Discussion on the public domain status of Mickey Mouse and its implications for Disney. The New York Times sues Microsoft and OpenAI for billions. Stock market predictions and the rise of Bitcoin. New laws impacting everyday people including EV tax credits and minimum wage increases. The Seinfeld Law in New Jersey and the viral success of the PopTart Bowl.

'Atomic Habits' author James Clear offers practical advice on setting achievable resolutions, staying motivated, and effective techniques. They discuss the importance of consistency, getting back on track with habits, and aligning incentives for achieving business goals.

The hosts reflect on 2023's biggest stories including AI impact, rising interest rates, a popular song's political co-option, a failed Titan submersible, shocking airplane incidents, the WeWork memorial flop, and the hype around a room temperature superconductor.

Kyle Hagge joins the show to quiz Neal and Toby on lines they said throughout the first year. Topics include the new iPhone 15's transition to USB-C, concerns over TikTok and Chinese spy balloon, removal of a round bar, and reflections on various quotes from the game 'Who Said It?'

Morning Brew's social video producer, Macy Gilliam, shares the tricks to going viral, coming up with creative ideas in social media, and her experience marching in the Macy's Day Parade. The podcast also covers the importance of teamwork, transitioning roles, non-typical hobbies, college experience, and goals for the future.

Shaun White, 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist and newly minted entrepreneur, discusses his Whitespace brand with Shopify, challenges of repeating as a champion, the evolution of half pipe walls, the benefits of larger half pipe walls for snowboarding tricks, the naming of tricks, and the evolution of snowboarding tricks.

Neal and Toby share their Morning Brew origin stories, including Toby's cold email pitch. They discuss their journey to becoming podcast hosts and how it has improved their public speaking skills. They reflect on the impact of being on the college soccer team and their competitive drive. They share their worst investment decision and love for science fiction. They talk about discovering dream jobs and loving what they do, emphasizing the importance of taking initiative.

The podcast discusses a potential mega merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount, along with the challenges of a $61 billion debt load and regulatory obstacles. They also explore the possibility of streaming services merging and the importance of a seamless user experience. The performance of Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson is compared, focusing on their COVID vaccines. The economics and trade unions behind the Christmas tree industry are also discussed.

Sweden unions battling with Elon Musk and Tesla, bankruptcy filing by electric scooter company 'Bird', Rite Aid in trouble for using facial recognition, IRS canceling $1 billion in tax penalties, US consumer confidence at highest since 2021, and the heir to Hermes wanting to give billions to his gardener.

Jeff Bezos, founder of Blue Origin, discusses the company's commitment to competing with SpaceX. The podcast also covers Sony's hack, high lead levels in kids traced back to applesauce, the Detroit Pistons' abysmal season, and a new self-screening system at an airport to speed up TSA lines.