Economic Shift in Europe, Luxury Berries, and Elevator Inefficiencies in the US

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The chapter covers the economic turnaround in Mediterranean countries driven by tourism, the rise of luxury berries like Swedish Bats, and the inefficiencies in the US elevator industry compared to Europe. It explores concerns about the sustainability of tourism-based growth, the appeal of high-quality berries commanding premium prices, and the regulatory and cost challenges impacting elevator accessibility in American buildings.

Episode 361: Neal and Toby preview the annual Sun Valley conference where the biggest names in Tech and Media meet to potentially make deals that could shape the future. Then, Alec Baldwin is set to go on trial for the tragic shooting that occurred while filming on set. Plus, the FTC wants to prevent a merger between two mega mattress companies. Meanwhile, protesters in Barcelona are telling tourists to stay away during a time where Americans are flocking to Europe. Next, Toby looks at the latest trend of ‘luxury’ berries. Lastly, elevators emerge as a new potential scapegoat as to why housing costs have skyrocketed.

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00:00 - NATO and Fed Chair

2:15 - Billionaire Summer camp kicks off

6:50 - Alec Baldwin on trial

11:00 - Mattress industry shake up

14:20 - Europe loves/hates tourists

17:50 - Toby’s trends: berries

21:30 - Why US elevators suck

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