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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July 18, 2025 • 59 mins
Monica de Bolle, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, joins the show to break down Latin America’s economic landscape and examine how tariffs could impact its largest economy — Brazil. She explains who’s stepping in as Brazil’s key trading partner, what she sees as the country’s biggest economic tailwinds, and which Latin American nation she believes is best positioned for long-term success.
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Ed and Scott break down how markets responded to the latest tensions between Trump and Jerome Powell. Then, Ed explains why ASML’s stock tumbled following its second-quarter earnings. Finally, Windsurf CEO Jeff Wang joins the show to unpack the drama surrounding his company.
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Ed takes a look at how the tariffs impacted the consumer price index for June, dives into why Nvidia and AMD can now resume chip sales to China, and breaks down the Department of Defense’s new contracts with several AI companies.
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July 15, 2025 • 29 mins
Ed explains why Bitcoin hit a record high, dives into Tesla’s upcoming shareholder vote on a potential investment in xAI, and breaks down the latest twist in the saga between AI coding assistant platform Windsurf and Google.
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July 14, 2025 • 63 mins
Scott and Ed unpack what they think the impact of Trump's new wave of tariffs will be. Scott argues the move could inspire massive deal making that won’t involve the U.S. and Ed explains why he thinks the TACO trade could potentially backfire. Next, they break down the growing backlash against junk food and what a healthier America could mean for the economy. Finally, they preview second-quarter earnings season, questioning whether...
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July 11, 2025 • 59 mins
David Risher, CEO of Lyft, joins the show to explain how the company is differentiating and gaining ground on Uber. He shares how Lyft is keeping customers loyal, why he gets behind the wheel himself, and what he sees as the future of transportation and autonomous vehicles.
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July 10, 2025 • 30 mins
Ed breaks down how Nvidia became the first company ever to reach a $4 trillion market cap. Then he and Scott share their thoughts on why X CEO Linda Yaccarino is stepping down. Finally, Ed unpacks SpaceX’s latest move to raise funding at a $400 billion valuation.
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July 9, 2025 • 27 mins
Ed breaks down Trump’s latest tariff updates, explains why Shein is pursuing a Hong Kong IPO, and unpacks why Tesla is falling behind Chinese competitors in the EV race.
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July 8, 2025 • 34 mins
Ed breaks down Trump’s latest round of tariffs. Then he and Scott dig into why TikTok is reportedly building a separate app for U.S. users ahead of a potential sale. Finally, Ed unpacks CoreWeave’s $9 billion acquisition of Bitcoin mining company Core Scientific.
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July 7, 2025 • 79 mins
Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, fills in for Scott. He and Ed unpack what the GOP tax bill means for the economy now that it’s law. Robert argues we’re playing chicken with the debt and says markets are still operating in “greed mode,” not fear mode. Then, they check in on the broader economy. Ed questions when inflation might resurface, while Robert says the latest jobs report helped rule out ...
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July 3, 2025 • 35 mins
Ed unpacks why the popular design software company Figma has decided to go public, breaks down Paramount’s $16 million payout to settle a lawsuit with Trump, and looks at why Tesla shares rose despite the company’s steepest-ever drop in year-over-year deliveries.
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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.
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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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