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.
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Ed breaks down how Tesla’s stock reacted to Elon Musk’s latest fight with Trump, what the latest manufacturing data signals about the economy, and why Robinhood is making a big bet on tokenized shares of private companies.
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July 1, 2025 • 29 mins
Ed breaks down Canada’s decision to rescind its digital services tax, unpacks the escalating talent war between OpenAI and Meta, and takes a look at how the latest provision in the GOP tax bill could reshape the clean energy industry.
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June 30, 2025 • 59 mins
Scott and Ed break down why New York is pushing ahead with a new nuclear power plant. Scott makes the case for nuclear as a smart long-term investment, while Ed raises concerns about China’s growing lead in energy production. Next, they unpack NATO’s plan to increase defense spending and what that means for the broader global economy. Finally, they review the market’s performance in the first half of the year and discuss why we nee...
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June 27, 2025 • 58 mins
Maya MacGuineas, president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins the show to explain why she thinks the GOP tax bill will pass — and what its true impact will be. She breaks down the real risk posed by America’s debt trajectory, which taxes she sees as the 'least taxing,' and why young people should care about the growing deficit.
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June 26, 2025 • 33 mins
Ed and Scott unpack the economics behind Zohran Mamdani’s proposed policies. Then, Ed takes a look at why Bumble is struggling and why Buy Now, Pay Later debt is about to hit your credit score.
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June 25, 2025 • 32 mins
Ed and Scott give an update on the Israel-Iran ceasefire and how markets are responding. Then, Ed unpacks Polymarket’s new funding round and explains why the Bank for International Settlements is taking aim at stablecoins.
Correction: Chances of dying by lightning are lower than getting an internship at Goldman Sachs in 2025.
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Ed highlights what the markets are signaling about the path forward in the Middle East. Then, he and Scott unpack Tesla’s robotaxi launch. Finally, Ed analyzes Trump Media’s new share buyback plan.
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June 23, 2025 • 60 mins
Scott and Ed unpack RFK Jr.’s push to make it harder, and pricier, for pharma companies to advertise directly to consumers, a move that could be the final blow to the broadcast industrial complex. Next, they explore the IPO market’s rebound and why, despite the buzz, it's a trap for retail investors. Finally, they break down the dollar’s decline since Trump took office, and why gold’s rise as a safe-haven asset isn’t enough to win ...
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June 20, 2025 • 63 mins
Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, joins the show to break down the GOP tax bill, weigh in on the economic toll of the ICE raids, and explain why tariff-driven inflation could be more damaging than typical inflationary pressures.
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June 19, 2025 • 28 mins
Ed breaks down how a “golden share” helped seal Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover of U.S. Steel, and explains why the Fed chose to hold interest rates steady. Then, he and Scott dig into new data showing that Americans now watch more TV via streaming than they watch via broadcast and cable combined.
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June 18, 2025 • 28 mins
Ed breaks down why homebuilder sentiment fell in June and takes a look at the growing tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft. He and Scott then unpack why Warner Bros. Discovery is slashing CEO David Zaslav’s pay.
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June 17, 2025 • 25 mins
Ed takes a look at how oil prices reacted to the conflict between Israel and Iran, why Meta is bringing ads to WhatsApp, and how crypto platform Tron plans to go public via reverse merger.
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June 16, 2025 • 59 mins
Scott and Ed unpack Google’s voluntary employee buyouts and explain why they could drive away top talent. They then discuss the fallout from the Air India crash and what it means for Boeing, with Scott outlining how companies should navigate a crisis. Next, they examine private equity’s struggles, with Blackstone pivoting to Europe and Yale offloading some of its private equity stakes. Finally, they explore the changing ad landscap...
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June 13, 2025 • 61 mins
Kathryn Anne Edwards, PhD economist and Bloomberg News columnist, joins the show to unpack the latest jobs report and what it reveals about the state of the labor market. She shares her take on whether AI poses a real threat to jobs and explains why the effects of tariffs are so tough to time. Kathryn also discusses how the GOP tax bill could reshape the economy, what she believes the federal minimum wage should be, and the policie...
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June 12, 2025 • 26 mins
Ed breaks down the new U.S.-China trade deal framework, explains what the May CPI report signals about the economy, and unpacks why Tesla is once again pushing back its robotaxi launch.
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June 11, 2025 • 26 mins
Ed takes a look at new World Bank data projecting that U.S. economic growth will be cut in half this year, breaks down what went wrong with JM Smucker’s earnings, and unpacks the deal structure behind Meta’s investment in Scale AI.
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June 10, 2025 • 31 mins
Ed takes a look at Warner Bros Discovery’s move to split into two companies, breaks down the highlights from the opening day of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, and unpacks why two analysts decided to downgrade Tesla’s stock.
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June 9, 2025 • 71 mins
Scott and Ed break down Reddit’s lawsuit against Anthropic, the controversy surrounding the new $TRUMP-branded crypto wallet, and why Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders rejected CEO David Zaslav’s pay package. Then, they unpack the growing opposition to the GOP Tax Bill and debate the potential motivations for Elon Musk’s criticism of the bill. Scott shares his thoughts on how critics of the bill can mount a more effective respons...
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June 5, 2025 • 73 mins
Scott and Ed discuss Trump’s move to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, the administration’s decision to enlist Palantir to streamline federal data sharing, and Meta’s plan to launch AI-powered ad creation tools. Then, Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, returns to the show to share how he coined the term “TACO trade,” what he makes of its viral moment, and the potential ripple effects it could ...
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June 2, 2025 • 62 mins
Scott and Ed discuss the trade court’s ruling that Trump lacked the authority to impose most tariffs, Trump Media’s plan to buy bitcoin and Nvidia’s first quarter earnings. Then they discuss Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, arguing there was no strong reason to block the deal in the first place and debating when government intervention in business is justified. Finally, they explore Neuralink’s latest funding round, acknow...
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