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Stocks Fall to Start September, Kraft Heinz Breaks Up & Why Constellation Brands Has a Beer Problem
Ed and Scott break down Wall Street’s rough start to the month. Then Ed is joined by Robert Moskow, Managing Director at TD Cowen, to unpack why Kraft Heinz decided to break up. And finally, Ed dives into why the distributor of your favorite beer is slowing down. 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

Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs & De Minimis Loophole is Closed
Ed breaks down the implications of a federal appeals court ruling that found many of President Trump's tariffs were illegal. Then he unpacks the winners and losers from an executive order shutting down the de minimis loophole. 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

Why the U.S. is on the Precipice of a Recession — ft. Mark Zandi
Ed Elson is joined by Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody's Analytics, who returns to the show to discuss his U.S. outlook and how he thinks the economy is actually doing. He shares his insights on what is causing heightened recession risk, how tariffs will impact inflation, and a potential September rate cut. Plus, he gives his main concerns for America right now and shares what he thinks might trigger a bond market meltdown. 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

Nvidia’s Record $46.7B Quarter, Trump’s 50% Tariff on India & Can Tax Credits Bring Hollywood Back?
Ed is joined by Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson, to discuss Nvidia’s second quarter earnings and why the stock fell following the report. Then Ed takes a look at the new punitive tariffs Trump is imposing on India, and finally, he unpacks California’s new tax credits and whether they will help bring production back to Los Angeles. 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

Trump Fires Fed Governor Cook, Eli Lilly’s Weight Loss Pill & How to Not Get Replaced by AI
Ed is joined by Sarah Binder, senior fellow in Governance Studies at Brookings and a professor of political science at George Washington University, to discuss Trump’s attempted firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Then he takes a look at what a weight loss pill from Eli Lilly could do for the GLP-1 market, and finally, he shares Prof G Media’s guide to staying highly employable in the age of AI. 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

U.S. Takes 10% Stake in Intel, Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech + OnlyFans’ $7B Boom
Ed is joined by Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, to unpack the U.S. government’s deal to become Intel’s largest shareholder. Then, Ed breaks down the key takeaways from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. And finally, he dives into the latest annual report from OnlyFans, and the dark side of its growth. 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

AI Bubble Watch: Has the Hype Gone Too Far? — ft. Josh Brown
Josh Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, returns to the show to discuss what drove the latest tech selloff and share his thoughts on whether AI has reached bubble territory. Then he and Ed break down the significance of private funds entering 401Ks and evaluate the viability of alternative assets in retirement portfolios. Finally, Josh offers a prediction for the Fed’s path forward following Jackson Hole. 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

Country Risk, Tech Valuations, & How the Markets Lost their Predictive Power — ft. Aswath Damodaran
Aswath Damodaran, Professor of Finance at NYU's Stern School of Business, returns to the show to discuss America’s country risk in 2025 and how markets have become more reactive than predictive. Damodaran also shares his insights on AI hype, Google’s valuation, and why chasing “the next Amazon” is a losing game. Plus, he gives his blunt take on Bitcoin-holding companies, the broken IPO pipeline, and how private markets are rewriting the rules for capital, liquidity, and access. Note: Prof G Markets will be on summer break until August 25th. 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

OpenAI’s $500B Valuation + Key Takeaways from Disney and Uber Earnings
Ed breaks down a potential share sale that could make OpenAI the most valuable private company in the world. Then, he’s joined by Jason Bazinet, Managing Director of Media and Entertainment Research at Citigroup, to dig into Disney’s earnings. Finally, Mark Mahaney joins the show to unpack Uber’s results and explain how the company is positioning itself in the race for autonomous dominance. A note to our listeners: our team is out of office for vacation starting next week. There will be no new episodes from August 11th to the 22nd. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we’ll be back on the 25th. 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

