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Google Doubles Down on Spending as AI Fear Returns
Ed Elson breaks down Google’s earnings with Scott Devitt, Managing Director of Equity Research at Wedbush Securities. They discuss the implications of Google doubling its capital expenditures, and what the broader tech selloff says about markets right now. Ed then unpacks Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk’s earnings with Jared Holz, Healthcare Equity Strategist at Mizuho. He also dives into the Netflix/WBD hearing on Capitol Hill with Rohan Goswami, Business Reporter at Semafor. And finally, Ed shares his thoughts on why software stocks are getting crushed right now. 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

SpaceX’s $1.25 Trillion AI Bet
Ed Elson breaks down why SpaceX acquired xAI with Edward Ludlow, co-host of Bloomberg Technology on Bloomberg Television. Then, he unpacks why Oracle’s stock is taking a dive despite strong demand for its debt with Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson. They also discuss why trouble between Nvidia and OpenAI is bad news for Oracle. Finally, Ed explains what he thinks went wrong with Oracle’s public relations misstep. 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

Why Markets Aren’t Scared of Kevin Warsh
Ed Elson speaks with Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, about Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for chair of the Federal Reserve. Then, he breaks down why Disney’s stock fell after its earnings with Rich Greenfield, Partner and TMT Analyst at Lightshed Partners. Finally, Ed explains why he thinks gold is behaving like a memestock. 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

Big Tech’s AI Vibe Shift
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple. They also weigh in on Trump’s pick of Kevin Warsh for chair of the Federal reserve. Finally, they discuss which companies are poised to go public this year — and whether retail investors should try to get in. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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

Something Has Broken In The U.S. — ft. Katie Martin
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Katie Martin, markets columnist and editorial board member at the Financial Times, to break down how investors are navigating another Trump TACO. She also weighs in on turbulence in the Japanese bond market, the state of the AI bubble, and where investors should be focusing their attention right now. 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

Fed Holds Rates — Inflation Back in Focus
Ed Elson speaks with Michael Gapen, Chief U.S. Economist at Morgan Stanley, about the Fed’s path forward and the dollar’s decline. Then Ed breaks down Meta and Microsoft’s earnings with Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at DA Davidson. Finally, Ed lays out his investment thesis for his latest stock pick: Adobe. 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

EU Strikes Deal With India in Shift From U.S.
Ed Elson speaks with Liz Hoffman, Business and Finance Editor at Semafor, about the implications of the free trade deal between India and the EU. Then, he’s joined by Michael Ha, Senior Research Analyst at Baird, to break down the healthcare stock selloff and why it matters for consumers. Finally, Ed shares his takeaways from a new essay on AI from Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic. 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

Gold Hits $5K — What’s the Market Afraid Of?
Ed Elson speaks with Robert Armstrong, author of the Unhedged Newsletter, about how the markets reacted to Trump’s Greenland TACO, why gold hit a new milestone, and the frontrunner for the next Fed chair. Then, Ed is joined by Reed Albergotti, technology editor at Semafor, to discuss the terms of the finalized TikTok deal. Finally, Ed shares his take on how investors should really be thinking about gold. 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

Davos Dispatch: World Order on Edge
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down the key takeaways from Davos, with Scott sharing what it was like on the ground. Ed highlights the speeches that stood out most, while Scott describes the mood among political leaders and CEOs. They also debate how they think Europe may respond to President Trump’s remarks. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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

David Solomon on AI, Debt, and America’s Future
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by David Solomon, Goldman Sachs’ chairman of the Board of Directors and chief executive officer, to discuss the path ahead for the firm and the broader economy. He also weighs in on deficit spending, the impact of AI on human capital, and whether deglobalization poses a meaningful risk to the economy. 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

Greenland Tariffs Are Off — Is There a Deal?
Ed Elson sits down with China Decode host and economist Alice Han to break down China’s plunging birth rate and why it poses a serious challenge for the country. Then William Chou, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, joins the show to unpack Japan’s fiscal concerns. Finally, Ed shares his takeaways after President Trump rescinded his Greenland tariff threats at Davos. 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

Wall Street Sinks on Greenland Risk
Ed Elson speaks with Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, about how U.S. markets reacted to President Trump’s tariff threats after the long weekend. Then, Semafor business reporter Rohan Goswami joins the show to explain why Netflix shares fell after earnings and what’s next in the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. Finally, Ed closes the episode with his take on Trump’s proposed affordability plans. 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

