Business Wars Daily

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Business rivals are doing battle every day. On Business Wars Daily, we'll give you a brief daily update on the latest wars between the world's biggest companies. Hosted by David Brown from the hit podcast "Business Wars," listeners will get an inside look at some of today’s most controversial disputes and most surprising business stories: Uber and Lyft competing to invest in city scooters. The latest movie theater grudge match between DC and Marvel. Coffee companies fighting to fill your cup of joe in the morning. New episodes every Monday through Friday.

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LinkedIn Adds Leave-Based Job Titles

April 25, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MB

Today is Monday, April 25 and we're looking at LinkedIn vs. Twitter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

High Gas Prices and EVs Have Another Victim: Convenience Stores

April 22, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MB

Today is Friday, April 22 and we're looking at Wawa vs. Sheetz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Biggest Budget Carrier Ever?

April 21, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MB

Today is Thursday, April 21 and we're looking at JetBlue Airways vs. Frontier Airlines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When It Comes to Sustainability, Toy Companies Aren’t Playing

April 20, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MB

Today is Wednesday, April 20 and we're looking at Mattel vs. Hasbro. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Baby Formula is the Latest Scarcity Story

April 19, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MB

Today is Tuesday, April 19 and we're looking at Similac vs. Enfamil. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Your New BFF: A Robot

April 18, 2022 07:01 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MB

Today is Monday, April 18, and we're looking at Groove X vs. Intuition Robotics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wondery Presents: Scamfluencers

April 16, 2022 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MB

You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. On Wondery’s new weekly series, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, fashion, finance, health, and wellness. These influencers claim to be everything from ch...

The Tesla of Scooters Debuts on Wall Street

April 15, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3 MB

Today is Friday, April 15, and we're looking at Gogoro vs. Tesla. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Citibank Expands Employee Abortion Coverage

April 14, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MB

Today is Thursday, April 14, and we're looking at Citigroup vs. Bank of America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hertz Adds to Its Electric Fleet

April 13, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MB

Today is Wednesday, April 13, and we're looking at The Hertz Corporation vs. Enterprise Holdings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coke’s New Flavor Tastes Like…Pixels?

April 12, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MB

Today is Tuesday, April 12, and we're looking at The Coca-Cola Company vs. PepsiCo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Twitter Gets a New Board Member as Truth Social Sputters

April 11, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MB

Today is Monday, April 11, and we're looking at Twitter vs. Truth Social. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Walmart Drops Cigarettes in Bid to Become Health Beacon

April 08, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MB

Today is Friday, April 8, and we're looking at Walmart vs. Target. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sony Takes Shots At Microsoft with Its New Game Subscription

April 07, 2022 07:01 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MB

Today is Thusrday, April 7, and we're looking at Sony vs. Microsoft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Classic Jeans Team Up with Mega-Retailers

April 06, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MB

Today is Wednesday, April 6, and we're looking at Levi Strauss & Co. vs. Kontoor Brands. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

These Robots Want You to Drink Up

April 05, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MB

Today is Tuesday, April 5, and we're looking at Blendid by Jamba vs. Robojo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meta Paid Firm to Plant Dubious Stories About TikTok

April 04, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MB

Today is Monday, April 4, and we're looking at Meta vs. TikTok. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wondery Presents: Call Me Curious

April 02, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MB

Is sugar really more addictive than cocaine? Does intermittent fasting work? Should I buy crypto? We’re all on 24-7 information overload, on our news feeds, in our inboxes, on TikTok… it’s hard to know what is real and what isn’t. Every week on CALL ME CURIOUS, Nikki Boyer (Dying for Sex, The Daily Smile) and friends like Mr. Malone are going to dive into all the things you’ve heard about, but don’t really know about. That’s right - No more nodding along at parties or running into t...

Oatly's Non-DairyDominance is Diminishing

April 01, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MB

Today is Friday, April 1, and we're looking at Oatly vs. Planet Oat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rideshare Drivers Squeezed by Gas Prices

March 31, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MB

Today is Thursday, March 31, and we're looking at Uber vs. Lyft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Flailing Peloton Tests New Pricing System

March 30, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MB

Today is Wednesday, March 30, and we're looking at Peloton vs. Echelon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Southwest and American Serve Alcohol Again

March 29, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MB

Today is Tuesday, March 29, and we're looking at Southwest Airlines vs. American Airlines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Match Announces Stir, An App for Single Parents

March 28, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MB

Today is Monday, March 28, and we're looking at Match Group vs. eHarmony. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lightlife Wants Tempeh to Become a Fridge Staple

