Elon Musk is Worth $400B & Saudi Arabia Set to Host 2034 World Cup

Summary

Morning Brew Daily – December 12, 2024

Episode Title: Elon Musk is Worth $400B & Saudi Arabia Set to Host 2034 World Cup

Hosts: Neal Freyman and Toby Howell (with Toby absent due to illness)

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Introduction

In this episode of Morning Brew Daily, host Neal Freyman delves into two monumental news stories: Saudi Arabia’s controversial bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup and Elon Musk’s unprecedented surge in net worth to nearly $450 billion. Freyman navigates these topics with his characteristic wit and insight, ensuring listeners are well-informed about these significant developments shaping the global landscape.

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Josh Gottheimer's Spotify Wrapped Controversy

Timestamp: 00:00 – 05:00

Neal opens the discussion with a light-hearted yet critical examination of New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer’s recent mishap involving his Spotify Wrapped. Gottheimer, running for governor, was caught photoshopping his Spotify statistics to appear as a die-hard Bruce Springsteen fan—a move aimed at aligning with New Jersey’s cultural icon.

Neal Freyman (00:09): “Look, if you're going to run for the state of New Jersey, it's true, you have to be a Springsteen fan. That's just a baseline qualification, but this wasn't one of Gottheimer's glory days.”

The deception was uncovered by internet sleuths who noticed discrepancies in the font numerals and spacing of his Spotify report. When confronted, Gottheimer admitted to manipulating the data, attributing it to sharing a Spotify account with his children. This incident underscores the lengths politicians might go to connect with voters, even at the expense of authenticity.

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Consumer Price Index and Federal Reserve's Interest Rates

Timestamp: 05:00 – 17:00

Freyman transitions into a deep dive on the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on December 11, 2024. The report showed a 0.3% month-over-month increase and a 2.7% annual rise, the strongest monthly uptick since April. Importantly, the data met economists' expectations, resulting in a positive reaction from the stock market. The Nasdaq surged nearly 2%, surpassing the 2,000 mark for the first time, while the S&P 500 climbed 0.8%.

Neal Freyman (06:45): “When you strip away those very volatile things like food and energy prices, which economists call core CPI, it also came in at 0.3%.”

A focal point of the report was the shelter costs, which constitute 40% of the CPI. While private data indicated a decline in rents and housing prices, government data revealed a slight slowdown in shelter cost increases—from 0.4% to 0.3%—signaling a potential easing of inflationary pressures.

Freyman discusses implications for the Federal Reserve, highlighting the likelihood of a third interest rate cut in December, following previous reductions in September and October. Despite these cuts aiming to stimulate the economy by reducing borrowing costs, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has expressed caution to avoid reigniting inflation or harming job growth.

Neal Freyman (15:20): “Jerome Powell just had this interview earlier this month and he is expressing a lot of caution about rate cuts because the thing that he's trying to strike this balance, he wants to be on this tightrope where you don't want to cut rates too much because if you cut rates too much, then inflation is going to probably go back up.”

Freyman also touches upon the potential impact of the Trump administration’s policies on inflation, including tariffs and tax cuts that could exert upward pressure on prices, thereby influencing the Fed’s future monetary strategies.

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Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup

Timestamp: 17:00 – 36:00

One of the episode’s standout topics is Saudi Arabia’s successful bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, a decision fraught with controversy due to the kingdom’s human rights record. Freyman outlines how FIFA modified the bidding process to favor Saudi Arabia, allowing countries with fewer existing stadiums to compete and ultimately leading to Saudi Arabia being the sole bidder.

Neal Freyman (20:30): “Saudi Arabia has been pouring nearly $1 trillion into all these sports investments in just the past three years.”

Saudi Arabia’s commitment includes constructing 11 new stadiums and investing an additional $1.3 trillion in infrastructure, reinforcing its status as a global sports powerhouse. Freyman highlights the region’s broader sports strategy, including investments in golf, tennis, soccer leagues, boxing, and Formula One racing.

