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Aug 2024
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Telegram App in Trouble with CEO’s Arres...

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Episode 395: Neal and Toby explain the big arrest of Pavel Durov, the CEO of popular messaging app Telegram. Then, the FTC wants to block Kroger and Albertsons from completing the merger of two of the largest grocers in the country. A federal court trial will determine the future of antitrust regulations. Next, NASA calls on SpaceX to rescue the Starliner crew, a major sting to Boeing. Also, Babe Ruth and Crayola are the weekend’s biggest winners. Lastly, what you need to know for the week ahead. 


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00:00 - Intro

02:45 - Telegram CEO arrest

07:30 - Grocery store merger trial

11:45 - SpaceX rescuing Boeing crew

17:00 - Babe Ruth jersey sale

20:00 - Crayola back to school $$$

22:15 - Week ahead 

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