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Sep 2023
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Amazon Sued in Massive Monopoly Case & V...

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Episode 157: Neal and Toby discuss the massive lawsuit where the US government and 17 states are suing Amazon for being too large of a monopoly. Also, a judge rules that Donald Trump defrauded banks and insurers while building out his real estate empire and why New Orleans could enter a drinker water emergency. Also, the guys discuss the rise and fall of Victoria's Secret and why tax payers are shelling out thousands to maintain Russian billionaires' yachts. And finally, Neal quizzes Toby on his Google knowledge as the tech giant turns 25.

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