The episode also covers FIFA’s decision regarding the 2030 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with the opening matches honoring the 100th anniversary of the tournament by being held in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Despite significant backlash from human rights organizations condemning Saudi Arabia’s labor practices and past actions, the financial allure appears to have outweighed ethical considerations for FIFA’s selection committee.

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Elon Musk's Wealth Surge to $400 Billion

Timestamp: 36:00 – 17:18

Elon Musk’s meteoric rise in wealth is another central focus of the episode. Musk recently surpassed the $400 billion milestone, making him the world’s richest individual, exceeding Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates combined. This increase is primarily driven by a 4% surge in Tesla’s stock and a monumental 50 billion dollar boost from the sale of shares in SpaceX.

Neal Freyman (40:15): “Space X is worth $350 billion. It is crazy. That is, yes. Not only is that the most valuable private startup in the world, it's among the top 25 most valuable companies in the S&P 500.”

Freyman breaks down the contributions of Musk’s various enterprises:

• SpaceX: Valued at $350 billion, SpaceX dominates the US satellite launch market with its Starlink internet service and its ambitious Starship program aimed at moon and Mars missions. The potential IPO of SpaceX is anticipated to be the largest in history.

• Tesla: Following a turbulent period, Tesla’s stock has rebounded by 65% since the presidential election, fueled by advancements in robo-taxi technology and artificial intelligence investments.

• X AI: Musk’s foray into artificial intelligence with X AI, a competitor to OpenAI, has attracted substantial investment, valuing the company at $50 billion.

Freyman also touches on Musk’s political engagements, noting his significant financial support for Donald Trump’s election campaign and the subsequent surge in his net worth aligned with policy expectations favorable to Tesla and SpaceX.

Neal Freyman (16:45): “Musk spent $277 million helping to elect Trump, and since that election, he's made more than $4 billion per day. On paper, of course.”

This segment underscores the intertwined nature of Musk’s business ventures and political maneuvering, positioning him as a pivotal figure in both technological innovation and economic influence.

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Neil’s Numbers

Timestamp: 36:00 – 19:03

In the closing segment, Freyman presents intriguing statistics across various domains:

1. Declining Mobility Among Americans: Only 7.5% of Americans moved to a new home in the past year, the lowest rate since the 1960s. Factors include skyrocketing housing costs, an aging population preferring to age in place, and the rise of remote work reducing the necessity to relocate for jobs.

2. Juan Soto’s Historic Contract: Baseball superstar Juan Soto signed a $765 million contract with the New York Mets, the richest deal in sports history. Freyman humorously breaks down the contract's enormity by comparing it to earnings per home run, RBI, and hit, illustrating its unprecedented scale.

3. Epic Humpback Whale Migration: A male humpback whale embarked on a migration spanning over 13,000 kilometers, the longest recorded for the species. Researchers speculate the journey was driven by the search for a mate or scarcity of food due to climate change, highlighting the impacts of environmental shifts on marine life.

Neal Freyman (19:00): “I just can't imagine how many times he had to stop to pee.”

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Conclusion

Neal Freyman wraps up the episode by summarizing the key takeaways and encouraging listeners to engage with Morning Brew Daily for their daily dose of business news and insightful commentary. Despite Toby Howell’s absence, Freyman effectively steers the conversation through a diverse array of topics, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging listen.

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Notable Quotes:

• Neal Freyman (00:09): “Look, if you're going to run for the state of New Jersey, it's true, you have to be a Springsteen fan. That's just a baseline qualification…”

• Neal Freyman (06:45): “When you strip away those very volatile things like food and energy prices, which economists call core CPI, it also came in at 0.3%.”

• Neal Freyman (15:20): “Jerome Powell just had this interview earlier this month and he is expressing a lot of caution about rate cuts…”

• Neal Freyman (20:30): “Saudi Arabia has been pouring nearly $1 trillion into all these sports investments in just the past three years.”

• Neal Freyman (40:15): “Space X is worth $350 billion. It is crazy. Not only is that the most valuable private startup in the world, it's among the top 25 most valuable companies in the S&P 500.”

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Note: The transcript includes additional sections such as sponsor messages (Sage, Miro, Virgin Voyages) and production credits, which have been omitted in accordance with the summary guidelines to focus solely on the content-rich segments of the podcast.

