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Prof G Markets

Prof G Markets

Vox Media Podcast Network 337 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

Prof G Markets is a daily briefing on the news moving markets, covering earnings, geopolitics, Big Tech, and AI. Hosted by Scott Galloway and Ed Elson, it offers no-BS analysis to help listeners understand what's happening and why. The podcast is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Episodes

America’s Economy Is Entering a New Era — ft. Noah Smith
America’s Economy Is Entering a New Era — ft. Noah Smith Jul 24, 2026 3688 Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Noah Smith for a livestream to discuss what AI issues he thinks deserve more attention and whether or not he is concerned about AI dumping. They also explore why he believes a sovereign wealth fund could help address wealth inequality and what America's fertility decline could mean for the economy in the decades ahead. For access to future livestreams, yo
AI Has A Hidden Debt Problem
AI Has A Hidden Debt Problem Jul 23, 2026 2538 Ed Elson is joined by Ed Zitron to explore why AI companies have racked up so much debt and how they are able to keep it off their balance sheets. Then, Karim Bousta joins to give his takeaways from Tesla’s earnings and explain why the company is still struggling with its profits. Finally, Scott Devitt returns to break down Google’s earnings and whether or not he’s concerned about the company’s ne
Trump’s Tariffs Are Back — And Crazier Than Ever
Trump’s Tariffs Are Back — And Crazier Than Ever Jul 22, 2026 1927 Ed Elson is joined by Peter Harrell to break down the new tariffs on Canada and whether or not there could be more trade chaos on the horizon. Then, Rohan Goswami returns to discuss the latest roadblock in the Paramount/Warner Bros. deal and give a prediction for when he thinks it will actually go through. Finally, Ed explains why he’s concerned about Oracle’s debt.  Peter Harrell is a Visit
Gas Is Back Above $4 — And Could Keep Rising
Gas Is Back Above $4 — And Could Keep Rising Jul 21, 2026 1959 Ed Elson is joined by Matt Smith to break down how the latest developments in the war with Iran are affecting oil prices and where he thinks gas prices could be headed next. Then, Charlie O'Neill joins the show to discuss China's new AI model, Kimi K3, why open-source models are gaining momentum, and what that shift could mean for the broader AI race. Matt Smith is the Director of Commodity Resea
OpenAI Is Spinning Out Of Sam Altman's Control
OpenAI Is Spinning Out Of Sam Altman's Control Jul 20, 2026 3935 Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack OpenAI's turbulent week and assess the biggest threats facing the company. They discuss why China's latest AI models could pose a serious challenge and why Scott thinks there might be a leadership shake-up at OpenAI. Then, they examine the growing narrative that the market is becoming more diversified, arguing that AI's influence extends far beyond Big Tech, and
Mike Novogratz: Crypto's Investors Have Moved On
Mike Novogratz: Crypto's Investors Have Moved On Jul 17, 2026 3687 Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Mike Novogratz to discuss why crypto has struggled this year and where he thinks the industry goes from here. They also explore how he got into the AI infrastructure business, why he now considers himself an AI landlord, and whether the AI boom is headed toward a demand crisis. Mike Novogratz is the founder and CEO of Galaxy Digital. Subscribe to the Pro
SpaceX Is Down 40% — How Low Can It Go?
SpaceX Is Down 40% — How Low Can It Go? Jul 16, 2026 1671 Ed Elson is joined by Nicolas Owens to break down how SpaceX shares fell below their IPO price and where the stock might go from here. Then, Bradley Tusk returns to discuss New York’s statewide data center moratorium and whether other states might follow suit. Finally, Ed gives his take on the Treasury Department's new gold coins. Nicolas Owens is an Equity Analyst at Morningstar. Bradley Tusk is
Why America’s Inflation Problem Isn’t Going Away
Why America’s Inflation Problem Isn’t Going Away Jul 15, 2026 1978 Ed Elson is joined by Mark Zandi to break down what the latest inflation report reveals about the state of the economy and what it could mean for the path of interest rates. Then, Saul Martinez returns to explain why the nation's biggest banks delivered such strong earnings. Finally, Ed gives his take on the inflation report. Mark Zandi is the Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics. Saul Martinez i
Apple Just Declared War On OpenAI
Apple Just Declared War On OpenAI Jul 14, 2026 1783 Ed Elson speaks with Alex Kantrowitz about what Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI could mean for the startup’s hardware and IPO ambitions. Then, Luke Kawa returns to the show to break down South Korea’s leveraged ETF problem. Finally, Ed gives an update on Trump’s latest Strait of Hormuz strategy. Alex Kantrowitz is the author of the Big Technology newsletter and podcast. Luke Kawa is the Head of Ma
Wall Street Is Pumping SpaceX — So Why Is It Falling?
Wall Street Is Pumping SpaceX — So Why Is It Falling? Jul 13, 2026 4224 Patrick Boyle, professor at King’s College London and portfolio manager, fills in for Scott. He and Ed discuss how SpaceX’s stock has traded over the past couple weeks. They break down the price targets that analysts have issued and explain why they’re concerned about potential conflicts of interest in equity research. Then, they discuss why crypto bros don’t find crypto exciting anymore and have
This Is How OpenAI Goes Broke — ft. Sebastian Mallaby
This Is How OpenAI Goes Broke — ft. Sebastian Mallaby Jul 10, 2026 3905 Ed Elson sits down with Sebastian Mallaby to discuss why he believes there's a real chance OpenAI runs out of money within the next 18 months, and what that would mean for the broader AI industry. He also explains why he doesn't necessarily see Meta's decision to sell excess compute capacity as a bear signal, why he was encouraged by the Trump administration's new AI policy, and how he expects the
What Wall Street Got Wrong About Iran
What Wall Street Got Wrong About Iran Jul 9, 2026 1832 Ed Elson is joined by Brian Katulis to break down the latest attacks in the Iran War and how he thinks diplomacy will play out over the next several months. Then, Casey Mock joins the show to discuss what the Meta lawsuits mean for investors. Finally, Ed gives his take on Trump’s Iran strategy. Brian Katulis is a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute. Casey Mock is the Senior Policy Director

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