Morning Brew Daily 23andMe Files for Bankruptcy & Sesame Street’s Rocky Finances
89 snips
Mar 25, 2025 The intriguing downfall of genetics giant 23andMe raises questions about the fate of your DNA data. As egg prices soar, desperate shoppers are resorting to smuggling them from Mexico. Sesame Street is feeling the financial pinch, facing challenges that threaten its future. Meanwhile, a fitness influencer’s viral morning routine has sparked a stock surge for a water brand, highlighting how social media can change markets. Tune in for a mix of financial news and cultural commentary!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Bracket Savant
- A Berkshire Hathaway employee won $1 million in Warren Buffett's March Madness bracket challenge.
- He correctly predicted 31 out of 32 first-round games, outperforming 11 other employees with the same score.
23andMe Bankruptcy
- 23andMe, a DNA testing company, filed for bankruptcy after struggling to create new successful products.
- The company's $6 billion valuation plummeted, raising concerns about the fate of its 15 million DNA samples.
Delete Your 23andMe Data
- Users concerned about their DNA data after 23andMe's bankruptcy can delete it.
- Google "23andMe" to find instructions on how to remove your data from their database.