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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October 10, 2025 • 73 mins
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.
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October 9, 2025 • 29 mins
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.
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October 8, 2025 • 30 mins
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.
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October 7, 2025 • 38 mins
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.
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October 6, 2025 • 67 mins
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.
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October 3, 2025 • 44 mins
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.
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October 2, 2025 • 35 mins
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 Bernstein Research, also joins Produc...
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October 1, 2025 • 24 mins
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.
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September 30, 2025 • 45 mins
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 Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s An...
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September 29, 2025 • 54 mins
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.
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September 26, 2025 • 66 mins
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 Hollywood rather than hurting it.
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September 25, 2025 • 23 mins
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.
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September 24, 2025 • 28 mins
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.
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September 23, 2025 • 36 mins
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 updates reveal about who really cont...
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September 22, 2025 • 57 mins
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.
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September 19, 2025 • 51 mins
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.
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September 18, 2025 • 35 mins
Ed breaks down the Fed’s interest rate decision with Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times. They dig into why the Fed cut rates yesterday and what that move means for the rest of the year. Then Ed and Scott discuss the details of the deal to keep TikTok in the U.S. and question who really comes out on top.
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September 17, 2025 • 24 mins
Ed breaks down the latest data on rising retail sales with Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics. They dig into who’s really driving the increased spending, and what that means for the broader economy. Mark also offers a prediction for the Fed’s interest rate decision. Then Ed unpacks Stephen Miran’s background following his confirmation as a Federal Reserve governor.
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September 16, 2025 • 37 mins
Ed breaks down the latest news that the U.S. and China have reached a framework of a deal to prevent a TikTok ban. He’s then joined by Rich Greenfield, co-founder and media/tech analyst at LightShed Partners, to discuss why David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is reportedly preparing a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Finally, Ed and Scott dive into Robinhood’s new social platform, which lets users share and follow trades.
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September 15, 2025 • 69 mins
Scott and Ed unpack what August’s inflation numbers mean for the Fed’s next move. Then, they dig into why companies are holding back from going public and whether eliminating quarterly earnings reports could change that. Finally, they turn to the spike in youth unemployment around the globe.
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