March 25, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MB

Today is Friday, March 25,, and we're looking at Lightlife vs. Tofurky. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mila Kunis’s Production Company Just Took Interactive TV One Step Further

March 24, 2022 07:00 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MB

Today is Thursday, March 24, and we're looking at Sixth Wall vs. Netflix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cars With Missing Parts Are Headed to Dealerships

March 23, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MB

Today is Wednesday, March 23, and we're looking at Ford vs. GM. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Merger May Shake Up the Streaming Wars

March 22, 2022 07:01 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MB

Today is Tuesday, March 22, and we're looking at Warner Bros. Media vs. Netflix vs. Disney. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jones Soda Unveils Cannabis-Infused Soda

March 21, 2022 07:01 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MB

Today is Monday, March 21, and we're looking at Jones Soda Company vs. Cann. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wondery Presents: WeCrashed: The Director's Cut

March 19, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MB

The founders of WeWork thought they were on the brink of making history. The company was valued at $47 billion dollars, ready for a huge IPO, and its charismatic CEO Adam Neumann believed he was going to change the world. Adam and his wife Rebekah had a prophet-like vision—but did it ever match the company's reality? Now the inspiration for a new AppleTV+ series starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway, WeCrashed: The Director’s Cut is a complete refresh of our original six-part series...

Amazon Finally Joins the Club…House

March 18, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MB

Today is Friday, March 18, and we're looking at Clubhouse vs. Amp. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Walkman Has Become Audio’s Golden Boy

March 17, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MB

Today is Thursday, March 17, and we're looking at Sony vs. Astell&Kern. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Abercrombie Makes a Comeback

March 16, 2022 07:01 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MB

Today is Wednesday, March 16, and we're looking at Abercrombie & Fitch vs. American Eagle Outfitters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Payment Platforms Have a Fraud Problem—But Some Are Worse than Others

March 15, 2022 07:01 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MB

Today is Tuesday, March 15, and we're looking at Zelle vs. Venmo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stolichnaya and Smirnoff Shake Off Russian Associations

March 14, 2022 07:01 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MB

Today is Monday, March 14, and we're looking at Stolichnaya vs. Smirnoff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Target Bumps Pay to Lure Workers; Walmart Barely Budges

March 11, 2022 08:01 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MB

Today is Friday, March 11, and we're looking at Target vs. Walmart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Airbnb Offers to House Refugees from Ukraine

March 10, 2022 08:01 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MB

Today is Thursday, March 10, and we're looking at Airbnb vs. Vrbo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For One Movie Theater Chain, the Show Grows On

March 09, 2022 08:01 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MB

Today is Wednesday, March 9, and we're looking at EVO Entertainment Group vs. AMC Entertainment Holdings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As It Sells More Sneakers Directly, Nike Plays Favorites with Retailers

March 08, 2022 08:01 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MB

Today is Tuesday, March 8, and we're looking at Foot Locker vs. Dick's Sporting Goods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Big Tech Puts the Squeeze on Russia

March 07, 2022 08:01 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MB

Today is Monday, March 7, and we're looking at Apple vs. Google. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Truth Social Has Landed

March 04, 2022 08:01 - 3 minutes - 3.38 MB

Today is Friday, March 4, and we're looking at Truth Social vs. Twitter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Salesforce Employees Aren’t Enthusiastic About NFT Plans

March 03, 2022 08:01 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MB

Today is Thursday, March 3, and we're looking at Salesforce vs. OpenSea. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Fenty Frenzy is Heating Up Competition Between Beauty Retailers

March 02, 2022 08:01 - 3 minutes - 3.39 MB

Today is Wednesday, March 2, and we're looking at Sephora vs. Ulta Beauty. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Secret Behind Heinz’s Fake No. 57

March 01, 2022 08:01 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MB

Today is Tuesday, March 1, and we're looking at Heinz vs. Hunts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Walmart Debuts Its First Designer Collections

February 28, 2022 08:01 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MB

Today is Monday, February 28, and we're looking at Walmart vs. Target. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wondery Presents: Twin Flames

February 26, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MB

We all want love, that happily-ever-after feeling of finding your soulmate. What if someone not only claimed they could help you find that perfect partner, they guaranteed it? Jeff and Shaleia, a young couple famous on YouTube, teach about ‘Twin Flames' — a deep, romantic connection with your perfect partner in their videos. It’s divine love, you’re designed for no one else, and they’re designed for no one else. But the path to finding your Twin Flame isn’t so simple. Some followers...