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💪 “Peak Protein” — Kardashians’ protein popcorn. Trump’s empty-shelf warning. Trailer Parks’ Millennial moment.
Episode 1431
Trump’s de-escalating his trade war with China… because of a warning about “empty shelves”.
Kardashian protein popcorn?... In the Ozempi-conomy, prote…
1 year, 5 months ago
🎩 “Cheat on Anything” — Cluely’s cheating app. Home Depot’s secret garden. The Fed’s Batman independence.
Episode 1430
Cluely’s founders got suspended for building an AI cheating app… but now it’s venture backed.
Home Depot’s biggest division will shock you… it’s their…
1 year, 5 months ago
Exclusive 🦉 “Education Super App” — Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn announces next product on TBOY
Episode 1429
How do you get someone to learn everyday? Make it addictive… in a good way. Luis von Ahn has mastered engagement with Duolingo, transforming it into …
1 year, 5 months ago
🧾 “wtf is that?” — Say Hello to Tariff Fees. Costco’s 1st beer dupe. Return of the Mascots.
Episode 1428
You’re about to see “Tariff Fee” on your receipts… But the phrasing is about to get political.
Companies are embracing mascots again … Jake From State…
1 year, 5 months ago
🐣 Peeps: A Backroom Marshmallow Mystery
Episode 1427
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Roscoe Rodda was in the fight of his life. His candy factory was rig…
1 year, 6 months ago
👪 “Nepo-preneurs” — Family biz boom. Twinkies’ 4/20 munchies trade. China’s rare earth embargo.
Episode 1426
Twinkie is embracing 4/20 with Munchies Mobiles... because the US economy is now PG-13.
China just stopped selling us Rare Earth Metals… We call it th…
1 year, 6 months ago
📕 “Hedge Fund University” — Harvard’s $2B battle. Coachella’s Payment Plans. Netflix’s $1 trillion plan.
Episode 1425
Harvard is taking on the Trump admin for $2B… so we looked at the Economics of Endowments.
60% of Coachella ticket sales were payment plans… it’s not …
1 year, 6 months ago
🤔 “China’s Factory Revolt” — Trade war moves to TikTok. Moleskine’s Gen Z board. Meta’s FTC lawsuit.
Episode 1424
Chinese factories are retaliating in the trade war… with TikTok videos exposing $5 Lulu pants.
Moleskine’s journals are thriving despite the digital a…
1 year, 6 months ago
👜 “Louis VuiTexas” — LVMH’s Made in America fail. Dubai Chocolate’s virality. iExports > iPhones.
Episode 1423
Louis Vuitton opened its 1st Texas factory 6 years ago… but we’ll explain why it’s failing (#FooeyVuitton).
Dubai Chocolate went viral 17 months ago… …
1 year, 6 months ago
🍑 “Colonoscopy Stock Market” — BTS trade war drama. Versace’s Prada acquisition. A Colon econ lesson.
Episode 1422
Yesterday we covered the trade war pause… today the behind-the-scenes Trump drama.
Versace was just sold to its Italian cousin Prada at ½ price… becau…
1 year, 6 months ago