Europe Braces for Trump’s Greenland Tariffs
Ed Elson speaks with Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged newsletter, about President Trump’s new tariffs on the EU and how markets responded. Then, Alex Kantrowitz, founder of the Big Technology newsletter and podcast, joins the show to break down why OpenAI is rolling out ads on ChatGPT, and what it signals about the evolving AI landscape. Finally, Ed wraps the show with his updated thoughts on ASML stock. 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

Why Trump’s War Week Didn’t Break Markets
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack President Trump’s investigation into Jerome Powell, with Scott explaining why he believes the goal is to sideline Powell entirely, not just remove him as Fed chair. Ed shares which part of the public’s support for Powell surprised him most. They then dig into the surge in metals in light of Trump’s moves on Venezuela, Greenland, and Iran. And finally, they break down the week’s biggest AI headlines and how they’re reshaping the power dynamics in the AI race. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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

Your Brain is the Worst Investor in the Room — ft. Scott Nations
Ed Elson is joined by Scott Nations, President of Nations Indexes and author of “The Anxious Investor”, to break down why human psychology often leads to poor investment decisions, and what you can do to counteract it. He also shares his views on the boom in options trading, explains whether or not he believes we’re in a bubble, and outlines what his number one risk is for 2026. 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

Why Big Banks Are Selling-Off
Ed Elson sits down with Saul Martinez, Head of U.S. Financials Research at HSBC, to unpack bank earnings and the implications of a credit card interest rate cap. Then, Semafor business reporter Rohan Goswami joins the show with the latest on the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, including Netflix’s all-cash offer and Paramount’s proxy fight. Finally, Ed unpacks Delta’s earnings and what they reveal about the broader economy. 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

Trump’s 25% Iran Tariffs Explained
Ed Elson speaks with Maurice Obstfeld, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, about the economic situation in Iran and what Trump’s new tariff on its business partners means for the country. Then Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, joins the show to discuss inflation data from December and why the numbers are not exactly accurate. 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

The DOJ Comes for Jerome Powell
Ed Elson breaks down the Justice Department’s investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell with Liz Hoffman, Semafor’s business and finance editor, and Justin Wolfers, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan. They discuss how markets reacted and what the escalation of conflict signals for the country. 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

Is Imperialism Good for Your Portfolio?
Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, fills in for Scott. He and Ed break down Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine,” what it signals for markets, and how investors should navigate the shifting landscape. Then, they dig into why bank stocks surged last year and examine the effects of deregulation under the Trump administration. Robert explains why he thinks consolidation in banking could be potentially beneficial. Finally, they go over Robert’s predictions for the rest of the year. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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

Why the AI Bubble Hasn’t Popped — ft. Josh Brown
Ed Elson is joined by Josh Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz, to unpack his biggest takeaways from markets in 2025 and what he expects in the year ahead. Josh also shares what he thinks will move markets in 2026, why he believes earnings growth will hold up, and why young investors should actually welcome a market correction. 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

Why Trump Wants Greenland
Ed Elson speaks with Gracelin Baskaran, director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about what makes Greenland’s mineral resources so valuable to the United States. Then Ed breaks down the response to California’s new proposed tax on billionaires and explains why he thinks it may not work. 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

Can a GLP-1 Pill Revive Novo Nordisk?
Ed Elson speaks with Alex Heath, host of the ACCESS Podcast, about why Nvidia is dominating the news out of the CES conference. Then Jared Holz, Healthcare Equity Strategist at Mizuho, joins the show to discuss what Novo Nordisk’s new Wegovy pill means for the healthcare industry. 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

