Morning Brew Daily AI Sparks Software Stock Meltdown & Bezos Axes 30% of Washington Post Staff
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Feb 5, 2026 A deep dive into the AI-driven plunge in software stocks and the market forces behind the sell-off. Coverage of sweeping newsroom layoffs at a major national paper and the strategy shifts causing subscriber losses. A look at growing interest in prediction markets versus traditional sportsbooks ahead of the Super Bowl. Plus light cultural bites on food delivery trends, a viral Amtrak tracksuit, and travel-for-skills vacations.
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Washington Post Shrinks Newsroom
- The Washington Post cut one-third of its staff and narrowed coverage to national politics and some business/news beats.
- Leadership cites halved traffic and long losses despite Jeff Bezos's prior investment spree.
Strategic Missteps Hurt The Post
- The Post has ceded political influence to rivals like The New York Times and lost subscribers after editorial conflicts.
- Reduced Trump coverage and canceled endorsements cost audience trust and subscribers.
Prediction Markets Are Riskier For Users
- Prediction markets like Calci and Polymarket draw huge Super Bowl volume but users tend to lose more than on sportsbooks.
- Citizens' analysis shows median wallets lost ~7% vs ~1% on traditional gambling platforms.