Best OffBeat Business Media Podcasts (2024)

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The $12B train line from Vegas to LA breaks ground 15:47

34m ago15:47

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On Monday, US officials began the construction of what’s being called “the first US high speed rail” from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. Train company Brightline west is attempting to lay 218 miles of track and open the line by 2028. But what will the profits be like and just how ‘high speed” can this train go? Plus: Spotify revels in profits and a Tesl…

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Are You Letting Social Media Rule Your Life? 53:39

1h ago53:39

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In this thought-provoking video, we delve into the impact of social media on our daily lives. Are you constantly checking your phone for notifications? Do you feel pressure to keep up with the perfect image portrayed on social platforms? Join us as we explore the effects of social media on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. Disco…

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Explaining Tesla’s troubles, from robotaxis to cybertrucks 14:36

9h ago14:36

14:36

Tesla stock has taken a huge hit in 2024 as CEO Elon Musk preps for what should be a dark earnings call today. The company’s market cap has fallen, cybertrucks are being recalled and layoffs are raging. So what’s the cause of their financial woes and can they get it together? Plus: Chipotle opens in Kuwait and Oreo faces a lawsuit. Join our hosts J…

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This AI-generated rom-com proves AI is no Scorsese (yet) 11:38

1d ago11:38

11:38

A new wave of AI video is here and it looks pretty shoddy. An AI-generated rom-com trailer, released by TV maker TCL, is making its rounds on the Internet for one obvious reason: it looks weird. Although AI video is all the rage, does this rom-com flick indicate that we’re not in a place where it can take over Hollywood yet? Plus: Tesla recalls all…

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The startups trying make sense of unpredictable weather 24:46

30m ago24:46

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No business will be able to solve climate change. But several startups are trying to prevent severe and unpredictable weather patterns from battering the economy. We talked to Nick Cavanaugh, founder and CEO Sensible Weather, about how leveraging weather data can help consumers and businesses. Join our host Mark Dent, for an in-depth conversation w…

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Funding your startup is harder than ever now (thanks, VC firms) 15:49

1h ago15:49

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The golden age of VC funding is over as we’ve seen a year over year drop in investment amounts across the board. This may be alarming for new businesses looking to get their big break, but it's not all doom and gloom in 2024. So why are VC firms burnt out nowadays and what kinds of startups are getting those much-needed investments? Plus: 23andMe m…

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Can one YouTuber bring down a $850m AI company? 16:49

16h ago16:49

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YouTuber Marques Brownlee just put out a scathing review of the AI Pin from Humane AI and some think that’s a death knell for the $850m company. With millions of views per video, many are questioning if Brownlee and other popular tech creators have too much power over the businesses they review products from…do they? Plus: Alaska Airlines’ bad luck…

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WTF is going on with the economy right now? 14:11

1d ago14:11

14:11

America’s confusing economy isn’t going anywhere. The stock market is up but so inflation, and Jerome Powell just announced the Fed is unlikely to reduce interest rates soon. What does it mean? Plus: Samsung rules the smartphone market for now, and WNBA expansion. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in the Webby Awards! Join our hosts Mark Dent and Rob …

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Dining alone is on the rise — and profits could be huge 15:20

3d ago15:20

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Eating at a restaurant by yourself is becoming normalized. Many restaurants are starting to pivot their menus, marketing and portions to target single diners. But how can businesses across the board cash in on this growing trend? Plus: Tesla layoffs are looming and Samsung surpasses Apple in the smartphone market. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in …

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The next wave of AI with Matt Wolfe 21:04

4d ago21:04

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The AI industry is constantly changing and we can always use an update. We’re joined by Matt Wolfe, AI content creator and host of the new podcast, The Next Wave: Ai and the future of Tech, which is available here: https://link.chtbl.com/uqnVaUip. VOTE for The Hustle Newsletter in the Webby Awards! Join our hosts Jon Weigell, as he takes you throug…

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An airline for dogs… because we definitely need it 15:19

7d ago15:19

15:19

BarkAir (not joking) is the new airline on the runway. The only difference is that this airline is for your dog (also not joking). The airline will begin voyages in late May and heads up, it’ll be pretty pricey. So why is now a good time for a pet airline? Plus: Costco is in the gold business and the Monopoly movie is on its way. VOTE for The Hustl…

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Is tree bark the solution for plastic waste? 14:23

8d ago14:23

14:23

Tree bark has many uses, but until now none of them involved UberEats packaging. Bpacks, a sustainability startup, creates biodegradable bioplastic from tree bark. This material is supposed to help minimize plastic waste going forward, but just how well will it do that? Plus: Lunchables might get nixed from school lunch programs and Jessica Alba le…

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The billion dollar avocado business, explained 15:39

