WEF-Hater Elon Musk Makes Davos Debut & ‘Sinners’ Breaks All-Time Oscar Nods

January 23, 2026

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: Casual news roundup podcast with banter, sponsor reads, and live event plugs—hosted from Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum.
The Key Players:
- Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell, Morning Brew Daily Show anchors with sharp, playful chemistry—Neil handles deeper analysis, Toby brings pop culture flair and relentless Heated Rivalry hype.
- Guests/mentions: Social producer Annie Bennett hypes their NYC variety show; quick sponsor interview with Lightspeed's Ravi Matra.
The Vibe: Fun, high-energy, and educational—mixing business buzz, celebrity scoops, and self-deprecating humor amid Davos snow.

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What you'll learn

1 (02:19) **Davos Highlights: Elon Musk Appearance**
2 (07:17) **Oscar Nominations: Sinners Sets Record**
3 (11:25) **Stock of the Week: Heated Rivalry Hockey Boom**
4 (16:05) **Stock of the Week: Toto Toilets and AI Chips**
5 (19:31) **AI Hardware Rumors**
6 (21:25) **Eagles Album Hits 40M Milestone**
7 (22:47) **Alex Honnold Free Solo Taipei 101**

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Show Notes

Episode 764: Neal and Toby recap the latest from the World Economic Forum as it heads into its last day, ending with Elon Musk making his debut after publicly criticizing the conference. Then, ‘Sinners’ shatters the record for most Oscar nominations. Plus, the hit show ‘Heated Rivalry’ has jolted interest from newcomers into hockey. Meanwhile, Japanese toilet maker Toto has its best performance thanks to an AI upgrade. Finally, a roundup of the biggest headlines from the day.

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