Capital One-Discover Mega Merger & Why Hollywood Execs Are Freaking Out

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🗓️ 21 April 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Episode 565: Neal and Toby talk about the Federal Reserve approving the mega merger between Capital One and Discover. Then, another big step for AI robotics, but another big flex for China in the tech arms race as they show off a humanoid robot completing its first half marathon. Also, Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ opens in theaters and there’s details about the movie deal that could upend Hollywood. Meanwhile, Home Depot’s flower business and the LA Clipper’s ‘Wall’ are the weekend’s winners. Lastly, a preview of what’s coming in the week ahead. 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. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://link.chtbl.com/MBD Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow 00:00 - Pope Francis Dies at 88 2:20 - Capital One Buying Discover 6:30 - Robots Run a Half Marathon 11:00 - ‘Sinners’ Shaking Up Hollywood 17:45 - Home Depot’s Flower Business Bloomin’ 21:30 - LA Clippers’ Home-Court Advantage 24:00 - Week Ahead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Exclusively on Disney Plus.
0:02.1	I'm Rebecca. I'm Josephine's mom.
0:03.8	I'm Elisa.
0:04.6	Can I go over to Josie's house to play?
0:06.4	She met a new friend and puff.
0:07.9	She's gone.
0:09.0	An ordinary play date.
0:10.5	The missing child is Lucia Blix.
0:12.4	Nine years old.
0:13.4	Is about to become every parent's nightmare.
0:16.3	The people who took Lucia plund it meticulously.
0:19.9	She's hiding something.
0:21.1	I know it.
0:21.8	The Stolen Girl, a new original series.
0:24.4	Streaming April 16 exclusively on Disney Plus.
0:27.5	18 plus subscription required.
0:29.0	T's and Cs apply.
0:31.1	Good morning, Brew Daily Show.
0:33.5	I'm Neil Fryman.
0:34.3	And I'm Toby Howell.
0:35.3	Today, humanoid robots ran a half marathon in China.
0:38.7	They're already taking our jobs.
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