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Dec 2024
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Elon Musk is Worth $400B & Saudi Arabia ...

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Episode 473: Neal recaps the latest inflation report, which ticked up just so slightly – but didn’t cause any panic. Then, FIFA announced the next countries to host the World Cup and in 2034, the choice of Saudi Arabia has raised a lot of eyebrows. Plus, Elon Musk becomes the first person to reach $400B net worth. Also, Neal shares his favorite numbers on Americans moving, Juan Soto’s contract, and a traveling humpback whale. Lastly, headline news you can use to end your day. 


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00:00 - Intro 

03:25 - Inflation Ticks Up Slightly 

08:50 - Saudi Arabia to Host the World Cup 

13:30 - Elon Musk is Worth $400B

19:10 - Neal’s Numbers 

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