Execs Jump Ship as OpenAI Goes For-Profit & The $100K NIL Controversy

Episode 419: Neal and Toby discuss OpenAI’s restructuring into a for-profit company and why most of their executive team has decided to leave. Then, federal prosecutors charge NYC Mayor Eric Adams for allegedly accepting illegal bribes from foreign entities. Plus, a college football QB has decided to leave UNLV because he was promised $100K but the team it never happened. Meanwhile, long-time co-host of the ‘TODAY’ show Hoda Kotb announces her leaving after hitting a new milestone in her life. Lastly, another low-cost airline is reaching out to budget fliers looking to score a trip to Europe for under $100. 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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business/  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Hurricane Helene  02:00 - OpenAI Shakeup  07:00 - NYC Mayor Indictment  13:20 - $100K QB NIL Conflict 18:30 - Hoda Kotb Leaving 'Today' Show 22:50 - Fly to Europe for Under $99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 418: Neal and Toby recap Meta’s annual Connect conference where the Zuck reveals the “Orion” AR glasses that could very much replace the smartphone. Then, Harris and Trump give speeches detailing their plan to boost the American economy. Next, lowering mortgage rates has caused a surge in refinancing applications by homeowners looking for big-time savings. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from Argentina, Oakland, and Citi Bikes. Lastly, Americans are starting to cut back on their portion sizes, meaning restaurants are adjusting their menus. 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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business/  Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Eric Adams Indicted 03:00 - Meta Connect Conference 08:00 - Election Economic Policy 12:00 - Refinancing Mortgages  16:30 - Argentina Rent 19:50 - Oakland Exit 23:00 - NYC Citi Bikes 25:45 - Restaurant Portions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 417: Neal and Toby discuss the latest DOJ battle against a big company, this time against Visa, alleging it monopolizes the debit card business. Then, FTX fraudster and key witness Caroline Ellison cooperates with the courts but receives 2 years in prison. Also, the CEO of Novo Nordisk stands before Congress to answer if Ozempic’s price is too out of reach for Americans. Meanwhile, a port strike across the East and Gulf Coasts could result in a supply chain nightmare. Plus, popular tech reviewer MKBHD, known for his unfettered reviews of products, releases a product of his own. Now it’s open season for other reviewers. Lastly, the Chicago White Sox is on the brink of being the worst team in baseball history. How did they get there? 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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business/  Checkout Brew Markets Here Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Mini Moon 03:10 - Visa Lawsuit 08:30 - Caroline Ellison Sentencing  12:09 - Novo Nordisk Ozempic Prices 17:45 - East Coast Port Strike 23:00 - MKBHD Panels App Review 26:40 - White Sox Woes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 416: Neal and Toby discuss why California is suing ExxonMobil over their alleged role in the plastic pollution crisis. Next up, why the US is thinking about banning technology from Russia and China in cars. Then famous Apple developer Jony Ive is working with Sam Altman and OpenAI, what could they be cooking up? Then turning commercial real estate into luxury apartments is all the rage in Manhattan and KMart calls it quits. Finally what is 'fridgescaping'? To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business Subscribe to Brew Markets here Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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 415: Neal and Toby break down the deal Microsoft cut with Three Mile Island to have the nuclear reactor help power their AI. Plus, a possible Intel takeover, and why is 'Cards Against Humanity' suing SpaceX? Next up the WNBA playoffs are under way and movie theaters are putting serious money into revamping for the future. Finally, a look at the week ahead. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Fall is here 03:00 - Microsoft inks deal with Three Mile Island  08:00 - Intel investment  12:50 - Cards Against Humanity vs SpaceX 18:30 - WNBA Playoffs 21:25 - Movie Theater Makeover  24:20 - Week Ahead  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 414: Neal and Toby break down with Nike CEO John Donahoe announces he is retiring after the company's struggling sales. Plus, the guys explain why every single board member resigned from 23andMe this week. Then, Olive Garden cuts a deal with Uber to deliver bread sticks and Trump Media shares prepare to slide as big shareholders can sell their stocks. Next up Starlink is getting in the way of astrology and can Netflix help Jordan Chiles get her Bronze medal back? To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Shohei Ohtani makes history 02:40 - Nike CEO Steps Down 08:00 - 23andMe Struggles 12:00 - Olive Garden and Uber 16:00 - Trump Media stock falls 19:20 - Starlink blocking scientists 22:50 - Netflix helping Jordan Chiles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 413: Neal and Toby recap the Fed’s decision to make an aggressive cut by 50-basis points and how the stock market reacted. Then, a deadly attack in Beirut caused by exploding pagers has everyone wondering why these pagers are connected to Taiwan. Next, Snap launches their latest AR glasses that are built for developers. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers from Norway EVs, Costco housing, and Real Madrid’s noisy stadium. Lastly, the once iconic Tupperware brand files for bankruptcy. 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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Toy Hall of Fame  02:40 - The Fed cuts rates 08:10 - Pager explosion supply chain  12:45 - Snap AR Spectacles 17:45 - Norway EVs 20:00 - Costco housing 23:00 - Spain concert venue fail 26:00 - Tupperware bankruptcy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 412: Neal and Toby preview the much anticipated Federal cut to interest rates after months of waiting for a green light. Then, Instagram automatically sets all teen accounts to private in an effort to increase child safety on social media. Plus, Oracle has been quietly riding the AI wave, which has made founder Larry Ellison the 3rd richest person in the world. Very nice. Meanwhile, YouTube's dream team of MrBeast, Logan Paul, and KSI team up to take on the school lunch industry with their own packaged lunch. Next, Michael Kors admits selling handbags is hard, especially in the age of TikTok and Taylor Swift. Lastly, popular video game Flappy Bird makes its triumphant return, but without the blessings of its original creator. 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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business/  00:00 - Liverwurst 3:30 - Federal Reserve makes its cut 9:10 - Instagram goes private for teens 12:30 - Larry Ellison moves up the billionaires ranking 18:15 - Michael Kors testifies to FTC 22:15 - YouTubers are going after Lunchables 25:50 - Flappy Bird returns Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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 411: Neal and Toby discuss Amazon’s big announcement of mandating its corporate staffers to return to the office 5 days a week. Then, Rupert Murdoch’s real-life succession drama unfolds behind closed doors in a courtroom to determine who helms the media conglomerate. Also, more than 30,000 Boeing factory workers go on strike after voting down on a new union contract and it could have catastrophic consequences to its cash flow. Next, Trump unveils his cryptocurrency exchange platform as he tries to coax crypto power players for this campaign. Meanwhile, Chipotle shows off its all-new Autocado – the machine that can cut, core, and peel avocados in high volumes. Lastly, Toby dives into the internet’s newest star: Moo Deng. 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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit https://wise.com/business/ Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316 Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Michael Jordon Sells House  02:40 - Amazon Returns to Office 5 Days/Week  07:10 - Murdoch Family Drama 12:20 - Trump Crypto promises  16:15 - Boeing Strike Update 20:30 - Chipotle Avocado Robot  25:00 - Viral baby hippo Moo Deng Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 409: Neal and Toby catch up on the latest with the US attempt to fully ban TikTok and it seems to have the company…acting like a regular day. Then, the Biden administration is looking to close a loophole that allows Shein and Temu to avoid shipping fees that make its products so affordable. Next, the UFC has its first ever event in the Las Vegas Sphere powered by a multi-million dollar production. Meanwhile, winners from the Emmy’s and IG Nobel Prize awards. Lastly, the news you need to know in the weekend ahead. 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. To learn more about how Wise could work for your business, visit wise.com/business. 00:00 - 100 days ‘til Christmas 3:15 - TikTok has its day in court 8:20 - Temu and Shein prices could be going up soon 12:15 - UFC gets in the LV Sphere 15:20 - Shogun sweeps at the Emmy’s  18:10 - IG Nobel Awards pushes the boundaries 21:45 - Week Ahead Get your Morning Brew Daily T-Shirt HERE: https://shop.morningbrew.com/products/morning-brew-radio-t-shirt?_pos=1&_sid=6b0bc409d&_ss=r&variant=45353879044316  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