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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ed Elson sits down with Justin Wolfers, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan, to unpack President Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff dividend. Then, Alex Heath, author of The Verge’s Sources newsletter and co-host of the Decoder podcast, joins the show to break down the growing rivalry between Anthropic and OpenAI, and their sharply different business strategies. 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

Ed Elson is joined by Jason Bazinet, Managing Director of Media and Entertainment Research at Citigroup, to break down how investors reacted to Paramount’s first earnings since David Ellison’s takeover. Then, Charles Elson, Founding Director of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware joins the show to unpack Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package. Finally, Ed takes a look at Warren Buffett’s final letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway. 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 and Ed Elson dissect red flags at OpenAI and debate whether problems at the company could burst the AI bubble. Then, they turn to the Supreme Court’s high-stakes tariff case and discuss an arbitrage opportunity in the middle of it. Finally, they dig into the surge in prediction markets and why the Trump administration has steered clear of cracking down. 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

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Bradley Tusk, venture capitalist, political strategist, and writer, to break down the economics of Zohran Mamdani’s policies. Bradley also shares his thoughts on the Mayor-elect means for New York and the future of the Democratic party. Subscribe to Bradley’s Substack 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 Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson, to break down how Palantir reacted to news of Michael Burry’s massive bet against the company. Then, Liz Hoffman, business and finance editor at Semafor, joins the show to break down how Wall Street is responding to the NYC mayoral election results. Sign up for Liz Hoffman’s newsletter 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

Ed Elson is joined by Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, to break down the company’s third quarter earnings. Then, Jessica Tarlov, host of the Raging Moderates podcast, joins the show to discuss the economic toll of the longest government shutdown in history. Finally, Ed unpacks what NYC’s mayoral election says about where the city, and country, is headed. Listen to Raging Moderates Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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

Ed Elson is joined by Ryan Petersen, founder and CEO of Flexport, to break down how companies are navigating tariffs. Then, Dan Primack, business editor at Axios and the author of the daily Pro Rata newsletter, returns to the show to discuss Kimberly-Clark’s $48 billion acquisition of Kenvue. Finally, Ed unpacks Amazon’s massive new deal with OpenAI and what it means for the company’s AI ambitions. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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 and Ed Elson break down Big Tech’s latest earnings and discuss which companies might be over or undervalued. They also examine how AI is reshaping the job market, and how workers should plan accordingly. Finally, they unpack the recent trade meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," 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

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Andrew Ross Sorkin, editor-at-large of DealBook at the New York Times and co-anchor of CNBC’s Squawk Box, to discuss his new book, “1929,” and the striking parallels between the great crash and today’s markets environment. He delves into the lessons we can learn from past financial crises, shares his insights on the upcoming New York mayoral race, and offers expert tips on the art of compelling storytelling. Order Andrew’s book Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "Notes on Being a Man," out Nov. 4 Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Scott Devitt, Managing Director of Equity Research at Wedbush Securities, to break down Meta and Google earnings. They dig into why Meta shares fell 9% despite record revenues, and how Google topped $100 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time ever. Then, Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson, returns to the show to discuss Nvidia’s $5 trillion valuation milestone and what’s next for the company. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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

Ed Elson speaks with Alex Heath, author of Sources and co-host of the Access podcast, about OpenAI’s completed restructuring and the launch of its new for-profit arm. Then he and Scott Galloway dive into Amazon’s largest layoff in company history and what it signals about the stock. Finally, Ed explains why—even after hitting a $4 trillion valuation—he’s still not bullish on Apple. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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

Ed Elson speaks with Oliver Stuenkel, Associate Professor at FGV’s School of International Relations in Brazil, to break down the results of the election in Argentina. Then Robert Armstrong, US financial commentator for the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged newsletter, returns to the show to unpack what the latest CPI report says about the state of the economy. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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 and Ed Elson dig into China’s AI efficiencies and whether those innovations will be enough to take on American companies. Then, they look at why private security is on the rise and consider how to invest in the space. Finally, they break down reports that Warner Bros. Discovery might be up for sale and debate whether there are really multiple bidders for the company. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," 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

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Nobel Prize–winning economist and MIT Professor Daron Acemoglu to discuss the economic consequences of AI. He breaks down his research on why nations fail, shares his biggest concerns about America’s future, and offers advice for the next generation of scholars. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson speaks with Tim Higgins, columnist at the Wall Street Journal, to break down Tesla’s third quarter earnings and discuss why profits took a big hit. Then Luke Kawa, Markets Editor at Sherwood News, returns to the show to unpack how Beyond Meat joined the meme stock craze. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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

