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Jun 2024
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‘Red Hot’ US Economy Cooling Down? & Fac...

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Episode 337: Neal and Toby dive into Meta’s plan to attract younger users back to Facebook with its features such as Marketplace and groups. Then, the once ‘resilient’ US economy shows some signs of losing steam as consumers pullback spending and job openings are low. Also, Poppi soda is being used for skimping on its so-called gut-health benefits. Next, the sports world is rocked by another gambling scandal, this time with a MLB player betting on baseball games. Meanwhile, California beats Texas and New York for being home to Fortune 500 companies. Lastly, Coldplay announces it beats its emissions target during its world tour with the use of kinetic dance floors and bicycles. 


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