Episode 326: Neal and Toby discuss the internal shakeup (again) at OpenAI. This time, the team wanting long-term AI safety said, “We out.” Then, the UAW’s campaign to unionize the South hits a roadblock with Mercedes-Benz in Alabama voting against unionizing. Plus, Minnesota reaches a minimum driver pay with Uber and Lyft. Also, Manchester City and Blue Origin are this past weekend’s winners. Meanwhile, the popularity of THC-infused drinks is starting a turf war between the cannabis and alcohol industries. Next, sunscreens in the US are far behind the rest of the world…what’s up? Lastly, what you need to know this week before you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend. 

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00:00 - Intro 
02:20 - OpenAI Safety 
06:30 - UAW loses vote
09:30 - Rideshare in Minneapolis 
11:00 - Winners of the weekend 
15:00 - Sunscreen in the US
18:00 - THC Drinks
21:25 - Week Ahead
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OpenAI’s Safety Team Reaches Breaking Point & UAW Takes Big Blow in the South

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Episode 334: Neal and Toby recap the historic conviction of Donald Trump, who was found guilty of falsifying business records. Then, a flurry of deals between OpenAI and media companies that is becoming a concern for the industry. Then, Abercrombie & Fitch continues its historic turnaround as it posts another stellar earnings. Meanwhile, Salesforce shares take a huge hit from more macroeconomic conditions. Next, Japanese scientists reveal a satellite made out of wood that could help stem the concerning pile up of space debris. Lastly, the French Open bans alcohol in the stands because fans are getting too rowdy for the fancy sport. 

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00:00 - National spelling bee
3:00 - Trump guilty
7:30 - OpenAI wheelin’ & dealin’
11:40 - Stock of the week
14:50 - Dog of the week
17:40 - Wood satellite
20:00 - Too much drinkin’ at French Open

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Trump Found Guilty of Falsifying Biz Records & Concerns Over OpenAI’s Media Deals?

Episode 333: Neal and Toby dive into the latest drama from the oil industry with its biggest players trying to fend off activist investors. Plus, Walgreens, Amazon, and Walmart have announced major cuts to prices to get consumers spending again. Next, stats from the Negro Leagues are officially part of the MLB record books and it’s led to some new leaders. Then, Neal shares his favorite numbers on the American worker, Spelling Bee champs, and India’s heatwave. Toby has his own number on orange juice prices. Lastly, North Korea sends trash balloons into South Korea.

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00:00 - “Home Alone” house for sale
2:45 - Big Oil battles activist investors
7:15 - Summer of savings
10:15 - Negro Leagues added to MLB record books
13:40 - Neal’s Numbers
19:20 - Toby’s Tally
21:50 - Korean balloon fight

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Big Retail is FINALLY Slashing Prices & US Workers are Lonelier Than Ever

Episode 332: Neal and Toby chat about President Javier Milei’s visit with top tech CEOs during Argentina’s economic crisis. Then, Toyota is taking a practical approach to EVs by building a combustible engine that runs on green energy. Plus, cruises are back and they’re arriving with a boatload of new generation passengers. Next, Spotify is ditching their car accessory and making owners clean up their mess. Meanwhile, Chipotle tries to dispel the “Chipotle hack” that’s spread throughout social media. Lastly, America’s best decade might not be a definitive decade, but rather, a definitive age. 

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00:00 - Manhattanhenge
2:00 - Argentine President Milei visits silicon valley
6:00 - Toyota’s “green” engine
10:00 - Cruises are booming
13:00 - Spotify bricks its car player
15:40 - Chipotle hack
19:23 - The best decade?

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Toyota Bets Billions on "Green Engine" & Cruises Are So Back

Episode 331: Neal and Toby recap the mishaps of Google’s AI search results going full hallucination and the fallout afterwards. Then, the SEC’s new T+1 settlement rule goes into effect today that could transform the stock trading environment. Next, a recap of the biggest headlines over the long weekend including a weak box office showing and saying goodbye to an NBA legend. Plus, a UK Conservative party tries to require Gen Z to serve in the military. Meanwhile, Toby shares the trend of reading novels in 15 minutes. Lastly, the biggest news from this short week. 

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00:00 - Submersible…again??
2:45 - Google’s AI freaking out
6:10 - SEC switches to T+1
10:25 - Memorial Day weekend roundup
15:40 - Gen Z mocks UK national service
18:40 - Toby’s Trends: book summaries
22:00 - Week ahead

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Google’s AI Gives Weird Answers & Worst Box Office Weekend in 29 Yrs

Happy Memorial Day! Neal and Toby chat with Gary Vaynerchuck about his new book, “Day Trading Attention.” Gary shares his take on the winners of a TikTok ban and the rise of AI and YouTube influencers having real world effects. Plus, how he got into the wine business and why he thinks the alcohol industry will survive despite a decline in consumption. Then, the label ‘cringe’ gets thrown around a lot but Gary thinks it says a lot more about our current society. Also, where the biggest sports opportunities are as media and distribution changes. Lastly, a discussion about the impacts of social media on future generations.

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OpenAI’s Safety Team Reaches Breaking Point & UAW Takes Big Blow in the South

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