Inflation report hints at Fed rate cut; airline profits struggle despite high travel numbers. Texas town deals with health issues from nearby bitcoin mining. Costco stock surges while Tesla faces setbacks. Indian wedding extravagance and Mirage casino closure.

Lawmakers may be banned from stock trading, while vending machines selling ammo spark controversy. Three Mile Island could power AI, and NYC unveils new trash bins. Also, a $150K protection dog, Drake's betting woes, and urban toddler decline.

From the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in Texas to the success of Athletic Brewing in the non-alcoholic beer market, this podcast covers it all. Dive into discussions on economic challenges, Etsy's reinvention, and the decline of Ivy League social clubs. Plus, explore how extreme weather events impact Texas and the rise of non-alcoholic beverages.

Tech and Media bigwigs gather at billionaire summer camp in Sun Valley for potential deals. Alec Baldwin faces trial for fatal shooting on set. FTC blocks $4B mattress merger. Anti-tourist sentiment in Barcelona amid US tourist influx. Trend of luxury berries and elevator inefficiencies impacting housing costs.

The podcast covers historical elections in the UK and France impacting US markets. Mega mergers include Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, Skydance and Paramount, and Six Flags and Cedar Fair. NASA's year-long Mars simulation, Steve Ballmer's wealth, Caesar salad's 100th anniversary, and other top news are discussed.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert discusses increasing player pay through sponsorships and media rights, leveraging the attention from the rookie class for long-term popularity. She also shares insights from her career at Deloitte and the differences in corporate and sports industry jargon.

George Shea, CEO of Major League Eating, talks about the history and future of competitive eating. He shares secrets on making events entertaining and pulling off stunts. They discuss Joey Chestnut, growth opportunities, and which celebrities George would put up in a competition.

Explore Tesla's latest sales report and the impact on the EV market. Learn about the gambling scandal in British politics and how 'Despicable Me 4' ties in with Olympians. Plus, discover Neal's favorite numbers and the rise of smashburgers at high-end restaurants.

The podcast discusses the EU's crackdown on Big Tech, the potential sale of the Boston Celtics, 'junk' patents in the pharmaceutical industry, Roaring Kitty's move to Chewy.com, the rising trend of 'romantasy' novels, and China's strategy to bypass US tariffs with golf carts.

Supreme Court weakens Fed powers, Tractor Supply drops DEI goals, AI boosts stock market. Flight entertainment trend emerges, Nike falters, Redbox parent company files for bankruptcy. Podcast discusses market trends, stock predictions, and current events.