Prof G Markets
Vox Media Podcast Network
Prof G Markets is your daily briefing on the news moving markets — from earnings and geopolitics, to Big Tech and AI. Hosted by Scott Galloway and Ed Elson, we cut through the noise with no-BS analysis. Tune in to understand what's happening, why it matters, and how to stay ahead. Fast takes. Clear insights. No jargon — just signal. Have a question or comment for us? Reach out to [email protected]. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Recent Episodes
20 episodesBond Investors Are Panicking — And They May Be Right
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down why bond yields are spiking — and why stock investors should take note. Then they dig into the SpaceX IPO filing and explain why the valuation is completely overblown. Finally, they discuss James Murdoch’s deal to acquire parts of Vox Media, and what it means for Prof G Media. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How To Actually Tax The Rich — ft. Ray Madoff
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson sit down with Ray Madoff to break down how America's wealthiest avoid taxes — legally. They dig into the biggest loophole the ultrawealthy use to their advantage and discuss what it would actually take to fix a system that was designed to fail. Ray Madoff is a professor at Boston College Law School and the author of The Second Estate: How the Tax Code Made an American Aristocracy. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SpaceX Just Filed to IPO — The Numbers Are Ugly
Ed Elson is joined by Patrick Boyle to break down SpaceX’s newly released IPO filing and what it reveals about the company’s financials. Then, Zed Francis joins the show to unpack the key takeaways from Nvidia’s latest earnings report. Finally, Ed shares his reaction to the news that the Trump family was granted immunity from IRS audits and investigations. Patrick Boyle is a professor at King's College London, former hedge fund manager, and host of one of the most popular finance YouTube channels. Zed Francis is the CIO & Co-Founder at Convexitas. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Silicon Valley’s Case Against The Wealth Tax
Ed Elson is joined by Jason Calacanis and Bradley Tusk to break down their perspectives on the proposed wealth tax in California. They debate the chances of it passing, whether a wealth tax would actually reduce inequality, and what other policies could more effectively redistribute wealth in America. Jason Calacanis is the Host of the All In Podcast. Bradley Tusk is the founder and CEO of Tusk Ventures. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inside Trump's 3,700 Trades — ft. Anthony Scaramucci
Ed Elson speaks with Anthony Scaramucci about President Trump’s latest disclosures for trading on companies like Nvidia, Oracle, Microsoft, and Boeing. Then, Mike Isaac joins the show to discuss the Musk v. Altman verdict. Finally, Ed shares his take on the growing backlash to AI-themed commencement speeches. Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of Skybridge Capital. Mike Isaac is the technology correspondent for the New York Times. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inflation Is Soaring — Here’s What Happens Next
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down the latest inflation reports and discuss whether there will be an impact on consumer spending. Then, they dive into AI chipmaker Cerebras’ blockbuster IPO and why Scott is skeptical of the company. Finally, they unpack earnings from dating app companies like Match Group and Bumble, and explore why younger Americans are dating less. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The AI Boom Is Headed For A Reckoning — ft. Aswath Damodaran
Aswath Damodaran joined Scott Galloway and Ed Elson for a Prof G+ Substack livestream earlier this week to discuss AI valuations, why markets were so resilient in the first quarter despite macro risks, and the upcoming IPOs from Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX. Subscribe to Prof G+ to join our next livestream here. Aswath Damodaran is the Kerschner Family Chair in Finance Education and Professor of Finance at NYU’s Stern School of Business. You can read his research on his blog, “Musings on the Markets.” Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AI Skeptic: This Business Makes No Sense
Ed Elson is joined by Ed Zitron to discuss the state of the AI industry (read: bubble). Zitron argues that every AI startup is unprofitable at its core. Then James Kynge breaks down what to expect from President Trump’s visit to China. Finally, Ed digs into data from the producer price index and what it could signal for inflation and the broader economy. Ed Zitron is the author of the Where’s Your Ed At Newsletter, and the Better Offline Podcast. James Kynge is the host of the Prof G Media’s China Decode podcast and Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hottest Inflation Report In 3 Years Has One Big Problem
Ed Elson speaks with Justin Wolfers about how concerning the latest inflation data really is and what it could mean for the Federal Reserve. Then, Stacy Rasgon joins the show to explain the record setting rally in chip stocks. Finally, Ed breaks down reports that some Amazon employees are exaggerating their AI usage. Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan and founder of Platypus Economics. Stacy Rasgon is a Managing Director and Senior Analyst at Bernstein Research. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AI Is Making Us All Dumber
Ed Elson brings on Cal Newport and Derek Thompson to explore how AI is reshaping the way we think and learn to the downside. They dig into how its impact on human intelligence could fundamentally change the economy, the risks that concern them most, and how individuals can ensure they don’t fall behind. Cal Newport is a Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including Slow Productivity and Deep Work. Derek Thompson is the Host of the Plain English Podcast, and author of Abundance. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
AI’s New Trillion Dollar Mission: Delete Middle Management
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson discuss the growing belief in Silicon Valley that AI won’t just replace workers, but managers too. Then, they break down the proposed pied-à-terre tax in NYC and why they believe taxing luxury second homes makes sense. Finally, they unpack why alcohol stocks are struggling while GLP-1 drugs are booming, and what that says about the future of American consumer behavior. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Oil Still Runs the World — ft. Daniel Yergin
Daniel Yergin joins Ed Elson to discuss how the war in Iran has gripped global oil markets over the last couple months. They cover why the Strait of Hormuz has become more consequential in recent years, what’s next for energy prices and production, and who comes out of this conflict on top. Daniel Yergin is the Vice Chairman of S&P Global and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power and The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How China Wins The AI War
Ed Elson speaks with Alice Han about where the AI race between China and the U.S. stands today. She breaks down DeepSeek’s $50B valuation, where the U.S. still holds an edge, and how China’s chips really stack up to Nvidia’s. Finally, Ed explains why AI might be making us all dumber. Alice Han is a Director at Greenmantle and Co-Host of the China Decode Podcast. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Americans Earning $500K a Year Still Feel Broke
Ed Elson brings on Ramit Sethi and Ben Carlson to dig into a striking Goldman Sachs finding: 40% of households earning over $500K say they're living paycheck to paycheck. They debate what the stat reveals about American financial anxiety and lifestyle inflation, why housing is the real crisis, and what it actually takes to feel financially secure. Ramit Sethi is the Host of Netflix’s “How to Get Rich,” bestselling author, & host of the Money For Couples podcast. Ben Carlson is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth and author of the forthcoming book, “Risk & Reward”. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GameStop’s $56 Billion eBay Bid Is Already Falling Apart
Ed Elson speaks with Rohan Goswami about whether or not GameStop can afford to buy eBay. Then, Charles Elson joins the show to assess the strength of Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI in the ongoing trial. Finally, Ed breaks down what today’s hottest stocks have in common. Rohan Goswami is a Business Reporter at Semafor. Charles Elson is the Founding Director of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI's Week From Hell — And Why Anthropic Is Winning
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down OpenAI's worst week yet — missed targets, the Musk trial, and a safety lawsuit — and what it all means for Anthropic. They also dig into earnings from Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Google. Finally, they discuss why the government had no business trying to bail out Spirit Airlines. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will This $11B AI Startup Disrupt Big Law?
Ed Elson speaks with Gabe Pereyra, President and co-founder of Harvey, a legal AI startup. They break down what AI can realistically automate in law, how quickly that shift could happen, and what’s likely to slow adoption. They also discuss how Harvey has built trust with major firms despite being a young company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Case for AI Optimism — ft. Reid Hoffman
Reid Hoffman joins Scott and Ed to make the bull case for AI amid rising public skepticism. They cover OpenAI's missed targets, the frontier model landscape, the dangers of Mythos, AI's impact on jobs and wealth inequality, why Inflection merged with Microsoft, and Reid's framework for sensible AI regulation. Reid Hoffman is a co-founder of LinkedIn, Inflection, Manas AI and author of Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future. Check out his new Substack, Theory of the Game, now. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ray Dalio: The World Order Has Unraveled
Ed Elson speaks with Ray Dalio about where the world stands amid the Iran war, rising inflation, and climbing U.S. debt — and what investors should do about it. Then, he is joined by Gil Luria to discuss his takeaways from Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta earnings. Finally, Ed gives his take on why OpenAI is systemic to the stock market. Ray Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates. Gil Luria is the head of technology research at D.A. Davidson. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Data Center Debate: Are Energy Bills About To Explode?
Ed Elson speaks with Jigar Shah and Jon Parrella about whether the AI data-center buildout can really happen at the scale Big Tech and investors expect. They discuss why power is becoming the biggest bottleneck for AI, and propose solutions to ensure that America can build and manage the necessary power infrastructure. Jigar Shah is the former director of the Loan Programs Office at the U.S. Department of Energy. Jon Parrella is the CEO of Terraflow Energy. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices