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.
Healthcare is Broken—This Company Wants to Fix It
Ed Elson sits down with Andrew Dudum, co-founder and CEO of Hims & Hers, to discuss why the company went public so early, how it made GLP-1s more affordable, and whether healthcare regulation has gone too far. They also explore why Hims & Hers chose to disrupt the system instead of working within it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 5
1 hr
Tom Lee's Case for S&P 8,000 Has One Big Catch
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Tom Lee to map out where he thinks markets are headed by year-end. He explains why he’s still bullish on crypto, what would force him to rethink his stance, and the red flags he watches for in earnings quality. He also breaks down his bullish case for the Magnificent 7 and software stocks, and how he stays confident through volatility. Tom Lee is the co-founder, managing partner, and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors. 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
Jul 3
1 hr 1 min
The AI Trade Just Got A Warning From Meta
Ed Elson is joined by Ed Zitron to break down Meta’s move to sell its excess AI capacity and why it’s a bad sign for the AI bubble. Then, Melissa Murray joins the show to discuss the Supreme Court’s latest decisions and what they mean for the future of the country. Finally, Ed gives his take on Trump’s personal financial disclosures. Ed Zitron is the author of the Where’s Your Ed At Newsletter, and the Better Offline Podcast.  Melissa Murray is a professor at NYU Law and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny Podcast.  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
Jul 2
41 min
Chip Stocks Are On Fire — Will It Last?
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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 1
31 min
OpenAI Hits Pause On Its IPO
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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 30
27 min
This Market Is Directionless (And That Should Scare You)
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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 29
1 hr 12 min
AI Is Dumber Than Investors Think — ft. Gary Marcus
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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 26
59 min
America Finally Has a Housing Plan. Trump Is Blocking It.
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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 25
34 min
SpaceX Stock Just Crashed — Here’s Why
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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 24
26 min
Why Britain’s Economy Has Been Stuck For 20 Years
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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23
29 min
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