Transcript

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Speaking of fun tidbits, if you're running for statewide office, don't manipulate your Spotify Wrapped Folks New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer, who is running for governor of the state, is in some hot water after he was found photoshopping his Spotify wrap to give off the impression that all he listened to was Bruce Springer, who is a God in New Jersey. Like everyone else you know, Gottheimer posted his Spotify wrapped on social media and his top songs were all the Boss. Thunder Road was number one, and Badlands and the Rising rounded out his top five. The one problem? It wasn't real. Internet sleuths found that the font numerals and spacing were off. And when gottheimer was approached about it, he acknowledged that he fudged it, perhaps to impress voters with his Springsteen bonafides. He still said he was a huge Springsteen fan, but shares a Spotify account with his two kids. So? So his rap data wouldn't necessarily reveal that. Look, if you're going to run for the state of New Jersey, it's true, you have to be a Springsteen fan. That's just a baseline qualification, but this wasn't one of gottheimer's glory days. Now, a word from our sponsor, Sage. Let me start off your day with some Neil's numbers. Sage edition According to Sage, 88% of finance leaders have adopted cloud technologies, 86% are using automation, and 77% have implemented machine learning. They've ditched the abacus Folks. And then on top of that, 88% are very, very successful. Finance leaders use AI and automation tools. So there's a trend toward advanced AI tool usage like chat CBT among those leaders. And then looking ahead, 86% of CFOs predict that technology, especially AI, machine learning and automation, will significantly change their roles. 61% expect an increased use of AI powered tools. So if you want to get in on those figures, you got to visit sage.com for more info. That's sage.com so the consumer Price Index report came in yesterday, which is this big monthly inflation report. And it came in matching expectations. It was pretty solid. The CPI index rose 0.3% from the prior month. For the year it rose 2.7%. So this was a bigger increase than in previous months. This was the strongest month over month increase in prices since April. The thing was people economists were expecting it and so didn't ruffle any feathers in the market. And if you just look to the stock market as a response to the CPI index, the market did well. After a few days of declines, the Nasdaq popped nearly 2%. It reached over 2,000 for the first time. S&P also added 0.8%. So the market reaction to this was pretty strong, even though there does seem to be some underlying inflation pressures. I guess the bottom line is that inflation is a bumpy road to come down to 2%. Remember, two years ago it was at 9.1%. Now it's down to 2.7 annual growth. When you strip away those very volatile things like food and energy prices, which economists call core CPI. It also came in at 0.3%. That is what analysts and economists really look at. Not that headline number, but the core number, which is 0.3%. One thing that was very heartening about this particular inflation report was shelter costs. So housing costs have brought, have, have been the main contributor to inflation over the past year. And private data have shown rents and housing prices are coming down. But in this government data, in the cpi, shelter costs have remained high and that's been keeping up overall inflation. It accounts for 40% of the entire CPI index. So the one of the most heartening things of this report was that shelter costs were slowing. They advanced 0.3% in November after a 0.4% gain in the prior month. That was huge. And I think that's why you saw that really strong market reaction. Because finally it seems that those housing and rent costs that have been showing that have been declining in the private data are finally showing up in the government report. Let's dive into some of the more specific items in the inflation report. What's going up, what's going down? Well, a couple of things that were going up. Furnishings in apparel. So if you're buying clothes, if you're buying that new sofa, you probably saw a bigger price hike this month than last. That was one of the main drivers of inflation. Grocery prices, after stagnating for about a year, jumped 0.5%. Used vehicle prices also rose. And then let's go back to that grocery. If you're buying eggs, we've talked about this a bunch, but there's a really bad avian flu going around. Egg prices rose 8.2% and are up 37, 37.5% for the year. So while grocery prices have, have been stagnant or ticking up broadly in the supermarket, those egg prices are going up. What does this mean for the Fed? So whenever the inflation report comes out, we always ask what is, what does this mean for the Fed and its path toward cutting interest rates? So the Fed is meeting next week for its final meeting of the year. And expectations going into this inflation report was headed about 90% chance that the, that the Fed would cut interest rates. This inflation report, because it matched expectations, basically cements that we're