Episode 437: Neal and Toby talk about the IMF’s recent report that puts the US at the top when it comes to global economic productivity, thanks to a healthy dose of tech and energy investments. Then, McDonald’s deals with a PR crisis as an e.coli outbreak is linked to one of its beloved menu items. Also, Target, Walmart, and other major retailers are rolling back prices to win back inflation-scarred shoppers – just in time for holidays, of course. Plus, researchers have found Arkansas is sitting on a massive lithium repository. Meanwhile, the FAA finally changed an antiquated rule that required an off switch for the ‘No Smoking’ sign on planes. Lastly, the last-minute news to catch up on.

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00:00 - NBA Beer Prices

02:15 - IMF US Economy Report 

07:40 - McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak 

11:50 - Retailers cutting Prices

16:00 - Arkansas Lithium 

19:45 - FAA and No Smoking Signs 

23:15 - News Headlines

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