US Sets EU Tariffs at 15% & Viral Tea Dating App Photos Leaked

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Jul 28, 2025

A recent data breach has rocked the dating app Tea, raising privacy alarms. Meanwhile, the US and EU have struck a trade deal with a 15% tariff on imports, stirring international trade tensions. Target is scrapping its price-matching policy, giving Walmart and Amazon the upper hand. The hosts delve into the importance of modernizing literature education while critiquing stagnation in school curricula. They also highlight an intriguing marketing collaboration involving a Hollywood star, amidst the backdrop of upcoming NFL excitement.

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US-EU Trade Deal Impact

The US-EU trade deal sets tariffs at 15%, which is lower than some feared but still above the EU's goal of 10%.
European officials warn this tariff will negatively impact export-heavy economies like Germany.

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Tea App Breach Undermines Trust

The Tea dating app aimed to make women safer by anonymous vetting of men but suffered a data breach exposing thousands of users' selfies and messages.
The hack contradicts the app's goal and highlights privacy risks in such platforms.

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Target Ends Price Matching

Target ended its price matching policy with external retailers due to low usage.
Without price matching, Target faces increased pressure to keep prices competitive against Amazon and Walmart.

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Trade Deals and Tech Troubles

03:19 • 13min

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Retail Pricing Policy Shifts and Marketing Wins

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Literature and Marketing: A Dual Crisis

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A Busy Economic Landscape and NFL Anticipation

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Episode 635: Neal and Toby discuss the data breach of Tea, the dating app meant for women who can anonymously vet men they’ve dated in the past. Then, the US and EU have reached a trade deal that sets tariffs at 15%. Plus, Target concedes to Walmart and Amazon as they end their price-matching policy. Meanwhile, Astronomer is taking control of the coldplay kiss-cam scandal. And English teachers are still teaching American classic literature even to this day. Finally, a preview of the upcoming week ahead.

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