What Venezuela’s Regime Change Means for Oil
Ed Elson checks in with Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, on his outlook for 2026 to start the year. Then Rapidan Energy Group founder and president, Bob McNally, joins the show to discuss what President Maduro’s ouster means for the oil markets. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway’s Predictions for 2026
Scott shares his predictions for the year ahead, including his picks for the tech of the year and stock of 2026. He also forecasts what’s in store for AI. And for the first time ever, Scott ventures into uncharted territory with his prediction for the "vice of the year." Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ask Me Anything — Figma, Dirty Jokes, Running for Office & More
Scott Galloway, Ed Elson and Claire Miller answer listener questions about everything from Scott’s investment in a professional soccer team, Ed’s advice for analyzing stocks, and how Claire really feels about Scott’s dirty jokes. They also address Scott’s cooking abilities, give their updated thoughts on Figma since the IPO, and reveal what they splurge on. Plus, Scott divulges whether or not he is planning to run for office. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biggest Disruption Is Yet to Come — ft. Justin Wolfers
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Justin Wolfers, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan, to reflect on the key economic lessons of 2025 and what lies ahead. He also shares his views on how AI is reshaping employment, where inflation could head in 2026, and what themes he believes will define the economy in the year to come. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warner Bros. Rejects Paramount’s Hostile Bid
Ed Elson unpacks the news that Warner Bros. Discovery’s board is encouraging shareholders to reject the Paramount bid with Rohan Goswami, Business Reporter at Semafor. Then Alice Han, Host of the China Decode Podcast and China economist at Greenmantle, joins to discuss the top issues for China in 2025 and the year ahead. Finally, Ed shares his reflections on the year and what he’s focused on for 2026. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unemployment Climbs to a Four-Year High
Ed Elson unpacks the latest jobs report and what it reveals about the health of the labor market with Kathryn Anne Edwards, Labor Economist and host of the Optimist Economy Podcast. Then Jon McNeill, CEO and Co-Founder at DVx Ventures, joins to discuss new developments at Tesla and Ford, and what they signal for the future of the EV space. Finally, Ed digs into new data showing TikTok Shop might be the next big retail platform. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and XFollow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Oracle is Crashing Right Now
Ed Elson unpacks why Oracle shares are tumbling and what that means for OpenAI with Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at DA Davidson. Then Helen Toner, Executive Director at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, joins to discuss Trump’s new AI executive order. Finally, Ed checks back in with AI data center company, Fermi, and sees how the company is doing since its IPO. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What’s the Right Investment Strategy for 2026?
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson synthesize the wide range of views guests have shared on what 2026 could hold, and lay out how they’re thinking about investment strategies for the year ahead. They then turn to the escalating battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, explaining why the showdown between Paramount and Netflix may just be getting started. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bull Case for 2026 — ft. Tom Lee
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Tom Lee, co-founder, managing partner, and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, to break down why he’s so bullish on 2026. He also shares his outlook on Bitcoin, explains how his company is leveraging AI, and highlights the sectors he thinks are currently undervalued. Visit fundstrat.com/tom for complimentary access to Tom Lee's Fundstrat research. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What the Fed’s Third Rate Cut Means for 2026
Ed Elson discusses the Federal Reserve’s third interest rate cut with Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, unpacking what’s in store for the economy. Then, Scott Galloway shares his perspective on the SpaceX IPO. Finally, Ed highlights why MacKenzie Scott’s latest philanthropic efforts deserve more attention. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did the U.S. Just Hand its AI Edge to China?
Ed Elson unpacks the news that the U.S. is allowing Nvidia’s advanced H200 chip sales to China with Chris McGuire, Senior Fellow for China and Emerging Technologies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Then, Alex Heath, author of the Sources newsletter and co-host of the Access podcast, joins to explore Google’s new smart glasses and their implications for the wearables market. Finally, Ed breaks down what a new report on OnlyFans reveals about the loneliness problem in America. Subscribe to the Access podcast on YouTube Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paramount Goes Hostile With $108B Bid for Warner Bros.
Ed Elson is joined by James Kynge, Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House and co-host of China Decode, to break down China’s record trade surplus and what it means for the U.S. Then Jonathan Kanter, former Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, joins to analyze Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and how it stacks up against Netflix’s deal from an antitrust perspective. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Netflix Wins the Warner Bros. Bidding War
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and what it means for the future of streaming. They then turn to the potential Anthropic IPO, examining how the AI narrative has evolved over the past year. Finally, they discuss the Trump Account Program and what America should be doing to better support kids before they turn 18. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Economic Risks Keeping Paul Krugman Up at Night
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize winning economist, and distinguished professor of economics at the graduate center of CUNY, to break down what concerns him the most about this year’s economy. He weighs in on the affordability crisis, how the White House is handling AI policy, and where the media is headed. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

