Episode 399: Neal and Toby discuss Ford announcing its plan to step back from DEI initiatives, which is the latest in a wave of large corporations in America following suit. Then, a listeria outbreak from Boar’s Head deli meat reveals horrific conditions at one of its plants. Next, Xpeng’s budget-friendly electric vehicle is the stock of the week and Dollar General’s struggling sales makes it the dog of the week. Also, gallons of corn sweat is making the hot much hotter in the midwest. Meanwhile, a growing number of apps are trying to combat loneliness in America by connecting strangers together for dinner parties. Lastly, College football season is back with some major changes that may leave some heads spinning.
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00:00 - Favorite plane movie?
3:00 - Companies stepping back from DEI
7:30 - Listeria outbreak concerns Boar’s Head
11:00 - Stock of the week: Xpeng
13:00 - Dog of the week: Dollar General
15:00 - Drenched in corn sweat
18:20 - Apps trying to combat loneliness
22:10 - College football with a twist
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