Ed Elson speaks with Jason Bazinet, Managing Director of Media and Entertainment Research at Citigroup, about why Netflix’s stock fell following its earnings, and the odds it could throw its hat in the ring for Warner Bros. Discovery. Then Ed is joined by Alex Heath, author of the Sources newsletter and co-host of the Access podcast, to discuss OpenAI’s new web browser and whether it’s actually a threat to Google. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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

Ed Elson speaks with Mark Mahaney, head of internet research at Evercore ISI, about what the AWS outage reveals about Amazon’s role in the cloud space and what’s next for the stock. Then Ed is joined by Maurice Obstfeld, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, to check in on the economic impact of tariffs since Liberation Day. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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 and Ed dig into how America’s data center boom is driving up electricity bills — and what should be done about it. Then, they look at how Meta and OpenAI are responding to rising mental health concerns and consider who’s really responsible for fixing the problem. Finally, they look at two fast-rising challengers to SpaceX and the new investment opportunities emerging in the space race. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," 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

Ed and Scott are joined by Jonathan Kanter, former Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, to discuss the evolving AI landscape and why antitrust enforcement is more critical than ever. He also weighs in on the Ticketmaster lawsuit, the rising backlash against capitalism, and why the energy sector is one to watch. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Andrew Gardiner, Head of European Technology Equity Research at Citi, to discuss takeaways from ASML’s earnings. Then Ed and Scott Galloway discuss Netflix’s move to offer podcasts. Finally, Ed dives into a $40 billion deal to buy one of the world’s biggest data center operators. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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

Ed Elson is joined by Alice Han, China economist at Greenmantle and co-host of China Decode, to discuss another volatile day between the U.S. and China. Then, Telis Demos, writer and co-host of the Wall Street Journal’s “Take on the Week” podcast, joins the show to help break down earnings from JP Morgan, Goldman, Citi, and Wells Fargo. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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

Ed Elson is joined by Luke Kawa, Markets Editor at Sherwood News, to discuss how the markets reacted to Trump’s latest tariff threat to China. Then, Ed and Scott break down JP Morgan’s new investments in critical industries. Finally, Ed examines OpenAI’s latest deal with Broadcom and why he doesn’t think we should be taking Sam Altman’s statements seriously. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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 and Ed break down why America has become one big bet on AI, and what that means for investors. They then unpack Tesla’s tough year, its push to reinvent itself, and what’s in store for its valuation. Finally, they explore whether or not America’s edge in innovation comes down to one factor: the freedom to fire. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" 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

Ed and Scott are joined by Kathryn Anne Edwards, PhD economist, economic policy consultant, and columnist for Bloomberg News, for a conversation about what happens to a $30 trillion economy when data goes dark. She also shares her take on alternative recession indicators, youth unemployment, the rise of the “trad wife” trend, and how ICE raids will reshape the labor force. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Ed Ludlow, Co-Anchor of Bloomberg Technology, to discuss xAI’s latest funding round and why the circular deals in AI haven’t phased the markets. Then, Ed is joined by Alice Han, host of China Decode and Director at Greenmantle, to break down what’s driving the rally in Chinese tech. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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

Ed Elson is joined by William Chou, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director of the Japan Chair at the Hudson Institute, to discuss the market’s reaction to Japan’s likely new prime minister and the outlook for U.S.-Japan relations. Then, Ed and Scott break down the massive surge in emerging markets this year and what the rally means for investors. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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

Ed Elson is joined by Alex Heath, author of the Sources newsletter and co-host of the Access podcast, to unpack AMD’s deal with OpenAI and check in on some updates from OpenAI’s DevDay 2025. Then, he and Scott dive into Paramount’s $150 million acquisition of The Free Press and what Bari Weiss’s new role as Editor-in-Chief could mean for the future of CBS News. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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 and Ed break down OpenAI’s Sora 2 and debate whether profitability should be a priority for OpenAI. They then dig into the global M&A boom, exploring why deal sizes are exploding and smaller companies are being left behind. Finally, they cover Charlie Javice’s sentencing and tackle the fine line between storytelling and fraud. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," 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

Ed and Scott are joined by Claudia Sahm, chief economist at New Century Advisors and former Fed Section Chief, for a conversation on the Fed’s independence. Claudia weighs in on the health of the U.S. economy, the growing concentration in the stock market, and where she sees recession risks right now. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices