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The World Is In a Doom Loop — ft. Eswar Prasad

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by Eswar Prasad, Professor of trade policy and economics at Cornell University, former chief of the Financial Studies Division of the International Monetary Fund, and author of the new book, “The Doom Loop.” They unpack why he believes the global economic order is unraveling, when the U.S. deficit could become a full-blown crisis, and what’s really happening in the housing market.  Plus, he explains what he thinks America needs to do to get back on track.  Resist and Unsubscribe 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

The Jobs Report Is Worse Than It Looks

Ed Elson breaks down the January jobs report with Kathryn Anne Edwards, Labor Economist and host of The Optimist Economy podcast. They discuss why 2025 was the worst “non-recession” year for hiring since 2003. Then, Ed is joined by Alex Heath, founder of the Sources newsletter and host of the Access Podcast, to unpack the latest AI models, as well as a viral blog post shaking up the AI conversation. Finally, Ed explains why AI policy is so important, and why it's currently lacking.  Check out Alex’s interview with OpenAI's Fidji Simo 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

Google Goes All-In on the AI Arms Race

Ed Elson discusses Google’s massive bond sale with Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson. They also break down why D.A. Davidson upgraded Oracle’s stock. Then, Ed is joined by Doug O’Laughlin, President of Semianalysis, to examine why memory stocks are doing so well right now. Finally, Ed gives his take on why people have started to turn on AI.  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

Why Markets Can’t Price AI

Ed Elson breaks down the software sell-off and Amazon’s earnings with Robert Armstrong, US financial commentator for the Financial Times. Then, he discusses what’s happened to Bitcoin over the past two weeks with Tom Lee, Chief Investment Officer of Fundstrat Capital. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on what this latest chapter means for the story of Bitcoin.  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter If you’re interested in Tom Lee's Fundstrat research, visit: fundstrat.com/tom 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

Did Anthropic Just Kill Software?

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson unpack last week’s software sell-off, including which names could be potential buys. They then turn to the world of entertainment, from Disney’s next chapter to the Warner Bros. Discovery–Netflix hearing on Capitol Hill. Finally, they break down Anthropic’s Super Bowl ad and why it could mark a turning point for the company. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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