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Episode 694: Neal and Toby preview the incoming influx of part-time seasonal workers expected to surge this holiday season as the accessibility of full-time continues to be scarce. Then, Uber is giving its drivers more options to earn cash through completely small tasks – think of it like small side quests. Also, Waymo partners with DoorDash to deliver meals, but the biggest question is, who do you tip? Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers on the world’s most powerful passports, phone thefts in London, and how well Americans think they can do practical tasks. Finally, the famous ‘rat hole’ in Chicago is actually a…squirrel hole?

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Episode 693: In this very special episode, Neal and Toby sit down with the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Austan Goolsbee to discuss how the country’s central bank is managing the data blackout from the government shutdown. Whether or not AI is actually affecting jobs for early grads or if it's just hype. Also, the importance of the Fed maintaining its independence from political influence. Then, it’s an inside look into the voting process of a FOMC meeting. 

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Episode 692: Neal and Toby chat about Trump’s tariffs on imported lumber and furniture, potentially having an outsized impact on American homes…literally. Then, Walmart partners with OpenAI to bring a streamlined shopping experience through ChatGPT. Also, Gold might be getting all the attention, but Silver could be grabbing the title of the most precious metal. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of album variants, which is a cheat code for a musician to boost their album sales. Ex. Taylor Swift. Finally, Instagram goes PG-13, podcasts on Netflix, and Apple drops the plus. 



00:00 - Tune in for a chat with Chicago’s fed president

2:45 - Walmart partners with OpenAI

8:20 - Tariffs on wood and couches

12:00 - Silver takes gold

18:00 - Toby’s Trends: album variants

22:30 - Sprint Finish!



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Episode 691: Neal and Toby unpack the latest chapter in the US-China trade war and how markets reacted to tensions renewed. Then, auto-parts supplier First Brands has its CEO step down after a financial implosion leaves billions of dollars of debt. Next, the Nobel prize is awarded to 3 economists who introduced the concept of “creative destruction” to describe the economic growth made by innovations. Meanwhile, recently fired Penn State coach James Franklin gets paid an exorbitant amount to leave. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead. 



00:00 - Trivia night

3:15 - Trade war renewed

8:15 - First Brands implodes

12:30 - Nobel Prize goes to economists

18:30 - James Franklin gets $45M buyout

22:30 - Week Ahead



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Episode 690: Neal and Toby chat with Kaila and Kyle from ‘Per My Last Email’ to dive into the latest workplace trends making headlines. Is the hardcore ‘996’ work culture necessary for a person’s career? Why AI ‘workslop’ is dragging productivity down and how to properly utilize AI to standout from the rest. Also, the stagnant job market has been described as ‘low-hire, low-fire’, which puts young grads and out-of-work mid-career professionals in a tough spot. Kaila and Kyle have some tips on how to navigate it. Finally, is workplace loyalty dead?



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