Prof G Markets

Prof G Markets

Prof G Markets is your daily briefing on the news moving markets — from earnings and geopolitics, to Big Tech and AI.  Hosted by Scott Galloway and Ed Elson, we cut through the noise with no-BS analysis. Tune in to understand what's happening, why it matters, and how to stay ahead. Fast takes. Clear insights. No jargon — just signal. Have a question or comment for us? Reach out to markets@profgmedia.com. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Episode's summary

Ed Elson is joined by John Foley to break down Anthropic’s amended S-1 and whether investors should be paying attention to the company’s potential credit rating. Then Deirdre Bosa returns to explain why the Nasdaq just entered correction territory and what the sentiment is like in San Francisco. Finally, Mark Zandi joins to assess the state of the economy ahead of the midterms. John Foley is the Head of the Lex column at the Financial Times. Deirdre Bosa is the Founder & Host of Deirdre Bosa Live. Mark Zandi is the Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Follow Prof G Markets here: Instagram: instagram.com/profgmarkets X: x.com/ProfGMarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@profgmarkets Threads: threads.com/@profgmarkets 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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Anthropic's Q3 Results Are In — The Costs Are Exploding

Ed Elson is joined by John Foley to break down Anthropic’s amended S-1 and whether investors should be paying attention to the company’s potential credit rating. Then Deirdre Bosa returns to explain why the Nasdaq just entered correction territory and what the sentiment is like in San Francisco. Finally, Mark Zandi joins to assess the state of the economy ahead of the midterms. John Foley is the Head of the Lex column at the Financial Times. Deirdre Bosa is the Founder & Host of Deirdre Bosa Live. Mark Zandi is the Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Follow Prof G Markets here: Instagram: instagram.com/profgmarkets X: x.com/ProfGMarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@profgmarkets Threads: threads.com/@profgmarkets 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

03 Nov 2026
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The Stock Market Is Already Pricing In A Democratic Sweep

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson discuss how voters have been affected by the Trump administration’s economic policies and what that could mean for the midterm elections. Then, they break down the latest Big Tech earnings, including whether Google is a buy, why Scott continues to be impressed by Apple’s decision to stay out of the AI arms race, and why Ed thinks investors are right to focus on capital expenditures and financial discipline. Finally, they discuss Instagram Features, why it could spell trouble for Netflix, and how the streaming giant should respond. 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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

02 Nov 2026
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The American Startup Taking On China’s AI Models

Ed Elson sits down with Misha Laskin, co-founder and CEO of Reflection, to discuss what drew him to AI, what inspired him to start the company, and the key differences between open and closed-source models. They also explore how Reflection plans to build a sustainable business, why he sees open-source models as a gift regardless of where they come from, and why he believes the company could play an important role in America’s AI future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

01 Nov 2026
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The Democrats Will Sweep The Midterms — Here’s Why

In this episode of Ed Elson’s newsletter, Simply Put, Ed unpacks why he thinks the Republicans are headed for a historic loss at the midterms. Subscribe to Simply Put to get the newsletter in your inbox. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Follow Prof G Markets here: Instagram: instagram.com/profgmarkets X: x.com/ProfGMarkets TikTok: tiktok.com/@profgmarkets Threads: threads.com/@profgmarkets 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

31 Oct 2026
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Josh Brown: If This Is A Bubble, It’s Pathetic

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Josh Brown to break down Anthropic’s S-1, including why its revenue growth stood out to him and why he doesn’t think the company has much of a moat. He also shares his prediction for the IPO and why he thinks the company has timed its public debut well. Plus, he weighs in on Netflix and what he believes is the company’s biggest problem. 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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Oct 2026