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Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack why they think investors should be paying closer attention to the off-balance-sheet obligations behind Big Tech's AI buildout. Then, they examine how rising oil prices and a new wave of tariffs could keep inflation elevated and why they believe China has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the conflict with Iran. Finally, they break down the surge in new business applications and explain what they think is behind the apparent small-business boom. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Noah Smith for a livestream to discuss what AI issues he thinks deserve more attention and whether or not he is concerned about AI dumping. They also explore why he believes a sovereign wealth fund could help address wealth inequality and what America's fertility decline could mean for the economy in the decades ahead. For access to future livestreams, you can subscribe to our substack here.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Ed Zitron to explore why AI companies have racked up so much debt and how they are able to keep it off their balance sheets. Then, Karim Bousta joins to give his takeaways from Tesla’s earnings and explain why the company is still struggling with its profits. Finally, Scott Devitt returns to break down Google’s earnings and whether or not he’s concerned about the company’s negative free cash flow. Ed Zitron is the author of the Where’s Your Ed At newsletter and Host of the Better Offline podcast. Scott Devitt is a Senior Research Analyst at Rosenblatt Securities. Karim Bousta is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at DVx Ventures and former Vice President at both Tesla and Lyft.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Peter Harrell to break down the new tariffs on Canada and whether or not there could be more trade chaos on the horizon. Then, Rohan Goswami returns to discuss the latest roadblock in the Paramount/Warner Bros. deal and give a prediction for when he thinks it will actually go through. Finally, Ed explains why he’s concerned about Oracle’s debt.  Peter Harrell is a Visiting Scholar at the Institute of International Economic Law at Georgetown Law School. Rohan Goswami is a Business Reporter at Semafor. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Matt Smith to break down how the latest developments in the war with Iran are affecting oil prices and where he thinks gas prices could be headed next. Then, Charlie O'Neill joins the show to discuss China's new AI model, Kimi K3, why open-source models are gaining momentum, and what that shift could mean for the broader AI race. Matt Smith is the Director of Commodity Research at Kpler. Charlie O’Neill is the Co-Head of Model Training at Baseten.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack OpenAI's turbulent week and assess the biggest threats facing the company. They discuss why China's latest AI models could pose a serious challenge and why Scott thinks there might be a leadership shake-up at OpenAI. Then, they examine the growing narrative that the market is becoming more diversified, arguing that AI's influence extends far beyond Big Tech, and identify the sectors they believe are least exposed to the AI trade. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Mike Novogratz to discuss why crypto has struggled this year and where he thinks the industry goes from here. They also explore how he got into the AI infrastructure business, why he now considers himself an AI landlord, and whether the AI boom is headed toward a demand crisis. Mike Novogratz is the founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Nicolas Owens to break down how SpaceX shares fell below their IPO price and where the stock might go from here. Then, Bradley Tusk returns to discuss New York’s statewide data center moratorium and whether other states might follow suit. Finally, Ed gives his take on the Treasury Department's new gold coins. Nicolas Owens is an Equity Analyst at Morningstar. Bradley Tusk is a venture capitalist, political strategist, and writer. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Mark Zandi to break down what the latest inflation report reveals about the state of the economy and what it could mean for the path of interest rates. Then, Saul Martinez returns to explain why the nation's biggest banks delivered such strong earnings. Finally, Ed gives his take on the inflation report. Mark Zandi is the Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics. Saul Martinez is the Head of US Financials Research at HSBC. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson speaks with Alex Kantrowitz about what Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI could mean for the startup’s hardware and IPO ambitions. Then, Luke Kawa returns to the show to break down South Korea’s leveraged ETF problem. Finally, Ed gives an update on Trump’s latest Strait of Hormuz strategy. Alex Kantrowitz is the author of the Big Technology newsletter and podcast. Luke Kawa is the Head of Markets at Sherwood News. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick Boyle, professor at King’s College London and portfolio manager, fills in for Scott. He and Ed discuss how SpaceX’s stock has traded over the past couple weeks. They break down the price targets that analysts have issued and explain why they’re concerned about potential conflicts of interest in equity research. Then, they discuss why crypto bros don’t find crypto exciting anymore and have moved onto AI. Finally, they explore why the housing market is showing new signs of strain and what it would take to get home prices back to a reasonable place.  Patrick Boyle is a professor at King’s College London and a portfolio manager with more than 20 years of experience at hedge funds, investment banks and private wealth management firms. He’s also the author of several books on finance and hosts the podcast, Patrick Boyle On Finance. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson sits down with Sebastian Mallaby to discuss why he believes there's a real chance OpenAI runs out of money within the next 18 months, and what that would mean for the broader AI industry. He also explains why he doesn't necessarily see Meta's decision to sell excess compute capacity as a bear signal, why he was encouraged by the Trump administration's new AI policy, and how he expects the AI race to unfold over the coming years. Sebastian Mallaby is a prominent journalist, author, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. His latest book is The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind, and the Quest for Superintelligence. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Brian Katulis to break down the latest attacks in the Iran War and how he thinks diplomacy will play out over the next several months. Then, Casey Mock joins the show to discuss what the Meta lawsuits mean for investors. Finally, Ed gives his take on Trump’s Iran strategy. Brian Katulis is a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute. Casey Mock is the Senior Policy Director for the Anxious Generation Movement.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Read the Ramp paper Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Steve Feldstein to break down why countries are pouring so much money into defense and what that says about the future stability of the world. Then, Zed Francis joins the show to break down why chip stocks are selling off despite strong earnings from Samsung. Finally, Ed is joined by Ara Kharazian to dig into his paper which showed that the biggest AI spenders are actually hiring more than non-adopters. Steve Feldstein is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Zed Francis is the CIO & Co-Founder at Convexitas. Ara Kharazian is the Lead Economist at Ramp. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Read the Ramp paper Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Michael Green to break down the impact of SpaceX’s early entry into the Nasdaq 100 and what it means for the future of passive investing. Then, Kathryn Anne Edwards joins the show to break down the June jobs report and why she thinks wage growth is the most important thing to focus on. Finally, Ed gives his take on the latest evidence of Trump’s kingmaker economy.  Michael Green is the Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager for Simplify Asset Management. Kathryn Anne Edwards is a PhD economist, economic policy consultant, and columnist for Bloomberg News. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack reports that Meta is launching a cloud business and explain why they see it as a bearish signal. They also discuss why they don’t think there’s any justification for a government bailout of OpenAI. Then, they break down why the new Trump accounts are a step in the right direction, but argue that reducing inequality shouldn't depend on the generosity of billionaires. Finally, Scott explains the investment thesis behind his bullish call on the Bending Spoons IPO and why he decided to invest in the company. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson sits down with Andrew Dudum, co-founder and CEO of Hims & Hers, to discuss why the company went public so early, how it made GLP-1s more affordable, and whether healthcare regulation has gone too far. They also explore why Hims & Hers chose to disrupt the system instead of working within it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Tom Lee to map out where he thinks markets are headed by year-end. He explains why he’s still bullish on crypto, what would force him to rethink his stance, and the red flags he watches for in earnings quality. He also breaks down his bullish case for the Magnificent 7 and software stocks, and how he stays confident through volatility. Tom Lee is the co-founder, managing partner, and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Ed Zitron to break down Meta’s move to sell its excess AI capacity and why it’s a bad sign for the AI bubble. Then, Melissa Murray joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court’s latest decisions and what they mean for the future of the country. Finally, Ed gives his take on Trump’s personal financial disclosures. Ed Zitron is the author of the Where’s Your Ed At Newsletter, and the Better Offline Podcast.  Melissa Murray is a professor at NYU Law and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny Podcast.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Stacy Rasgon to break down why chip stocks had their best quarter ever and how long he thinks the boom will last. Then, Rohan Goswami joins the show to discuss why Comcast is spinning off all its remaining media assets and what it means for the future of conglomerates. Finally, Ed gives his take on Trump’s strategy to lower gas prices. Stacy Rasgon is a Senior Analyst at Bernstein. Rohan Goswami is a Business Reporter at Semafor and the co-host of Compound Interest. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Alex Heath to break down why OpenAI is reportedly delaying its IPO. Then, Jemima Kelly joins the show to discuss what the Bitcoin selloff means for the crypto market. Finally, Ed gives his take on new data about the AI boom that raises even more concerns about a bubble. Alex Heath is the author of the Sources Newsletter and co-host of the Access Podcast. Jemima Kelly is a columnist at the Financial Times.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, fills in for Scott to assess the state of the markets at the halfway point of the year. He and Ed look back at the biggest stories of the past six months and explain why they believe investors may be approaching a nervous top. They discuss why the Magnificent Seven have begun to lose their grip on the market and which sectors are emerging as the new leaders. Finally, they look ahead to the second half of the year, making predictions on inflation, interest rates, and whether or not the bubble will burst. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Gary Marcus to discuss why he’s concerned about the fact that we’re all-in on AI. They explore why he argues generative AI is inherently unreliable, whether the concerns surrounding Anthropic's Mythos model are justified, how policymakers should approach AI regulation, and the biggest misconception about the technology that he believes needs to be corrected. Gary Marcus is a leading voice in artificial intelligence, author, and professor at NYU Stern.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Daryl Fairweather to break down whether the housing bill that just passed in the Senate will bring down housing prices in a meaningful way — if Trump lets it through. Then, Mike Issac joins the show to discuss his reporting on Meta’s prediction markets play. Finally, Ed checks in with Scott Galloway for a dispatch from Cannes. Daryl Fairweather is the chief economist at Redfin. Mike Isaac is a technology correspondent at The New York Times.