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14:42

Where’d all the Guinness go?

13:16

Airbnb’s world domination plot, explained

12:33

The cookie that makes $1B annually

12:56

OpenAI’s Sora release: Capabilities, concerns and everything we know

13:26

How one Macy’s employee cost the company $151m

12:17

2024’s best under-the-radar stories

We’ve once again this year assembled a roundtable of our journalist avengers this week to break down 2024 in all the stories covered here at The Hustle. Today’s topic is the best ‘under-the-radar’ stories of the year.
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14:42

Does America have a gambling problem?

Переглядів 209 годин тому

2024 gave Americans even more options to gamble. Sports betting continues to rise across the country and the presidential election had tens of millions of dollars riding on its result. So is the widespread betting epidemic a big problem? Plus: Amazon workers go on strike and KFC tries a new youth-forward concept. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interes...

13:16

Where’d all the Guinness go?

Переглядів 3312 годин тому

Sales of liquor, wine, and beer have been trending down over the past year. But Guinness is one notable exception, as it has rode TikTok virality and a recent fascination with Irish culture to new heights. Join our hosts Juliet Bennett and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: clickhubspot.com/thds Follow us on social med...

Airbnb’s world domination plot, explained

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Airbnb’s world domination plot, explained

Переглядів 4014 годин тому

The US is cracking down on Airbnb. The pressure is so hard that CEO Brian Chesky now wants to try his hand at expanding the short-term rental business globally. So how will the company better expand into international markets and what are the challenges they face? Plus: Waymo is coming to Japan and Amazon’s RTO policy isn’t going to plan. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take...

12:56

The cookie that makes $1B annually

Переглядів 3016 годин тому

Modern cookie company Crumbl got its start in Utah in 2017 and has since scaled to become a billion dollar company. TikTok was of course instrumental in the company’s popularity, but what is their target market and how are they rolling in dough? Plus: Temu was the most downloaded free app in the US and the EU wants their own Starlink. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman as they take yo...

OpenAI’s Sora release: Capabilities, concerns and everything we know

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OpenAI’s Sora release: Capabilities, concerns and everything we know

Переглядів 2919 годин тому

After a long wait, OpenAI finally released its video generator Sora to the public. When first announced, the idea received backlash from those in the film industry and concern from AI regulators. So how does the platform look and is it a game changer? Plus: Apple gets foldable and Costco is on cloud 9. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Martina Bretous and Maria Gharib as they take you through our mos...

How one Macy’s employee cost the company $151m

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How one Macy’s employee cost the company $151m

Переглядів 31День тому

Macy’s concluded an investigation on the $151m amount that it lost over the course of three years. The amount, attributed to a single employee, was a handful of delivery expenses. So what actually happened here and how is Macy’s going to course correct? Plus: Buzzfeed sells Hot Ones and Frontier Airlines offers an all you can fly pass. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take ...

14:13

Why people hate their Spotify Wrapped

Переглядів 44День тому

Spotify has been getting heat this year for what some are calling an “uninspired” and "inaccurate" wrapped. Though the public hasn’t been a fan, is there something deeper that’s going on at the streaming company that could’ve led to this? Plus: The Onion’s Infowars purchase is halted and Jetblue looks to add first class seating. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennett as they take you thr...

Americans feel they’re underpaid, but safe from firing

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Americans feel they’re underpaid, but safe from firing

Переглядів 37День тому

Unemployment is low right now in the United States and the majority of workers are feeling safe in their jobs. The problem? Most of them don’t feel like they’re getting paid enough. What does this mean for satisfaction in the workplace? Plus: Amazon launches a car business and Google unveils a new quantum chip. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent as they take you through our most interesti...

The unexpected revival of Rainforest Café

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The unexpected revival of Rainforest Café

Переглядів 2514 днів тому

Rainforest Café is doing very well. This is the opposite of most chain restaurants that are going bankrupt like Red Lobster and TGI Friday’s. So what’s been the secret sauce for Rainforest Café? Plus: Taco Bell invests in caffeine and Reddit tests out a new chatbot. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle ...

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AI Jesus and how religion is using tech

Переглядів 3414 днів тому

You might think religion and tech don’t seem like they go together very well, but you might have to think again. An AI Jesus model sprung up recently and there are reports going around of the Vatican making use of AI at St. Peter’s Basilica. So what is the intersection between religion and AI? Plus: Notre Dame reopens and Dollar General gets into the delivery game. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, M...

Why fast food chains are going all in on chicken

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Why fast food chains are going all in on chicken

Переглядів 3414 днів тому

Chicken is the new beef. Since prices are on the rise for beef, many fast food chains are looking to invest in and offer more chicken at their locations. McDonald’s, Chipotle and more are trying to get consumers behind the cheaper protein. So how and why are they doing it? Plus: Home Depot gets hit with some Black Friday tampering allegations and Chipotle increases prices yet again. Join our h...

13:01

Your Wikipedia 2024 wrapped

Переглядів 3414 днів тому

Wikipedia is the seventh-most visited website in the world and they’ve given us a ton of data to parse. So let’s see what the global population has been looking up in 2024. Plus: Gen Z is in credit card debt and Mattel gets hit with a lawsuit. 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 Database: click...

A miserable holiday season for dollar stores

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A miserable holiday season for dollar stores

Переглядів 2514 днів тому

Americans love bargains, but they’ve gone cold on dollar stores. Top chains Dollar Tree and Dollar General have cut sales forecasts as their loyal shoppers reduce spending. Plus: the (satirical) return of Enron and Pizza Hut’s new design concept. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Rob Litterst as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get our Side Hustle Ideas Database: clickh...

Your favorite LinkedInfluencer might be a bot

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Your favorite LinkedInfluencer might be a bot

Переглядів 2521 день тому

AI writes tons of the LinkedIn posts that you see. Whether it's a real person or a bot, this is a huge problem across all social networks. More uninspired AI generated content can lead to feeds of nothing burgers. So how is LinkedIn combatting this and how many posts in your timeline are AI generated? Plus: The CEO of Stellantis steps down and Moana 2 breaks records. Join our hosts Jon Weigell ...