Morgan Housel, New York Times bestselling author of “The Psychology of Money,” joins the show to break down some of the worst traits an investor can have. He also discusses the difference between being wealthy and being rich, how to deal with uncertainty in the markets, and how he thinks about giving money to his kids.
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Yesterday
Why Big Banks Are Selling-Off
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. Disco ... Show More
33m 31s
Jan 14
Trump’s 25% Iran Tariffs Explained
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, join ... Show More
32m 31s
Jan 13
The DOJ Comes for Jerome Powell
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 th ... Show More
37m 1s
Jun 2024
Buckets of Rich, Attracting Luck, and Maintaining Balance — with Jesse Itzler
Jesse Itzler, a serial entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author, part-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, and an ultramarathon runner, joins Scott to discuss his approach to entrepreneurship, including how it aligns with his fitness journey, and the strategies he implements to m ... Show More
45m 30s
Feb 2023
The Psychology of Money — with Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel, a partner at The Collaborative Fund, and author of “The Psychology of Money,” joins Scott to discuss the behaviors to consider when it comes to building wealth and the importance of earning, saving, and investing. Follow Morgan on Twitter, @morganhousel.
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1h 1m
Apr 2024
Prof G Markets: ByteDance’s Blowout Profit, Kalshi & Events Betting, and Dude Perfect’s Big Deal
Scott shares his thoughts on the latest financial figures from ByteDance and discusses if he would buy shares on the secondary market. He then takes a look at a platform for trading on event outcomes that just attracted a big market maker. Finally, Scott and Ed discuss one of the ... Show More
41m 28s
Nov 2023
Conversation with Morgan Housel — Behaviors that Influence our Money Decisions and Habits
Morgan Housel, a partner at The Collaborative Fund, and the bestselling author of “The Psychology of Money,” joins Scott to discuss his new book, “Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes.” They get into topics including what to think about when buying a house, how to make hea ... Show More
55m 12s
Dec 2020
1134: The Psychology of Money with Author Morgan Housel
Mastering money has little to do with math. Instead, behavior is the most important side of investing, says today's guest Morgan Housel, author of the top-selling book The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness. We discuss many of his insights inclu ... Show More
28m 25s
Apr 2024
Prof G Markets: Trump’s Memestock Goes Public, the Problem with DEI, and Daniel Kahneman’s Legacy
Scott and Ed break down Truth Social’s first couple days on the public market and question how Trump might cash out of his shares. Scott then takes a look at a report that reveals how ineffective corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs can be. Finally, Scott discusses ... Show More
50m 6s
Jun 2024
What Went Wrong with Capitalism? — with Ruchir Sharma
Ruchir Sharma, the Chairman of Rockefeller International and Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Breakout Capital, an investment firm focused on emerging markets, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “What Went Wrong with Capitalism.” Follow Ruchir on X, @ruchirsharma_1.
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35m 26s
Mar 2023
1489: Building Wealth With the Right Behavior; Morgan Housel, Author of The Psychology of Money
Mastering money has little to do with math. Instead, behavior is the most important side of investing, says today’s guest Morgan Housel, author of one of the highest-selling financial book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness/dp/0857197681"> ... Show More
28m 25s
Jul 2024
The Defense Industry, Greatness Is in the Agency of Others, and What to Do When Your Partner Makes More Money Than You
Scott speaks about the defense tech industry, specifically why he believes it is a great business. He then discusses how greatness is in the agency of others, particularly in the context of the workplace. He wraps up with advice to a listener about how to act if your partner make ... Show More
19m 50s