9d ago15:39

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Americans haven’t always loved avocados. It’s been a long journey for the once called “alligator pear” in the US from odd fruit to billion dollar darling, and the Super Bowl may have had something to do with that change. So how did the avocado boom happen and at what cost? Plus: Pfizer develops an RSV shot and Google unveils Google Vids. VOTE for T…

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Hedge funds and journalists team up to make an odd, unsettling pair 16:27

14d ago16:27

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Last week, a new player emerged on the journalism scene with an investigative takedown of America’s largest mortgage lender. The twist: before the article went live, an affiliated hedge fund shorted that lender and invested in its top rival. Is that legal? Is that ethical? We had the same questions. Plus: Shutterstock cashes in on AI and Jamie Dimo…

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AI monthly update: NVIDIA’s dominance & Apple’s potential GemeniPhone 18:03

10d ago18:03

18:03

The AI landscape was full of stories in March. Apple might integrate with Google, Microsoft Copilot is on the horizon, NVIDIA keeps winning and the entertainment industry finally pushes back. We’re joined by Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI (blog.hubspot.com/ai) to give us an update on all of the above and much more. VOTE for The…

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The app helping 'modern couples' manage their finances. 18:32

16d ago18:32

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Join our host Jon Weigell, for an in-depth conversation with Michelle Winterfield. Finances are often a touchy subject for many couples. Joining accounts and marriage itself are becoming more scarce, so how exactly are couples managing their money together? We’re joined by Michelle Winterfield, Co-Founder of the app Tandem, to help us answer these …

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Voters are sick of funding billion dollar stadiums 14:59

14d ago14:59

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Kansas City voters just rejected a $2B proposal for a brand new baseball stadium. The $2B stadium would’ve been funded by public and private sources, and it seems the public part of that wasn’t exactly a fan. Stadiums are often partly funded by taxpayers, but are starting to see a shift? Plus: Apple is working on mobile robots and Jeff Bezos buys a…

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Desmitificando La Salud Mental: Estigmas en las Comunidades Hispanas 1:36:06

19d ago1:36:06

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En este video profundizamos en un tema crucial pero a menudo malentendido: la salud mental dentro de las comunidades hispanas. A través de una exploración cuidadosa, 'Desmitificando La Salud Mental' busca romper los estigmas persistentes que rodean la salud mental en estas comunidades, ofreciendo una perspectiva fresca y empática. Desde desafiar la…

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Robots are making fast food. Are you eating it? 16:52

15d ago16:52

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CaliExpress by Flippy is a new restaurant that relies on robot staff to make meals for customers. This is not a brand new idea, but it seems more and more restaurants are looking to robotics to cut costs and feed the masses. So what are these places like? Plus: JetBlue starts dynamic pricing for baggage and Costco starts a weight loss program. VOTE…

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Big streamers are offering less and less content 15:09

16d ago15:09

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Streaming services are now in the habit of removing content from their platforms. Due to increased competition, streamers are cutting costs on licensing fees and residuals- so does that mean your favorite archived show could be removed soon? Plus: Yahoo acquires an AI news app and you can now use ChatGPT without an account. VOTE for The Hustle News…

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Can drugs made in space speed up cancer treatments? 15:13

22d ago15:13

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BioOrbit is a company that’s trying to take drug production into space. This groundbreaking idea to start producing lifesaving drugs in outer space is funded by the European Space Agency with the goal of expediting cancer treatment. But how will creating drugs in space help cancer patients and is big pharma in on this too? Plus: Microsoft splits Of…

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How much does winning a World Series cost? 12:53

23d ago12:53

12:53

What’s America’s greatest pastime? Money. MLB teams are spending fortunes on star players, but will that help them win a World Series? 30 years of stats say it probably will. Plus: AT&T has a huge data breach and OpenAI looks into voice cloning. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the…

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The tiny pineapples fighting food waste 15:58

26d ago15:58

15:58

Fresh Del Monte a global fruit and vegetable producer has unveiled its latest creation: small pineapples. This may not sound groundbreaking, but smaller pineapples may indirectly help curb food waste. How? We’re all pining for the answer. Plus: Sam Bankman-Fried receives a 25 year sentence and Amazon wants your palms. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and…

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Are we being AI-washed? 14:18

27d ago14:18

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Every company wants to say they’re using AI. However, some could be lying. “AI washing” is a new term to describe these instances of companies misleading investors about the capabilities of their AI products. So what exactly is being done about these false claims? Plus: Meta and Nvidia rub shoulders and Amazon invests further in AI. Join our hosts …

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Visa & Mastercard settlement may save businesses $30B 12:12

28d ago12:12

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Over two decades of lawsuits with merchants have finally backed Visa & Mastercard into a settlement agreement. Now from these antitrust proceedings, both credit card companies must lower credit card fees for businesses, but how much will businesses save and what are the details behind the case? Plus: Canva acquires Affinity and Trader Joe’s raises …

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Looking for a shipwreck? You and everyone else 14:19

29d ago14:19

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The easiest time to find a shipwreck is right now. With advancements in technology and climate change, researchers and companies alike are finding ways to dive deep and uncover ancient ruins underwater. But why is there such an interest and who’s investing in this? Plus: Boeing CEO steps down and TikTok hires a youth council. Join our hosts Jon Wei…

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Adults line up for viral Swedish candy 13:19

1M ago13:19

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Swedish company BonBon is making heaps of money off their candies. Since a TikTok trend (of course) brought the company into the limelight, their sales have gone from about 20 to 1k+ per day almost overnight. So what’s the deal with this candy and why is it such a hot commodity? Plus: There’s a growing amount of millionaires in the US and Tennessee…

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Why dynamic pricing — at Wendy’s and everywhere — is likely inevitable 19:07

1M ago19:07

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A few weeks ago, Wendy’s encountered disaster when it announced, and immediately walked back, a plan for dynamic pricing. But this won’t be the last time you hear about the strategy. We talked to Sahaj Sharda, a Columbia University law student and author of The Extinction of the Price Tag, about the dangers of dynamic pricing and whether consumers …

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Reddit goes public with a $748m IPO 14:01

1M ago14:01

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Redditors rejoice! The online forum officially went public yesterday to much fanfare. Reddit seems to negate the trend of low value IPOs with a very promising $748m value, but what does this all mean for users and will we see success for the first social media company going public since Pinterest in 2019? Plus: Doordash drones are coming and The US…

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Haven’t been to a real-life immersive fantasy event? You’re off trend 15:11

1M ago15:11

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Through the power of TikTok’s BookTok, several companies are now making good business out of producing immersive experiences based on fantasy books and millennial and Gen Z audiences have proven they’ll pay top dollar to attend. Join our hosts Juliet Bennet and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us…

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The economics of dating 17:07

1M ago17:07

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Dating is expensive, but that hasn't stopped people from spending around $200B annually on it. Today we’re joined by Noelle Medina who produced a video on The Hustle YouTube channel about the economics of dating. We’ll discuss how people are spending, where dating apps come into play and if money can really buy you love. Plus: Unilever is set for 7…

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The ‘dirty soda’ boom: from TikTok to mainstream 16:50

1M ago16:50

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Thanks to a TikTok trend (as per usual), ‘dirty soda’ is trending. Simply, ‘dirty soda’ is a doctored up soda with milk, fruit flavorings and more tooth-rotting fun. The term was first coined by drink company Swig, but now big brands are moving into the market with offerings of their own. Plus: Apple may bring Google Gemeni to iPhone and Mr Beast i…

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What’s with WcDonald’s? Anime-themed McDonald’s creates a buzz 16:08

1M ago16:08

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The Mcdonald’s marketing team has gone full otaku with their WcDonald’s experiential activation. The anime themed campaign brought in a lot of press fo the legacy fast food chain, but was it done well and can other businesses learn from this? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the …

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Subscription apps aren’t making money 13:51

1M ago13:51

13:51

Tons of apps just aren’t raking in cash like you’d think they would. TechCrunch reports that just 17.2% of apps ever exceed $1k in monthly revenue, which is a scary statistic for app developers out there. Is inflation to blame, or is there something deeper here? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett, as they take you through our most intere…

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The walls close in on TikTok 14:48

1M ago14:48

14:48

The US House passed a bill Wednesday that would force TikTok to divest from China’s ByteDance or be banned in the US. Will it actually become law? Join our hosts Mark Dent and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www…

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Do we need workplace etiquette classes? 15:33

1M ago15:33

15:33

Since remote work is consistently turning into hybrid work for many employees, the industry of workplace etiquette training has emerged. Things like making conversation, dressing professionally and writing emails are being taught in offices, colleges, and more. But is this all needed? Plus: Stella Artois taps David Beckham and Ray Ban’s Metal sungl…

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Do You Love You? Reaction to Pastor Robert Madu‘s Message 1:46:30

1M ago1:46:30

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Today we go into a few clips from Pastor Robert Madu's message titled, "Do you love you" a message he preached at Social Dallas where he and his wife both pastor. Here is the full message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI_7W_F0iGg&t=1209s We hope you enjoy today's episode and don't forget to follow us on IG for daily clips and content: https://ww…

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Shocker: This $1T Saudi Arabian desert colony has a golf course 16:02

