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Apr 2024
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TikTok Pushes Back on Ban & The New Rule...

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Episode 309: Neal and Toby discuss the TikTok law passed by the government, but the battle is far from over. Then, the Department of Transportation sets clear rules for all airlines that aim to ease the headache from flight delays and cancellations with automatic refunds. Next, Neal shares his favorite numbers on restaurant reservations, the SF public toilet, and Taylor Swift’s vinyl record. Also, Reggie Bush gets his Heisman Trophy back thanks to NIL. Lastly, Cicadas are here… get ready for a noisy entrance. 


00:00 - Intro

2:30 - TikTok fights US ban

6:45 - New DOT rules for airlines

11:15 - Reservation resale market

15:00 - SF’s expensive public toilet

17:45 - Taylor Swift does it again

19:15 - Reggie Bush gets his Heisman back

22:30 - Cicadas are here


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