going to get a third interest rate cut for the year come December. Remember, the Fed, after hiking rates for the past two years, an historic amount, started cutting rates in September. They did that meaty 50 basis point cut, then they did a 25 point basis cut, then they paused. And now it looks like we're going to get another rate cut in December, which, you know, hopefully the idea of that is to bring down borrowing costs, unleash a little more spending into the economy, get the, get the economy kickstarted again. The thing is, Jerome Powell just had this interview earlier this month and he is, he is expressing a lot of caution about rate rate cuts because the thing that he's trying to strike this balance, he wants to be on this tightrope where you don't want to cut rates too much because if you cut rates too much, then inflation is going to probably go back up. It's going to unleash more spending and that leads to price growth. But if he cuts rates too much, then that could dent the, the economy and most importantly, dent job growth. The thing is, job growth seems to be doing perfectly fine. After that anomaly we had in October with the hurricanes and the Boeing strike, job growth went back to, you know, normal levels with over 200 job gains in, in November. So everything is going against bottom line, everything is going pretty much according to plan. The one question mark is what does the Trump administration have in store for inflation and the Fed's rate cuts? Well, you know, economists have pointed out that a lot of the Trump, Trump administration's policies could be inflationary. When you're talking about tariffs, those could raise prices. When you're talking about tax cuts, that could unleash more spending and also raise prices. Mass deportations could cause labor shortages and also raise prices. So I think that's why you see Jerome Powell expressing caution about rate cuts going forward. So I would say the Fed's rate cuts are absolutely locked in for next week and people will be paying more attention to about many rate cuts they expect in in 2025. Saudi Arabia has been awarded host of the 2034 World cup, marking the zenith of its strategy to spend massive amounts of money on sports. It's a highly controversial selection by FIFA, given widespread accusations of human rights abuses in the kingdom. But it's determined to move ahead nonetheless because the center of gravity in sports is shifting and it's shifting east with the selection. The Gulf has asserted itself as a central node in the global sports network. We' two years removed from Qatar hosting the World cup in 2022, and the region is getting another one in Saudi Arabia in 10 years. Unlike the teams that play in the World Cup, Saudi Arabia did not have any competition for hosting duties. FIFA tweaked the process in its favor, expediting the bidding and changing its rule on infrastructure to allow countries with fewer stadiums to apply. In the end, Saudi Arabia was the only country that put its name forward for the 2034 World Cup. What comes next? Well, a whole lot of construction. The Kingdom is going to begin building 11 new stadiums ahead of the World cup, which combined with other real estate projects will add $1.3 trillion to infrastructure costs. It's been an understood fact for years. But by being tapped to host the World cup, the granddaddy of all sporting events, Saudi Arabia has arrived as a global superpower. And this decision really was met with a lot of condemnation. 21 rights groups came and said Saudi Arabia, your human rights record is quite terrible. Whenever you have major construction projects like this mega city, mega city neom there are widespread, widespread reports of thousands of migrant workers dying on the scene. You treat them horribly. There was also that 2018 murder of the dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi that remains in the minds of some. So this election by FIFA was controversial, raised A lot of alarms from human rights groups, but it seems like it doesn't matter. There's just too much money here. Saudi Arabia has been pouring nearly $1 trillion into all these sports investments in just the past three years. I mean, let's just run down the table here. You have golf. Remember, Saudi Arabia financed a competitor to the PGA Tour called Live Golf and poached a lot of the world's best players. They hosted a women's tennis tournament. They've been, in terms of soccer. I mean, they've really boosted their domestic league, buying up also all the world's best players, even if they're aging. They bought Ronaldo, Neymar, Benzema, Sadio, Mane Conte, all these players who are playing in the best leagues in Europe. Saudi Arabia shelled out to bring them to, to their domestic league. Other, you know, in other sports, they've been spending a ton of money. Horse racing. It's now basically. It's basically replaced Las Vegas as the home of boxing. They have a Formula one race now. So Saudi Arabia, I would say, with this 2034 World cup, this is just kind of the cherry on top for all of these sports investments, because the World cup just is the biggest sporting event in the world. We'll be watching to see what these construction projects unfold because Saudi