Episodes

  • Inside Trump's 3,700 Trades — ft. Anthony Scaramucci

    Inside Trump's 3,700 Trades — ft. Anthony Scaramucci
    May 19 2026
    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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Inflation Is Soaring — Here’s What Happens Next

    Inflation Is Soaring — Here’s What Happens Next
    May 18 2026
    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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The AI Boom Is Headed For A Reckoning — ft. Aswath Damodaran

    The AI Boom Is Headed For A Reckoning — ft. Aswath Damodaran
    May 15 2026
    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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • AI Skeptic: This Business Makes No Sense

    AI Skeptic: This Business Makes No Sense
    May 14 2026
    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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Hottest Inflation Report In 3 Years Has One Big Problem

    Hottest Inflation Report In 3 Years Has One Big Problem
    May 13 2026
    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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • AI Is Making Us All Dumber

    AI Is Making Us All Dumber
    May 12 2026
    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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • AI’s New Trillion Dollar Mission: Delete Middle Management

    AI’s New Trillion Dollar Mission: Delete Middle Management
    May 11 2026
    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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Why Oil Still Runs the World — ft. Daniel Yergin

    Why Oil Still Runs the World — ft. Daniel Yergin
    May 8 2026
    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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins