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Ed Elson is joined by Robert Armstrong to break down what’s been happening in the bond market and what he makes of Scott Bessent’s intervention. Then, Deirdre Bosa joins the show to unpack how OpenAI’s agents went rogue and whether or not it raises larger concerns for the industry. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on the recent SaaS rally and what he thinks we can learn from it.  Robert Armstr...

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson discuss how Scott’s relationship with money has evolved over the course of his life. They unpack the exact moment that Scott became obsessed with money, how it became an addictive substance, and why he still has fears of going broke. He ends with advice on how to get through financial hardships. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest...

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are officially out on summer vacation. We’ll have no new episodes on the feed from August 17th to the 28th. The team will be enjoying the break from the daily news cycle, and we hope you do too. We’ll be back on August 31st with a fresh episode. See you then, and enjoy the rest of your summer!  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our lat...

Ed Elson is joined by Gabriel Zucman to break down Prop 40, the billionaire tax proposal in California. They discuss why Gabriel thinks it’s the most effective way to tax the ultrawealthy in the state, unpack the various criticisms of the tax, and consider what its influence could be on the rest of the country. Gabriel Zucman is a Professor of economics at the Paris School of Economics, Summer Res...

Ed Elson is joined by Rohan Goswami to break down the CME’s move to offer AI compute futures such that computing power can be traded like a commodity. Then, Mark Zandi returns to unpack the latest inflation data from the consumer price index. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on what the recent high profile departures from OpenAI mean for the markets.  Rohan Goswami is a business reporter at Se...

Ed Elson is joined by Jay Goldberg to break down why Nvidia is partnering with Wall Street on a $500 billion AI financing package. Then, Tim Farrar returns to the show to unpack earnings from AST SpaceMobile and Rocket Lab, and how SpaceX’s IPO impacted the space industry. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on the fraud allegations against Phoebe Gates. Jay Goldberg is an analyst at Seaport Global Se...

Ed Elson is joined by Kathryn Anne Edwards to break down the real story behind the July jobs report. She also shares her thoughts on how AI is impacting the labor market, and the solution we need for those who lose their jobs due to the technology. Then, Bradley Tusk returns to the show to discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto and the $1 billion “Future Is For Everyone” fund. Finally, Ed asks the...

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down the bull and bear cases for the market at new record highs. They unpack how dependent the market has become on cash-burning companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, and therefore how fragile the AI trade is. Then they turn to SpaceX and check in on the stock following the company’s first earnings report and share lockup expiration date.  Subscribe to the Pro...

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Aswath Damodaran to break down the biggest takeaways from Big Tech earnings. He explains what the latest results reveal about the AI race, why he's becoming increasingly concerned about the Magnificent Seven's AI spending, and how he values the hyperscalers. They also discuss how much AI risk is already priced into the market and whether SpaceX's current v...

Ed Elson is joined by Steve Eisman to unpack why stocks are at record highs and what it would take for him to call a market top. Then, Ryan Petersen returns to explain how the war with Iran and escalating tariffs are reshaping global supply chains. Finally, Ed breaks down the growing evidence that the AI boom has become increasingly dependent on OpenAI. Steve Eisman is the Host of the Real Eisman...

Ed Elson is joined by Alex Heath to unpack the latest drama in the legal battle between Apple and OpenAI, what Apple's request for a preliminary injunction could mean, and how serious the case could become for OpenAI. Then, Nicolas Owens returns to break down SpaceX's latest earnings, assess the company's capital expenditures, and give his take on its current valuation. Finally, Ed gives his take...

Ed Elson is joined by Michael Green to discuss the role that leverage played in the turmoil with Leopold Aschenbrenner’s fund, Situational Awareness, and how leveraged-ETFs are impacting the semiconductor industry. Then, Katie Martin returns to break down why the U.S. intervened to help Japan with the yen and whether the U.S. is actually in a position to prop up the currency. Finally, Ed gives his...

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down how single-stock leveraged ETFs caused volatility in the South Korean stock market and discuss how leverage can be damaging for investors. Then, they unpack earnings from Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon, explaining why investors rewarded Microsoft and Amazon while punishing Meta and Apple. They discuss how the AI boom is making it increasingly difficult to...

Ed Elson sits down with Brian Schimpf, co-founder and CEO of Anduril, to discuss how AI is transforming the defense industry and where it should, and shouldn't, be deployed. They also explore the growing threat posed by China, why we’re in such an unstable time right now, and what people get wrong about the defense industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Jim Chanos to discuss the biggest risks he sees in today's AI-driven market and the warning signs that remind him of the late stages of the dot-com bubble. He also breaks down the companies he's long and short on, explains why he's increasingly concerned about fraud in the market, and shares the advice he'd give to young investors navigating today's enviro...

Ed Elson is joined by Gil Luria to break down earnings from Microsoft and Meta, and what the disparate results reveal about what’s next for the AI trade. Then, Mike Gapen returns to discuss the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and why he thinks rates might stay stagnant for the rest of the year. Finally, Ed gives his take on FIFA’s decision to sell its profits.  Gil Luria is the Head...

Ed Elson is joined by Torsten Sløk to break down what's driving the recent tech sell-off, where he thinks markets are headed from here, and which asset classes investors should consider if they're looking to diversify beyond AI. Then, Justin Wolfers returns to discuss President Trump's latest tariff strategy, how it could affect inflation, and what it means for the broader economy. Torsten Sløk is...

Ed Elson is joined by Scott Singer to discuss why Chinese open models have been gaining momentum and whether or not the U.S. risks losing its lead in the AI race. Then, Vishy Tirupattur joins to unpack the debt behind the AI buildout and explain why investors should be paying attention to the off-balance sheet debt from the hyperscalers. Finally, Ed gives his take on China’s most valuable company....

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack why they think investors should be paying closer attention to the off-balance-sheet obligations behind Big Tech's AI buildout. Then, they examine how rising oil prices and a new wave of tariffs could keep inflation elevated and why they believe China has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the conflict with Iran. Finally, they break down the surge in n...

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Noah Smith for a livestream to discuss what AI issues he thinks deserve more attention and whether or not he is concerned about AI dumping. They also explore why he believes a sovereign wealth fund could help address wealth inequality and what America's fertility decline could mean for the economy in the decades ahead. For access to future livestreams, you...

Ed Elson is joined by Ed Zitron to explore why AI companies have racked up so much debt and how they are able to keep it off their balance sheets. Then, Karim Bousta joins to give his takeaways from Tesla’s earnings and explain why the company is still struggling with its profits. Finally, Scott Devitt returns to break down Google’s earnings and whether or not he’s concerned about the company’s ne...

Ed Elson is joined by Peter Harrell to break down the new tariffs on Canada and whether or not there could be more trade chaos on the horizon. Then, Rohan Goswami returns to discuss the latest roadblock in the Paramount/Warner Bros. deal and give a prediction for when he thinks it will actually go through. Finally, Ed explains why he’s concerned about Oracle’s debt.  Peter Harrell is a Visiti...

Ed Elson is joined by Matt Smith to break down how the latest developments in the war with Iran are affecting oil prices and where he thinks gas prices could be headed next. Then, Charlie O'Neill joins the show to discuss China's new AI model, Kimi K3, why open-source models are gaining momentum, and what that shift could mean for the broader AI race. Matt Smith is the Director of Commodity Resear...

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack OpenAI's turbulent week and assess the biggest threats facing the company. They discuss why China's latest AI models could pose a serious challenge and why Scott thinks there might be a leadership shake-up at OpenAI. Then, they examine the growing narrative that the market is becoming more diversified, arguing that AI's influence extends far beyond Big Tech, and...

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Mike Novogratz to discuss why crypto has struggled this year and where he thinks the industry goes from here. They also explore how he got into the AI infrastructure business, why he now considers himself an AI landlord, and whether the AI boom is headed toward a demand crisis. Mike Novogratz is the founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital. Subscribe to the Prof...