Arabia is building these futuristic cities, these futuristic skyscrapers. They're going to build 11 new stadiums ahead of 2034. And that wasn't the only World cup news. FIFA also solidified the hosts of the 2030 tournament, which are going to be Spain, Portugal and Morocco. They're going to co host 2030. But also the wrinkle here is that the first few games are going to be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay over in South America. And that is an ode to the first World cup, which took place in 1930. That was hosted in Uruguay. So they're going to play the first game in Uruguay to mark 100 years since the beginning of the World Cup. They're going to play a game in Argentina and Paraguay as well, and then they're going to move over to Spain, Portugal and Morocco for the rest of the games. Elon Musk has just crossed into a level of wealth that would make even smog from Lord of the Rings jealous. His net worth surpassed $400 billion yesterday, meaning Musk is now worth more than Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates combined. Tesla had another hot day in the market, with the carmaker's 4% jump contributing to the milestone. But it really was Musk's stake In Space X, his rocket company that pushed him over the $400 billion mark. The private space startup that Musk reportedly owns 42% of sold shares that valued the firm at $350 billion, making it by far the most valuable startup in the world. That share sale boosted his net worth by 50 billion in one fell swoop, leading Bloomberg to peg him at a staggering $447 billion. Altogether, Musk's fortune has increased by 66% since Donald Trump's victory, propelled by a 65% recovery in Tesla's share price on expectations that Trump is going to eliminate those helpful EV tax credits for test arrivals and help with regulation for autonomous vehicles. I mean, this is insane. Musk spent $277 million helping to elect Trump, and since that election, he's made more than $4 billion per day. On paper, of course. You know, these are all. This isn't money he has in the bank. These are all tied up in stocks. But that is probably one of the best investments of all time. Let's run through some of Musk's companies that is contributing to his net worth. Yeah, we should start with Space X. Space X is worth $350 billion. That is crazy. That is, yes. Not only is that the most valuable private startup in the world, it's among the top 25 most valuable companies in the S&P 500. It's one of the most valuable companies in the world. It's worth more than any other defense contractor. Lockheed Martin, Boeing, it blows those out of the. It's right around Johnson and Johnson and bank of America's value. Space X is an absolute business juggernaut. It has this Starlink satellite Internet business. It has a near monopoly on the US satellite launch market. If you want to send something into space, then you're going to call up Elon, Musk and Space X. It also has done a bunch of tests on its next generation starship, which is contracting with NASA to bring people to the moon and then maybe Mars. So this, this company is truly a behemoth. I'm very curious to see whether Musk will have it go public. If so, it'll clearly be the biggest IPO of all time. Then moving on to Tesla, Tesla was down 41% in April of this year. Its stock had a terrible first few months, and then all of a sudden it's gone crazy. It's been up 65% since. It's up 65% since the election, which accounts for nearly all of its gains for the year point yesterday. If you find this funny? It was up 69% for a share price of $420.00. I mean, I think that's kind of funny. Tesla still has a problem with its stagnant car lineup. It's selling EVs, you know, it's doing okay with that. But really what investors are bullish on. And pretty much all analysts raised their price targets this week, which contributed to the share price bump that we saw is that, is that it's making huge investments in robo taxis and AI. And when investors are looking at pictures of Donald Trump and every single one seem, seems to have Elon Musk right by his side, they're saying, okay, obviously this administration is going to be great for Tesla. He's going to repeal these EV tax credits that are helping Tesla's rivals. He's going to lay federal regulation for robo taxis, which Tesla wants to introduce in, in 2026. So it looks, you know, things are looking up for Tesla after a year or so where, you know, there was a lot of criticism that, that Tesla hadn't introduced a new mod in a way in a while. And then also, you know, there's Elon Musk has all these companies. Don't even think about. He has X AI, which is his AI company that's a competitor to open AI that just raised $6 billion at a $50 billion valuation earlier this year. It was valued at 24 billion. So he has all of these companies that are worth more money than we've ever seen in their life, which contributed to his net worth now of $447 billion. He is probably the richest person who has ever lived. There was this West African king named Mansa Musa who lived a while ago and he was worth around $400 billion according to the BBC. So Musk is now worth more than any person who has ever lived on this planet. Up next, Neil's numbers.

