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  Oil Expert: We Can’t Predict Iran Anymore 23.09.2026 31мин

  Ed Elson is joined by Matt Smith to break down how Trump’s latest threats are driving oil prices and where he thinks they’re headed next. Then, Jonathan Cohen returns to discuss the state of the sports betting market and what the regulatory landscape could look like going forward. Finally, Ed explains why he thinks the AI debate is the dumbest conversation of the year. Matt Smith is the Director of Commodity Research at Kpler. Jonathan Cohen is the Policy Lead at the Institute for Boys and Men and author of Losing Big: America’s Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  David Ellison’s Media Takeover Just Got Greenlit 22.09.2026 29мин

  Ed Elson is joined by Rohan Goswami to break down Paramount’s latest victory in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery and what happens next in the merger. Then, Conor Sen joins to explain how higher interest rates have reshaped the housing market and what he would recommend to someone looking to buy a house right now. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on Amazon’s decision to ban Meta’s new AI agent, Muse. Rohan Goswami is a business reporter at Semafor. Conor Sen is the founder and CEO of Peachtree Creek Investments and author of the Housing Frame substack. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How Meta Could Quietly Win The AI Race 21.09.2026 1ч 3мин

  Scott Galloway and Ed Elson discuss why the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and why they think Kevin Warsh made the right call. Then, they break down Meta’s new AI product and why they see it as a smart move for the company. Finally, they examine what Canada becoming an associate member of the European Union could mean for the United States. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  He Warned AI Could Destroy Us. Now The Industry Is Listening — ft. Nick Bostrom 18.09.2026 1ч 6мин

  Ed Elson is joined by Nick Bostrom to discuss the existential risks of AI. Bostrom explains why he believes the concerns raised by AI researchers are genuine and how he assesses the probability of catastrophic outcomes. He also shares his thoughts on the rapid advancement of AI capabilities, what a world with superintelligence could look like, and some of the best-and worst-case scenarios for the future of the technology. Nick Bostrom is an AI philosopher and best-selling author of Superintelligence and Deep Utopia. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Fed Hikes Rates For First Time In 3 Years — Here’s Why It Matters 17.09.2026 35мин

  Ed Elson is joined by Robert Armstrong to break down the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates and what a high rate environment means for the markets. Then, Alice Han returns to break down how China has responded to the AI apocalypse fears in the U.S. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on the news that the EU invited Canada to become its first associate member. Robert Armstrong is the author of the Unhedged Newsletter and US financial commentator for the Financial Times. Alice Han is a Director at Greenmantle. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  AI Insiders Keep Saying We’re In Danger — Where’s The Evidence? 16.09.2026 38мин

  Ed Elson is joined by Ed Zitron to give his take on the AI safety debate and explain why this story has attracted so much attention. Then, Mark Zandi returns to break down what’s driving treasury yields higher and whether or not a rate hike is the right decision. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on the news that the average 30-year mortgage rate rose above 7% for the first time in 15 months. Ed Zitron is the host of Better Offline and author of the newsletter Where's Your Ed At. Mark Zandi is the Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Why OpenAI And Anthropic Are Pumping The Brakes 15.09.2026 28мин

  Ed Elson is joined by Charlie O'Neill to break down how OpenAI and Anthropic responded to mass extinction concerns and where regulation might go from here. Ed also shares his thoughts on Anthropic's reported second-straight quarter of profitability.  Charlie O'Neill is the Co-Head of Model Training at Baseten. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Rate Hikes Are Coming 14.09.2026 1ч 12мин

  Scott Galloway and Ed Elson assess the U.S. macroeconomic picture and whether they think Kevin Warsh will raise interest rates in response. Ed also explains why he believes we need to start reckoning with the possibility of “forever inflation.” Then, they run through some of the biggest recent AI headlines, including a viral post warning about the existential risks of AI. Finally, they discuss the iPhone Duo and what’s next for Apple as John Ternus takes over from Tim Cook. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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. 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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Why The Bond Market Is Starting To Revolt — ft. Katie Martin 11.09.2026 1ч 7мин

  Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Katie Martin to discuss why bond markets are flashing warning signs and what’s driving the global debt selloff. They also break down how AI spending, Fed policy, and government borrowing are reshaping markets. Katie Martin is the markets columnist and editorial board member at the Financial Times. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Anthropic Whistleblower Says AI Could “Kill Us All” 10.09.2026 33мин

  Ed Elson is joined by Alex Kantrowitz to break down whether mass extinction concerns raised by an Anthropic researcher should be taken seriously. Then, Patrick McGee joins to give his take on the new foldable iPhone. Ara Kharazian also joins to unpack new data tracking how much American businesses are actually spending on AI. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on the Anthropic researcher’s warning.  Alex Kantrowitz is the author of the Big Technology newsletter and host of the Big Technology Podcast. Ara Kharazian is the Lead Economist at Ramp. Patrick McGee is an award-winning journalist and author of Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company. You can find Ramp’s AI Index here and Ara’s latest report here Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Canadian Economist: Trump’s Tariffs Are A Gift To Mark Carney 09.09.2026 37мин