401(k) From Birth? Inside the “Trump Accounts” With Brad Gerstner
Ed Elson is joined by Patrick Moorhead, CEO and Chief Analyst of Moor Insights & Strategy, to break down Amazon’s new Tranium3 chip and what it means for the escalating AI chip race. Then Brad Gerstner, founder, chairman, and CEO of Altimeter Capital, joins the show to discuss how he helped bring the new “Trump account” program to life. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI Declares Code Red as Google Gains Ground
Ed Elson is joined by Alex Kantrowitz, host of the Big Technology podcast, to unpack why OpenAI has declared a “code red,” and what that signals for the broader AI race. Then Michael Green, Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Simplify Asset Management, comes on to discuss his viral essay arguing that the real poverty line in the U.S. for a family of four is $140,000. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Silicon Valley Infiltrated the White House
Ed Elson is joined by Liz Hoffman, Semafor’s business and finance editor, to break down the New York Times investigation into David Sacks. Then Robert Sockin, Citi’s Global Economist, returns to the show to analyze Black Friday sales and what’s really behind the surge. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Money & Masculinity: Scott Galloway & Ed Elson on What Defines a Man
In this special episode of Prof G Markets, Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack the complicated relationship between money and modern masculinity — from dating dynamics and economic anxiety to the rise of incel culture and the pressures men face to “provide.” Scott responds to viral critiques of his message, reflects on his own upbringing and addictions around money, and explores how financial stability, character, and emotional contribution all shape what it means to be a man today. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google vs. Nvidia: Is the AI Chip King Finally Under Threat?
Ed Elson is joined by Patrick Moorhead, CEO and Founder of Moor Insights & Strategy, to break down the news that Meta is in talks to spend billions on Google’s AI chips, and what that means for the broader AI race. Then, Santiago Roel Santos, founder and CEO of Inversion, joins the show to unpack Bitcoin’s recent slide and share his outlook for crypto heading into 2026. Finally, Ed closes the episode with a message on gratitude. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nasdaq Posts Best Day Since May as Fear & Greed Collide
Ed Elson is joined by Robert Armstrong, U.S. commentator for the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged newsletter, to unpack recent volatility in the markets. Then Kathryn Anne Edwards, Labor Economist and host of the Optimist Economy Podcast, returns to the show to dig into the September jobs report and what it tells us about the state of the labor market. And finally, Ed shares his takeaways from the disbanding of the Department of Government Efficiency. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even Nvidia Can’t Rescue the Market From the Fear Cycle
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack the fear cycle that gripped the markets before and after Nvidia’s earnings, exploring what’s fueling investor anxiety. They then turn to Guochao, a rising patriotic consumer movement in China, and examine its implications for American companies. Finally, they discuss whether college remains a sound investment, and what new graduates can do to improve their job prospects. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JPMorgan’s Playbook for a 10-15% Correction (or Worse) — ft. Michael Cembalest
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Michael Cembalest, the Chairman of Market and Investment Strategy for J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management, to discuss how J.P. Morgan is approaching the AI bubble. He weighs in on how violent the correction will likely be, shares how he’s preparing for a “profit taking spark,” and unpacks his top risks for 2026. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nvidia Earnings Brush Off AI Bubble Fears — For Now
Ed Elson is joined by Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson, to break down Nvidia’s earnings and whether or not they put the AI bubble conversation to bed. Then Jonathan Kanter, former Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ’s Antitrust Division, returns to the show to explain why Meta’s latest court victory has him worried. And finally, Ed shares his takeaways from the meeting between President Trump and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Big Tech’s Debt Machine Is Powering the AI Boom
Ed Elson is joined by Joe Feldman, Senior Managing Director at the Telsey Group, to unpack Home Depot’s earnings and what they reveal about the state of the American economy. Then Robert Schiffman, Senior Technology and Internet Credit Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, joins the show to break down why Amazon raised $15 billion in debt this week and explain how that strategy is shaping the AI boom. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bitcoin Erases 2025 Gains as Crypto Bear Market Deepens
Ed Elson is joined by Sherwood News markets editor Luke Kawa to make sense of Bitcoin’s slide and the broader crypto bear market. Then Bill Cohan, founding partner of Puck News, joins the show to assess the first-round bids for Warner Bros. Discovery, which are due this week. And finally, Ed digs into why Berkshire Hathaway just snapped up roughly $5 billion worth of Google shares. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Whole Market Looks Expensive — Is it Time to De-Risk?
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down the idea that there is “no place to hide” in the stock market and look for alternative places to invest. Then, they turn to the AI race between China and the U.S. and discuss a new startup that is helping China pull ahead. Finally, they dig into why the housing crisis is getting worse and whether or not the 50 year mortgage will help the problem. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aswath Damodaran Says There’s No Place to Hide in Stocks
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Professor Aswath Damodaran, the Kerschner Family Chair in Finance Education and Professor of Finance at NYU’s Stern School of Business, to unpack his growing concerns about the markets and how investors should position themselves. He also weighs in on our big tech stock pick of 2026 and offers practical advice for young people feeling anxious about their financial future. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Government Shutdown Ends — But the Damage Doesn’t
Ed Elson sits down with Ramit Sethi, host of the “Money For Couples” podcast to unpack the Trump administration’s proposed 50-year mortgage. Then, Dylan Carden, Senior Analyst at William Blair, joins the show to break down On Running’s earnings and whether the company poses a threat to Nike. Finally, Ed speaks with Robert Sockin, Senior Global Economist at Citi to explain what the end to the government shutdown really means for the economy. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices