Aug. 2, 2024

WSJ Reporter Free After Historic Prisoner Swap & Return of the (Apple) Mac

WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich is headed home & Mac and iPad sales power Apple earnings

Episode 379: Neal and Toby chat about the historic prisoner swap between the US and Russia that includes the freeing of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich after being wrongfully detained. Then, a recap of big tech earnings including Apple, Intel, and Meta. Next, Bill Ackman couldn’t walk the talk as he withdrew from his highly anticipated IPO. Plus, The US Army wants their money back from Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson after they thought his massive following could draw more recruits. It didn’t. Meanwhile, retailers locking up household items behind cases say it’s to prevent theft, but consumers are getting tired of the added friction in the age of online shopping. Lastly, Olympic medalists are encouraged to take selfies sponsored by Samsung. 


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