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Prof G Markets

Prof G Markets

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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 markets@profgmedia.com. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Daily Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
Episodes
  • How Fraud Became A Winning Strategy
    Oct 10 2026
    In this episode of Ed Elson’s newsletter, Simply Put, Ed unpacks the rise of fraud, tracing its impact from Manchester City to the startup world, all the way to the President of the United States. Vote for Simply Put at the Signal Awards here Subscribe to Simply Put to get the newsletter in your inbox. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • Cal Newport: The AI Industry Is Betting On The Wrong Kind Of AI
    Oct 9 2026
    Ed Elson is joined by Cal Newport to discuss AI’s impact on children and mental health and how AI companies are addressing these risks. They also explore what AI “gone right” would look like, whether large language models are the future of the industry, and what role the government should play in regulating the technology. Cal Newport is a Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and New York Times bestselling author of eight books. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards here 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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • SpaceX Raised $111B — It Already Needs More
    Oct 8 2026
    Ed Elson is joined by John Foley to unpack why SpaceX is looking to borrow $40 billion, what’s driving its stock, and whether he thinks the current price is justified. Then, Ronan Farrow returns to break down the rise of the annoyance economy and the legislation aimed at combating it. Finally, Ed shares his take on OpenAI’s reported breakthrough in solving some of the world’s most difficult math problems. John Foley is the head of the Lex Column at the Financial Times. Ronan Farrow is a Pulitzer-winning journalist at the New Yorker. Vote for Simply Put at the Signal Awards here Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel 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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
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