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Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Bill Gurley to break down how young people can position themselves for success in the age of AI, how Silicon Valley and the private markets have evolved, and what a potential market correction could look like. Bill Gurley has been General Partner at Benchmark Capital since 1999. His new book, “Runnin’ Down a Dream: How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Lo...

Ed Elson speaks with Anthony Scaramucci about the surge in insider trades tied to Trump’s Truth Social posts on the Iran war. They discuss how widespread the corruption may be and whether it could carry political consequences. Then, Steve Eisman returns to the show to break down the deepening cracks in the private credit market. Finally, Ed examines the pattern of insider trading allegations throu...

Ed Elson speaks with Ryan Petersen about how rising oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could cause the worst supply chain disruption of our lifetime. Then, Ed is joined by Gil Luria to discuss why software stocks sold off again after Anthropic released a new tool on Claude Cowork. Finally, Ed breaks down the evidence of insider trading on the Iran War this week.  Ryan Petersen is t...

Ed Elson speaks with Justin Wolfers about the potential for deescalation in Iran and whether markets were right to rally on Trump’s word of negotiations. Then he discusses a slate of news out of OpenAI with Alex Heath following the company’s decision to refocus on its core business. Finally, Ed offers advice to investors amid the volatility of the war.  Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Economics a...

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack how the war is driving up prices across the U.S. and why they believe a recession is a real possibility. They then explore OpenAI’s shift away from “side quests,” with Scott offering a practical framework for deciding when a detour is worth pursuing, and when it’s a distraction. Finally, Scott outlines the top priorities for Disney’s new CEO, while Ed makes the c...

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Ed Yardeni to discuss why he recently raised the odds of a recession this year. He also weighs in on the risks in private credit, what he thinks could fundamentally change America, and what’s really going on in the bond market right now. Ed Yardeni is the President of Yardeni Research, a provider of global investment strategies and asset-allocation analysi...

Ed Elson speaks with Michael Gapen and Robert Armstrong about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and what to expect from inflation for the rest of the year. They discuss how households will be impacted by the war in Iran, whether stagflation is on the table, and give the health of the economy a grade. Michael Gapen is the Chief US Economist at Morgan Stanley. Robert Armstrong is a financ...

Ed Elson speaks with Gil Luria about the biggest news out of Nvidia’s GTC conference and checks in on the company’s valuation. Then, he is joined by Alice Han to discuss China’s role in the war with Iran. Finally, Ed gives an update on how the war is impacting inflation in America.  Gil Luria is the Head of Technology Research at DA Davidson. Alice Han is a Director at Greenmantle and Co-Host of t...

Ed Elson speaks with Liz Hoffman about the Defense Department’s new economic defense unit. Then he is joined by Miriam Gottfried to discuss the $10 billion fee the Trump administration received for brokering the TikTok deal. Finally, Ed shares his reflections on his time at SXSW.  Miriam Gottfried is a reporter at The Wall Street Journal. Liz Hoffman is Semafor’s Business and Finance Editor, and h...

Live from SXSW, Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down how the war with Iran is reshaping investment strategies and what it signals for global capital flows. They also discuss what market movements are revealing about which countries are best positioned in a more volatile world. Finally, they examine how AI leaders are talking about the technology, and what that says about where it’s headed next....

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Torsten Slok to break down why AI in every portfolio could be a bad thing and how the technology might shape inflation. He also explains what he makes of the conflict with Iran and how it could impact the global economy, discusses the role wealth inequality is playing in the U.S., and shares the risks he sees as most pressing for markets right now. Torsten...

Ed Elson speaks with Mark Zandi about the February inflation report and how the Iran war will impact prices going forward. Then he discusses what Oracle’s earnings mean for the AI industry with Jackson Ader. Finally, Ed gives his take on why there’s a financial incentive for the strikes in Iran.  Mark Zandi is the Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics. Jackson Ader is the Managing Director of Softw...

Ed Elson is joined by Katie Martin and Justin Wolfers to break down how the war with Iran is moving markets, what signals the bond market is sending, and where the economy could go from here.  Katie Martin is a markets columnist and editorial board member at the Financial Times. Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan.  Check out our latest Prof G...

Ed Elson speaks with Semafor’s Mohammed Sergie about the wild price swings in the oil market, and what they tell us about the war in Iran. Then he discusses the Live Nation/Ticketmaster anti-trust settlement with Jonathan Kanter. Finally, Ed gives his take on how the markets are reacting to the latest news from Iran.  Mohammed Sergie is the Editor at Semafor Gulf. Jonathan Kanter is the Former Ass...

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down what markets are signaling about the war with Iran, and whether they think investors are getting it wrong. Ed also maps out the “what-if” scenarios Wall Street may be ignoring. Then they dive into Anthropic’s clash with the Pentagon and why Sam Altman might have botched the moment yet again. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a...

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson are joined by Steve Eisman to discuss what he thinks are the two biggest long term risks to the market. He also explains why the war with Iran isn’t changing his investment strategy, whether the U.S. deficit is truly an existential threat, and what “The Big Short” got right about his story.  Steve Eisman is an investment analyst and portfolio manager with decades of exp...

Ed Elson speaks with Jonathan Cohen about the massive wagers in prediction markets on the war with Iran. Then he discusses Anduril’s funding round and why a new wave of defense tech startups are shaking up the defense sector with Dan Primack. Finally, Ed gives his take on why defense might become the next investing trend.  Jonathan Cohen is the Policy Lead at the American Institute for Boys and Me...

Ed Elson is joined by Mark Zandi, Robert Armstrong, and Matthew Martin to break down how the war with Iran is moving markets, unpack the tail risks investors and Americans are ignoring, and discuss whether there is anywhere to hide as a safe haven trade. Mark Zandi is the Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, Robert Armstrong is the U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, and Matthew M...

Ed Elson breaks down how the war with Iran is impacting oil and energy with Matt Smith. Then he discusses OpenAI’s latest funding round and the escalating tension between Anthropic and the Pentagon with Alex Heath. Finally, Ed explains how he thinks the Iran war will impact investors.  Matt Smith is an oil analyst at Kpler. Alex Heath is the author of The Sources newsletter and co-host of the Acce...

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack the Citrini Research piece that took down markets last week, and reveal where they see opportunity. Then they discuss Trump’s State of the Union and examine real data to figure out how the country is actually doing. Finally, they break down who the winners and losers are now that Netflix has dropped out of the bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery.  Subscribe...

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson are joined by Tarek Mansour to break down why prediction markets are surging in popularity, and whether they’re really any different from gambling. They also explore how the company polices insider trading, the real-world use cases for these markets, and how Kalshi is navigating regulation. Tarek Mansour is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Kalshi. Tarek beg...

Ed Elson breaks down Nvidia and Salesforce earnings with Gil Luria. They examine what the two contrasting reports reveal about the market’s anxiety right now. Then he unpacks Trump’s State of the Union address with Ian Bremmer, and shares his thoughts on what Trump left out of the speech.  Gil Luria is the Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson. Ian Bremmer is the Founder and President of Eu...

Ed Elson breaks down why a new Substack post from Citrini Research sent software stocks into freefall with Josh Brown. They also discuss the rise of HALO stocks. Then, Ed is joined by Robert Armstrong to unpack warning signs in the private credit market from Blue Owl Capital.  Josh Brown is the CEO at Ritholtz and host of The Compound & Friends podcast. Robert Armstrong is the US financial comment...

Ed Elson breaks down Trump's new tariffs and unpacks where the refunds stand following the Supreme Court’s decision last week with Peter Harrell and Ryan Petersen. Then he shares his thoughts on what the legacy of the tariffs will be.  Peter Harrell is a Visiting Scholar at the Institute of International Economic Law at Georgetown Law School. Ryan Petersen is the CEO of supply chain management com...

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack why boring stocks are winning this year and debate whether they’re truly as recession-proof as investors believe. They also debate the latest wave of proposed wealth taxes and whether they can actually address inequality. Finally, they examine why AI is quickly becoming one of the defining political issues of the decade. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter...