logo
episode-header-image
Sep 22
26m 52s

$100K H1-B Visa Fee Upends Tech Sector &...

Morning Brew
About this episode
Episode 675: Neal and Toby discuss the impact of the new $100K annual fee for H1-B Visas that has tech companies scrambling. Plus, details emerge from the pending TikTok deal that could bring ownership to the US. Also, Hamburger Helper sales are boosted by Americans trying to save money on food. Meanwhile, prizes are handed out to the quirkiest scientists in ... Show More
Up next
Today
Google's AI Leapfrogs its Rivals & Trump-Mamdani Tackle Affordability?
Episode 720: Neal and Toby talk about Google’s string of recent wins that resulted in its market value surpassing Microsoft. Then, America’s affordability crisis seemed to be the one thing in common between the Trump and Mamdani meeting. Then, Eli Lilly hits $1 trillion in market ... Show More
27m 47s
Nov 21
Walmart Cashes In on Affordability Crisis & Critics Warn Against AI Toys
Episode 719: Neal and Toby talk about the latest jobs report…that reports September numbers? That’s because of the government shutdown. And it’s a mixed bag, of course. Then, Walmart, America’s largest, and seemingly most reliable retailer reports strong earnings as consumers pri ... Show More
26m 52s
Nov 20
Nvidia Calms AI Bubble Fears & Target Nearing Rock Bottom?
Episode 718: Neal and Toby dive into Nvidia’s Q3 earnings that topped expectations while CEO Jensen Huang reiterated his confidence in AI. Then, Target reports another stinker of a quarter causing many to believe the retailer is on the ropes. Also, a new study believes this year’ ... Show More
28m 48s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 23
🧸 “Bear Squeeze” — Build-A-Bear’s 2,500% surge. H-1B’s $100K visa fee. Beli’s Yelp-etition. +SNL’s talent accelerator.
<p>Trump jacked up the fee of H-1B visas to $100K… The economic lens? It’s a tariff on people.</p><p>Build-A-Bear’s stock is surging this year… because 92% of us still have a childhood teddy bear.</p><p>Beli is viral restaurant review site challenging Yelp… because stories are be ... Show More
22m 53s
Oct 1
Ep. 2290 - GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: VP JD Vance Stops By To Discuss
Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats shut down the government last night and VP Vance stops by to discuss; Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and President Trump speak before the top military brass and re-launch America’s warfighting attitude; and Hillary Clinton attacks white Christian ... Show More
1h 13m
Nov 12
👵🏽🥡 “Silver Swipers” — DoorDash’s grannie growth. Softbank’s Nvidia ghosting. Italy’s Tortellini tariff. +McRib Bitcoin
<p>DoorDash is the fastest-growing brand in America… shockingly because of your boomers.</p><p>Softbank sold all its $5.8B of Nvidia stock… because AI $ is actually finite.</p><p>Italian Pasta is getting a 107% tariff… the story explains the big Supreme Court ruling.</p><p>Plus, ... Show More
21m 51s
Oct 6
🤡 “Brain RotTok” — Sora’s AI Hollywood app. Heinz’s sauce maxxing. Best Buddy Stock Accounts. +Nick’s Waymo ticket
<p>OpenAI’s Sora hit #1 in the app store with AI-only vids… Artificial intelligence is going the way of Artificial Ingredients.</p><p>The financial “trend du jour” is opening a joint bank account with your bestie… But we want bestie stock trading accounts.</p><p>Sauce sales are u ... Show More
22m 48s
Mar 2025
Trump and Rubio Call Ukraine a Proxy War – with The Duran
<p>Go to our sponsor <a href="https://venice.ai/useful" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://venice.ai/useful</strong></a> and use code useful to enjoy private, uncensored AI. Using our code will get you 20% off a pro plan.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give onlin ... Show More
47m 9s
Nov 13
🩱 “Keeping Up With $5B” — Skims’ money situation. Country Music’s AI hit. Netflix’s theme park opens. +Harvard Grade InflAAAAtion
<p>The #1 country song in America was made by AI… It's the 1st of many future AI firsts.</p><p>Kim Kardashian’s Skims hit a $5B valuation… Wall Street thinks it’s worth more than Nike and Lulu.</p><p>Netflix just opened its 1st theme park… because Disney buys, but Netflix rents.< ... Show More
20m 49s
Oct 15
🧋 “Anti-Slop Coffee Shop” — Claude’s AI café. Vulcan’s patriotic mine. Buldak’s $8B noodles. +Downpayment Work Perk.
<p>Why did an AI brand open an NYC coffee shop?... Claude’s throwing shade at ChatGPT.</p><p>China’s cutting off rare earth metals to America… So Vulcan raised $65M for Made in USA ones.</p><p>Gen Alpha’s favorite brand is Buldak ramen noodles… but they’re so spicy, they got bann ... Show More
22m 32s
Sep 22
TikTok Deals? Visa Rules?
Once again, I THINK a TikTok deal is happening, so updates on that. Why lots of folk in the tech industry are worried about new H-1B visa rules. Might those annoying cookie consent checkboxes be going away? And why the real land grab in data center building is happening in Scandi ... Show More
22m 10s
Sep 22
Charlie Kirk Memorial, Trump's $100K H-1B Visa Plan & Kimmel's Rumored Return | PBD Podcast | Ep. 653
Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, Vincent Oshana, and Adam Sosnick break down Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Trump’s controversial $100K H-1B visa plan, and rumors of Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late night.------✝️ FAITH OVER FEAR COLLECTION: https://bit.ly/4nAU1Qe?r=qrⓂ️ JOIN THE PBD POD ... Show More
2h 6m
Sep 30
🎩 “Boardwalk McEmpire” — McDonald’s Monopoly psychology. Friend AI’s viral subway ad. EA’s Saudi Sale. +The Best Idea Yet nomination.
<p><a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting/?utm_campaign=%5Bcopy%5D_pv_reset_password_%28generic%29_-_transactional&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=cio#/2025/shows/genre/business" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vote</a> for The Best Idea Yet to win “Best ... Show More
22m 59s