Aug. 11, 2025

Instagram’s Map Feature Sparks Backlash & Sweetgreen’s Future Wilts

Knowing too much on IG? & Salad bowl stumble

Episode 645: Neal and Toby chat about the Trump administration preparing an IPO of mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae that could raise $30B. Then, Instagram releases a new feature that can show the location of your friends…and people aren’t happy about it. Also, Sweetgreen continues to struggle to bring customers in and is trying to switch its focus away from greens to proteins. Meanwhile, AOL is finally discontinuing its service which begs the question…how did it last this long? And Bed Bath & Beyond is mounting a comeback with its first store in Nashville since its bankruptcy. 

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