Episodes

  • $1T Moved on Iran “Talks” — Did They Even Happen?

    $1T Moved on Iran “Talks” — Did They Even Happen?
    Mar 24 2026
    Ed Elson speaks with Justin Wolfers about the potential for deescalation in Iran and whether markets were right to rally on Trump’s word of negotiations. Then he discusses a slate of news out of OpenAI with Alex Heath following the company’s decision to refocus on its core business. Finally, Ed offers advice to investors amid the volatility of the war. Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan. Alex Heath is the author of the Sources newsletter and co-host of the Access podcast. 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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • The Next Inflation Wave Is Already Here

    The Next Inflation Wave Is Already Here
    Mar 23 2026
    Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack how the war is driving up prices across the U.S. and why they believe a recession is a real possibility. They then explore OpenAI’s shift away from “side quests,” with Scott offering a practical framework for deciding when a detour is worth pursuing, and when it’s a distraction. Finally, Scott outlines the top priorities for Disney’s new CEO, while Ed makes the case for why the company must start investing in the clip economy to stay competitive. 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, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The 35% Recession Warning Markets Are Ignoring — ft. Ed Yardeni

    The 35% Recession Warning Markets Are Ignoring — ft. Ed Yardeni
    Mar 20 2026
    Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Ed Yardeni to discuss why he recently raised the odds of a recession this year. He also weighs in on the risks in private credit, what he thinks could fundamentally change America, and what’s really going on in the bond market right now. Ed Yardeni is the President of Yardeni Research, a provider of global investment strategies and asset-allocation analysis. 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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Your Bills Are About to Go Up — The Fed Can’t Stop It

    Your Bills Are About to Go Up — The Fed Can’t Stop It
    Mar 19 2026
    Description: Ed Elson speaks with Michael Gapen and Robert Armstrong about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and what to expect from inflation for the rest of the year. They discuss how households will be impacted by the war in Iran, whether stagflation is on the table, and give the health of the economy a grade. Michael Gapen is the Chief US Economist at Morgan Stanley. Robert Armstrong is a financial commentator for the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged Newsletter. 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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Nvidia Says $1T Is Coming — The Market Isn’t Buying It

    Nvidia Says $1T Is Coming — The Market Isn’t Buying It
    Mar 18 2026
    Ed Elson speaks with Gil Luria about the biggest news out of Nvidia’s GTC conference and checks in on the company’s valuation. Then, he is joined by Alice Han to discuss China’s role in the war with Iran. Finally, Ed gives an update on how the war is impacting inflation in America. Gil Luria is the Head of Technology Research at DA Davidson. Alice Han is a Director at Greenmantle and Co-Host of the China Decode Podcast. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on InstagramSend us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Why the Pentagon Is Hiring Wall Street Bankers

    Why the Pentagon Is Hiring Wall Street Bankers
    Mar 17 2026
    Ed Elson speaks with Liz Hoffman about the Defense Department’s new economic defense unit. Then he is joined by Miriam Gottfried to discuss the $10 billion fee the Trump administration received for brokering the TikTok deal. Finally, Ed shares his reflections on his time at SXSW. Miriam Gottfried is a reporter at The Wall Street Journal. Liz Hoffman is Semafor’s Business and Finance Editor, and host of Compound Interest. 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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • War With Iran Is Rewriting Global Markets

    War With Iran Is Rewriting Global Markets
    Mar 16 2026
    Live from SXSW, Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down how the war with Iran is reshaping investment strategies and what it signals for global capital flows. They also discuss what market movements are revealing about which countries are best positioned in a more volatile world. Finally, they examine how AI leaders are talking about the technology, and what that says about where it’s headed next. Support from the show comes from Hostinger: http://hostinger.com/profg20 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, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • You Think You're Diversified, AI Disagrees — ft. Torsten Slok

    You Think You're Diversified, AI Disagrees — ft. Torsten Slok
    Mar 13 2026
    Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Torsten Slok to break down what he makes of the conflict with Iran and how it could impact the global economy. He also explains how AI could shape inflation, discusses the role wealth inequality is playing in the U.S. economy, and shares the risks he sees as most pressing for markets right now. Torsten Slok is Partner and Chief Economist at Apollo. Previously, Torsten worked for 15 years on the sell-side, where his team was top-ranked by Institutional Investor in fixed income and equities for ten years. He also worked at the OECD in Paris in the Money and Finance Division, and the Structural Policy Analysis Division. Before joining the OECD, Torsten was with the IMF in the division responsible for writing the World Economic Outlook. 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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr