Prof G Markets
Prof G Markets
Vox Media Podcast Network
Prof G Markets is your daily briefing on the news moving markets — from earnings and geopolitics, to Big Tech and AI.  Hosted by Scott Galloway and Ed Elson, we cut through the noise with no-BS analysis. Tune in to understand what's happening, why it matters, and how to stay ahead. Fast takes. Clear insights. No jargon — just signal. Have a question or comment for us? Reach out to [email protected]. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Wall Street Veteran: The Bond Sell-Off Is A Buying Opportunity
Ed Elson is joined by Michael Green to discuss what the bond market is telling us as yields march ever higher. Then, Gil Luria returns to break down what Nvidia’s record stock buyback means for investors and what he makes of the company’s valuation. Finally, Ed gives his take on the next phase of the AI safety debate. Michael Green is the CEO and CIO of Tier1 Alpha Asset Management. Gil Luria is the Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson.  You can find more information about Ramp’s data here  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 29
36 min
Investors Are Turning Against Data Centers (Here's Why)
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down why the data center buildout is making Wall Street increasingly anxious and examine some of the risks facing the industry. Then, they turn to Netflix’s struggles this year, with Scott explaining why he remains bullish on the stock despite its recent decline. Finally, they discuss Oura’s upcoming IPO, the concerns surrounding the company, and whether they’d want to get in on the offering. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28
1 hr 10 min
How To Actually Regulate AI — ft. Alex Bores
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Alex Bores to discuss what the path toward AI regulation could look like and the specific actions he believes are needed to reduce the potential catastrophic risks posed by AI. He also explains who should be held accountable, explores the role of third-party audits in regulating AI, addresses the data center concerns he believes policymakers should prioritize, and weighs in on which states are taking the right approach to AI regulation. Alex Bores is the co-founder of Who Decides, a new organization working to give the public a voice in how AI develops and build a shared Democratic approach to the technology. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25
1 hr 1 min
Bonds Are Going Haywire Again — Howard Marks Explains Why
Ed Elson is joined by Howard Marks to break down what’s happening with the bond market and how investors should act accordingly. Then, Daniel Baer joins to discuss the biggest takeaways from the UN General Assembly so far and where the relationship between the U.S. and Iran stands. Finally, Ed gives his take on an AI data center provider delaying its IPO. Howard Marks is the co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management. Daniel Baer is the former U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Interim President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 24
32 min
Oil Expert: We Can’t Predict Iran Anymore
Ed Elson is joined by Matt Smith to break down how Trump’s latest threats are driving oil prices and where he thinks they’re headed next. Then, Jonathan Cohen returns to discuss the state of the sports betting market and what the regulatory landscape could look like going forward. Finally, Ed explains why he thinks the AI debate is the dumbest conversation of the year. Matt Smith is the Director of Commodity Research at Kpler. Jonathan Cohen is the Policy Lead at the Institute for Boys and Men and author of Losing Big: America’s Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23
31 min
David Ellison’s Media Takeover Just Got Greenlit
Ed Elson is joined by Rohan Goswami to break down Paramount’s latest victory in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery and what happens next in the merger. Then, Conor Sen joins to explain how higher interest rates have reshaped the housing market and what he would recommend to someone looking to buy a house right now. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on Amazon’s decision to ban Meta’s new AI agent, Muse. Rohan Goswami is a business reporter at Semafor. Conor Sen is the founder and CEO of Peachtree Creek Investments and author of the Housing Frame substack. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22
29 min
How Meta Could Quietly Win The AI Race
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson discuss why the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and why they think Kevin Warsh made the right call. Then, they break down Meta’s new AI product and why they see it as a smart move for the company. Finally, they examine what Canada becoming an associate member of the European Union could mean for the United States. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 21
1 hr 3 min
He Warned AI Could Destroy Us. Now The Industry Is Listening — ft. Nick Bostrom
Ed Elson is joined by Nick Bostrom to discuss the existential risks of AI. Bostrom explains why he believes the concerns raised by AI researchers are genuine and how he assesses the probability of catastrophic outcomes. He also shares his thoughts on the rapid advancement of AI capabilities, what a world with superintelligence could look like, and some of the best-and worst-case scenarios for the future of the technology. Nick Bostrom is an AI philosopher and best-selling author of Superintelligence and Deep Utopia. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18
1 hr 6 min
Fed Hikes Rates For First Time In 3 Years — Here’s Why It Matters
Ed Elson is joined by Robert Armstrong to break down the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates and what a high rate environment means for the markets. Then, Alice Han returns to break down how China has responded to the AI apocalypse fears in the U.S. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on the news that the EU invited Canada to become its first associate member. Robert Armstrong is the author of the Unhedged Newsletter and US financial commentator for the Financial Times. Alice Han is a Director at Greenmantle. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17
35 min
AI Insiders Keep Saying We’re In Danger — Where’s The Evidence?
Ed Elson is joined by Ed Zitron to give his take on the AI safety debate and explain why this story has attracted so much attention. Then, Mark Zandi returns to break down what’s driving treasury yields higher and whether or not a rate hike is the right decision. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on the news that the average 30-year mortgage rate rose above 7% for the first time in 15 months. Ed Zitron is the host of Better Offline and author of the newsletter Where's Your Ed At. Mark Zandi is the Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16
38 min
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