Prof G Markets
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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Why Trump’s War Week Didn’t Break Markets
<p>Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack President Trump’s investigation into Jerome Powell, with Scott explaining why he believes the goal is to sideline Powell entirely, not just remove him as Fed chair. Ed shares which part of the public’s support for Powell surprised him most. They then dig into the surge in metals in light of Trump’s moves on Venezuela, Greenland, and Iran. And finally, they break down the week’s biggest AI headlines and how they’re reshaping the power dynamics in the AI race.</p> <p>Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter </p> <p>Order "No...
Your Brain is the Worst Investor in the Room — ft. Scott Nations
<p>Ed Elson is joined by Scott Nations, President of Nations Indexes and author of “The Anxious Investor”, to break down why human psychology often leads to poor investment decisions, and what you can do to counteract it. He also shares his views on the boom in options trading, explains whether or not he believes we’re in a bubble, and outlines what his number one risk is for 2026.</p> <p>Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter</p> <p>Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram</p> <p>Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack</p> <p>Follow Scott on Ins...
Why Big Banks Are Selling-Off
<p>Ed Elson sits down with Saul Martinez, Head of U.S. Financials Research at HSBC, to unpack bank earnings and the implications of a credit card interest rate cap. Then, Semafor business reporter Rohan Goswami joins the show with the latest on the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, including Netflix’s all-cash offer and Paramount’s proxy fight. Finally, Ed unpacks Delta’s earnings and what they reveal about the broader economy.</p> <p>Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter</p> <p>Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram</p> <p>Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substa...
Trump’s 25% Iran Tariffs Explained
<p>Ed Elson speaks with Maurice Obstfeld, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, about the economic situation in Iran and what Trump’s new tariff on its business partners means for the country. Then Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, joins the show to discuss inflation data from December and why the numbers are not exactly accurate. </p> <p>Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter</p> <p>Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram</p> <p>Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack</p> <p>Follow Scott on Instagram</p> <p>Send us your quest...
The DOJ Comes for Jerome Powell
<p>Ed Elson breaks down the Justice Department’s investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell with Liz Hoffman, Semafor’s business and finance editor, and Justin Wolfers, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan. They discuss how markets reacted and what the escalation of conflict signals for the country. </p> <p>Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter</p> <p>Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram</p> <p>Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack</p> <p>Follow Scott on Instagram</p> <p>Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com<br></p><p>...
Is Imperialism Good for Your Portfolio?
<p>Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, fills in for Scott. He and Ed break down Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine,” what it signals for markets, and how investors should navigate the shifting landscape. Then, they dig into why bank stocks surged last year and examine the effects of deregulation under the Trump administration. Robert explains why he thinks consolidation in banking could be potentially beneficial. Finally, they go over Robert’s predictions for the rest of the year. </p> <p>Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter </p> <p>Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now</p> <p...
Why the AI Bubble Hasn’t Popped — ft. Josh Brown
<p>Ed Elson is joined by Josh Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz, to unpack his biggest takeaways from markets in 2025 and what he expects in the year ahead. Josh also shares what he thinks will move markets in 2026, why he believes earnings growth will hold up, and why young investors should actually welcome a market correction.</p> <p>Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter</p> <p>Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram</p> <p>Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack</p> <p>Follow Scott on Instagram</p> <p>Send us your questions or comments by emailing...
Why Trump Wants Greenland
<p>Ed Elson speaks with Gracelin Baskaran, director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about what makes Greenland’s mineral resources so valuable to the United States. Then Ed breaks down the response to California’s new proposed tax on billionaires and explains why he thinks it may not work. </p> <p>Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter</p> <p>Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram</p> <p>Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack</p> <p>Follow Scott on Instagram<br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad ch...
Can a GLP-1 Pill Revive Novo Nordisk?
<p>Ed Elson speaks with Alex Heath, host of the ACCESS Podcast, about why Nvidia is dominating the news out of the CES conference. Then Jared Holz, Healthcare Equity Strategist at Mizuho, joins the show to discuss what Novo Nordisk’s new Wegovy pill means for the healthcare industry. </p> <p>Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter</p> <p>Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram</p> <p>Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack</p> <p>Follow Scott on Instagram<br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>
What Venezuela’s Regime Change Means for Oil
<p>Ed Elson checks in with Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics, on his outlook for 2026 to start the year. Then Rapidan Energy Group founder and president, Bob McNally, joins the show to discuss what President Maduro’s ouster means for the oil markets. </p> <p>Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter</p> <p>Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram</p> <p>Follow Ed on Instagram and X</p> <p>Follow Scott on Instagram</p> <p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p>
