Episode 020: Spending, Schooling & Screens

On the Desk of Brian · Feb 5, 2026 · 20m

🎙️Episode 020:Spending, Schooling & Screens

🎓 Even a few missed school days can hurt long-term learning.

💸 U.S. consumer confidence drops to its lowest in over a decade.

🤖 AI may save execs time ⏳, but most employees see little benefit.

📧 Don’t click sketchy unsubscribe links—stay safe and spam-free 🚫.

📺 Apple TV needs a sports tab ⚽🏀, Shrinking Season 3 returns 🌱, and Xbox fans get Forza Horizon 6, Kiln, and Fable news 🎮.

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🏀⚾🏈 NBA, MLB, and NFL updates round out the…