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Aretha Franklin, the singer who taught us the importance of having a will, discusses the top 3 money stories of 2023 - renting vs buying a home, the debate over her estate, therapy, life insurance, and high-yield savings accounts, and the benefits of a higher interest rate. Plus, vacation stories and ad-free listening.

The podcast discusses three top entertainment stories of 2023, including the success of Disney's Lion King Musical, Lionel Messi's impact on American soccer, and the trend of shorter songs on Spotify. They also explore the economics of Broadway and Messi's sponsorship deal with Apple. Additionally, they discuss Apple's streaming rights to Major League Soccer and how streaming platforms have influenced the structure of music. Lastly, they mention the most watched YouTube video of 2023, 'Baby Shark Dance', and encourage listeners to share the episode for a chance to win prizes.

Explore the rise of the She Economy in 2023 driven by events like the Barbie movie, Taylor Swift tour, and Women's World Cup. Discover the impact of the she economy during the pandemic and the rise of Natural Cycles, a hands-free birth control app. Follow the journey of Bumble's founder and former CEO, Whitney Wilford, as she disrupts the dating industry and expands the company into new ventures.

Mercedes created the first ever AI car with ChatGPT. Jeep has a surprise new enemy: The Ford Bronco. Porsche jumped industries, from cars to condos.

Top fashion stories from 2023 include Lululemon embracing dupes, Aldi's move into fashion, and Allbirds' weird shoe creation. The hosts discuss luxury fashion trends, brand collaborations, and notable acquisitions. They also talk about Lululemon's strategy to embrace dupes, Aldi's successful apparel line, and the unique features of Allbirds' new moonshot sneakers.

The podcast discusses three interesting food industry stories from 2023: The viral Grimace Milkshake, the success of Goldfish Crackers, and South Korea's use of food for trade. It explores McDonald's transformation, limited edition flavors, and South Korea's Gastrodiplomacy.

In this podcast, they discuss Santa's $11 trillion business, the stock market's record highs, and the viral trend of 'dating wrapped'. They also explore the scale and revenue of Clause Industries and celebrate birthdays and anniversaries of listeners.

Build-A-Bear's success despite a challenging buying experience. The transition away from fossil fuels and why Exxon Mobil's stock rose. Netflix's transparency with viewer data and its competitive advantage. Other topics include holiday office activities, Vital Farms' commitment to improving lives, and various news stories.

Hallmark produced 40 new movies for the holiday season with the greatest ROI in Hollywood. Google's App Store fees were deemed illegal and bring in significant profits. The Excel Spreadsheet Championships just ended, looking at how Excel became the wheel of finance.

Professional baseball player Shohei Otani discusses his impact on tourism in Japan. The podcast covers the shutdown of SmileDirectClub and the lesson that some industries aren't suited for technology. Pinterest's trend predictions for 2024, celebrating inch-stones instead of milestones, and the economic impact of Shohei Otani's $700M deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers are also discussed.