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#968: The economy is the top issue for voters heading into the midterm elections. AI data centers make their appearance in 10 states’ ballot measures. Prediction markets activity is expected to skyrocket and many are facing questions about their accuracy ahead of the November elections. In Washington DC, voters will decide if they want to ban foie gras. Next, a Toby’s Trends edition on state-administered speed-limiting devices to control reckless driving. Finally, a man who traveled across the world for 28 years is back home.

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#967: AI enthusiasm wanes as a massive tech stock selloff sweeps Wall Street. The fallout of Binance’s crypto heist has many concerned about the lack of security in crypto. The Golden State Valkyries have won its first-ever franchise WNBA championship in just its second year of existence. Couples are hiring Etsy witches to conjure up good weather for their big day. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.

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#966: DoorDash acquires Instacart for a whopping $17 billion, creating a food delivery giant. America’s GDP is like the Golden State Warriors with an impressive third quarter performance, growing at the fastest pace in a year. Weil Gotshal, a once heavyweight law firm, is shutting its doors. Horror bookstores are popping up everywhere and horror books are flying off the shelves like ghosts. Finally, the biggest crypto heist in history.

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#965: Google’s AI business is hurting its own core product: its search business. The Federal Reserve votes to keep rates steady as elevated inflation continues to be a thorn in the side of central bankers. Game 6 of the WNBA Finals tips off in Atlanta…the only problem is that West Coast fans will either have to work from home or watch the game during their commute since game time is at 9AM. Then, it’s Neal’s Numbers on Halloween candy prices, youth sports, and a really hard Harvard class that everybody wants to take.

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#963: Anthropic files for potentially the biggest IPO in history all while admitting that AI could cause existential risk to humanity. Trump announces Audi will build a $4 billion US factory in Georgia. Instagram is testing out 90-minute horizontal videos in a move that competes with Youtube. ‘Maxxing’ is Dictionary.com’s 2026 word of the year. Finally, Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts for its laid off workers.

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#962: Unauthorized AI agents are accessing bank accounts and the big banks are scrambling to mitigate the risks. A new startup that enlists genetically engineered war dogs raises $200 million. The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are unionizing after years of unfair pair. London’s most famous shopping street, Oxford Street, is barring cars from driving through it. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.

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#961: The iPhone Duo arrives in stores and the public can get their hands on it for $2,000. NYC’s horse carriage ban is raising many questions for the drivers who have to figure out how to maintain their livelihood. With all the data centers being built, the gray paint business is booming. Luxury stores in Paris are suffering due to the violent protests happening across France. Finally, why is nobody hanging out on Friday nights anymore?

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#960: Government websites go dark as hackers exploit weaknesses. Meta strikes a deal to keep Zuckerberg in California. United CEO is caught in a firestorm after doubling down on his support of a national wealth tax. Then Neal shares his favorite numbers from the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, bougie neighborhoods, and the Brewers. Finally, Airbnb says guests don’t have to clean up after themselves.

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#959: SpaceX reports soaring results as its AI business continues to be a growth driver. Netflix reports its slowest revenue growth in years as it overhauls its content programming along with its leadership team. Airliners and travel experts warn this could be the priciest holiday travel season in years due to rising fuel costs. Unilever offloads its Welly Bandage business while PepsiCo is struggling with its Poppi acquisition. People are vibecoding away ads on their smart TVs. Finally, Jay Z is reportedly making himself the Super Bowl halftime performer.

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#958: Elon Musk and Anthropic make some very public pledges to share their wealth for charitable causes. Global unrest continues to rip through Europe and the Middle East. Gen Z investors are retreating back from their risky stock moves before the midterm elections. Haunt sliders are becoming a big business for amusement parks.

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#957: Neal and Toby discuss the latest AI jitters that are impacting the stock market and how investors are reacting. Next up, California is proposing a tax on billionaires and “You Can See Everything” impresses at the box office. Then, UChicago rallies against a 68-year old Onion Futures and a finally look at the week ahead.

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#956: Tesla showcases its new Roadster model that can drive on the wall, fly, and do backflips. What. Companies are increasingly using AI in their hiring process. Amazon unveils its new Bee AI wearable tech just in time for the holidays. California’s wine industry is facing an oversupply of grapes as people are pulling back from wine o’ clock. Finally, KFC ditches Pepsi for Coca-Cola across its restaurants.

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#955: US inflation rises more than expected in September. Ukraine says Starlink restrictions are hurting its military capabilities against Russia. Netflix lays off roughly 1,000 of its workers. Neal’s numbers on Gen Z flocking to South Carolina, shipping costing more than a spaceship, NASA’s Mars rover breaks a new record. Finally, NYC is putting an end to horse carriage rides in Central Park.

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#954: Apple unveils its newest foray into the smart home market with ‘HomeView,’ which looks like a giant Apple Watch. Bumble agrees to go private for $1.3B Character.ai files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. An OpenAI employee is arrested by the FBI for planting a recording device in a conference room. The Treasury Department imposes a hefty $1.2B fine against Bank of America. Finally, a French supermarket’s refrigerator was hacked.

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#953: Trump faces backlash after securing a deal with Russia for diesel fuel. Pepsi is feeling the hurt as the GLP-1 movement is causing shoppers to cut back on sodas and snacks. Two American economists win the Nobel Prize for their work on managing economic shocks. 3 out of the 4 remaining teams in the MLB are proving that low payroll teams can thrive in the postseason. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead.

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#952: Robin Wigglesworth is the editor of the Financial Times’ Alphaville blog and the author of A Fabulous Debt: The Epic Story of How Bonds Built the Modern World. He joins Toby to explain the history behind the bond market, some of the major players that modernized bonds, and why rising yields actually affects everyone.

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#951: Rumblings of Starbucks’ takeover of Chipotle sends the burrito chain’s shares up. Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ hits theaters, headlining Hollywood’s new crusade of showing the ugly side of Big Tech. Duke math majors can earn up to $300,000 as soon they graduate!? Something doesn’t add up. The Trump administration pauses H-1B visas which are crucial to tech firms, especially Microsoft. Finally, Spotify doubles down on Joe Rogan.

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#950: Winter is coming…and heating up your home may become more expensive, especially for those who use oil, according to a national study. McDonald’s is sued for allegedly using AI to individually price for their franchises. Jaguar unveils a sleek electric vehicle two years after their controversial rebrand. Then, it’s Neal’s Numbers on water bills that have risen over the past decade, Slovenia’s windfall thanks to the .si domain, and LeBron James’ mega Polymarket deal that pays more than his NBA salary. Finally, Hurricane Isaias could make landfall this week.

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#949: Student protests swept France as labor unions and high schoolers demanded for improvement in faculty staffing, classroom sizes, and building conditions. The US stock market is nearing record highs as traders are betting corporate America can survive high energy prices and interest rates. Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is getting backlash for taking over a SiriusXM channel that was a place for working-class comedians to make money. Finally, a Starbucks-Chipotle merger sounds crazy…but maybe it could work?

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