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Jan 2024
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Americans Finally Feel Good About The Ec...

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Episode 240: Neal and Toby recap the weekend starting with the S&P 500's record breaking benchmark and why Americans are feeling much better about the economy. Then, Sports Illustrated lays off almost all of its staff, marking the end of the once popular magazine. Plus, the hype around Apple’s Vision Pro seems to wane as it’s lacking popular apps for launch. Lastly, the biggest weekend winners and why movie musicals are roaring back to the box office.

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