Kara and Scott evaluate President Trump's recent business decisions from defunding the W.H.O., to his "council to reopen America", and the public/private partnership. They also talk about the possible end of Vision Fund after SoftBank tells investors they may have lost $16.7 billion this year. A court in France is ordering Amazon to halt operations until the ... Show More
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Mamdani’s Tax List, Zuck's Media Blitz, and SpaceX’s Trillion-Dollar Wipeout
Kara and Scott unpack Mayor Mamdani’s controversial luxury tax list, Mark Zuckerberg’s AI messaging campaign, and SpaceX’s trillion-dollar wipeout. Then, they discuss the growing divide over AI safety, Apple’s new leasing program, and calls for Mitch McConnell to prove he’s still ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 28
Paramount Merger Pause, Meta AI Optimism, and the Peptide Boom
Kara and Scott discuss Paramount's decision to pause its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, and predict whether the blockbuster deal will ultimately go through. Then, Meta's latest ad campaign puts an optimistic spin on AI, but Scott has a few ideas for better taglines. Plus, Tr ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 24
Trump's Tariffs Return, Kalshi's Midterms Hub, and Elon's AI "Odyssey"
Kara and Scott break down Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Kalshi's new midterms betting hub, and Anthropic's growing political spending. Then, they discuss AI leaders' warnings about China, France's ban on social media for kids under 15, and Tesla's rocky Q4 earnings. Plus, Kara h ... Show More
52m 24s
Dec 2024
The UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Amazon Takes On Nvidia, & 12 Days of OpenAI
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Saleforce’s earnings, Meta’s venture into nuclear energy, and the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Then Scott breaks down Amazon's decision to build a supercomputer, explaining why it’s a win for shareholders and a potential ... Show More
41m 30s
Dec 2024
Prof G Markets: The UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Amazon Takes On Nvidia, & 12 Days of OpenAI
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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Saleforce’s earnings, Meta’s venture into nuclear energy, and the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Then Scott breaks down Amazon's decision to build a supercomputer, explain ... Show More
41m 30s
Oct 2023
Prof G Markets: OpenAI’s $90 Billion Valuation, FTC Takes on Amazon, and The Recession is Coming
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).
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36m 28s
Sep 2024
Is AI the Hollywood Killer? + Amazon’s New Return to Work Policy
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the Federal Reserve’s rate cut decision, SpaceX’s deal with United, Blackrock and Microsoft’s AI infrastructure fund, and Instagram’s new teen accounts. Then Scott and Ed share their reactions to Lionsgate’s partnership with an AI company. ... Show More
53m 28s
Nov 2022
Amazon set for big job cuts
<p>Amazon is planning to cut about 10,000 jobs, Google got hit with its biggest US privacy penalty, and Beijing has a plan for China’s troubled property sector.</p><br><p><strong>Mentioned in this podcast:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.ft.com/content/19cb5d06-f60e-41a3-aab6 ... Show More
10m 4s
Sep 2021
👀 “The Dumbledore of DTC” — Warby Parker’s stock. Amazon’s robo-pooch. Debt Ceiling’s drama.
Warby Parker just went public with $56 worth of eyeglasses, but its greatest creation isn’t shades — it’s its business model. Amazon’s biggest new product of the year is a lineup of robots to take over your home, your body, and fly through your kitchen. And the Debt Ceiling drama ... Show More
19m 27s
Aug 2018
Saudi’s PIF May Not Have Cash To Take Big Tesla Stake
Dr. Ellen Wald, energy analyst and President of Transversal Consulting, to discuss Saudi Arabia’s potential deal to invest in a Tesla privatization, and what it means for their future oil strategy. Michel Danechi, Portfolio Manager and Investment Partner at Vedra Partners, on out ... Show More
31m 15s