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Sep 2024
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DOJ Accuses Visa of Being a Monopoly & O...

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Episode 417: Neal and Toby discuss the latest DOJ battle against a big company, this time against Visa, alleging it monopolizes the debit card business. Then, FTX fraudster and key witness Caroline Ellison cooperates with the courts but receives 2 years in prison. Also, the CEO of Novo Nordisk stands before Congress to answer if Ozempic’s price is too out of reach for Americans. Meanwhile, a port strike across the East and Gulf Coasts could result in a supply chain nightmare. Plus, popular tech reviewer MKBHD, known for his unfettered reviews of products, releases a product of his own. Now it’s open season for other reviewers. Lastly, the Chicago White Sox is on the brink of being the worst team in baseball history. How did they get there? Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app.


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00:00 - Mini Moon

03:10 - Visa Lawsuit

08:30 - Caroline Ellison Sentencing 

12:09 - Novo Nordisk Ozempic Prices

17:45 - East Coast Port Strike

23:00 - MKBHD Panels App Review

26:40 - White Sox Woes

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