NYC’s Congestion Pricing Actually Working? & Companies Want Ivy-Leaguers Again

January 6, 2026

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The Format: Fast-paced morning news roundup with hosts bantering over daily headlines, trivia, sponsors, and trends—think bite-sized stories delivered like a caffeinated briefing.
The Key Players:
Hosts Neil Freyman and Toby Howell—Neil kicks off with trivia and stats, Toby dives into trends with wry commentary. Their chemistry is snappy and playful, riffing on everything from pizza woes to gym gains, keeping the energy high like two buddies dissecting the news over coffee.
The Vibe: Fun and educational—upbeat, optimistic takes on policy wins and cultural shifts, laced with humor and "shook" reactions for an entertaining commute listen.

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What you'll learn

1 (02:53) **NYC Congestion Pricing: One-Year Success**
2 (08:02) **Elite Colleges Dominate Recruiting Again**
3 (12:34) **Gyms Pivot: Cardio Out, Weights In**
4 (17:55) **Has America Reached Peak Pizza?**
5 (21:44) **Final Headlines**

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Show Notes

Episode 751: Neal and Toby chat about one year’s worth of data of NYC’s congestion pricing. And so far, it looks pretty promising. Then, companies that opened their doors for applicants coming from all over have reverted back to seeking those coming from elite colleges, thanks to a slower job market. Also, Americans, particularly Gen Z, would rather pump some iron than do cardio. Meanwhile, Toby dives into the trend of a shrinking love for pizza across the country. Finally, a quick wrap of final headlines for the day!

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