The Hustle Daily Show

The Hustle Daily Show

A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Jon Weigell, Juliet Bennett Rylah, Mark Dent, Ben Berkley, Sara Friedman, Matthew Brown, and Rob Litterst from The Hustle.

Episodes

Soda is declining, so why is Dr. Pepper thriving?

April 25, 2025 • 16 mins
Dr. Pepper parent company Keurig is on a roll in the soda market. The company surpassed profit estimates while other companies in the space like Pepsi projected a decrease. So why is Keurig doing so well amid a soda and snack industry overhaul? Plus: Microsoft offers low performers a way out and McDonald’s brings back chicken strips permanently. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting...
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They used AI to cheat on interviews…it backfired

April 24, 2025 • 17 mins
AI startup Cluely pledges to help you cheat on job interviews among other things. One would think cheating by using AI is easy, but it doesn't always go to plan. So how is this company failing to live up to its hype? Plus: Tesla stock bounces back despite low earnings and YouTube turns 20. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Data...
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Gen Z is flocking to… Tumblr?

April 23, 2025 • 15 mins
Tumblr never exactly went away, but it’s making a big comeback with the generation that you may least expect: Gen Z. Gen Z users now make up around half of the platform's active user base, but why are they all flocking to Tumblr? Plus: “Thank you” costs ChatGPT millions and Walgreens reaches a $350m settlement. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our ...
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Frozen pizza: the big recession indicator

April 22, 2025 • 15 mins
The frozen pizza business made $6.5 billion in 2024 and it’s projected to grow even more this year. Many products have been called out as “recession indicators” in the current economic downslope, and frozen pizza seems to gain ground at every downturn. So why is frozen pizza so big for recessions? Plus: Airbnb includes all fees in checkout and Chipotle is set to enter Latin America. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as t...
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Ford F1-Shifty: Why American trucks are so big

April 21, 2025 • 19 mins
American trucks are massive. That’s the way they’ve been for a while. While other countries like France and Japan emphasize lighter, more efficient trucks, the US continues to peddle huge ones to the consumer. Do we really need bigger trucks? And how did the US become so infatuated with them? Plus: Robots run a half marathon and Temu and Shein are hiking prices. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Matt Brown as they take you through our...
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Tariffs cause widespread ‘panic buying’ in the US

April 18, 2025 • 14 mins
Consumers tried to beat the tariffs last month by buying…a lot. March was a big month for retail and ‘panic buying’ was in full swing in the US. So what did people buy the most and what will April look like? Plus: Chili’s introduces a McDonald’s item dupe and Eli Lilly perfects a weight loss pill. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas D...
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The rental industry is doing numbers, thanks to Gen Z and inflation

April 17, 2025 • 16 mins
Rentals are thriving. Clothing, baby gear, cameras, you name it. All products now have a way to be rented out. This of course, is a result of a squeeze on American wallets, but who is profiting off the rental economy the most? Plus: Nvidia stock is reeling and OpenAI might create a new social network. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustl...
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US to lose billions in tourist dollars

April 16, 2025 • 13 mins
The air travel and hospitality industries in the US are set for a rough year. Last week, we talked about airlines lowering their 2025 projections and now we’re seeing American tourism already tilt downward. So what countries are backing off and what’s the cost for American workers? Plus: Waymo gets going in Atlanta and Coachella becomes a buy now pay later event. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take you through...
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How college athletes are making more than you

April 15, 2025 • 14 mins
In 2021 the Supreme Court reversed a law that kept college athletes from earning money. Now, some are rolling in dough. So much, that a new wave of startups were founded to take advantage. So who is making money here and how are they doing it? Plus: Pfizer ends its GLP-1 development and the kids still love Chic-Fil-A. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Ge...
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AI update: Shopify CEO doubles down, Google AI overviews and more

April 14, 2025 • 14 mins
Do Americans trust AI? In addition to a breakthrough study by Pew Research, Shopify, Adobe and Google were all in the news for various AI implications this past week. Let’s break down the latest in AI. Plus: Tariffs push consumers to Costco and A.1. steak sauce gets political. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Martina Bretous, and Maria Gharib as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Da...
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“A $3,500 iPhone?” Apple’s big tariff freakout

April 11, 2025 • 15 mins
Apple’s tariff reactions are getting unhinged. The company started moving iPhones by the ton to the US and estimates are rolling out about how much iPhones would cost if their manufacturers were US-based. It ain’t pretty now, but what’s the future look like for Apple? Plus: Prada acquires Versace and stamp prices are due for some increases. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stor...
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‘Minecraft’ Movie makes millions…but theaters aren’t happy

April 10, 2025 • 16 mins
‘Minecraft’ absolutely crushed box office expectations this past weekend, but in theaters, many other things were also crushed. Audiences delved into chaos during a specific scene of the movie, ending in property damage. So what caused people to flip out and what do theaters do with unruly guests? Plus: The UK will open Europe’s first Universal theme park and McDonald’s taps lemonade. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett ...
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Are millennials really the job-hopping generation?

April 9, 2025 • 14 mins
Millennials and Gen Z are often branded by older generations as “job-hoppers,” switching companies, jobs and sometimes career paths frequently. But is that really true? And if it is, does it have to do with the workers themselves or is it a larger work culture issue? Plus: Amazon unveils Nova Sonic and GM wants to build EV Corvettes in Europe. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting s...
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The market is a mess and airlines are very afraid

April 8, 2025 • 14 mins
Businesses across the board are taking a hit this week and companies like Delta, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines are among those affected. The 2025 travel projections are now looking very grim, so how are tariffs and market fluctuations making their mark on travel? Plus: Pokémon teams up with Google and Mega Millions doubles its lottery payout. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most ...
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Elon Sells X to himself, Apple’s AI health coach & ChatGPT vs. Midjourney

April 7, 2025 • 15 mins
Welcome to another AI update! This week, we examine Elon Musk's controversial sale of X (formerly Twitter) to his own xAI startup, alongside Apple's cautious entry into AI health coaching. We also compare ChatGPT's new image generator against industry leader Midjourney, and discuss how a former Senate staffer's government-focused AI startup reflects the current administration's approach to artificial intelligence in the public sect...
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Nvidia’s odd partnership with Yum! Brands, explained

April 4, 2025 • 15 mins
Yum! Brands, the parent company behind Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC recently announced a partnership with AI chipmaker Nvidia. So why would these two industry giants work together and will we see AI everywhere in fast food? Kristen Hawley joins us to break down her story: https://www.fastcompany.com/91306922/what-does-fast-food-want-with-nvidia  Plus: Microsoft turns 50 and Subway launched $5 foot-long Doritos. Kristen Hawley is a...
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The brands that won April Fools’

April 3, 2025 • 15 mins
April Fools’ came and went this year and brands ate it up as per usual. So what do brands get from participating in a little April Fools’ prank and how do consumers tend to respond every year? Plus: Nintendo announces the Switch 2 release date and UFC creates a partnership with Meta. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business idea but do...
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Hooters wants to be more “family-friendly” amid bankruptcy filing

April 2, 2025 • 14 mins
Hooters filed for bankruptcy, but will keep its restaurants open for the time being. The company wants to make a strategic change to attract more families to its wings and… other offerings. So how did they fall and what’s next? Plus: YouTube could outrun Disney and OpenAI achieves a $300B valuation. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesome business i...
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AI is coming for product design

April 1, 2025 • 14 mins
Thousands of products can now be made with a text or image prompt. Companies like Arcade and Off/Script are pioneering user-based AI generation technology that can translate to custom physical products. So what does this mean for designers? Plus: Amazon unleashes an AI agent and Jeff Bezos will take over Venice for his wedding. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman as they take you through our most interesting stories of th...
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Edible Arrangements is making…edibles

March 31, 2025 • 13 mins
Edible Arrangements has often been known for selling fruit bouquets, but now it's all about the THC. The company got into the edibles market recently and plans to expand throughout the Southwestern US. So, how will this transition fare? Plus: Elon Musk’s xAI buys X and Starbucks doubles down on efficiency. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Got an awesom...
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