betted against the U.S. Dollar is feeling the pain as it hits record highs. Also, the UAW and chess champion Tunde Onakoya are the weekend’s winners. Meanwhile, Wall Street doesn’t seem like itself as its iconic bank closes shop. Lastly, what’s coming ahead to get your Monday started.  00:00 - Intro 3:00 - TikTok ban seems real 7:15 - Tesla recalls cybertruck  11:20 - U.S. Dollar strong 15:00 - Weekend winners 20:30 - Wall Street ghost town 23:15 - Week ahead Get your Morning Brew Daily Merch HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-sweatshirt?utm_medium=multimedia&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=mbd&utm_content=shownotes Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Disclosures: Investing involves risk and diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of any Exchange Traded Product (ETP) carefully before investing. The prospectus and, if available, the summary prospectus contain this and other information about the ETP and should be read carefully before investing. For a current prospectus, customers should visit the relevant ETP’s web page to access a link to the prospectus. Terms apply to the match and limitations apply to IRAs. 3% match requires Robinhood Gold for 1 year from the date of first 3% match. Must keep Robinhood IRA for 5 years. Robinhood Gold is offered through Robinhood Financial LLC and is a subscription offering premium services for a fee. Visit robinhood.com/retirement for more information. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC) is a registered broker dealer.Disclosures: Investing involves risk and diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of any Exchange Traded Product (ETP) carefully before investing. The prospectus and, if available, the summary prospectus contain this and other information about the ETP and should be read carefully before investing. For a current prospectus, customers should visit the relevant ETP’s web page to access a link to the prospectus. Terms apply to the match and limitations apply to IRAs. 3% match requires Robinhood Gold for 1 year from the date of first 3% match. Must keep Robinhood IRA for 5 years. Robinhood Gold is offered through Robinhood Financial LLC and is a subscription offering premium services for a fee. Visit robinhood.com/retirement for more information. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC) is a registered broker dealer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 305: Neal and Toby recap Netflix’s monster earnings report with it adding 9 million more subscribers. Then, tech reviews are piling on Humane’s AI Pin. Next, the Bitcoin halving are getting crypto fanatics excited this weekend. And then the guys share their picks for stock and dog of the week. Meanwhile, brain data could be the next hot commodity in tech, but Colorado is making sure that doesn’t happen. Lastly, nature may have been around since the beginning of time, but now it’s decided to pursue a career in music. 00:00 - Intro 2:30 - Bitcoin halving time 7:00 - AI Pin reviews fair? 11:00 - Netflix beats Q1 14:30 - Stock/Dog of the week 19:30 - Brain data for sale? 22:40 - Nature sounds Get your Morning Brew Daily Merch HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-sweatshirt?utm_medium=multimedia&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=mbd&utm_content=shownotes Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Disclosures: Interest is earned on uninvested cash swept from your brokerage account to program banks. The cash sweep program is offered through Robinhood Financial LLC. Terms apply. Rate is subject to change. Robinhood is not a bank. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of any Exchange Traded Product (ETP) carefully before investing. The prospectus and, if available, the summary prospectus contain this and other information about the ETP and should be read carefully before investing. For a current prospectus, customers should visit the relevant ETP’s web page to access a link to the prospectus. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC) is a registered broker dealer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 304: Neal and Toby chat about the flooding in Dubai and whether cloud seeding has anything to do with it. Then, the Boeing whistleblower has a dire warning for all its planes. Next, Elon Musk wants his payday and it's up to Tesla shareholders to vote whether he gets it or not. Meanwhile, Biden is taking a hard stance against Chinese steel imports in order to protect the U.S. steel industry. Also, Neal shares his numbers on a bus in Barcelona, coins, and Caitlin Clark’s rookie contract. Lastly, the Atlas robot by Boston Dynamics gets an electric makeover.  00:00 - Intro 3:20 - Cloud seeding good? 7:30 - Boeing whistleblower 10:20 - Tesla’s pay problem 13:00 - Steel tariffs 15:15 - Neal’s Numbers 21:30 - Atlas robot walks Get your Morning Brew Daily Merch HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-sweatshirt?utm_medium=multimedia&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=mbd&utm_content=shownotes 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 303: Neal and Toby recap the DOJ’s latest target: Live Nation. It’s suing the ticketing platform over its mishandling of the infamous “Eras Tour” debacle. Then, prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is doubling down on the startup market. Next, the US government plays matchmaker between Microsoft and the United Arab Emirates to steer the UAW from China. Meanwhile, the UAW is looking for a momentous victory in the South, an area that is not too friendly to unions. Also, the Paris 2024 Olympics is 100 days away and there’s already been quite the stir around its athletes. Finally, Ikea wants to furnish the generation of gamers. 00:00 - Intro 2:45 - DOJ suing Live Nation 6:30 - Startup market funding boost 10:20 - Microsoft deals with UAE 14:15 - UAW’s campaign in the South 18:30 - Olympics season starts 22:30 - Ikea gaming Get your Morning Brew Daily Merch HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-sweatshirt?utm_medium=multimedia&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=mbd&utm_content=shownotes Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Disclosures: Interest is earned on uninvested cash swept from your brokerage account to program banks. The cash sweep program is offered through Robinhood Financial LLC. Terms apply. Robinhood is not a bank. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC) is a registered broker dealer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 302: Neal and Toby talk about the drug shortage that is plaguing America and what it means for the healthcare industry. Then, Tesla announces another round of layoffs while it’s still lagging behind in the EV market. Also, Apple is now playing catch-up as it falls behind its biggest competitor in the smartphone market. Next, Boomers with low mortgage rates and paid-off houses are staying put and have no plans to sell their homes, leaving little available homes for future generations. Meanwhile, ghost kitchens are starting to fade away. Lastly, cats are taking the spotlight in Hollywood.  00:00 - Intro 2:50 - Drug shortage crisis 7:00 - Tesla layoffs 11:00 - Apple shipment slumps 14:00 - Homeowners aren’t budgeting 18:00 - Ghost kitchens fading? 21:30 - Cats in Hollywood Get your Morning Brew Daily Merch HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-sweatshirt?utm_medium=multimedia&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=mbd&utm_content=shownotes Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Disclosures: Investing involves risk and diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of any Exchange Traded Product (ETP) carefully before investing. The prospectus and, if available, the summary prospectus contain this and other information about the ETP and should be read carefully before investing. For a current prospectus, customers should visit the relevant ETP’s web page to access a link to the prospectus. Recommendations are one-time only. Any additional investment is at your sole discretion. Retirement recommendations aren’t available in Massachusetts at this time. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC) is a registered broker dealer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 301: Neal and Toby get into the oil price concern that’s coming from the growing tensions in the Middle East and how it could hurt the economy. Then, St. Louis is selling one of its iconic buildings in downtown for a fraction of its peak price. Next, Broadway season is in full swing but shows may be worried that there aren’t enough seats to be filled. Also, Neal and Toby share their biggest weekend winners. Meanwhile, the Forever Stamp is the latest victim of rising prices, but it might not be as bad as it seems. Finally, a look at what’s coming up this week. 00:00 - Intro 2:40 - Oil prices rising 6:30 - St. Louis doom loop 10:20 - Broadway back for good? 14:00 - Weekend winners 18:20 - First-class stamps 21:00 - Week ahead Get your Morning Brew Daily Merch HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-sweatshirt?utm_medium=multimedia&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=mbd&utm_content=shownotes Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Disclosures: Returns are not guaranteed. Interest is earned on uninvested cash swept from your brokerage account to program banks. The cash sweep program is offered through Robinhood Financial LLC. Terms apply. Robinhood is not a bank. Terms apply to the match and limitations apply to IRAs. 3% match requires Robinhood Gold for 1 year from the date of first 3% match. Must keep Robinhood IRA for 5 years. Visit robinhood.com/retirement for more information. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC) is a registered broker dealer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 300: Neal and Toby reflect on how the O.J. trial changed how media is broadcasted and how we became glued to our screens. Then, early reviews of the AI Pin have not been favorable. What will this mean for wearable AI tech? Next, Lunchables might be tapping into a billion dollar industry in schools but one group wants to put an end to that. Also, a recent study shows that not all private schools are worth the investment. Meanwhile, a real estate tycoon in Vietnam has been found guilty for embezzlement equal to 3% of the country’s GDP. Lastly, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s football team Wrexham might have a storybook ending to their season. 00:00 - Intro 2:15 - O.J. Simpson changed media 6:40 - AI Pin disappoints 10:00 - Lunchables could be harmful 13:30 - College ROI 16:40 - Embezzlement in Vietnam 19:30 - Wrexham hopes alive Get your Morning Brew Daily Merch HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-sweatshirt?utm_medium=multimedia&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=mbd&utm_content=shownotes 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 299: Neal and Toby review the latest inflation report that has put a wrench in the Fed’s plans to cut rates by the Summer. Then, the lab-grown meat industry is under crosshairs, potentially facing a ban in order to save the agriculture industry? Next, AMC’s CEO thinks it can fend off bankruptcy despite a struggling movie theater industry. Also, Neal’s numbers on Wrestlemania, Japan’s surname problem, and a techno ban in Chechnya. Meanwhile, how sheep are becoming the latest darlings for Wall Street. Finally, the Masters Tournament kicks off and Toby has a bold prediction.  00:00 - Intro 2:50 - March inflation worries 6:50 - Lab-grown meat is targeted 10:40 - Movie theaters in trouble 14:15 - Neal’s numbers 20:00 - Sheep save solar 22:30 - Masters preview Get your Morning Brew Daily Merch HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-daily-sweatshirt?utm_medium=multimedia&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=mbd&utm_content=shownotes Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow Disclosures: Robinhood Gold Card is offered by Robinhood Credit, Inc., and is issued by Coastal Community Bank, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Terms apply to the Robinhood Gold Card rewards program and are available at http://robinhood.com/creditcard. Fee applies to Robinhood Gold subscription. Annual Robinhood Gold subscription is required to apply for and maintain the card and does not include a 30 day free trial. Visit http://robinhood.com/gold for more information. Some limitations or conditions may apply. Robinhood Financial brokerage account required to redeem cash back. See rewards program terms for details. Rewards program terms are subject to change. Investing involves risk. Other fees may apply. Robinhood Gold is offered through Robinhood Financial LLC and is a subscription offering premium services for a fee. Interest is earned on uninvested cash swept from your brokerage account to program banks. The cash sweep program and Robinhood Gold are offered through Robinhood Financial LLC. Terms apply. Rate is subject to change. Robinhood is not a bank. First 30 days of Gold are free and then you’ll be charged a subscription fee. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC) is a registered broker dealer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices