This chapter explores the repercussions of a controversial loan deal on banking morale and bonuses while highlighting the struggles of Colombian soccer fans facing visa delays for the World Cup. It also addresses the increasing trend of older adults seeking roommates to manage rising housing costs, introducing the term 'boom mates.' Lastly, the discussion shifts to Starbucks' early launch of the pumpkin spice latte, reflecting on its cultural significance and seasonal consumer behavior.
Episode 393: Neal and Toby discuss the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ anticipated revision which removed 800,000 jobs from last year’s jobs report. The largest in the last 15 years. Then, the FTC’s plan to ban noncompete agreements in the US has run into a roadblock as a federal judge says, not so fast. Next, Ford once pledged to make big investments in all-electric vehicles but has since reversed course as it scraps its latest EV model plans. Plus, Neal shares his favorite numbers from big banks’ bad deal with Elon Musk, the rise of ‘boommates’, and the super long wait time for US visas. Meanwhile, Starbucks is using its secret weapon that might be able to save slumping sales: the Pumpkin Spice Latte, betch.
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00:00 - Misleading movie reviews
03:00 - Jobs Report Revision
07:50 - Blocked FTC Noncompete Ban
12:10 - Ford EV Spending
17:30 - 'X' Financing Troubles
19:45 - World Cup Visas
21:50 - Boomer Roommates
24:00 - PSL Coming Back
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