Scott provides his thoughts on the 2024 presidential election, specifically who he’s thinking of voting for. He then offers advice to a listener who finds themselves in a career trajectory dilemma after being relocated abroad for work. He wraps up with insight into how he manages his private investments. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 01, 2023•17 min
Scott breaks down Meta’s and Snap’s earnings and explains why he’d be interested in taking some of Elon’s $13 billion in Twitter debt off the banks’ hands. He also discusses potential solutions to the U.S. deficit with Ed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 30, 2023•43 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/the-netflix-effect/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2023•18 min
Jennifer Cohen, an entrepreneur, brand strategist, author, and host of the business podcast Habits & Hustle , joins Scott to discuss the importance of being bold and resilient, how to build confidence, and adding more movement into your day. Scott opens with his thoughts on Netflix’s rise to greatness. Algebra of Happiness: Who are you an advocate for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 26, 2023•47 min•Ep. 273
Today is the third and final episode of our special 3-part series covering all things masculinity. Richard Reeves, the president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and a non-resident senior fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, joins Scott to discuss the concept of relational masculinity, the decline of male connection, and the concentric circles of masculinity. They also get into the topics of parenting and the impact of porn on young men, specifically how it’s a pl...
Oct 25, 2023•53 min
Scott breaks down the big bank earnings and explains why Goldman seems to be struggling more than its competitors. He then shares his thoughts on an ETF that makes options trading more accessible for retail investors. Finally, he discusses the different business models of private aviation and why fractional jet ownership is on the rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 23, 2023•44 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/listen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2023•15 min
Chip Conley, the founder and CEO of Modern Elder Academy and the former head of global hospitality and strategy at Airbnb, joins Scott to discuss solutions to the agist workforce, thinking of a mid-life crisis as a chrysalis, and the things to consider as you build your career path. Scott opens with his thoughts on Rite Aid’s bankruptcy. He then shares his thoughts on TikTok becoming a major news source. Algebra of Happiness: When your kids are gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Oct 19, 2023•50 min
Today is the second episode of our special 3-part series covering all things masculinity. Dr. Robert Sapolsky, a critically acclaimed author and professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford University, joins Scott to discuss the contradictions in human behavior, as well as the common misconceptions surrounding testosterone and estrogen, specifically how these hormones relate to aggressive behavior. They also get into the concept of free will, including how the understanding of l...
Oct 18, 2023•46 min
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Exxon’s $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer. He then explains why private credit firms are essentially marketing organizations, and why you’re better off investing in index funds. Scott also takes a look at Ireland’s new sovereign wealth fund and proposes a global minimum corporate tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 16, 2023•42 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/seconds/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14, 2023•18 min
Fareed Zakaria, the host of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN and a columnist for The Washington Post , joins Scott to break down the conflict in Israel, including the historical context that is needed to know and the implications that are to follow within the region and around the globe. Follow Fareed on X, @FareedZakaria . Scott opens with his thoughts on what Disney should do next and the role of a corporate board. He also discusses his thoughts on the IPO market, specifically why it’s in structural ...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 271
Today we’re kicking off a special 3-part series answering your questions on all things masculinity. Christine Emba, a columnist at the Washington Post and author of Rethinking Sex , joins Scott to set the scene of where masculinity stands today and how women can help define positive masculinity. Christine also discusses what current heterosexual dating dynamics look like. After our conversation with Christine, Scott gives advice to a listener who is struggling with the challenge of advocating fo...
Oct 11, 2023•39 min
In this bonus episode, we get a behind the scenes look at how Prof G Media created a chatbot that sounds like Scott with the help of Spirito.ai. Check out the chatbot yourself at https://profg.ai/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 10, 2023•11 min
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on which stocks and sectors could get a boost or take a hit from Ozempic’s increasing popularity. Then, Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth, joins the show to help break down why bond yields have surged the past few weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 09, 2023•55 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/private/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 07, 2023•22 min
Connecticut’s Senator Chris Murphy, joins Scott to discuss the politics of loneliness, as well as policy solutions to combat it. We also get his thoughts on the tension between capital and labor, fatherhood, and addressing gun violence. Follow Senator Murphy on X and IG, @ChrisMurphyCT. Scott opens with his thoughts on Sam Bankman-Fried and the algebra of deterrence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 05, 2023•53 min•Ep. 270
Scott offers advice to a listener considering entering a new business partnership. He then takes a question about the proliferation of the sports betting industry, specifically the way it preys on young men. He wraps up with advice to a parent whose adult children still live at home. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 04, 2023•23 min
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on OpenAI’s new valuation and Amazon’s investment in Anthropic. He also debates the FTC’s case against Amazon with Ed. Finally, he explains why he thinks a recession is on the way (for real this time). Vote now for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 02, 2023•36 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/think-bigger/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 30, 2023•19 min
Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, joins Scott to discuss an update on Ukraine’s counteroffensive, where the US-China relationship stands, and how AI is influencing the geopolitical landscape. Follow Ian on Twitter (X), @ianbremmer . Scott opens by discussing the end of the Writers Strike, specifically its repercussions, and how it isn’t a victory. Algebra of Happiness: have the confidence to be affectionate. PS: The Prof G Pod has been nominated for a Sig...
Sep 28, 2023•58 min•Ep. 269
Scott answers a question from a listener who is weighing the ethics of working at Amazon versus Meta. He then takes a question about branding a next-generation product from a listener who runs a health tech company. He wraps up with advice to a mother whose son believes in conspiracy theories. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 27, 2023•18 min
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott reflects on the results of the latest tech IPOs and questions if the public markets are in structural decline. He then shares his thoughts on Disney’s $60 billion investment in its parks and cruises business. Scott also discusses the latest family drama in the FTX saga, and explains how he plans to make money off of the company’s bankruptcy claims. Vote now for Prof G Markets at the Signal Awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Sep 25, 2023•39 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/losing-my-religion/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 23, 2023•16 min
Raj Chetty, the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University and the Director of Opportunity Insights , joins Scott to discuss research around higher education, specifically how elite universities shape who succeeds in the US. We also hear about broader trends regarding upward economic mobility and the role a child’s environment plays in creating opportunities for growth. Follow Prof Chetty’s work at Opportunity Insights here . Scott opens with his thoughts on the UAW strike, s...
Sep 21, 2023•50 min•Ep. 268
Scott answers a question about how AI might benefit the legal industry. He then takes a question about dealing with the financial stress and uncertainty that comes with entrepreneurship. He wraps up with advice to a listener who is deciding whether to move to London and start a job in trading. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 20, 2023•19 min
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott makes a case for breaking up Google. He then shares his excitement around Birkenstock going public, and discusses the merits of surge pricing across industries — even at the pub. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 18, 2023•45 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/searching_for_a_breakup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 16, 2023•19 min
Mathias Döpfner, the CEO of Axel Springer, joins Scott to discuss his new book, The Trade Trap: How To Stop Doing Business with Dictators , the current geopolitical landscape, and his take on the media ecosystem. Check out Mathias’ book here . Scott opens by telling us what he thinks about the Google antitrust case, and gets extra heated when he talks about how young people aren’t doing as well as their parents were at their age. Algebra of Happiness: What can you modulate? Learn more about your...
Sep 14, 2023•57 min•Ep. 267
Scott answers a question about the edtech industry and discusses whether he thinks LinkedIn would acquire Coursera. He then takes a question about why European startups fail to scale, especially in comparison to those in the US. He wraps up with a conversation about the marketing of the NFL and the Premier League. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Sep 13, 2023•25 min
