Americans Flock to TikTok Alternative & Bourbon Boom is Running Dry

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🗓️ 15 January 2025

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Episode 497: Neal and Toby talk about the latest craze over RedNote, the Chinese social media app that Americans hope to be the TikTok alternative as the ban looms closer. Then, America’s bourbon boom is running dry as liquor sales decline thanks to the rise of cannabis, non-alcoholic drinks, and weight-loss drugs. Also, Starbucks will no longer allow anybody to hang out at its cafes as it requires patrons to pay if they want to stay. Meanwhile, cottage cheese is making a comeback thanks to Americans looking to up their protein intake, bro. Finally, food warning labels, Meta, Capital One, and cursive are making headlines. Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Checkout public.com/morningbrew for more Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Australian Open on YouTube 02:30 - Americans Head to TikTok Alternative 07:45 - Whiskey and Bourbon Struggles 11:50 - Starbucks Bathroom Policy 16:45 - Cottage Cheese on the Rise 21:20 - Headlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:26.1	Curry's business, powering your business in 2025.
0:31.2	Good morning brew daily show.
0:33.5	I'm Neil Fryman.
0:34.4	And I'm Toby Howell.
0:35.3	Today, need to pee at a Starbucks.
0:39.3	You're now going to have to buy a medium roast. Then US TikTok users are fleeing to another Chinese app ahead of its potential ban.
0:45.3	It's Wednesday, January 15th.
0:48.3	Let's ride.
0:53.3	You know what's been making me smile this week? The Australian Open on YouTube. The first
0:58.7	tennis major of the year is now underway. And to get around broadcasting rights restrictions,
1:04.0	the tournament has put its matches on YouTube, but subbed in these oversized, we-looking
1:09.4	digital avatars for the real players so they don't
1:12.4	violate any rules. It looks like you're watching a video game, but the actual match is going on.
1:17.6	And I got to say, showing a digital representation of the match is a pretty ingenious move,
1:23.0	and it's hilarious to watch, especially when a player loses their temper and smashes their racket.
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