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Feb 2025
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Episode 522: Neal and Toby discuss the Delta Air Lines plane crash and look into how the plane design may have contributed to the survival of all passengers. Then, Nike’s sales have been slumping, so it’s turned to Kim Kardashian’s Skims to give its business a jolt. Also, Meta announces plans to build an undersea cable across the globe to expand its connectivity. Meanwhile, Toby examines how OpenTable is becoming the one spot to make reservations to hot spots in NYC. Finally, a roundup of the biggest headlines from the day.


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