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Gil Luria to discuss the global tech selloff and how SpaceX is fueling AI fears. Then, Arin Dube joins the show to break down his research on minimum wage increases and what it reveals about the path towards raising the federal minimum wage. Finally, Ed checks in on his SpaceX prediction. Gil Luria is the Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson. Arin Dube is the Provost Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and author of The Wage Standard: What’s Wrong in the Labor Market and How to Fix It.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Paul Johnson to discuss why Keir Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister and what his resignation reveals about the deeper challenges facing the U.K. economy. Then, Brian Kersmanc breaks down how markets are responding to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran negotiations and what they signal for oil prices. Finally, Ed explains why the U.K.'s struggles may offer a cautionary lesson for other economies. Paul Johnson is an economist and Provost of The Queen's College at Oxford. Brian Kersmanc is a Portfolio Manager at GQG Partners. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Barry Ritholtz to break down the market's reaction to the SpaceX IPO, including whether he thinks the valuation is justified and why he's concerned about the company's float. They also discuss why he believes comparisons to the dot-com bubble are misguided, what he makes of the circular deals in the AI industry, and how he thinks about hedging in today's market. Barry Ritholtz is the co-founder, chairman and chief investment officer of Ritholtz. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Mark Gurman to discuss what investors thought about Snap's new AR Specs and what the launch says about the company's future. Then, Mark Zandi breaks down the Fed's latest interest rate decision and whether a rate hike is still on the table this year. Later, Vasant Dhar joins the show to explore what role AI should play in investing. Finally, Ed explains why he believes Snap's latest bet could be the final nail in the coffin for the company. Mark Gurman is the Managing Editor and Chief Correspondent for Bloomberg News. Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics. Vasant Dhar is a professor at NYU Stern, founder of SCT Capital Management and author of Thinking With Machines. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Karim Sadjadpour to discuss the new agreement between the U.S. and Iran and whether or not this war is permanently resolved. Then, Reed Albergotti joins the show to unpack why the White House put export restrictions on Anthropic’s Mythos models. Finally, Ed explains why he is cautiously optimistic for a real end to the war with Iran. Karim Sadjadpour is a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Reed Albergotti is a Tech Editor at Semafor.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson dive into SpaceX’s highly anticipated IPO, exploring the company’s first hours on the public market, the role scarcity played in driving demand, and where the stock could be headed over the next six months. They then discuss the latest inflation data and whether renewed price pressures are likely to stick around. Finally, they examine FIFA’s World Cup ticket pricing strategy and the potential impact of rising costs on fans and the atmosphere inside the stadium. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Howard Marks to discuss whether the IPOs from SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI are legitimate investments or signs of irrational exuberance. They explore how investors should think about the enormous uncertainty of AI, where opportunities still exist in an increasingly expensive market, and whether fears about private credit are overblown or warranted.  Howard Marks is the co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Gil Luria to discuss what the blockbuster SpaceX IPO means for markets. Then, Mark Zandi breaks down the hottest inflation print in three years. Later, Alex Heath unpacks the biggest announcements from Apple's WWDC and why investors were underwhelmed. Finally, Ed shares his final message to listeners ahead of the SpaceX IPO.  Gil Luria is the Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson. Mark Zandi is the Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics. Alex Heath is the author of the sources newsletter and co-host of the Access podcast. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Rachel Karten and Allison Schrager to explore how influencers became the dominant force in the consumer economy. They discuss why young people are so interested in viral products, how social media is accelerating “winner-take-all" dynamics, and whether going viral is a sustainable growth strategy for businesses.  Rachel Karten is the author of the Link in Bio newsletter. Allison Schrager is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and columnist for Bloomberg.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Justin Wolfers to break down the strong May jobs report and why it sent stocks tumbling. Then, John Foley joins the show to unpack what fresh equity supply means for markets, from Google’s latest offering to the wave of anticipated IPOs. Finally, Ed shares his thesis on whether we’re reaching a top. Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan and the founder of Platypus Economics. John Foley is the head of the Lex Column at the Financial Times. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down Google’s $85 billion equity offering and explain why they see it as a smart strategic move. They share their predictions for SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI’s IPOs, and break down what could happen if the offerings flood the market with $400 billion. Then, they examine why fast-food franchises are struggling and debate whether the franchise model itself is part of the problem. Finally, Scott and Ed reflect on the biggest lessons and surprises from the first-ever Prof G Markets tour. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson sits down with Sir Peter Beck, founder and CEO of Rocket Lab, to discuss why space is having a moment right now, what he makes of soaring valuations across the industry, and why space has become a geopolitical race. He also shares whether he believes humans will make it to Mars in our lifetime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Chicago, Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Governor JB Pritzker to discuss his push to tax social media and prediction markets, how he's thinking about AI and the data center boom, and what he believes the future of housing policy should look like. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from New York City on the final stop of the tour, Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by surprise guest Secretary Hillary Clinton to discuss the state of negotiations with Iran. She also shares her thoughts on the future of the Democratic party, and why young people are rejecting capitalism in favor of socialism. Then, Anthony Scaramucci takes the stage to break down President Trump’s grifts, declining faith in markets, SpaceX’s IPO, and consequences of the fast entry rule changes to the major indices.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Miami, Scott Galloway and Ed Elson explore whether it actually pays to be a tax haven state like Florida. They also break down why the crypto industry is lagging despite securing much of the softer regulation it has long pushed for. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Los Angeles, Scott Galloway and Ed Elson sit down with Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos to discuss what the future of the entertainment industry looks like. Later, they discuss the impact of inflation on consumers and whether or not they are reaching a breaking point.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from San Francisco, Scott Galloway and Ed Elson kick off the Prof G Markets tour by discussing the latest in the IPO race, why valuations will have to come down, and whether humans might actually be cheaper than AI. Plus, Scott takes his chance to roast the VC community face to face. There’s still time to get tickets to our Miami and Chicago shows. NYC is sold out! Hope to see you there.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down why bond yields are spiking — and why stock investors should take note. Then they dig into the SpaceX IPO filing and explain why the valuation is completely overblown. Finally, they discuss James Murdoch’s deal to acquire parts of Vox Media, and what it means for Prof G Media.  Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson sit down with Ray Madoff to break down how America's wealthiest avoid taxes — legally. They dig into the biggest loophole the ultrawealthy use to their advantage and discuss what it would actually take to fix a system that was designed to fail. Ray Madoff is a professor at Boston College Law School and the author of The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Patrick Boyle to break down SpaceX’s newly released IPO filing and what it reveals about the company’s financials. Then, Zed Francis joins the show to unpack the key takeaways from Nvidia’s latest earnings report. Finally, Ed shares his reaction to the news that the Trump family was granted immunity from IRS audits and investigations. Patrick Boyle is a professor at King's College London, former hedge fund manager, and host of one of the most popular finance YouTube channels. Zed Francis is the CIO & Co-Founder at Convexitas. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Jason Calacanis and Bradley Tusk to break down their perspectives on the proposed wealth tax in California. They debate the chances of it passing, whether a wealth tax would actually reduce inequality, and what other policies could more effectively redistribute wealth in America. Jason Calacanis is the Host of the All In Podcast. Bradley Tusk is the founder and CEO of Tusk Ventures. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson speaks with Anthony Scaramucci about President Trump’s latest disclosures for trading on companies like Nvidia, Oracle, Microsoft, and Boeing. Then, Mike Isaac joins the show to discuss the Musk v. Altman verdict. Finally, Ed shares his take on the growing backlash to AI-themed commencement speeches. Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of Skybridge Capital. Mike Isaac is the technology correspondent for the New York Times. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down the latest inflation reports and discuss whether there will be an impact on consumer spending. Then, they dive into AI chipmaker Cerebras’ blockbuster IPO and why Scott is skeptical of the company. Finally, they unpack earnings from dating app companies like Match Group and Bumble, and explore why younger Americans are dating less. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aswath Damodaran joined Scott Galloway and Ed Elson for a Prof G+ Substack livestream earlier this week to discuss AI valuations, why markets were so resilient in the first quarter despite macro risks, and the upcoming IPOs from Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX. Subscribe to Prof G+ to join our next livestream here.  Aswath Damodaran is the Kerschner Family Chair in Finance Education and Professor of Finance at NYU’s Stern School of Business. You can read his research on his blog, “Musings on the Markets.” Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Ed Zitron to discuss the state of the AI industry (read: bubble). Zitron argues that every AI startup is unprofitable at its core. Then James Kynge breaks down what to expect from President Trump’s visit to China. Finally, Ed digs into data from the producer price index and what it could signal for inflation and the broader economy.  Ed Zitron is the author of the Where’s Your Ed At Newsletter, and the Better Offline Podcast. James Kynge is the host of the Prof G Media’s China Decode podcast and Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson speaks with Justin Wolfers about how concerning the latest inflation data really is and what it could mean for the Federal Reserve. Then, Stacy Rasgon joins the show to explain the record setting rally in chip stocks. Finally, Ed breaks down reports that some Amazon employees are exaggerating their AI usage. Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan and founder of Platypus Economics. Stacy Rasgon is a Managing Director and Senior Analyst at Bernstein Research. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices