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Ed Elson is joined by Howard Marks to break down what’s happening with the bond market and how investors should act accordingly. Then, Daniel Baer joins to discuss the biggest takeaways from the UN General Assembly so far and where the relationship between the U.S. and Iran stands. Finally, Ed gives his take on an AI data center provider delaying its IPO. Howard Marks is the co-founder and co-chai...

Ed Elson is joined by Matt Smith to break down how Trump’s latest threats are driving oil prices and where he thinks they’re headed next. Then, Jonathan Cohen returns to discuss the state of the sports betting market and what the regulatory landscape could look like going forward. Finally, Ed explains why he thinks the AI debate is the dumbest conversation of the year. Matt Smith is the Director o...

Ed Elson is joined by Rohan Goswami to break down Paramount’s latest victory in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery and what happens next in the merger. Then, Conor Sen joins to explain how higher interest rates have reshaped the housing market and what he would recommend to someone looking to buy a house right now. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on Amazon’s decision to ban Meta’s new AI agent,...

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson discuss why the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and why they think Kevin Warsh made the right call. Then, they break down Meta’s new AI product and why they see it as a smart move for the company. Finally, they examine what Canada becoming an associate member of the European Union could mean for the United States. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel&nb...

Ed Elson is joined by Nick Bostrom to discuss the existential risks of AI. Bostrom explains why he believes the concerns raised by AI researchers are genuine and how he assesses the probability of catastrophic outcomes. He also shares his thoughts on the rapid advancement of AI capabilities, what a world with superintelligence could look like, and some of the best-and worst-case scenarios for the...

Ed Elson is joined by Robert Armstrong to break down the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates and what a high rate environment means for the markets. Then, Alice Han returns to break down how China has responded to the AI apocalypse fears in the U.S. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on the news that the EU invited Canada to become its first associate member. Robert Armstrong is the author of the...

Ed Elson is joined by Ed Zitron to give his take on the AI safety debate and explain why this story has attracted so much attention. Then, Mark Zandi returns to break down what’s driving treasury yields higher and whether or not a rate hike is the right decision. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on the news that the average 30-year mortgage rate rose above 7% for the first time in 15 months. Ed Zit...

Ed Elson is joined by Charlie O'Neill to break down how OpenAI and Anthropic responded to mass extinction concerns and where regulation might go from here. Ed also shares his thoughts on Anthropic's reported second-straight quarter of profitability.  Charlie O'Neill is the Co-Head of Model Training at Baseten. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Follow Prof G Markets on Inst...

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson assess the U.S. macroeconomic picture and whether they think Kevin Warsh will raise interest rates in response. Ed also explains why he believes we need to start reckoning with the possibility of “forever inflation.” Then, they run through some of the biggest recent AI headlines, including a viral post warning about the existential risks of AI. Finally, they discuss the...

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Katie Martin to discuss why bond markets are flashing warning signs and what’s driving the global debt selloff. They also break down how AI spending, Fed policy, and government borrowing are reshaping markets. Katie Martin is the markets columnist and editorial board member at the Financial Times. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check...

Ed Elson is joined by Alex Kantrowitz to break down whether mass extinction concerns raised by an Anthropic researcher should be taken seriously. Then, Patrick McGee joins to give his take on the new foldable iPhone. Ara Kharazian also joins to unpack new data tracking how much American businesses are actually spending on AI. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on the Anthropic researcher’s warning.&n...

Ed Elson is joined by Mike Moffatt to break down Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. and what it means for the relationship between the two countries. Then, John Burn-Murdoch joins to unpack why the OECD’s global education report card was the worst on record and how it could impact the international economy. Finally, Ed gives his take on America’s debt problem.  Mike Moffatt is a Ca...

Ed Elson is joined by Gary Marcus to break down OpenAI’s new Astra model and whether or not AGI has actually arrived. Then, Kathryn Anne Edwards returns to unpack the August jobs report and what it reveals about the current state of the labor market. Finally, Ed shares why he is concerned about the results of Germany’s recent election.  Gary Marcus is an author, scientist, entrepreneur, and E...

Ed Elson sits down with Jim VandeHei, co-founder and CEO of Axios, to discuss how AI is reshaping the media industry, what role it should play in newsrooms, and why he believes AI will ultimately make human journalism more valuable. They also discuss how distrust in the media influenced his decision to launch Axios, where he draws the line between journalism and commentary, and what he makes of to...

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Tyler Cowen to discuss why he’s not concerned about a potential AI bubble, how AI is reshaping the labor market, and why he thinks the data center buildout is ultimately a good thing. They also discuss who stands to benefit most from AI, why cybersecurity is a growing concern, how he would grade the U.S. economy today, and what he sees as the biggest obsta...

Ed Elson is joined by John Mowrey to break down why bond yields have been rising and what it would mean for investors if they continue to increase. Then, Alex Heath returns to unpack his interview with Sam Altman. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on why bond investors are fed up with the Trump administration.  John Mowrey is the Chief Investment Officer at NFJ Investment Group. Alex Heath is t...

Ed Elson is joined by Ian Bremmer to break down the latest attacks in Iran and why the markets are finally pricing in a longer war. Then, Jonathan Kanter joins the show to unpack the FTC’s new lawsuit against Amazon and give his take on Meta’s “big tobacco” moment. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on Anthropic’s new deal with cloud company Lambda.  Ian Bremmer is the Founder and President of E...

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...