Episodes

  • Chip Stocks Are On Fire — Will It Last?

    Chip Stocks Are On Fire — Will It Last?
    Jul 1 2026
    Ed Elson is joined by Stacy Rasgon to break down why chip stocks had their best quarter ever and how long he thinks the boom will last. Then, Rohan Goswami joins the show to discuss why Comcast is spinning off all its remaining media assets and what it means for the future of conglomerates. Finally, Ed gives his take on Trump’s strategy to lower gas prices. Stacy Rasgon is a Senior Analyst at Bernstein. Rohan Goswami is a Business Reporter at Semafor and the co-host of Compound Interest. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel 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 Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • OpenAI Hits Pause On Its IPO

    OpenAI Hits Pause On Its IPO
    Jun 30 2026
    Ed Elson is joined by Alex Heath to break down why OpenAI is reportedly delaying its IPO. Then, Jemima Kelly joins the show to discuss what the Bitcoin selloff means for the crypto market. Finally, Ed gives his take on new data about the AI boom that raises even more concerns about a bubble. Alex Heath is the author of the Sources Newsletter and co-host of the Access Podcast. Jemima Kelly is a columnist at the Financial Times. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel 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 Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • This Market Is Directionless (And That Should Scare You)

    This Market Is Directionless (And That Should Scare You)
    Jun 29 2026
    Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, fills in for Scott to assess the state of the markets at the halfway point of the year. He and Ed look back at the biggest stories of the past six months and explain why they believe investors may be approaching a nervous top. They discuss why the Magnificent Seven have begun to lose their grip on the market and which sectors are emerging as the new leaders. Finally, they look ahead to the second half of the year, making predictions on inflation, interest rates, and whether or not the bubble will burst. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • AI Is Dumber Than Investors Think — ft. Gary Marcus

    AI Is Dumber Than Investors Think — ft. Gary Marcus
    Jun 26 2026
    Ed Elson is joined by Gary Marcus to discuss why he’s concerned about the fact that we’re all-in on AI. They explore why he argues generative AI is inherently unreliable, whether the concerns surrounding Anthropic's Mythos model are justified, how policymakers should approach AI regulation, and the biggest misconception about the technology that he believes needs to be corrected. Gary Marcus is a leading voice in artificial intelligence, author, and professor at NYU Stern. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel 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 Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • America Finally Has a Housing Plan. Trump Is Blocking It.

    America Finally Has a Housing Plan. Trump Is Blocking It.
    Jun 25 2026
    Ed Elson is joined by Daryl Fairweather to break down whether the housing bill that just passed in the Senate will bring down housing prices in a meaningful way — if Trump lets it through. Then, Mike Issac joins the show to discuss his reporting on Meta’s prediction markets play. Finally, Ed checks in with Scott Galloway for a dispatch from Cannes. Daryl Fairweather is the chief economist at Redfin. Mike Isaac is a technology correspondent at The New York Times. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel 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 Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • SpaceX Stock Just Crashed — Here’s Why

    SpaceX Stock Just Crashed — Here’s Why
    Jun 24 2026
    Ed Elson is joined by Gil Luria to discuss the global tech selloff and how SpaceX is fueling AI fears. Then, Arin Dube joins the show to break down his research on minimum wage increases and what it reveals about the path towards raising the federal minimum wage. Finally, Ed checks in on his SpaceX prediction. Gil Luria is the Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson. Arin Dube is the Provost Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and author of The Wage Standard: What’s Wrong in the Labor Market and How to Fix It. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel 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 Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Why Britain’s Economy Has Been Stuck For 20 Years

    Why Britain’s Economy Has Been Stuck For 20 Years
    Jun 23 2026
    Ed Elson is joined by Paul Johnson to discuss why Keir Starmer stepped down as Prime Minister and what his resignation reveals about the deeper challenges facing the U.K. economy. Then, Brian Kersmanc breaks down how markets are responding to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran negotiations and what they signal for oil prices. Finally, Ed explains why the U.K.'s struggles may offer a cautionary lesson for other economies. Paul Johnson is an economist and Provost of The Queen's College at Oxford. Brian Kersmanc is a Portfolio Manager at GQG Partners. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel 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 Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • No, We Do Not Have An Iran Deal

    No, We Do Not Have An Iran Deal
    Jun 22 2026
    Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran and explain why the agreement was unlikely to succeed from the start. Then, they unpack the financials behind OpenAI and Anthropic, exploring what it would take for either company to become profitable, and when that might actually happen. Finally, they revisit Snap Specs to examine why the product flopped, and why Snap’s dual-class share structure makes meaningful change at the company nearly impossible. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins