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Nov 2024
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Episode 453: Neal and Kyle discuss the selling of food delivery app Grubhub for a massive $6.5B loss and why former Walmart exec Marc Lore may be interested in acquiring it. Then, as some users delete their X accounts and move to other platforms, some brands are flirting to get back with X. Also, NYC approves a bill that will end broker fees that have been a burden for many renters. Meanwhile, Neal shares his favorite numbers including, Amazon’s discount store, NFL bettors beating DraftKings, and a 1 million flier points sweepstakes. Lastly, headlines to close out your day! 


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00:00 - Celebrity Lookalike Contests

02:45 - Grubhub acquired 

09:00 - ‘X’ Advertisers

12:45 - NYC Broker Fees 

18:00 - Neal’s Numbers 

23:30 - Headlines

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