1M ago16:02

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Neom is a $1T, 10.2k mile utopia currently being built in the Saudi Arabian desert. This luxury area will, of course, also now have a large golf “community” that looks straight out of a billionaire's dream sequence. Seems nice, but what are the issues with creating this giant adult theme park? Plus: Reddit targets a rise in valuation and Airbnb ban…

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Gen Alpha needs help managing millions of dollars 13:49

1M ago13:49

13:49

Generation Alpha is already making loads of cash on the Internet- so much that they need to learn to manage it very quickly. This gives a great opportunity to businesses old and new to try and move in on this growing market of wealthy young people by helping manage their finances. But where exactly is Gen Alpha getting this money and how are multip…

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Taylor Lorenz is Extremely Online 29:15

2M ago29:15

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Taylor Lorenz joins the weekend edition to talk about her new book, Extremely Online, the ever-growing influencer economy, her interview with @LibsofTikTok aka Chaya Raichik and how we are all affected by the media we create. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thdspod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thdspod/ Thank You F…

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The future of SXSW and creativity with Hugh Forrest 22:16

2M ago22:16

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Co-President and Chief Programming Officer of SXSW, Hugh Forrest, joins us to talk about the magnitude of the event and the future of human creativity. Dréa Hudson, Manager of Audience Development here at HubSpot Media, leads the conversation. Plus: Netflix books Tyson vs Paul and Applebee’s isn’t doing too hot. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Dréa …

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3D printed homes are here 14:03

2M ago14:03

14:03

Detroit is one of the first places to receive 3D printed homes as a housing option. The nonprofit, Citizen Robotics, is manufacturing parts to put together more “affordable” housing in less time that traditionally made materials. But how much does a 3D printed house cost? Plus: Revel wants more chargers and a Crypto fragrance just hit the market. J…

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Dartmouth men's basketball gets a historic 13-2 win 15:13

2M ago15:13

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An overwhelming majority of the Dartmouth men’s basketball team voted to become the first unionized team in NCAA Division I history, marking a big step in the evolving business of college athletics. Plus: The latest lawsuit involving Elon Musk and a piece of TV history is sold. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our …

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If ya smell what TKO is cookin’ 15:10

2M ago15:10

15:10

WWE & UFC parent company TKO Group Holdings is bringing in boatloads of cash since the September 2023 merger. Both companies have a huge footprint in live entertainment and merch sales and they’ve just added Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to their board, but where does the bulk of their wealth come from? Plus: the Jetblue and Spirit merger is off and Th…

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AI monthly update: OpenAI debuts Sora and Google Gemini “misses the mark” 17:30

2M ago17:30

17:30

AI had a very interesting February. From OpenAI’s Sora text-to-video to Google rebranding Bard as Gemini, there’s been tons to keep up with. And that’s why Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI (blog.hubspot.com/ai) is back this month to give us what we need to know and how AI continues to affect us all this year. Plus: Dune: Part Two…

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The immersive Wonka experience that wasn’t 16:56

2M ago16:56

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You may have heard of the off-brand Willy Wonka experience in Scotland that took place in an abandoned warehouse and caused a bit of a false-advertising uproar. This faux “immersive experience" however, is nothing new. So how bad was it and where else has this happened? Plus: OpenAI engages in publication battles and Oprah leaves the WeightWatchers…

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Why a CEO’s cereal-for-dinner comments struck a nerve 13:52

2M ago13:52

13:52

Kellogg’s CEO Gary Pilnick has come under fire for suggesting cereal for dinner as a viable money-saving solution for families facing economic hardship. How off base were his comments? Plus: Tesla’s updated Roadster is coming (maybe) and Wendy’s “dynamic pricing” clarification. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our …

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Vacant shopping malls make great schools 14:16

2M ago14:16

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Malls are on a severe decline and do not seem to be bouncing back anytime soon. Vacant malls are however taking on new life as a vessel for charter schools and education. But what, exactly, are the benefits of this? Plus: Playstation lays off 900 workers and McDonald's launches an anime-themed restaurant. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedma…

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Letting Go: How to Know It's Time and Why It Matters 1:38:45

2M ago1:38:45

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Knowing when to let go? How does one know that its time to move on from a relationship, friendship, career, family issues and the list goes on. I believe there is no one answer to these questions but thats why knowing God, knowing his Word and being able to know ourselves are key to understanding when its time to move on from something. We hope you…

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Tech job interviews are getting insane 12:25

2M ago12:25

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Tech job interviews are getting harder. Not only that, but the processes seem to gain more levels and more days every year. Amid mass layoffs in the tech industry, it’s a strange time for prospective employees, but is there a solution for this interview madness or will AI land a fatal blow? Plus: Amazon replaces Walgreens on the Dow Jones Industria…

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