Podcast · 416 episodes
Prof G Markets, page 4
by Vox Media Podcast Network · English
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 markets@profgmedia.com. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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How Influencers Hijacked The Consumer EconomyThe podcast examines how influencer-driven virality shapes consumer demand, creating “winner-take-all” hype cycles (e.g., long lines for viral foods) and changing marketing, product development, and…10 Jun 2026 · 31 min · 13 chapters
Why A Hot Jobs Report Spooked Wall StreetThe episode (Prof G Markets, June 9) covers two market themes: why a strong May jobs report triggered a Wall Street sell-off, and why major tech/AI firms are rushing to raise equity ahead of IPOs.9 Jun 2026 · 32 min · 15 chapters
AI’s $400 Billion Test Is About To BeginThe episode argues that AI’s “$400B test” is about whether massive new capital raises can sustain AI valuations, and then pivots to why fast-food franchise bankruptcies may be driven more by GLP-1…8 Jun 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 25 chapters
The Space Boom Is Just BeginningThe commercial “space boom” and why it’s accelerating now, centered on Rocket Lab’s end-to-end model (satellites, components, launch) and the broader shift from government-led space to commercial…7 Jun 2026 · 52 min · 24 chapters
JB Pritzker on the Fight Over AI, Housing, and TaxesIllinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker discusses state budget taxes and regulation (social media platform fee, prediction markets tax), AI oversight, data-center policy, housing affordability, and broader…6 Jun 2026 · 52 min · 22 chapters
Why Trump’s Corruption Matters — ft. Hillary Clinton & Anthony ScaramucciHillary Clinton discusses the U.S.-Iran conflict after strikes, arguing Iran is stronger and the U.S.5 Jun 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 24 chapters
The Great Billionaire MigrationThe “Great Billionaire Migration” to Florida (and beyond) as a case study for U.S.3 Jun 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 33 chapters
The Future of Hollywood — ft. Ted SarandosThe episode is a live discussion about the future of Hollywood and how technology, especially AI, is reshaping entertainment—plus a broader segment on health tech (GLP-1 drugs) and then…1 Jun 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 25 chapters
AI May Not Be Worth The Cost — Here’s WhyThe episode argues AI is likely “not worth the cost” and that the next wave of AI IPOs may resemble (but differ from) the 1999 dot-com mania—ending in valuation resets and/or labor disruption.29 May 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 20 chapters
Bond Investors Are Panicking — And They May Be RightBond investors are “panicking” as inflation/war risks push Treasury yields higher, raising odds of Fed rate hikes and triggering downstream effects for stocks, housing, debt-heavy firms, and AI…25 May 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 16 chapters
How To Actually Tax The Rich — ft. Ray MadoffHow to reduce wealth inequality by changing U.S. taxation of the rich—especially taxing capital appreciation and inheritances, and closing loopholes that let ultra-wealthy avoid income taxes.22 May 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 22 chapters
SpaceX Just Filed to IPO — The Numbers Are UglyThe episode covers (1) SpaceX’s IPO filing and what its financials imply, (2) NVIDIA’s earnings reaction, and (3) a corruption/legal update about Trump’s tax immunity.21 May 2026 · 32 min · 16 chapters
Silicon Valley’s Case Against The Wealth TaxA debate on California’s 2026 Billionaire Tax Act (5% one-time tax on CA assets $1B+) and a proposed federal version (5% annual on all American billionaires), arguing about effectiveness,…20 May 2026 · 38 min · 15 chapters
Inside Trump's 3,700 Trades — ft. Anthony ScaramucciThe episode is about two headline stories: (1) President Trump’s disclosed trading activity and whether it suggests insider trading, and (2) the Musk vs.19 May 2026 · 42 min · 11 chapters
Inflation Is Soaring — Here’s What Happens NextInflation and its downstream effects on wages, consumer spending, advertising budgets, markets, and interest-rate expectations; plus AI-related investing themes (AI chip IPO Cerebris), and a…18 May 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 23 chapters
The AI Boom Is Headed For A Reckoning — ft. Aswath DamodaranMarket resilience amid Iran conflict and approaching mega-IPOs (SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic), plus whether the AI boom is creating a valuation/earnings reckoning.15 May 2026 · 1 h · 23 chapters
AI Skeptic: This Business Makes No SenseThe episode argues AI’s business economics are largely illusory—revenue is circular, profits are absent, and compute/data-center capacity and costs don’t match the “AI boom” narrative.14 May 2026 · 44 min · 13 chapters
Hottest Inflation Report In 3 Years Has One Big ProblemApril inflation jumped to 3.8% year-over-year (core 2.8%), with energy driving 40% of the monthly increase; wages are no longer keeping up, implying falling real wages.13 May 2026 · 37 min · 18 chapters
AI Is Making Us All DumberWhether large language model AI is making people “dumber,” especially by reducing deep reading and writing in schools and weakening critical thinking and cognitive fitness.12 May 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters
AI’s New Trillion Dollar Mission: Delete Middle ManagementThe episode argues that AI-driven layoffs and “flattening” organizations are shifting from replacing individual workers to eliminating middle management, and it challenges the hype around…11 May 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 31 chapters
Why Oil Still Runs the World — ft. Daniel YerginOil’s geopolitical power during the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and how it ripples through global markets (jet fuel, diesel, LPG, fertilizer, semiconductors, air travel), energy…8 May 2026 · 57 min · 26 chapters
How China Wins The AI WarThe episode discusses “How China Wins The AI War,” focusing on DeepSeek’s rapid rise, China’s state-backed AI strategy, and the US-China competition over AI chips, data centers, and national security.7 May 2026 · 30 min · 8 chapters
Why Americans Earning $500K a Year Still Feel BrokeGoldman survey finding that ~40% of households earning $500K+ (and 41% earning $300K–$500K) say they’re living paycheck to paycheck; discussion of why high earners still feel financially insecure and…6 May 2026 · 37 min · 22 chapters
GameStop’s $56 Billion eBay Bid Is Already Falling ApartThe episode covers three business stories: (1) GameStop’s proposed $56B acquisition of eBay and whether the financing/dilution makes sense; (2) the Elon Musk vs.5 May 2026 · 32 min · 21 chapters