# Taxpayers Skirt a Gutted IRS & United Eyes an American Airlines Takeover

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Published: 2026-04-15T11:01:00+00:00
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Episode 824: It’s Tax Day! Neal and Toby talk about the IRS losing its auditing powers, which has led to taxpayers looking to cheat the system. Then, JPMorgan has a strong showing for its Q1 earnings but CEO Jamie Dimon issues a warning from the uncertain geopolitical landscape. Also, United CEO has reportedly pitched a takeover of American Airlines, sparking antitrust issues. Meanwhile, Unilever plans to acquire Grüns gummies as it bets big on the wellness industry. Learn more at https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Vote for MBD at the Webby Awards!!! https://wbby.co/57452N Join us for trivia! https://events.morningbrewinc.com/mbdtrivianight-april2026 Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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