  Ed Elson is joined by Mike Moffatt to break down Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. and what it means for the relationship between the two countries. Then, John Burn-Murdoch joins to unpack why the OECD’s global education report card was the worst on record and how it could impact the international economy. Finally, Ed gives his take on America’s debt problem.  Mike Moffatt is a Canadian economist and Founding Director at the Missing Middle Initiative. John Burn-Murdoch is a columnist and the chief data reporter for the Financial Times. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  OpenAI Says “AGI” Is Here — What Does That Actually Mean? 08.09.2026 38мин

  Ed Elson is joined by Gary Marcus to break down OpenAI’s new Astra model and whether or not AGI has actually arrived. Then, Kathryn Anne Edwards returns to unpack the August jobs report and what it reveals about the current state of the labor market. Finally, Ed shares why he is concerned about the results of Germany’s recent election.  Gary Marcus is an author, scientist, entrepreneur, and Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at NYU. Kathryn Anne Edwards is a labor economist and host of the Optimist Economy Podcast.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Why Nobody Trusts the News — And How to Fix It 06.09.2026 58мин

  Ed Elson sits down with Jim VandeHei, co-founder and CEO of Axios, to discuss how AI is reshaping the media industry, what role it should play in newsrooms, and why he believes AI will ultimately make human journalism more valuable. They also discuss how distrust in the media influenced his decision to launch Axios, where he draws the line between journalism and commentary, and what he makes of today’s rapidly changing media ecosystem. You can check out Jim's new book, SIMPLIFY: Do 50 Percent More with 50 Percent Less, here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Tyler Cowen: The AI Bears Are Asking The Wrong Questions 04.09.2026 59мин

  Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Tyler Cowen to discuss why he’s not concerned about a potential AI bubble, how AI is reshaping the labor market, and why he thinks the data center buildout is ultimately a good thing. They also discuss who stands to benefit most from AI, why cybersecurity is a growing concern, how he would grade the U.S. economy today, and what he sees as the biggest obstacle to AI’s continued growth. Tyler Cowen is an economist, author, podcaster and chair of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Bonds Are Warning Of A Global Inflation Crisis 03.09.2026 37мин

  Ed Elson is joined by John Mowrey to break down why bond yields have been rising and what it would mean for investors if they continue to increase. Then, Alex Heath returns to unpack his interview with Sam Altman. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on why bond investors are fed up with the Trump administration.  John Mowrey is the Chief Investment Officer at NFJ Investment Group. Alex Heath is the author of the Sources newsletter and host of the Sources podcast. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Geopolitical Expert: Iran War May Drag On For Years 02.09.2026 32мин

  Ed Elson is joined by Ian Bremmer to break down the latest attacks in Iran and why the markets are finally pricing in a longer war. Then, Jonathan Kanter joins the show to unpack the FTC’s new lawsuit against Amazon and give his take on Meta’s “big tobacco” moment. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on Anthropic’s new deal with cloud company Lambda.  Ian Bremmer is the Founder and President of Eurasia Group. Jonathan Kanter is the former Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Why Bessent Tried To Rescue The Bond Market (And Failed) 01.09.2026 35мин

  Ed Elson is joined by Robert Armstrong to break down what’s been happening in the bond market and what he makes of Scott Bessent’s intervention. Then, Deirdre Bosa joins the show to unpack how OpenAI’s agents went rogue and whether or not it raises larger concerns for the industry. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on the recent SaaS rally and what he thinks we can learn from it.  Robert Armstrong is the US financial commentator for the Financial Times and author of the Unhedged Newsletter. Deirdre Bosa is the founder of DB Live.  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Scott Galloway On Money, Happiness, And The Search For Enough 31.08.2026 58мин

  Scott Galloway and Ed Elson discuss how Scott’s relationship with money has evolved over the course of his life. They unpack the exact moment that Scott became obsessed with money, how it became an addictive substance, and why he still has fears of going broke. He ends with advice on how to get through financial hardships. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Prof G Markets Is Taking A Break — You Should Too 17.08.2026 4мин

  Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are officially out on summer vacation. We’ll have no new episodes on the feed from August 17th to the 28th. The team will be enjoying the break from the daily news cycle, and we hope you do too. We’ll be back on August 31st with a fresh episode. See you then, and enjoy the rest of your summer!  Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Architect Of The Billionaire Tax Makes His Case — ft. Gabriel Zucman 14.08.2026 1ч 12мин

  Ed Elson is joined by Gabriel Zucman to break down Prop 40, the billionaire tax proposal in California. They discuss why Gabriel thinks it’s the most effective way to tax the ultrawealthy in the state, unpack the various criticisms of the tax, and consider what its influence could be on the rest of the country. Gabriel Zucman is a Professor of economics at the Paris School of Economics, Summer Research Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and founding Director of the International Tax Observatory. He is also the founding director of the PSE Stone center on Global Wealth Dynamics. Gabriel has authored three books, including his most recent work, We Need To Tax Billionaires. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  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 [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices