Prof G Markets

Prof G Markets

Vox Media Podcast Network

63 episodes

Episodes

How Leverage Turned An AI Boom Into A Crash
Aug 3, 2026 · 1h 20m
Hosts Ed and Scott discuss the South Korean stock market crash driven by leveraged ETFs, warning against the dangers of excessive leverage for retail investors.
The Next Era of Warfare is Here
Aug 2, 2026 · 1h 5m
Ed Elson interviews Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf about the startup’s rise in the defense sector, challenging legacy contractors with AI-driven systems like autonomous drones and border surveillance.
Jim Chanos: We’re In The Golden Age Of Fraud
Jul 31, 2026 · 1h 8m
Microsoft Soars, Meta Sinks: Has The AI Narrative Flipped?
Jul 30, 2026 · 33m
Host Ed Elson analyzes Meta’s disappointing earnings and Microsoft’s strong results with Gil Luria, who critiques Meta’s AI spending strategy while praising Microsoft’s fiscal discipline.
Why The Nasdaq Just Hit Correction Territory
Jul 29, 2026 · 35m
Ed Elson interviews Apollo’s Torsten Slok on the tech sell-off, driven by widening credit spreads and doubts over AI’s ROI.
China Is Undercutting America’s AI Giants
Jul 28, 2026 · 33m
Host Ed Elson discusses the rise of Chinese open-weight AI models and the US tech industry's push against restrictions with Scott Singer.
How Big Tech Offloaded The Risk Of AI
Jul 27, 2026 · 1h 16m
Hosts Ed and Scott discuss sleep habits before Scott announces his appointment to the University of California Board of Regents.
America’s Economy Is Entering a New Era — ft. Noah Smith
Jul 24, 2026 · 1h 1m
Hosts Prof G and Ed discuss the US-China AI race, export controls, and the risk of an AI bubble with guest Noah Smith.
AI Has A Hidden Debt Problem
Jul 23, 2026 · 42m
Host Ed Elson discusses massive hidden AI debt in tech giants with Ed Zitron, comparing Special Purpose Vehicles to pre-2008 financial instruments.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Back — And Crazier Than Ever
Jul 22, 2026 · 32m
Host Ed Elson discusses chaotic new US tariffs on Canada and Brazil with Georgetown Law scholar Peter Harrell, who warns of continued legal loopholes.
Gas Is Back Above $4 — And Could Keep Rising
Jul 21, 2026 · 32m
Host Ed Elson discusses escalating Middle East tensions with Matt Smith, noting how Houthi blockades are driving oil prices up and threatening supply routes.
OpenAI Is Spinning Out Of Sam Altman's Control
Jul 20, 2026 · 1h 5m
Prof G and Ed discuss OpenAI’s recent struggles, including an Apple lawsuit, product failures, and intense competition from cheaper Chinese AI models.
Mike Novogratz: Crypto's Investors Have Moved On
Jul 17, 2026 · 1h 1m
This episode features Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, discussing the current state of cryptocurrency and his firm’s pivot into AI data centers.
SpaceX Is Down 40% — How Low Can It Go?
Jul 16, 2026 · 27m
Host Ed Elson analyzes the sharp decline of SpaceX stock post-IPO with Morningstar analyst Nicholas Owens, who argues the valuation is inflated despite bullish Wall Street consensus.
Why America’s Inflation Problem Isn’t Going Away
Jul 15, 2026 · 32m
Host Ed Elson discusses a mixed inflation report with Moody’s Mark Zandi, noting that while CPI cooled to 3.
Apple Just Declared War On OpenAI
Jul 14, 2026 · 29m
Host Ed Elson discusses Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI for alleged trade secret theft with Alex Kantrowitz, who warns of risks to OpenAI’s hardware ambitions and IPO.
Wall Street Is Pumping SpaceX — So Why Is It Falling?
Jul 13, 2026 · 1h 10m
Professor Patrick Boyle joins Prof G to critique SpaceX’s inflated valuation and Wall Street’s conflicted analyst ratings, drawing parallels to the dot-com bubble.
This Is How OpenAI Goes Broke — ft. Sebastian Mallaby
Jul 10, 2026 · 1h 5m
The episode analyzes the AI sector, contrasting OpenAI’s financial struggles with Anthropic’s focused enterprise strategy and discussing potential government bailouts.
What Wall Street Got Wrong About Iran
Jul 9, 2026 · 30m
Host Ed Elson discusses the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire with Brian Katulis, analyzing how escalating military strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruptions are driving oil prices and inflation fears.
Why The World Is Spending More On War
Jul 8, 2026 · 33m
Host Ed Elson discusses a new global arms race with Steve Feldstein, noting rising defense tech investment amid geopolitical instability.
SpaceX Just Got Fast-Tracked Into Your Portfolio
Jul 7, 2026 · 34m
Host Ed Elson discusses SpaceX’s controversial inclusion in the NASDAQ 100 with Michael Green, who criticizes the move as manipulative and harmful to passive investors.
OpenAI Wants A Government Bailout
Jul 6, 2026 · 1h 5m
Hosts Scott Galloway and Ed Elson analyze AI market shifts, criticizing Meta’s pivot to cloud services and OpenAI’s potential government stake as signs of a demand crisis and crony capitalism.
Healthcare is Broken—This Company Wants to Fix It
Jul 5, 2026 · 1h 0m
Ed Elson interviews Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum about disrupting healthcare by addressing stigmatized conditions like sexual health and hair loss.
Tom Lee's Case for S&P 8,000 Has One Big Catch
Jul 3, 2026 · 1h 1m
Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors joins Prof G Markets to discuss his bullish outlook for the S&P 500, targeting 8,000 by year-end despite expecting a mid-year correction.
The AI Trade Just Got A Warning From Meta
Jul 2, 2026 · 41m
Ed Elson discusses Meta’s shift to selling excess AI compute with Ed Zittrain, who warns of an impending bubble burst due to lack of end-user demand.
Chip Stocks Are On Fire — Will It Last?
Jul 1, 2026 · 31m
Ed Elson reviews strong market gains and a historic semiconductor rally, joined by Bernstein’s Stacey Rasgon to discuss AI-driven earnings and supply constraints.
OpenAI Hits Pause On Its IPO
Jun 30, 2026 · 27m
Host Ed Elson discusses OpenAI’s delayed IPO with Alex Heath, attributing the pause to internal chaos and the SpaceX precedent.
This Market Is Directionless (And That Should Scare You)
Jun 29, 2026 · 1h 12m
Prof G Markets hosts Robert Armstrong for a H1 2026 review, analyzing the AI boom, Middle East conflicts, and rising inflation.
AI Is Dumber Than Investors Think — ft. Gary Marcus
Jun 26, 2026 · 59m
Prof G interviews AI skeptic Gary Marcus, who argues that current large language models are inherently unreliable and driven by hype rather than genuine intelligence.
America Finally Has a Housing Plan. Trump Is Blocking It.
Jun 25, 2026 · 34m
Ed Elson reviews market declines and discusses the stalled bipartisan housing bill with Redfin’s Daryl Fairweather, who analyzes supply constraints and interest rates.
SpaceX Stock Just Crashed — Here’s Why
Jun 24, 2026 · 26m
Ed Elson analyzes the tech sector sell-off with Gil Luria, discussing volatility in chip stocks and SpaceX’s valuation concerns amid AI spending debates.
Why Britain’s Economy Has Been Stuck For 20 Years
Jun 23, 2026 · 29m
Host Ed Elson reviews recent market moves, including tech declines and the Russell 2000’s record close.
No, We Do Not Have An Iran Deal
Jun 22, 2026 · 1h 14m
The episode opens with lighthearted World Cup banter before critically analyzing a new US-Iran memorandum of understanding, which hosts deem a…
Euphoria Has Taken Over The Markets — ft. Barry Ritholtz
Jun 19, 2026 · 1h 8m
Host Scott Galloway discusses wealth hoarding with Barry Ritholtz, who analyzes the historic SpaceX IPO and its artificially small float.
Snap’s “Crucible Moment” Flops On Wall Street
Jun 18, 2026 · 28m
Host Ed Elson discusses Snap’s poorly received AR glasses with Mark Gurman, noting the high cost and market skepticism.
OpenAI’s Financials Leaked — The Losses Are Staggering
Jun 17, 2026 · 34m
Host Ed Elson and guest Ed Zitron analyze leaked OpenAI financials, revealing massive losses and unsustainable spending ahead of its planned IPO.
The Iran “Deal” Isn’t What It Seems
Jun 16, 2026
Ed Elson discusses a tentative U.
SpaceX IPO Takes Off — And Elon Is Now A Trillionaire
Jun 15, 2026
Hosts Scott and Ed discuss the historic SpaceX IPO, analyzing its valuation, manufactured scarcity, and Elon Musk’s unprecedented wealth and voting control.
The IPO Frenzy Has Begun — ft. Howard Marks
Jun 12, 2026
Howard Marks joins Prof G Markets to discuss the historic SpaceX IPO and a wave of AI-related listings, comparing current market exuberance to past tech bubbles.
SpaceX Goes Public Tomorrow — Look Out Below
Jun 11, 2026
Host Ed Elson analyzes market turbulence driven by US-Iran tensions and a 4.
How Influencers Hijacked The Consumer Economy
Jun 10, 2026
Host Ed Elson discusses the influencer economy with Rachel Carlton and Alison Schrager, exploring how social media algorithms drive consumer behavior and create viral trends like long lines for food.
Why A Hot Jobs Report Spooked Wall Street
Jun 9, 2026
Host Ed Elson discusses the market's negative reaction to strong jobs data with economist Justin Wolfers, who explains that robust employment reduces…
AI’s $400 Billion Test Is About To Begin
Jun 8, 2026
Hosts Scott Galloway and Ed Briggs discuss Google’s record $85 billion equity offering, warning that a flood of new AI IPOs from SpaceX, Anthropic,…
The Space Boom Is Just Beginning
Jun 7, 2026
Ed Elson interviews Rocket Lab CEO Sir Peter Beck on the commercialization of space.
JB Pritzker on the Fight Over AI, Housing, and Taxes
Jun 6, 2026
Governor J.
Hillary Clinton: Iran Has Only Gotten Stronger
Jun 5, 2026
Scott Galloway hosts Secretary Hillary Clinton and Anthony Scaramucci to discuss the U.
The Great Billionaire Migration
Jun 3, 2026
This episode examines Florida’s rise as a tax haven for the ultra-wealthy, arguing that its low-tax model actually transfers wealth from middle-class…
The Future of Hollywood — ft. Ted Sarandos
Jun 1, 2026
Hosts Ed and Scott Galloway interview Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos discusses the future of Hollywood, arguing GLP-1 drugs could solve the deficit and dismissing AI as a threat to creativity.
AI May Not Be Worth The Cost — Here’s Why
May 29, 2026
Prof G and Scott Galloway analyze the upcoming IPOs of SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic, comparing the current AI hype to the 1999 dot-com bubble.
Bond Investors Are Panicking — And They May Be Right
May 25, 2026
Hosts Scott Galloway and Ed Elson discuss rising bond yields driven by inflation and geopolitical tensions, warning of potential Fed rate hikes and stress on AI companies.
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