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Jul 2023
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Hollywood Actors Set To Strike & Good In...

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Episode 102: Neal and Toby discuss why writers and actors in Hollywood could be striking at the same time for the first time in over 60 years. Plus wages are finally rising faster than inflation as it falls to 3%, and Domino's and Uber Eats are partnering to change the pizza game. Then Neal shares his favorite numbers, which includes Burger King Thailand's 'Real Cheeseburger' which is just... 20 slices of cheese. Finally the largest cruise ship in the entire world is getting ready to set sail and Shopify is letting employees know how much their meetings ACTUALLY cost.

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