Powell’s Job in Limbo? & Your 401K May Be Open to Private Markets

Episode 629: Neal and Toby chat about the Senate’s passing of a law that will cut federal funding for NPR and PBS. Then, CBS cancels 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'. Plus, tickets for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film goes on sale…which doesn’t premiere until exactly one year from now. Meanwhile, Uber’s massive deal with Lucid Motors to expand their robotaxi service is the Stock of the Week. President Trump’s strong preference for real cane sugar in Coca-cola sodas causes shares of high fructose corn syrup producers to drop.  Meet your local home loan expert at ⁠⁠https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast  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 00:00 - Freebie Guy 3:30 - Congress Pulls NBR and PBS Funding 7:00 - CBS Cancels Late Show 12:00 - 'Odyssey' Sells IMAX 18:00 - Stock of the Week 21:30 - Dog of the Week

Episode 628: Neal and Toby discuss the reports of Trump getting ready to tell Fed Chair Jerome Powell to pack his desk and skedaddle. Then, an executive order from the President may open up 401(k)s to private markets. Also, Ford is issuing another recall…seems to be a recurring issue. Plus, it’s Neal’s Numbers on the Labubu craze, air conditioning in Europe vs. the US, and obesity.  Meet your local home loan expert at ⁠⁠https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast  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 00:00 - Dog adoption surges thanks to ‘Superman’ 3:10 - Powell’s on the hot seat 9:15 - 401Ks could go private 12:10 - Ford Recalls 18:00 - Labubu's rise 20:20 - Euro AC vs US AC 22:20 - Obesity Study 25:30 - Coke real cane sugar

Episode 627: Neal and Toby dive into June’s inflation report where it underscores some of the risks of tariffs as prices ticked up ever so slightly. Then, Trump joins a big AI energy summit in Pennsylvania where Big Tech pledges big money to make the commonwealth state an AI hub. Also, the Emmy’s nominations are out, which gives a heat check on who is winning the streaming wars in TV land. Meanwhile, the MLB All-Star Game rolls out robo umpires for the first time in a prime time debut.  Meet your local home loan expert at ⁠⁠https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast  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 00:00 - Would you go to this type of party? 3:10 - Inflation slightly rises 7:45 - AI hub in Pennsylvania? 11:15 - HBO Max and Apple doms Emmy’s noms 17:30 - Robo umpires make MLB All-Star debut 22:10 - Sprint Finish!

Episode 626: Neal and Toby dive into Bitcoin hitting another record high just in time for ‘crypto week’ in Washington. Then, Delta has a clever way to avoid import tariffs on new airplane parts, and they’re not the only ones doing it. Plus, Kraft Heinz is on its way for a break up after its doomed merger in 2015. Meanwhile, Toby talks about the trend of ‘superfake’ luxury items that are nearly indistinguishable from authentic luxury.  Meet your local home loan expert at ⁠⁠https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast  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 00:00 - Trivia Tonight! 02:50 - Bitcoin Boomin’ 08:20 - Delta Ducks Tariffs  12:15 - Kraft Heinz Breakup  17:00 - Luxury Knockoffs  21:00 - Headlines

Episode 625: Neal and Toby dive into why professional gamblers are outraged over Trump’s tax bill threatening their livelihood. Plus, an announcement of new tariffs on the EU and Mexico has the markets unsure if Trump is following through or not. Then, the reboot of ‘Superman’ is another notch in a movie hot-streak for Warner Bros. Meanwhile, Bad Bunny is singlehandedly boosting Puerto Rico’s economy. Also, while automakers try to install the latest and greatest tech in cars, cupholders have been the key decision factor for carbuyers. Finally, a preview of the week ahead.  Meet your local home loan expert at ⁠⁠https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast  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 00:00 - Bastille Day 03:10 - Taxes on Gambling 8:10 - Tariff Latest 11:30 - Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico 17:00 - Superman Soars 20:40 - People Love Cupholders 24:30 - Week Ahead

Episode 624: Neal and Toby unpack Ferrero, the maker of Nutella, acquiring the cereal maker Kellogg in a nearly $3B deal. Then, the Pentagon becomes the largest shareholder for a rare earth mining company. Also, Delta shares jumped 11% signaling traveling is stabilizing. Meanwhile, there’s in-fighting in the matcha community that is leading to a shortage. Plus, Varda Space just bagged $187M in funding to make drugs in space.  Meet your local home loan expert at ⁠⁠https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast  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

Episode 623: Neal and Toby cover the leadership shakeup at Elon Musk’s ‘X’ as Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO. Then, President Trump’s announcement to slap a 50% tariff on copper causes prices to skyrocket. Also, McDonald’s is bringing back the snack wrap, along with a new spicy McMuffin in order to lure back customers. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on Scarlett Johansson, Lucid’s EV record, and the death of partying.  Meet your local home loan expert at ⁠⁠https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast  Join us for trivia night! https://mbd-trivianight-july15.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 00:00 - Moon Illusion  03:40 - ‘X’ CEO Steps Down  09:10 - Copper Tariffs  12:20 - McDonald’s Menu 17:45 - Neal’s Numbers  25:30 - Headlines

Episode 622: Neal and Toby talk about the Trump Administration banning Chinese buyers from acquiring US farmlands. Then, Robinhood is offering faux equities as tokens and OpenAI is not happy about it. Also, middle managers are being axed which means top managers are adopting more workers. Plus, a polymarket controversy over whether President Zelenskyy wore a suit or not. Finally, a wrap up of more headlines.  Meet your local home loan expert at ⁠⁠https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast  Join us for trivia night! https://mbd-trivianight-july15.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

Episode 621: Neal and Toby preview Amazon's Prime Day and what it will mean for the company's bottom line. Then President Trump tries to provide some clarity on tariffs and Tesla reels from another Elon Musk political move. Then Toby shares why anime is trending and previewing the headlines heading into the rest of Tuesday. Meet your local home loan expert at ⁠https://mortgagematchup.com/? utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast⁠ 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 00:00 - Toby got engaged 3:00 - Trump Tariff Uncertainty 8:00 - Amazon Prime Dayssss 12:10 - Elon back in politics 17:40 - Toby’s Trends: Anime 22:10 - Sprint Finish!⁠

Episode 620: Neal and Kyle explain what the Trump budget bill's impact on taxes will be. Then, Lululemon is suing Costco over dupe clothes and teenagers are having trouble finding work this summer. Then Neal and Kyle share their winners of the weekend, which include how to be "cool" and swimmers are back in the Seine. Finally, a look at the week ahead. Meet your local home loan expert at https://mortgagematchup.com/?utm_source=morning_brew&utm_medium=podcast 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