Prof G Markets

Prof G Markets

Prof G Markets breaks down the news that’s moving the capital markets, helping you build financial literacy and security. Join Scott Galloway and Ed Elson every weekday for no mercy, no malice insight on high flying stocks, booming sectors, and master of the universe CEOs. Like it or not, we live in a capitalist society. The key to navigating it? Talk about money. New episodes every Monday through Friday. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for us? Reach out to markets@profgmedia.com.

Episodes

January 21, 2026 34 mins
Ed Elson speaks with Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, about how U.S. markets reacted to President Trump’s tariff threats after the long weekend. Then, Semafor business reporter Rohan Goswami joins the show to explain why Netflix shares fell after earnings and what’s next in the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. Finally, Ed closes the episode with his take on Trump’s propo...
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Ed Elson speaks with Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged newsletter, about President Trump’s new tariffs on the EU and how markets responded. Then, Alex Kantrowitz, founder of the Big Technology newsletter and podcast, joins the show to break down why OpenAI is rolling out ads on ChatGPT, and what it signals about the evolving AI landscape. Finally, Ed wraps the show with ...
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Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack President Trump’s investigation into Jerome Powell, with Scott explaining why he believes the goal is to sideline Powell entirely, not just remove him as Fed chair. Ed shares which part of the public’s support for Powell surprised him most. They then dig into the surge in metals in light of Trump’s moves on Venezuela, Greenland, and Iran. And finally, they break down the week’s biggest AI headline...
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Ed Elson is joined by Scott Nations, President of Nations Indexes and author of “The Anxious Investor”, to break down why human psychology often leads to poor investment decisions, and what you can do to counteract it. He also shares his views on the boom in options trading, explains whether or not he believes we’re in a bubble, and outlines what his number one risk is for 2026. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Foll...
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January 15, 2026 33 mins
Ed Elson sits down with Saul Martinez, Head of U.S. Financials Research at HSBC, to unpack bank earnings and the implications of a credit card interest rate cap. Then, Semafor business reporter Rohan Goswami joins the show with the latest on the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, including Netflix’s all-cash offer and Paramount’s proxy fight. Finally, Ed unpacks Delta’s earnings and what they reveal about the broader economy. ...
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January 14, 2026 32 mins
Ed Elson speaks with Maurice Obstfeld, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, about the economic situation in Iran and what Trump’s new tariff on its business partners means for the country. Then Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, joins the show to discuss inflation data from December and why the numbers are not exactly accurate.  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow P...
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January 13, 2026 37 mins
Ed Elson breaks down the Justice Department’s investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell with Liz Hoffman, Semafor’s business and finance editor, and Justin Wolfers, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan. They discuss how markets reacted and what the escalation of conflict signals for the country.   Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Insta...
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January 12, 2026 78 mins
Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, fills in for Scott. He and Ed break down Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine,” what it signals for markets, and how investors should navigate the shifting landscape. Then, they dig into why bank stocks surged last year and examine the effects of deregulation under the Trump administration. Robert explains why he thinks consolidation in banking could be potentially beneficia...
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Ed Elson is joined by Josh Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz, to unpack his biggest takeaways from markets in 2025 and what he expects in the year ahead. Josh also shares what he thinks will move markets in 2026, why he believes earnings growth will hold up, and why young investors should actually welcome a market correction. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Insta...
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January 8, 2026 22 mins
Ed Elson speaks with Gracelin Baskaran, director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about what makes Greenland’s mineral resources so valuable to the United States. Then Ed breaks down the response to California’s new proposed tax on billionaires and explains why he thinks it may not work.  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagr...
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January 7, 2026 30 mins
Ed Elson speaks with Alex Heath, host of the ACCESS Podcast, about why Nvidia is dominating the news out of the CES conference. Then Jared Holz, Healthcare Equity Strategist at Mizuho, joins the show to discuss what Novo Nordisk’s new Wegovy pill means for the healthcare industry.  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 L...
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Ed Elson checks in with Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, on his outlook for 2026 to start the year. Then Rapidan Energy Group founder and president, Bob McNally, joins the show to discuss what President Maduro’s ouster means for the oil markets.  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad cho...
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January 5, 2026 57 mins
Scott shares his predictions for the year ahead, including his picks for the tech of the year and stock of 2026. He also forecasts what’s in store for AI. And for the first time ever, Scott ventures into uncharted territory with his prediction for the "vice of the year." Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmar...
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Scott Galloway, Ed Elson and Claire Miller answer listener questions about everything from Scott’s investment in a professional soccer team, Ed’s advice for analyzing stocks, and how Claire really feels about Scott’s dirty jokes. They also address Scott’s cooking abilities, give their updated thoughts on Figma since the IPO, and reveal what they splurge on. Plus, Scott divulges whether or not he is planning to run for office. Subs...
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Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Justin Wolfers, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan, to reflect on the key economic lessons of 2025 and what lies ahead. He also shares his views on how AI is reshaping employment, where inflation could head in 2026, and what themes he believes will define the economy in the year to come. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Marke...
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Ed Elson unpacks the news that Warner Bros. Discovery’s board is encouraging shareholders to reject the Paramount bid with Rohan Goswami, Business Reporter at Semafor. Then Alice Han, Host of the China Decode Podcast and China economist at Greenmantle, joins to discuss the top issues for China in 2025 and the year ahead. Finally, Ed shares his reflections on the year and what he’s focused on for 2026. Check out our latest Prof G M...
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December 17, 2025 35 mins
Ed Elson unpacks the latest jobs report and what it reveals about the health of the labor market with Kathryn Anne Edwards, Labor Economist and host of the Optimist Economy Podcast. Then Jon McNeill, CEO and Co-Founder at DVx Ventures, joins to discuss new developments at Tesla and Ford, and what they signal for the future of the EV space. Finally, Ed digs into new data showing TikTok Shop might be the next big retail platform. Ch...
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December 16, 2025 27 mins
Ed Elson unpacks why Oracle shares are tumbling and what that means for OpenAI with Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at DA Davidson. Then Helen Toner, Executive Director at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, joins to discuss Trump’s new AI executive order. Finally, Ed checks back in with AI data center company, Fermi, and sees how the company is doing since its IPO.  Check out our latest Prof G Markets...
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Scott Galloway and Ed Elson synthesize the wide range of views guests have shared on what 2026 could hold, and lay out how they’re thinking about investment strategies for the year ahead. They then turn to the escalating battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, explaining why the showdown between Paramount and Netflix may just be getting started. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Subscri...
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December 12, 2025 69 mins
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Tom Lee, co-founder, managing partner, and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, to break down why he’s so bullish on 2026. He also shares his outlook on Bitcoin, explains how his company is leveraging AI, and highlights the sectors he thinks are currently undervalued.  Visit fundstrat.com/tom for complimentary access to Tom Lee's Fundstrat research.  Check out our latest Prof G ...
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