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So if you work in a particular field, you don't necessarily need to move to find a job in that sector. If you work in cars, you know, a few decades ago you probably would have had to move to Detroit. Now you don't need to. If you worked in tech, you would have moved to Silicon Valley. Not necessarily now. I think remote work has a lot to do with just the plunging stats in people moving. The aging population certainly has a lot to do with it. Just 4% of people in their late 60s moved over the past year, so if you're older, you're just going to what they call age in place, surrounded by your network of family and friends who will help take care of you. And then the biggest decline has been seen in young people. Between 2005 and 2006, about 30% of 20 to 24 year olds moved and then that dropped to less than 20% in the most recent period. So maybe this jives with your experience. You're just not moving. Whether it's housing costs, you don't need to move to find a job because there is a job in your field in the city you live in. But whatever reason, Americans just aren't moving anymore. We're hitting record low after record low My second number is baseball superstar Juan Soto's $765 million contract with the New York Mets, the richest deal in sports history. But my number isn't the $765 million. It's all the ways people are slicing and dicing it. To put it in context, in the days since the deal was reported Sunday night, Internet users have made all sorts of fun calculations to help normal folks like us understand just how mind boggling a number this is. For example, if Soto kept up his production last year on the Yankees, he'll be making $1.2 million for every home run, half a million for every RBI, and $300,000 for every hit. He'll make nearly $50,000, which many people make in a single year every time he swings the bat, no matter if he whiffs or makes contact. Moving across sports, Soto's contract dwarfs the earnings of other legends. The 15 year deal is more than the combined career on field earnings of Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. And it's also more than the combined career encore earnings of LeBron James and Michael Jordan. This is a monster contract. The Associated Press also did something fun. They went across sports to other superstars and looked at how their contracts could be sliced and diced based on achievements that they made in like over the course of their games. So Stephen Curry has a He's making nearly $56 million this season. If he was paid by the three pointer, he'd be getting about $162,000 every time he makes one. Going to the Celtics, Jalen Brown and Jayson Tatum, their two superstars. They make 27,000 dol every point they score. Over in soccer, Lionel Messi for Inter Miami, he makes over $1 million for every goal he scored this season. He made $230 every single second he's on the pitch. And then finally, in golf, Scottie Scheffler. He's made so much money. He's the world number one. He's incredible. He's made $29 million in 2024. That calculates out to $11,000 per stroke. For my final number one. Humpback Whale was found to have taken one of the most epic road trips in history. In a new paper published yesterday, a male humpback was estimated to have traveled at least 13,000 kilometers, or more than 8,000 miles, in what researchers say is the longest migration of any whale known to science. This whale was seen in the Pacific Ocean off Columbia in 2017, then was spotted near Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean several years later. About 13,000km away when expressed by great circle distance. So why did this fellow travel so far twice as long as the typical humpback migration? Seems like it's a case of dudes being dudes. He was looking for a mate and crossed at least three oceans in search of sex, the researchers hypothesize. Another theory is that due to climate change, food. The food they eat has also become more scarce in the region where he was. So he had to go 13,000 km to find. To find more food. It's unclear how he was received, though, when he got to the new breeding ground. Since humpbacks actually don't generally mix with other populations, despite their epic migrations, researchers wondered, and this is a quote from one of the lead authors, when he showed up, was it like, ooh, sexy foreigner with a cool accent. Either way, this was an epic journey brought together by a lot of citizen science and people taking pictures and uploading it to this platform. I just can't imagine how many times he had to stop to pee. Okay, that is all the time we have. Thanks so much for starting your morning with us. With me. Have a wonderful Thursday. For any questions, comments, or feedback, send an email to Morning Brew daily at Morning Broadcom. Let's roll the credits. Emily Milian is our executive producer. Raymond Lu is our producer. 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