Who Will Replace Jerome Powell? Tesla Hit with Securities Fraud Suit & AMD’s Q2 Earnings
Ed breaks down the potential candidates in the running to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. Then he explains why Tesla’s shareholders have filed a class action suit against the company and Elon Musk. Finally, he is joined by Patrick Moorhead, Founder, CEO and Chief Analyst of Moor Insights and Strategy, to break down chipmaker AMD's second quarter earnings. 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

Trump Fires BLS Chief, Elon’s $29B Pay Day & American Eagle Stock Soars Again
Ed breaks down Friday’s jobs data and the fallout from Trump that followed. Then Charles Elson, Founding Director of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware, returns to the show to explain why Tesla’s board approved a proposed $29 billion pay package for Elon Musk. Finally, Ed takes a look at what drove American Eagle’s stock up yesterday, and Kyla Scanlon joins the show to share what the saga reveals about markets today. 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

Big Tech Breaks Away From the Pack as Markets Stumble on Tariff Blitz
Scott and Ed break down earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon, with Scott identifying a shift in the cloud space. Ed explains how the market is reacting to capex spending and what that tells us about investor sentiment. Then they turn to the latest tariff blitz. Ed unpacks why many of the so-called “trade deals” aren’t really deals, and Scott explains why tech seems shielded from the fallout while traditional American companies are feeling the pain. Finally, they dive into the robotaxi wars, debating whether companies should go vertical and which player is best positioned to dominate. 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

The 2025 Rally: Real Strength or Market Mirage? — ft. Kevin Gordon
Kevin Gordon, director and senior investment strategist at Charles Schwab, joins the show to share his top takeaways from the year so far. He breaks down how markets are responding to tariffs, where he thinks interest rates and inflation are headed, and the key investment themes he's watching for the rest of the year. 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

Figma’s IPO is Finally Here, Fed Holds Rates Steady & Amazon’s $20M AI Licensing Deal with the NYT
Ed and Scott share their predictions for Figma’s highly anticipated IPO. Then Ed breaks down why the Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady and unpacks the price tag on the AI licensing deal between the New York Times and Amazon. 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

Novo Nordisk Tanks 30%, P&G Takes a Tariff Hit & SoFi’s Monster Second Quarter
Ed breaks down why Novo Nordisk’s shares plunged after an investor call, explains how tariffs have started to show up in Procter & Gamble’s earnings and unpacks why SoFi has been growing so rapidly. 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

Who Wins in the U.S.-EU “Deal”? Wall Street Turns Bullish on Nike & Anthropic’s $150B Valuation
Ed and Scott break down the new trade deal between the U.S. and the E.U. Then, Ed explains why Wall Street analysts have started upgrading Nike’s stock. Finally, he unpacks Anthropic’s latest funding round and points out who might be backing the AI startup. 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

Meme Stocks are Back — What’s Fueling the Resurgence?
Scott and Ed break down how tariffs have impacted second quarter earnings so far and what’s in store for U.S. companies. Then, they dig into OpenAI and Oracle’s latest partnership. Ed explains why he has been bullish on Oracle for a while and Scott makes the case that Larry Ellison is one of the more underrated figures in tech. Finally, they look into the comeback of meme stocks, what it reveals about the economy, and why young investors could be left holding the bag. 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

Why Scott Invested In Vertical Aerospace — ft. Stuart Simpson
Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace, joins the show to break down the competitive landscape of the eVTOL market and where Vertical Aerospace sits in that landscape. He explains what a fully adoptive world of eVTOLs looks like, explains why aviation has historically been a tough sector for investors, and shares his vision for the future of transportation. Finally, Scott and Ed discuss why Scott decided to invest in the company. 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

Do Japan & the U.S. Have a Deal? Google’s Q2 Earnings & Home Prices Hit a Record (Again)
Ed and Scott break down the new U.S.-Japan trade agreement and what Wall Street’s reaction tells us about who really came out on top. Then, Ed digs into what’s pushing U.S. home prices to record highs. Finally, Ed and Scott Devitt, Managing Director of Equity Research at Wedbush Securities, break down the key takeaways from Google’s second-quarter earnings. 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

Will Anti-Woke Free Press Join CBS? Philip Morris Falls on ZYN Slowdown & Coke’s Cane Sugar Shift
Ed unpacks why Philip Morris’ stock stumbled after its second-quarter report, what Coca-Cola’s results reveal about the state of the junk food industry, and why Bari Weiss’ media startup, The Free Press, is considering a deal with Paramount. 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

Is Netflix Overvalued? LVMH Bets on Private Jets & Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Files for an IPO
Ed unpacks why Netflix’s stock fell despite a strong second-quarter earnings report. Then he and Scott dig into why an LVMH-backed investor group is buying into private aviation with a stake in Flexjet. Finally, Ed breaks down why the crypto custody firm, BitGo, is filing for an IPO. 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

Buy-The-Dip Mindset Fuels Historic Quarter For Stock Trading
Scott and Ed unpack the latest inflation data and why it’s sparking so much debate. Then, they dig into a record-breaking quarter for trading. Finally, they look at why Amazon is hitching a ride on SpaceX to launch its satellites and discuss how SpaceX has quietly become the most powerful monopoly no one’s talking about. 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

The Biggest Risks and Opportunities in Latin America — ft. Monica de Bolle
Monica de Bolle, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, joins the show to break down Latin America’s economic landscape and examine how tariffs could impact its largest economy — Brazil. She explains who’s stepping in as Brazil’s key trading partner, what she sees as the country’s biggest economic tailwinds, and which Latin American nation she believes is best positioned for long-term success. 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

Will Trump Fire Powell? ASML Sinks on Tariff Fears & An Interview with Windsurf CEO Jeff Wang
Ed and Scott break down how markets responded to the latest tensions between Trump and Jerome Powell. Then, Ed explains why ASML’s stock tumbled following its second-quarter earnings. Finally, Windsurf CEO Jeff Wang joins the show to unpack the drama surrounding his 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

Inflation Ticks Up, U.S. Lifts China Chip Ban & The Department of Defense Teams Up with Big Tech
Ed takes a look at how the tariffs impacted the consumer price index for June, dives into why Nvidia and AMD can now resume chip sales to China, and breaks down the Department of Defense’s new contracts with several AI companies. 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

Crypto Week Kicks Off in Congress, Will Tesla Invest in xAI? & Google’s $2.4B Windsurf Deal
Ed explains why Bitcoin hit a record high, dives into Tesla’s upcoming shareholder vote on a potential investment in xAI, and breaks down the latest twist in the saga between AI coding assistant platform Windsurf and Google. Further reading: Hilary Allen’s internet serial Fintech Dystopia 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

Liberation Day 2.0 Is Here — When Will We See the Tariff Fallout?
Scott and Ed unpack what they think the impact of Trump's new wave of tariffs will be. Scott argues the move could inspire massive deal making that won’t involve the U.S. and Ed explains why he thinks the TACO trade could potentially backfire. Next, they break down the growing backlash against junk food and what a healthier America could mean for the economy. Finally, they preview second-quarter earnings season, questioning whether the tariffs will start to show up in the reports. 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

State of Play in the Rideshare Wars — ft. David Risher, CEO of Lyft
David Risher, CEO of Lyft, joins the show to explain how the company is differentiating and gaining ground on Uber. He shares how Lyft is keeping customers loyal, why he gets behind the wheel himself, and what he sees as the future of transportation and autonomous vehicles. 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 InstagramFollow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nvidia Hits $4T, Yaccarino Steps Down from X & SpaceX Eyes $400 Billion Valuation
Ed breaks down how Nvidia became the first company ever to reach a $4 trillion market cap. Then he and Scott share their thoughts on why X CEO Linda Yaccarino is stepping down. Finally, Ed unpacks SpaceX’s latest move to raise funding at a $400 billion valuation. 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 Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shein’s Hong Kong IPO, 50% Tariffs on Copper? & Why China is Winning the EV Race
Ed breaks down Trump’s latest tariff updates, explains why Shein is pursuing a Hong Kong IPO, and unpacks why Tesla is falling behind Chinese competitors in the EV race. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Further reading: Michael Dunne for the NYT on why Americans can’t buy the world’s best electric car 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

