Feb 11, 2022

Tom Brady’s back at the Super Bowl, endorsing crypto

Tom Brady may not be playing in this year's Super Bowl, but he will make an appearance in an ad for cryptocurrency, a first for Super Bowl ads. Mario Tama/Getty Images

We'll also talk about MoviePass, which is staging a comeback in a changed industry. But first: Just how hawkish will the Federal Reserve get?

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Amy Scott talks to the Washington Post’s Catherin Rampell and Politico’s Kate Davidson about consumer sentiment and inflation.

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Congress OKs bill to prohibit forced arbitration in sexual harassment and assault cases

by Samantha Fields

Feb 11, 2022

Employers have frequently required employees to sign away their right to go to court.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), left, who helped introduce the bill against forced arbitration, and former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson celebrate following the passage of the bill. Carlson, who accused then-CEO Roger Ailes of sexual harassment, discovered she had a forced arbitration clause in her contract.

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MoviePass is coming back, but are moviegoers?

by Kristin Schwab

Feb 11, 2022

The company collapsed in 2019 but is now betting on a tiered subscription model and a return to indoor entertainment.

The subscription service MoviePass is trying to stage a comeback this summer.

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Super Bowl to highlight marriage of crypto and sports

by Matt Levin

Feb 11, 2022

Expect to see lots of commercials for a relative newcomer on the very expensive Super Bowl ad scene: crypto.

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The CEO of homebuilders' chief trade group doesn't see shortages letting up soon

by Amy Scott and Sean McHenry

Feb 11, 2022

Jerry Howard, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders, discusses the challenges facing his industry.

An exterior of the house selected as this year's New American Home at the International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida.

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Mad (feat. Lil Wayne) Solange, Lil Wayne

Brokenfolks Georgia Anne Muldrow

Bustling Freddie Joachim

Hearts Blackbird Blackbird

The Trip Still Corners

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

Andie Corban Associate Producer

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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