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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

Ed Elson is joined by Jon McNeill, CEO of DVx Ventures and board member at General Motors, to break down what the end of the EV tax credit means for the auto industry. He then turns to the Trump administration’s new website for buying prescription drugs directly from manufacturers, and explains why it may fall short of solving America’s high drug price problem. Courtney Breen, senior analyst at Bernstein Research, also joins Producer Claire Miller to break down who the real winners of TrumpRx will be. 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 Stephanie Roth, chief economist at Wolfe Research, to unpack how a government shutdown could impact the economy. Then, he dives into Fermi America, a new company going public, and explains why he thinks it may be the year’s worst IPO. 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 unpacks the deal to take Electronic Arts private and shares what he thinks the investors see in the company. Wedbush’s Michael Pachter also joins producer Claire Miller to break down why Saudi Arabia’s public investment fund is so interested in the company. Then, Ed and Scott dive into the pricing of the TikTok deal and explain why it appears to be illegal. Finally, Ed is joined by Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, to break down the latest revision to second-quarter GDP and what’s really fueling economic growth. 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 a wave of AI spending news. They also discuss the circular deal theory emerging in AI and why it concerns them from an antitrust perspective. Then they unpack data that demonstrates how lower income Americans are doing and examine why some of the traditional economic data has been distorted by inequality. 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 Mark Cuban, serial entrepreneur and investor, to discuss the challenges facing today’s media ecosystem. Mark shares his take on what happened with Jimmy Kimmel, his thoughts on the TikTok deal, and how he believes AI will ultimately impact employment. He also explains why he thinks social media should be age-gated — and why, despite the concerns, AI could end up helping Hollywood rather than hurting it. 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 is joined by Robert Haworth, Senior Investment Strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management, to unpack what’s fueling gold’s 40% rally this year. Then he breaks down the boom in perpetual futures trading and explains why the popular strategy is gambling, not investing. 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 is joined by Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at DA Davidson, to break down Nvidia’s investment in OpenAI and what it illustrates about a new, potentially dangerous investment strategy emerging in AI. Then Ed explores the latest funding round for the company that makes the Oura Ring and dives into why it has become a standout player in the wearable tech industry. 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 is joined by Peter Harrell of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to unpack the economic impact of Trump’s proposed entry fee for the H-1B visa program. Then, Dan Primack, business editor at Axios, joins the show to break down the latest developments on the TikTok deal, including who will control the algorithm and what the Murdochs’ involvement will be. Ed then breaks down what the updates reveal about who really controls the media. 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 a huge week for the Ellisons and discuss what their pursuit of TikTok and Warner Bros. Discovery could mean for the future of media. Then they unpack fresh data on how people are using AI, identifying winners and losers in the space based on where the most value is being captured today. 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 is joined by Jagjit Chadha, Professor of Economics in the Faculty of Economics at the University of Cambridge, to discuss the major economic challenges facing the U.K. Professor Chadha also shares his insights on Brexit’s long economic shadow, how immigration has impacted the country, and where the U.S.-U.K. relationship stands today in light of President Trump’s state visit. 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 breaks down the Fed’s interest rate decision with Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times. They dig into why the Fed cut rates yesterday and what that move means for the rest of the year. Then Ed and Scott discuss the details of the deal to keep TikTok in the U.S. and question who really comes out on top. 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 breaks down the latest data on rising retail sales with Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. They dig into who’s really driving the increased spending, and what that means for the broader economy. Mark also offers a prediction for the Fed’s interest rate decision. Then Ed unpacks Stephen Miran’s background following his confirmation as a Federal Reserve governor. 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 breaks down the latest news that the U.S. and China have reached a framework of a deal to prevent a TikTok ban. He’s then joined by Rich Greenfield, co-founder and media/tech analyst at LightShed Partners, to discuss why David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is reportedly preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Finally, Ed and Scott dive into Robinhood’s new social platform, which lets users share and follow trades. 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 unpack what August’s inflation numbers mean for the Fed’s next move. Then, they dig into why companies are holding back from going public and whether eliminating quarterly earnings reports could change that. Finally, they turn to the spike in youth unemployment around the globe. 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 Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, who returns to the show to discuss his outlook for the economy and the chances we’ll see a recession. He also shares his insights on the possibility that we’ll see stagflation, whether AI will cause an economic boom for the masses or the few, and what he thinks Trump’s economic legacy will be. 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 is joined by Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson, to break down Oracle’s earnings and the market’s tremendous reaction. Then, Ed and Scott explore why Wall Street was not impressed with Apple’s latest product lineup. Finally, Ed takes a look at the decision from a Federal judge that President Trump cannot fire Lisa Cook for now. 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 is joined by Alice Han, China economist and director at Greenmantle, to break down what’s been happening with China in the past week. Then, Ed dives into why the jobs market may be even weaker than we thought and why the reporting from the Bureau of Labor Statistics has gotten worse. 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 and Scott unpack the recent tech dinner President Trump hosted at the White House. Then Ed is joined by Kathryn Anne Edwards, economist, economic policy consultant, and the host of The Optimist Economy podcast, to break down the August jobs report and what it means for the economy. And finally, Ed dives into the new $1 trillion pay package that Tesla has proposed for Elon Musk. 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 what the deepening alliance between China, Russia, and India means for investors. They then examine the growing concentration of the S&P 500 and why the market looks more fragile than ever. Finally, they dissect the Trump family’s latest crypto play and try to tally up just how much the Trumps have made across their crypto ventures. 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 Ray Dalio, global macro investor, founder of Bridgewater Associates, and New York Times bestselling author, who returns to the show to discuss how countries go broke and how far along America is in that cycle. He shares his insights on tax policy, what he thinks is the biggest threat to America’s dominance, and how things will play out with the deficit if we do nothing. 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 is joined by Jonathan Kanter, Former Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the DOJ, to break down the remedies for the Google monopoly case. Then Ed and Scott unpack how Africa became one China’s top trade destinations. And finally, Ed dives into Anthropic’s latest funding round that values the company at $183 billion. 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