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.
Latest episodes
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37 min
The $800 Billion Catch Behind Anthropic's IPO
Ed Elson is joined by Paul Kedrosky to unpack Anthropic’s S-1, including the red flags in the filing and what investors might be overlooking. Then, Robert Armstrong returns to brea…
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1 h 19
The $3.5T Bailout: Elon's Plan To Merge Tesla And SpaceX
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down why Elon Musk is considering a merger between SpaceX and Tesla, what a deal could look like, and the hurdles it would face. Scott also explai…
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13 min
The AI Bubble Isn't Where You Think It Is
In this episode of Ed Elson’s newsletter, Simply Put, Ed unpacks why the real AI bubble hasn’t actually hit the public markets — yet. Subscribe to Simply Put to get the newsletter…
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58 min
Meet The Millionaire Class That Really Runs America
Ed Elson is joined by Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick to unpack their research on the “Everywhere Millionaire”. They explain how pass-through businesses work, why the tax code disproport…
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34 min
Why Elon Might Merge Tesla And SpaceX
Ed Elson is joined by Karim Bousta to give his takeaways from Tesla’s earnings and what he makes of the news that SpaceX and Tesla might merge. Then, Mark Mahaney returns to break…
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51 min
Is Nvidia Selling More Chips Than Anyone Can Use?
Ed Elson is joined by Ed Zitron to break down why AI chips are sitting in warehouses and why it could be a huge problem for the AI industry. Then, Nicolas Owens joins to give his t…
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32 min
Why The Tech Selloff Just Reversed Course
Ed Elson is joined by John Mowrey to break down why tech stocks rallied yesterday and where he still sees opportunities in the market. Then, Aaron Parnas joins to unpack why invest…
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1 h 15
Why The Stock Market Is Booming — But Your Paycheck Isn't
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down the latest inflation report, explaining why they think the consumer spending data may be misleading and why real wage growth is the economic…
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11 min
How The Children Of Billionaires Took Over America
In this episode of Ed Elson’s newsletter, Simply Put, Ed unpacks how America gave rise to a new ruling class: the inheritocracy. He breaks down the economic stakes of inherited wea…
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55 min
Will The AI Boom End Like The Railroad Crash Of 1873? — ft. Liaquat Ahamed
Ed Elson is joined by Liaquat Ahamed to examine the railroad bubble of 1873 and why he sees parallels with today’s data center buildout. They discuss the lessons history offers, wh…
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34 min
CoreWeave Is Imploding — And Taking AI Stocks Down With It
Ed Elson is joined by Paul Kedrosky to break down CoreWeave’s debt crisis and whether it signals a broader problem for the industry. Then, Mark Zandi returns to unpack the latest i…
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36 min
Elon Musk Spent $366M On The Midterms — Will It Work?
Ed Elson is joined by Bradley Tusk to break down how Elon Musk is funding the midterms, whether that investment will pay off, and how he sees the elections playing out. Then, Gil L…
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24 min
Has Nvidia Become Too Big To Fail?
Ed Elson is joined by Liz Hoffman to break down Nvidia’s AI holding company strategy and why she thinks it has become too essential to fail. Then, James Taylor joins to unpack why…
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13 min
How Fraud Became A Winning Strategy
In this episode of Ed Elson’s newsletter, Simply Put, Ed unpacks the rise of fraud, tracing its impact from Manchester City to the startup world, all the way to the President of th…
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1 h 19
Cal Newport: The AI Industry Is Betting On The Wrong Kind Of AI
Ed Elson is joined by Cal Newport to discuss AI’s impact on children and mental health and how AI companies are addressing these risks. They also explore what AI “gone right” would…
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37 min
SpaceX Raised $111B — It Already Needs More
Ed Elson is joined by John Foley to unpack why SpaceX is looking to borrow $40 billion, what’s driving its stock, and whether he thinks the current price is justified. Then, Ronan…
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37 min
Why The S&P Just Hit A Record High — Despite Soaring Yields
Ed Elson is joined by John Mowrey to unpack the market’s current dynamics and where he thinks stocks are headed next after notching fresh records. Then, Robert Armstrong returns to…
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41 min
Brazil’s Far-Right Is Surging — Investors Love It
Ed Elson is joined by Monica de Bolle to unpack her takeaways from the Brazil election results, how the market reacted, and why the runoff could mark a major turning point for the…
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1 h 10
5 Stocks Are Carrying The Market — Here's How To Protect Yourself
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down the biggest takeaways from Anthropic’s financials and explain why the company’s customer concentration is raising concerns. Then, they examin…
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1 h 04
This EU Firm Made Billions Buying Up Forgotten Tech
Ed Elson sits down with Luca Ferrari, co-founder and CEO of Bending Spoons, to discuss the company’s origin story, what sets its acquisition model apart from private equity, and ho…