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Ed Elson speaks with Tim Higgins, columnist at the Wall Street Journal, to break down Tesla’s third quarter earnings and discuss why profits took a big hit. Then Luke Kawa, Markets Editor at Sherwood News, returns to the show to unpack how Beyond Meat joined the meme stock craze. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice...

Ed Elson speaks with Jason Bazinet, Managing Director of Media and Entertainment Research at Citigroup, about why Netflix’s stock fell following its earnings, and the odds it could throw its hat in the ring for Warner Bros. Discovery. Then Ed is joined by Alex Heath, author of the Sources newsletter and co-host of the Access podcast, to discuss OpenAI’s new web browser and whether it’s actually a...

Ed Elson speaks with Mark Mahaney, head of internet research at Evercore ISI, about what the AWS outage reveals about Amazon’s role in the cloud space and what’s next for the stock. Then Ed is joined by Maurice Obstfeld, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, to check in on the economic impact of tariffs since Liberation Day.  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsl...

Scott and Ed dig into how America’s data center boom is driving up electricity bills — and what should be done about it. Then, they look at how Meta and OpenAI are responding to rising mental health concerns and consider who’s really responsible for fixing the problem. Finally, they look at two fast-rising challengers to SpaceX and the new investment opportunities emerging in the space race. Subsc...

Ed and Scott are joined by Jonathan Kanter, former Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, to discuss the evolving AI landscape and why antitrust enforcement is more critical than ever. He also weighs in on the Ticketmaster lawsuit, the rising backlash against capitalism, and why the energy sector is one to watch. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets new...

Ed Elson is joined by Andrew Gardiner, Head of European Technology Equity Research at Citi, to discuss takeaways from ASML’s earnings. Then Ed and Scott Galloway discuss Netflix’s move to offer podcasts. Finally, Ed dives into a $40 billion deal to buy one of the world’s biggest data center operators. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to...

Ed Elson is joined by Alice Han, China economist at Greenmantle and co-host of China Decode, to discuss another volatile day between the U.S. and China. Then, Telis Demos, writer and co-host of the Wall Street Journal’s “Take on the Week” podcast, joins the show to help break down earnings from JP Morgan, Goldman, Citi, and Wells Fargo.  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Al...

Ed Elson is joined by Luke Kawa, Markets Editor at Sherwood News, to discuss how the markets reacted to Trump’s latest tariff threat to China. Then, Ed and Scott break down JP Morgan’s new investments in critical industries. Finally, Ed examines OpenAI’s latest deal with Broadcom and why he doesn’t think we should be taking Sam Altman’s statements seriously.  Check out our latest Prof G Markets ne...

Scott and Ed break down why America has become one big bet on AI, and what that means for investors. They then unpack Tesla’s tough year, its push to reinvent itself, and what’s in store for its valuation. Finally, they explore whether or not America’s edge in innovation comes down to one factor: the freedom to fire. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "The Algebra of Wealth" Subscri...

Ed and Scott are joined by Kathryn Anne Edwards, PhD economist, economic policy consultant, and columnist for Bloomberg News, for a conversation about what happens to a $30 trillion economy when data goes dark. She also shares her take on alternative recession indicators, youth unemployment, the rise of the “trad wife” trend, and how ICE raids will reshape the labor force. Subscribe to the Prof G...

Ed Elson is joined by Ed Ludlow, Co-Anchor of Bloomberg Technology, to discuss xAI’s latest funding round and why the circular deals in AI haven’t phased the markets. Then, Ed is joined by Alice Han, host of China Decode and Director at Greenmantle, to break down what’s driving the rally in Chinese tech. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter O...

Ed Elson is joined by William Chou, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director of the Japan Chair at the Hudson Institute, to discuss the market’s reaction to Japan’s likely new prime minister and the outlook for U.S.-Japan relations. Then, Ed and Scott break down the massive surge in emerging markets this year and what the rally means for investors. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards  Check out...