Trump Unveils Steep New Tariffs, TikTok Develops App for U.S. & CoreWeave’s $9B Acquisition
Ed breaks down Trump’s latest round of tariffs. Then he and Scott dig into why TikTok is reportedly building a separate app for U.S. users ahead of a potential sale. Finally, Ed unpacks CoreWeave’s $9 billion acquisition of Bitcoin mining company Core Scientific. 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 Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How the Big Beautiful Bill’s Passage Will Reshape the Economy
Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, fills in for Scott. He and Ed unpack what the GOP tax bill means for the economy now that it’s law. Robert argues we’re playing chicken with the debt and says markets are still operating in “greed mode,” not fear mode. Then, they check in on the broader economy. Ed questions when inflation might resurface, while Robert says the latest jobs report helped rule out worst-case scenarios. Finally, they tackle the rise of the “inheritocracy.” Ed advocates for a higher inheritance tax to promote a more equal society, while Robert makes the case for a targeted wealth tax to unleash capital for more productive use. 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

Paramount’s $16M Trump Settlement, Tesla’s Worst-Ever Delivery Drop & Figma’s IPO
Ed unpacks why the popular design software company Figma has decided to go public, breaks down Paramount’s $16 million payout to settle a lawsuit with Trump, and looks at why Tesla shares rose despite the company’s steepest-ever drop in year-over-year deliveries. 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 Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump-Elon Feud Reignites, Manufacturing Activity Contracts (Again) & Robinhood Tokenizes Stocks
Ed breaks down how Tesla’s stock reacted to Elon Musk’s latest fight with Trump, what the latest manufacturing data signals about the economy, and why Robinhood is making a big bet on tokenized shares of private companies. 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 Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Meta-OpenAI Talent War, Canada Drops its Tech Tax & a GOP Blow to Clean Energy
Ed breaks down Canada’s decision to rescind its digital services tax, unpacks the escalating talent war between OpenAI and Meta, and takes a look at how the latest provision in the GOP tax bill could reshape the clean energy industry. 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 Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Markets 2025 Halftime Report
Scott and Ed break down why New York is pushing ahead with a new nuclear power plant. Scott makes the case for nuclear as a smart long-term investment, while Ed raises concerns about China’s growing lead in energy production. Next, they unpack NATO’s plan to increase defense spending and what that means for the broader global economy. Finally, they review the market’s performance in the first half of the year and discuss why we need better tools to measure economic health. 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 InstagramFollow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dangerously Irresponsible Tax Bill — ft. Maya MacGuineas
Maya MacGuineas, president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins the show to explain why she thinks the GOP tax bill will pass — and what its true impact will be. She breaks down the real risk posed by America’s debt trajectory, which taxes she sees as the 'least taxing,' and why young people should care about the growing deficit. 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

Wall Street Panics Over NYC Mayor, Layoffs at Bumble & BNPL Debt Hits Your Credit Score
Ed and Scott unpack the economics behind Zohran Mamdani’s proposed policies. Then, Ed takes a look at why Bumble is struggling and why Buy Now, Pay Later debt is about to hit your credit score. 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 Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Markets Shrug Off Israel-Iran Conflict, Polymarket’s $200M Round & a Stablecoin Warning
Ed and Scott give an update on the Israel-Iran ceasefire and how markets are responding. Then, Ed unpacks Polymarket’s new funding round and explains why the Bank for International Settlements is taking aim at stablecoins. Correction: Chances of dying by lightning are lower than getting an internship at Goldman Sachs in 2025. 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 Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oil Falls on Israel-Iran De-Escalation, Tesla Rolls Out the Robotaxi, & Trump Media’s Buyback Grift
Ed highlights what the markets are signaling about the path forward in the Middle East. Then, he and Scott unpack Tesla’s robotaxi launch. Finally, Ed analyzes Trump Media’s new share buyback plan. 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 Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What the Falling Dollar Means for America
Scott and Ed unpack RFK Jr.’s push to make it harder, and pricier, for pharma companies to advertise directly to consumers, a move that could be the final blow to the broadcast industrial complex. Next, they explore the IPO market’s rebound and why, despite the buzz, it's a trap for retail investors. Finally, they break down the dollar’s decline since Trump took office, and why gold’s rise as a safe-haven asset isn’t enough to win them over. 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 InstagramFollow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doing the Math on Trump’s Economic Impact — ft. Justin Wolfers
Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, joins the show to break down the GOP tax bill, weigh in on the economic toll of the ICE raids, and explain why tariff-driven inflation could be more damaging than typical inflationary pressures. Take a survey to let us know what you think about the show Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Scott on InstagramFollow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nippon & U.S. Steel Deal Closes, Fed Holds Steady, and YouTube Wins Over Older Viewers
Ed breaks down how a “golden share” helped seal Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover of U.S. Steel, and explains why the Fed chose to hold interest rates steady. Then, he and Scott dig into new data showing that Americans now watch more TV via streaming than they watch via broadcast and cable combined. 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 Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OpenAI & Microsoft Feud, Homebuilder Vibes Slump, and WBD Cuts Zaslav’s Pay
Ed breaks down why homebuilder sentiment fell in June and takes a look at the growing tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft. He and Scott then unpack why Warner Bros. Discovery is slashing CEO David Zaslav’s pay. 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 Ed on Instagram and XFollow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel-Iran Conflict Drives Oil Prices, Meta Monetizes WhatsApp, & Tron’s IPO Grift
Ed takes a look at how oil prices reacted to the conflict between Israel and Iran, why Meta is bringing ads to WhatsApp, and how crypto platform Tron plans to go public via reverse merger. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No MaliceFollow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What the Air India Crash Means for Boeing, Google Buyouts & Private Equity’s Big Slump
Scott and Ed unpack Google’s voluntary employee buyouts and explain why they could drive away top talent. They then discuss the fallout from the Air India crash and what it means for Boeing, with Scott outlining how companies should navigate a crisis. Next, they examine private equity’s struggles, with Blackstone pivoting to Europe and Yale offloading some of its private equity stakes. Finally, they explore the changing ad landscape. Ed explains why creators are outpacing legacy media and Scott breaks down how brands can win in 2025. 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

Warning Signs From the Labor Market — ft. Kathryn Anne Edwards
Kathryn Anne Edwards, PhD economist and Bloomberg News columnist, joins the show to unpack the latest jobs report and what it reveals about the state of the labor market. She shares her take on whether AI poses a real threat to jobs and explains why the effects of tariffs are so tough to time. Kathryn also discusses how the GOP tax bill could reshape the economy, what she believes the federal minimum wage should be, and the policies she thinks could help close the wealth gap. Listen to Kathryn’s podcast, Optimist Economy Take a survey to let us know what you think about the show Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do the U.S. and China Have a Deal? + May Inflation Data & Tesla Delays Its Robotaxi Again
Ed breaks down the new U.S.-China trade deal framework, explains what the May CPI report signals about the economy, and unpacks why Tesla is once again pushing back its robotaxi launch. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World Bank Cuts U.S. Growth Outlook, Meta Invests in Scale AI, & Smucker’s Stock Tanks
Ed takes a look at new World Bank data projecting that U.S. economic growth will be cut in half this year, breaks down what went wrong with JM Smucker’s earnings, and unpacks the deal structure behind Meta’s investment in Scale AI. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warner Bros. Discovery Splits In Two, Apple’s WWDC Flops, & Tesla Gets Downgraded
Ed takes a look at Warner Bros Discovery’s move to split into two companies, breaks down the highlights from the opening day of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, and unpacks why two analysts decided to downgrade Tesla’s stock. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices