Morning Brew Daily

They break down Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony in a landmark trial over social media addiction. A legal clash over whether prediction markets are gambling or federal derivatives gets debated. India’s AI summit and big tech investments take center stage. Reports show wealthy New Yorkers are having more babies. A Louvre ticket-fraud scandal and a tax change reviving horse racing round out the news.

A fierce debate over a proposed strict rent cap in Massachusetts and why top Democrats are split. New research shows younger companies and CEOs are far more likely to offer remote work. Tide launches tile-shaped laundry detergent and raises safety and sustainability questions. Norway’s Winter Olympics dominance is unpacked, from youth sports culture to funding and training systems.

They unpack a global memory chip squeeze sparked by AI demand and why high-bandwidth memory matters. They cover viral AI video tools triggering legal pushback from studios. Detroit’s push to revive compact sedans as an affordability fix gets explored. A social media trend called looks maxing and its cultural spread is decoded.

Dan Toomey, comedian and host of the Good Work YouTube channel, brings sharp humor and quick wit. He sparred through rounds of recent-news and Winter Olympics trivia. Later, listeners get a lively love-odes segment full of celebrity DMs and a tense presidential naming showdown. The show closes with a playful app-draft for listeners to weigh in.

Top AI researchers quitting and warning about rapid risks and self-improving models. The surge in fiber optics and Corning’s stock tied to data center demand. Sugar futures tumbling as weight-loss drugs reshape consumption. The quirky science behind Olympic curling stones and drone tech changing sports broadcasts.

They unpack the January jobs report and what 130,000 new hires means for labor markets and Fed timing. They dig into privacy concerns after police recovered Nest footage and Ring’s features spark surveillance fears. Switzerland’s possible population cap and soaring NYC private-school tuition also get debated. Plus quirky takes on a Stanford dating app and a dog-finding Ring tool.

Billionaires moving from California to Miami amid a proposed billionaire tax and what that means for wealth and real estate. A presidential threat to close the Gordie Howe Bridge and its trade implications. Ferrari unveils an EV interior designed by Jony Ive with a surprising mix of analog controls. Super Bowl viewership shifts and controversies in prediction markets.

Job seekers are now paying recruiters for white-glove help navigating a tougher labor market. Elon Musk is shifting focus from Mars to the Moon and why that matters for space strategy. US tariffs have triggered a jet-fuel squeeze that halted flights to Cuba. Celebrities are increasingly launching underwear brands instead of tequila.

They break down memorable Super Bowl ads, from AI spots to Mr. Rogers callbacks and polarizing stunts. The conversation covers the GLP-1 weight-loss drug scramble and regulatory pushback. They highlight a surprising cultural comeback for fiber. They also note the Dow Jones crossing the 50,000 mark and preview key business data for the week ahead.

A lively roundup of Super Bowl ad drama where AI firms trade barbs and TV spend heats up. A sharp look at a surge in January layoffs and what it means for hiring. Corporate wins and doubts as AI boosts Caterpillar’s power business. A volatile week in crypto as bitcoin tumbles below $70,000. A fast-paced preview of the biggest Winter Olympics storylines.