Episodes

  • How Fraud Became A Winning Strategy

    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

    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

    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
  • Why The S&P Just Hit A Record High — Despite Soaring Yields

    Why The S&P Just Hit A Record High — Despite Soaring Yields
    Oct 7 2026
    Ed Elson is joined by John Mowrey to unpack the market’s current dynamics and where he thinks stocks are headed next after notching fresh records. Then, Robert Armstrong returns to break down the state of the housing market, what it will take for conditions to improve, and whether now is the right time to buy a home. Finally, Ed shares his take on the closed Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery deal. John Mowrey is the Chief Investment Officer at NFJ Investment Group. Robert Armstrong is the U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged newsletter. 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
  • Brazil’s Far-Right Is Surging — Investors Love It

    Brazil’s Far-Right Is Surging — Investors Love It
    Oct 6 2026
    Ed Elson is joined by Monica de Bolle to unpack her takeaways from the Brazil election results, how the market reacted, and why the runoff could mark a major turning point for the country. Then, Kathryn Anne Edwards returns to break down the September jobs report and the warning signs she sees in the data. Finally, Ed shares his take on the SEC’s decision to change its quorum law. Monica de Bolle is a Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Kathryn Anne Edwards is a labor economist and host of the Optimist Economy Podcast. Vote for Prof G Markets 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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    41 mins
  • 5 Stocks Are Carrying The Market — Here's How To Protect Yourself

    5 Stocks Are Carrying The Market — Here's How To Protect Yourself
    Oct 5 2026
    Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down the biggest takeaways from Anthropic’s financials and explain why the company’s customer concentration is raising concerns. Then, they examine the state of the IPO market and make the case for why now could be the time to buy bonds. Finally, they discuss the changes John Ternus is making at Apple and debate whether the company’s new smart home hub will be a success. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards here 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
  • This EU Firm Made Billions Buying Up Forgotten Tech

    This EU Firm Made Billions Buying Up Forgotten Tech
    Oct 4 2026
    Ed Elson sits down with Luca Ferrari, co-founder and CEO of Bending Spoons, to discuss the company’s origin story, what sets its acquisition model apart from private equity, and how it decides which companies to buy. They also discuss the role of headcount reduction in Bending Spoons’ strategy, what it’s like to build a company in Europe, and how the company uses AI to transform the businesses it acquires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • How America Got Hooked On Sports Betting

    How America Got Hooked On Sports Betting
    Oct 3 2026
    In this debut episode of Ed Elson’s newsletter, Simply Put, Ed breaks down how the sports betting economy captured America. 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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    11 mins