Morning Brew Daily DOJ Sues Apple in Antitrust Case & The World's Most Expensive Drug
Mar 22, 2024
The DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Apple raises questions about its dominance in the smartphone market. The hosts discuss a troubling situation involving MLB star Shohei Ohtani's translator and allegations of embezzlement. Exciting healthcare advancements include the first brain-implanted Neuralink patient and the rise of robot nurses. Additionally, the discussion touches on the exorbitant price of a new gene therapy drug and insights into market trends with stocks and investments. Lastly, the mysterious recovery of a historic shipwreck captures the imagination.
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March Madness Upsets
- Three 11-seeds won in the first day of March Madness, defying expectations.
- Oakland University, a Michigan-based team, upset Kentucky, fueled by a grad transfer's 10 three-pointers.
Bracket Challenge
- Neal Freiman correctly predicted the 11-seed victories and Oakland's upset in his March Madness bracket.
- However, most brackets were busted after the first day, highlighting the tournament's unpredictability.
DOJ Sues Apple
- The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Apple for alleged monopolization of the smartphone market.
- The lawsuit targets Apple's "walled garden" approach, which makes it difficult for users to switch platforms.