

The Hustle Daily Show
Hubspot Media
A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Jon Weigell, Juliet Bennett Rylah, Mark Dent, Ben Berkley, Sara Friedman, Matthew Brown, and Rob Litterst from The Hustle.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 15min
Here’s why you’re so annoyed at your coworkers
An exploration of why coworkers can be annoying, with a focus on behaviors like micromanaging and credit grabbing. The podcast discusses survey results, remote work annoyances, lunch theft issues, and strategies for managing coworker annoyance.

Jul 18, 2024 • 17min
Should we ban phones in schools?
Exploring the debate on banning phones in schools to reduce distractions, major districts like NY and LA are taking action. Also, Tinder uses AI for profile photos and Ray-Ban's parent company acquires Supreme for $1.5B.

Jul 17, 2024 • 16min
Big Tech has fallen off Gen Z’s vision board
Gen Z surprised with a shift towards Big Government over Big Tech. Nicotine pouches and Amazon Prime Day news. Company growth predictions and Gen Z turning to healthcare and government jobs. Major brands losing appeal among Gen Z in favor of entrepreneurship.

Jul 16, 2024 • 16min
The denim industry is booming, so why is Levi’s lagging?
The podcast delves into Levi's struggles in the booming denim industry, with a focus on their stock downturn, challenges in China, and shifting consumer preferences. It also covers BlackRock's impressive growth, Macy's buyout negotiations, and Taylor Swift's record-breaking album success.

Jul 15, 2024 • 17min
Why the US is “banning” affordable Chinese EVs
Explore the US reluctance towards affordable Chinese EVs, uncovering oil industry influences and market factors. Also, learn about Google and Microsoft's emissions rise and NYC birds attacking drones. Join hosts Jon Weigell and Caya for these intriguing daily stories.

Jul 14, 2024 • 26min
Why tech billionaires are buying up California farmland
New York Times reporter Conor Dougherty joins the show to discuss Silicon Valley billionaires buying up California farmland, leading to the displacement of farmers. The episode covers the controversies, land acquisition process, community decisions, and future plans regarding the California Forever project.

Jul 12, 2024 • 16min
Inflation is down, unemployment is up, the economy is… both?
Exploring recent economic data with updates on inflation, job growth, and retail response in the US. Analysis of job market trends and implications of rising unemployment. Plus, progress in left behind counties with significant job growth despite past economic challenges.

Jul 11, 2024 • 13min
What the heck is ‘Summerween’ and why is it viral?
Discover the viral trend of celebrating 'Summerween' with Halloween in summer, impacting retailers and horror enthusiasts. Explore the reasons behind this early Halloween craze and its influence on social media, horror movies, and brands.

Jul 10, 2024 • 15min
Does Gen Z have vacation anxiety?
Gen Z and Millennials are experiencing vacation anxiety, leading to 'quiet vacations' and extended PTO. Etsy fights AI-made products, Spotify introduces user comments. The podcast delves into non-alcoholic trends, rebranding Happy Meals, and challenges faced during vacation planning and representation.

Jul 9, 2024 • 13min
The inflatable future of space stations
Discover the futuristic advancements of an inflatable space station to replace the ISS by 2030. Explore the use of durable materials like Vectran for astronaut safety. Learn about potential future space living with commercial space stations like Orbital Reef.