Morning Brew Daily Spirit Airlines on its Deathbed? & July Inflation Remains Sticky
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Aug 13, 2025 July's inflation report shows an uptick, raising questions about the Federal Reserve's strategy. Meanwhile, Spirit Airlines and Kodak face dire financial straits, forcing discussions on their potential demise. A rivalry brews between Elon Musk and Apple over treatment of AI apps, highlighting tech industry tensions. Cracker Barrel attempts a makeover to attract younger diners, but reactions are mixed. The episode also touches on innovative urban safety solutions leading to zero traffic deaths in select cities.
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App Store Editorial Control Sparks Musk Complaint
- Elon Musk accused Apple of favoring OpenAI editorially in the App Store to block Grok's visibility.
- Apple has editorial control separate from algorithmic charts, which fuels platform-dispute claims.
Public Feud Between Musk And Altman Escalates
- Sam Altman publicly clapped back at Elon, pointing to Musk's own platform manipulation allegations.
- Grok cheekily replied that evidence supports Altman's point, escalating the public feud.
Spirit's Business Model Faces Existential Risk
- Spirit Airlines warned it could fail again soon unless it secures new cash after emerging from bankruptcy.
- Its leisure-focused, low-cost model lacks premium customers and lucrative credit-card revenue sources.