Ed Elson is joined by Alex Heath, author of the Sources newsletter and co-host of the Access podcast, to unpack AMD’s deal with OpenAI and check in on some updates from OpenAI’s DevDay 2025. Then, he and Scott dive into Paramount’s $150 million acquisition of The Free Press and what Bari Weiss’s new role as Editor-in-Chief could mean for the future of CBS News. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signa...

Scott and Ed break down OpenAI’s Sora 2 and debate whether profitability should be a priority for OpenAI. They then dig into the global M&A boom, exploring why deal sizes are exploding and smaller companies are being left behind. Finally, they cover Charlie Javice’s sentencing and tackle the fine line between storytelling and fraud. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards  Subscribe to the Pr...

Ed and Scott are joined by Claudia Sahm, chief economist at New Century Advisors and former Fed Section Chief, for a conversation on the Fed’s independence. Claudia weighs in on the health of the U.S. economy, the growing concentration in the stock market, and where she sees recession risks right now. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "...

Ed Elson is joined by Jon McNeill, CEO of DVx Ventures and board member at General Motors, to break down what the end of the EV tax credit means for the auto industry. He then turns to the Trump administration’s new website for buying prescription drugs directly from manufacturers, and explains why it may fall short of solving America’s high drug price problem. Courtney Breen, senior analyst at Be...

Ed Elson is joined by Stephanie Roth, chief economist at Wolfe Research, to unpack how a government shutdown could impact the economy. Then, he dives into Fermi America, a new company going public, and explains why he thinks it may be the year’s worst IPO. Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to...

Ed Elson unpacks the deal to take Electronic Arts private and shares what he thinks the investors see in the company. Wedbush’s Michael Pachter also joins producer Claire Miller to break down why Saudi Arabia’s public investment fund is so interested in the company. Then, Ed and Scott dive into the pricing of the TikTok deal and explain why it appears to be illegal. Finally, Ed is joined by Mark Z...

Scott and Ed break down a wave of AI spending news. They also discuss the circular deal theory emerging in AI and why it concerns them from an antitrust perspective. Then they unpack data that demonstrates how lower income Americans are doing and examine why some of the traditional economic data has been distorted by inequality.  Vote for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards  Subscribe to the Prof...

Ed and Scott are joined by Mark Cuban, serial entrepreneur and investor, to discuss the challenges facing today’s media ecosystem. Mark shares his take on what happened with Jimmy Kimmel, his thoughts on the TikTok deal, and how he believes AI will ultimately impact employment. He also explains why he thinks social media should be age-gated — and why, despite the concerns, AI could end up helping...

Ed is joined by Robert Haworth, Senior Investment Strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management, to unpack what’s fueling gold’s 40% rally this year. Then he breaks down the boom in perpetual futures trading and explains why the popular strategy is gambling, not investing. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Prof...

Ed is joined by Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at DA Davidson, to break down Nvidia’s investment in OpenAI and what it illustrates about a new, potentially dangerous investment strategy emerging in AI. Then Ed explores the latest funding round for the company that makes the Oura Ring and dives into why it has become a standout player in the wearable tech industry.  Check out our latest Pro...

Ed is joined by Peter Harrell of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to unpack the economic impact of Trump’s proposed entry fee for the H-1B visa program. Then, Dan Primack, business editor at Axios, joins the show to break down the latest developments on the TikTok deal, including who will control the algorithm and what the Murdochs’ involvement will be. Ed then breaks down what the u...

Scott and Ed break down a huge week for the Ellisons and discuss what their pursuit of TikTok and Warner Bros. Discovery could mean for the future of media. Then they unpack fresh data on how people are using AI, identifying winners and losers in the space based on where the most value is being captured today.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subs...

Ed is joined by Jagjit Chadha, Professor of Economics in the Faculty of Economics at the University of Cambridge, to discuss the major economic challenges facing the U.K. Professor Chadha also shares his insights on Brexit’s long economic shadow, how immigration has impacted the country, and where the U.S.-U.K. relationship stands today in light of President Trump’s state visit. Subscribe to the P...