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#838: A new study finds cellphone bans in schools have…sorta worked? The Met Gala is facing new backlash after naming Jeff Bezos and his wife as honorary chairs. Tech leaders are protesting against Colorado’s burdensome AI bill which could spur a techno-exodus. Dot-com era tech companies are gaining new life as AI investments have led to a demand for data centers and infrastructure. Finally, tensions flare at the Strait of Hormuz. 

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#837: Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving thousands of travelers stranded. GameStop prepares a takeover bid for eBay. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel leads its first annual shareholder meeting in the post-Buffett era. The Savannah Bananas have a record-breaking night at Kyle Field. Finally, what to know in the week ahead. 

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Episode 836: Neal and Toby discuss the GDP report of the US economy which showed a solid growth of 2%, boosted by the all-out spending on AI. Next, Apple tops their quarterly earnings on strong iPhone sales, perhaps a promising sign for the post-Tim Cook era. Then, Ozempic might be helping people’s waistlines…but it’s not helping their breath. Meanwhile, Bill Ackman’s firm falls flat in its public market debut. Finally, the Devil Wears Prada 2 opens in theaters. 

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Episode 835: Neal and Toby do a roundup of major tech earnings coming from Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon. Then, the Federal Reserve keeps rates steady in what is likely Jerome Powell’s last policy meeting as leader. Next, Neal shares numbers on the $50 movie ticket, prediction market losses, and sleep aids for Americans. Finally, Uber gets into the hotel business and LIV Golf is on its deathbed. 

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Episode 834: Neal and Toby chat about the United Arab Emirates leaving OPEC next month, after six decades of membership, and how it’ll impact the global oil supply. Next, OpenAI reports missing key revenue targets, which sends companies linked to the ChatGPT-maker into a tailspin. Then, Jimmy Kimmel is back in Trump’s crosshairs again as he calls for the host’s firing after a joke made days before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. Meanwhile, Joby Aviation completes its first electric air taxi flight from JFK to Manhattan. 

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