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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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Scott Galloway, Ed Elson and Claire Miller answer listener questions about everything from Scott’s investment in a professional soccer team, Ed’s advice for analyzing stocks, and how Claire really feels about Scott’s dirty jokes. They also address Scott’s cooking abilities, give their updated thoughts on Figma since the IPO, and reveal what they splurge on. Plus, Scott divulges whether or not he is planning to run for office. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Justin Wolfers, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan, to reflect on the key economic lessons of 2025 and what lies ahead. He also shares his views on how AI is reshaping employment, where inflation could head in 2026, and what themes he believes will define the economy in the year to come. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson unpacks the news that Warner Bros. Discovery’s board is encouraging shareholders to reject the Paramount bid with Rohan Goswami, Business Reporter at Semafor. Then Alice Han, Host of the China Decode Podcast and China economist at Greenmantle, joins to discuss the top issues for China in 2025 and the year ahead. Finally, Ed shares his reflections on the year and what he’s focused on for 2026. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson unpacks the latest jobs report and what it reveals about the health of the labor market with Kathryn Anne Edwards, Labor Economist and host of the Optimist Economy Podcast. Then Jon McNeill, CEO and Co-Founder at DVx Ventures, joins to discuss new developments at Tesla and Ford, and what they signal for the future of the EV space. Finally, Ed digs into new data showing TikTok Shop might be the next big retail platform. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and XFollow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson unpacks why Oracle shares are tumbling and what that means for OpenAI with Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at DA Davidson. Then Helen Toner, Executive Director at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, joins to discuss Trump’s new AI executive order. Finally, Ed checks back in with AI data center company, Fermi, and sees how the company is doing since its IPO.  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson synthesize the wide range of views guests have shared on what 2026 could hold, and lay out how they’re thinking about investment strategies for the year ahead. They then turn to the escalating battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, explaining why the showdown between Paramount and Netflix may just be getting started. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Tom Lee, co-founder, managing partner, and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, to break down why he’s so bullish on 2026. He also shares his outlook on Bitcoin, explains how his company is leveraging AI, and highlights the sectors he thinks are currently undervalued.  Visit fundstrat.com/tom for complimentary access to Tom Lee's Fundstrat research.  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson discusses the Federal Reserve’s third interest rate cut with Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, unpacking what’s in store for the economy. Then, Scott Galloway shares his perspective on the SpaceX IPO. Finally, Ed highlights why MacKenzie Scott’s latest philanthropic efforts deserve more attention. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson unpacks the news that the U.S. is allowing Nvidia’s advanced H200 chip sales to China with Chris McGuire, Senior Fellow for China and Emerging Technologies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Then, Alex Heath, author of the Sources newsletter and co-host of the Access podcast, joins to explore Google’s new smart glasses and their implications for the wearables market. Finally, Ed breaks down what a new report on OnlyFans reveals about the loneliness problem in America.  Subscribe to the Access podcast on YouTube Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson is joined by James Kynge, Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House and co-host of China Decode, to break down China’s record trade surplus and what it means for the U.S. Then Jonathan Kanter, former Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, joins to analyze Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and how it stacks up against Netflix’s deal from an antitrust perspective. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and what it means for the future of streaming. They then turn to the potential Anthropic IPO, examining how the AI narrative has evolved over the past year. Finally, they discuss the Trump Account Program and what America should be doing to better support kids before they turn 18. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Paul Krugman, Nobel Prize winning economist, and distinguished professor of economics at the graduate center of CUNY, to break down what concerns him the most about this year’s economy. He weighs in on the affordability crisis, how the White House is handling AI policy, and where the media is headed.  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson is joined by Patrick Moorhead, CEO and Chief Analyst of Moor Insights & Strategy, to break down Amazon’s new Tranium3 chip and what it means for the escalating AI chip race. Then Brad Gerstner, founder, chairman, and CEO of Altimeter Capital, joins the show to discuss how he helped bring the new “Trump account” program to life. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson is joined by Alex Kantrowitz, host of the Big Technology podcast, to unpack why OpenAI has declared a “code red,” and what that signals for the broader AI race. Then Michael Green, Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Simplify Asset Management, comes on to discuss his viral essay arguing that the real poverty line in the U.S. for a family of four is $140,000. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson is joined by Liz Hoffman, Semafor’s business and finance editor, to break down the New York Times investigation into David Sacks. Then Robert Sockin, Citi’s Global Economist, returns to the show to analyze Black Friday sales and what’s really behind the surge. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this special episode of Prof G Markets, Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack the complicated relationship between money and modern masculinity — from dating dynamics and economic anxiety to the rise of incel culture and the pressures men face to “provide.” Scott responds to viral critiques of his message, reflects on his own upbringing and addictions around money, and explores how financial stability, character, and emotional contribution all shape what it means to be a man today. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson is joined by Patrick Moorhead, CEO and Founder of Moor Insights & Strategy, to break down the news that Meta is in talks to spend billions on Google’s AI chips, and what that means for the broader AI race. Then, Santiago Roel Santos, founder and CEO of Inversion, joins the show to unpack Bitcoin’s recent slide and share his outlook for crypto heading into 2026. Finally, Ed closes the episode with a message on gratitude. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson is joined by Robert Armstrong, U.S. commentator for the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged newsletter, to unpack recent volatility in the markets. Then Kathryn Anne Edwards, Labor Economist and host of the Optimist Economy Podcast, returns to the show to dig into the September jobs report and what it tells us about the state of the labor market. And finally, Ed shares his takeaways from the disbanding of the Department of Government Efficiency. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack the fear cycle that gripped the markets before and after Nvidia’s earnings, exploring what’s fueling investor anxiety. They then turn to Guochao, a rising patriotic consumer movement in China, and examine its implications for American companies. Finally, they discuss whether college remains a sound investment, and what new graduates can do to improve their job prospects. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Michael Cembalest, the Chairman of Market and Investment Strategy for J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management, to discuss how J.P. Morgan is approaching the AI bubble. He weighs in on how violent the correction will likely be, shares how he’s preparing for a “profit taking spark,” and unpacks his top risks for 2026.  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Lay Lim Teo

n mmmnn u

May 29th
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Jack Rigg

when will this be daily?

May 9th
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Andy Gelbart

n. r my r6t.u

Jan 24th
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Mermadone

There is WAAAAY too much 19 year old British kids who hasn't had enough life experience in this podcast. I'm done listening to it. I'm out.

Dec 9th
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Leo

"This podcast is not about politics" then proceeds to talk about politics for the next 20 minutes, what a clown show. Pure elitist virtue signaling.

Nov 8th
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Mermadone

yes, ask your employees for where you stand on the political spectrum... "Yes sir, you're wonderful..."

Sep 12th
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