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35:13

The Secret Behind Your NYT Games Addiction

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/09/07

#927: Neal and Toby chat with New York Times Head of Games Jonathan Knight to talk about the success of Wordle and how it became wildly successful. Also, an inside look into how The New York Times decides which games are worthy of being added to their slate. Then, they talk about the broader puzzle revolution that’s captured a healthy amount of loyal fans – in a time where everything is competing for your attention. The New York Times Games is introducing Bonus Puzzles! Subscribers can play fresh

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31:20

Nvidia Buys Hugging Face for $12.9B & Pharma...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/09/04

#926: Tesla teases the long-awaited Cybercab and is ready to share more details. Nvidia acquires AI startup Hugging Face in a massive deal valued at $13B. Drugmakers are now shifting to a new spot that promises much growth…baldness. Burning Man is underway but…is it still the free-spirited event it once was? Finally, the iconic feminist icon Gloria Steinem passes away at 92.Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew If you’re in NYC, come to our run club on 9/16:

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31:40

NBA Hands Historic Punishment to LA Clippers & AI...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/09/03

#925: The NBA drops the hammer down on the LA Clippers for circumventing the league’s salary-cap rules. The USS Abraham Lincoln makes a stop at a Thailand resort known for its history in sex tourism after a lengthy deployment. Customers are discovering restaurants are starting to rely on AI-generated images to promote their food…and it’s disturbing. Neal dives into the numbers of the new “working class,” the dying tradition of the 10PM dinner in Spain, and the clever way the New England Patriots to

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32:47

Blue-Collar Workers Stick Up for Data Centers &...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/09/02

#924: Some labor groups are standing up to the data center backlash, saying it could jeopardize thousands of jobs. Global bond selloff puts a squeeze on borrowers around the world. GoPro just got bought out after years of decline. Dyson launches a $500 toothbrush that squirts at you. Finally, would you buy a MrBeast book?Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew If you’re in NYC, come to our run club on 9/16: https://www.morningbrew.com/runclub Come to our trivia night

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34:12

The Tim Cook Era Officially Ends & Why MapQuest Soars...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/09/01

#923: Tim Cook’s time as the head honcho at Apple has come to an official close. A look back on his career and what to expect from John Ternus. MapQuest refuses to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” and it somehow helps it shoot up to the top app in navigation. Syracuse University is facing an enrollment crisis and it's hurting their budget books. Toby talks about the trend of AI note takers that have escaped the office and into everyday conversations. Finally, the FTC faces off against Amazon

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32:24

OpenAI “Swarm” Hack Was Worse Than We Thought & US...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/31

#922: Trump announces deal that has the US take majority control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. OpenAI’s investigation into the Hugging Face hack attack reveals shocking discoveries of its AI agents. NASA launches a next generation telescope that could unlock the secrets of dark energy and dark matter. Brands are capitalizing on RushTok. Finally, what you need to know in the week aheadLearn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start

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32:00

Shein Limps to a $27B IPO & GTA 6 Extended Trailer...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/28

#921: The economic world prepares for Jackson Hole and all eyes are on Kevin Warsh to deliver a clearer message on the state of inflation in the US. Shein, once valued at $100B, is now aiming for a $27B valuation as it makes its stock market debut. A new drug can lengthen the life of those with pancreatic cancer. American Airlines and United are hoping direct flights to far flung places will attract new customers.Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more

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33:28

Meta Agrees to Historic $18B Settlement & NYC Has...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/27

#920: Meta settles a major case that alleges its platforms can be addictively harmful for teens. Nvidia has become a banker to the AI boom. Bill Gates expresses his concerns about the pace of AI and society’s ability to govern it in an essay. NYC passes SF as the country’s biggest tech hub. Iceland has a ridiculously low murder rate. Japan’s Prime Minister defends her habit of working from home.Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need

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33:47

The NFL Has a CTE Problem & Dolly Parton Dies at 80

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/26

#919: A new study finds that 1 in 4 NFL players that have passed away within the last decade suffered from CTE. Stanley Druckenmiller, a hedge fund legend, slams Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on his latest move to calm bond markets, but…it was written by AI? Golf brands Good Good Golf and Callaway are in hot water after releasing an ad that features a woman being shoved to the ground in an attempt to be “scary.” And Target apologizes for a kid’s Halloween costume that evoked Blackface. Dick’s

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32:39

America Unleashes “Economic D-Day” on Iran & US Open...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/25

#918: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces sweeping economic sanctions on Iran, dubbed as “economic D-Day.” Blank Street raises $105M and plans for a West Coast expansion. Fans are complaining about the rising cost of tickets for the US Open. An app that sends messages as fast (or slow) as carrier pigeons is becoming an unexpected hit.Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew Grab tickets to our Performance Revue show

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28:39

Canada Says “We’re at War” Over Tariffs & IndyCar...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/24

#917: The US and Canada are spiraling towards another trade war as tariff negotiations break down. ChatGPT can now read and respond to your iMessages. The Trump administration hosts the IndyCar race in Washington DC for his birthday. The world’s busiest airport is no longer in the Middle East, but now in Seoul, South Korea. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. Learn more at https://go.amex/morningbrew Grab tickets to our Performance Revue show

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32:04

Scott Bessent Fails to Calm Bond Market & This...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/21

#916: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tries to intervene to ease the bond market…except it doesn’t work. Walmart posts its slowest gains in years as Americans watch their budgets. A Chinese animated film is so bad, it’s so good. Nike shares hit their lowest in 12 years. The FDA calls for a blueberry recall over deadly E. coli fears. Finally, the Army uses GTA 6 to reenlist soldiers.Learn more at https://www.rubrik.com/mb Grab tickets to our Performance Revue show

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33:03

Did Moderna Just Cure Cancer? & Freight Trains Have a...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/20

#915: Moderna shares soar after a breakthrough trial of an mRNA cancer vaccine. Amazon plans to expand its drone delivery service to 500 US cities. The meal-kit delivery company Blue Apron is in shambles after a key supplier goes out of business. It’s Neal's Numbers on thieves stealing $200m worth of goods from trains, millennials are actually feeling good about their future, and why answering job inquiries quickly can help you get hired. Finally, Liquid Death launches an ad that suggests using pee

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33:50

Disney Goes to War Against the FCC & People Can “Rent...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/19

#914: Disney is fighting back against the FCC for challenging its broadcasting licenses during the Jimmy Kimmel drama. Bond yields jump as sticky inflation and Iran War uncertainty unsettles investors. A Chinese company unveils a robot that can run faster than Usain Bolt. ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ companies are now letting users spread their rent payments out. Finally, American Airlines is adding seat-back screens to over 800 planes.Learn more at https://www.rubrik.com/mb Grab tickets to our

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32:20

Meta’s $1.4T Trial Over Child Safety Begins & Is AI...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/18

#913: Meta heads to a landmark trial that will determine if it’s responsible for kids’ social media addiction. Secondhand books are being bought in bulk and shipped to far-flung places…leaving many to believe AI is doing all the shopping. Reddit shares jump as it prepares to join the S&P 500. There’s a cohort of Gen Z entrepreneurs who are turning to vape vending machines to secure their financial future. Finally, actor Hayden Panettiere dies at 36.Learn more at https://www.rubrik.com/mb Grab

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30:12

Americans Are Suiting Up Again & Ferrari’s Mocked...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/17

#912: Suits are making a comeback as more Americans are returning to the office…in style! AI riches are pushing policymakers to create wealth sharing proposals for the communities housing data centers. Ferrari’s Jony Ive-designed EVs were mocked but turns out, everyone actually wants them. Fancy interior designs for dorms are popping up all over TikTok, but is that really the reality? Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. Learn more at https://www.rubrik.com/mb Grab tickets to our

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29:20

Is Sports Betting the New American Investment Plan? &...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/14

#911: Billions of tariff refunds are coming back to large companies. Gen Z believes sports betting is the key to a better financial future. Candy Crush has been crushing it for 15 years. McDonald’s knows how many times you ordered a Double Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese – and when you'll order it again. Anthropic sets its eyes on a massive $2 trillion IPO.Learn more at https://www.rubrik.com/mb Grab tickets to our Performance Revue show

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28:18

Bob Iger, Josh Kushner Buys LA Lakers for $12.5B &...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/13

#910: The Los Angeles Lakers are sold for $12 billion to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. July’s inflation report comes in just as expected. Roku has a 24/7 AI slop channel. Private equity is stuck with over 33,000 unsold businesses. Americans are traveling more than ever and they love traveling to Europe. The FAA nears a hiring goal thanks to a focus towards recruiting gamers. Finally, Count Binface captures the headlines in Britain’s upcoming election.Learn more at https://www.rubrik.com/mb Grab

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31:45

Bumble Allows Men to Message First & UMich Drops...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/12

#909: A total solar eclipse drives a boom in hotel bookings in far-flung places in Europe. Bumble reverses a feature that made it unique: men can now message first. Anthropic will now watermark its AI-generated content to comply with European regulators. The University of Michigan drops its first-semester grades for freshmen to help them get situated with college life. Finally, NYC mayor Mamdani wants Amazon to employ its delivery workers. Learn more at https://www.rubrik.com/mb Grab tickets to

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31:19

Americans Push Back on Mass Surveillance & Dallas Is...

Morning Brew Daily ·

2026/08/11

#908: Flock cameras are a useful tool for law enforcement but there’s growing backlash of a mass surveillance state. Lake Mead plummets to historic low levels. Mark Zuckerberg releases his own manifesto on the future of AI. Toby looks into the trend to Texas’ own Wall Street – better yet, Y’all Street. Finally, Nvidia and Wall Street firms ink a deal to raise $500 billion in financing for the chipmaker’s customers.Submit your password guess! https://forms.gle/4EdBi3X8N4eMnBd56 Come to our August

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