Best Scott Scanlon Podcasts (2025)

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What the Falling Dollar Means for America 1:00:02

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Scott and Ed unpack RFK Jr.’s push to make it harder, and pricier, for pharma companies to advertise directly to consumers, a move that could be the final blow to the broadcast industrial complex. Next, they explore the IPO market’s rebound and why, despite the buzz, it's a trap for retail investors. Finally, they break down the dollar’s decline si…

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Doing the Math on Trump’s Economic Impact — ft. Justin Wolfers 1:03:10

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Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, joins the show to break down the GOP tax bill, weigh in on the economic toll of the ICE raids, and explain why tariff-driven inflation could be more damaging than typical inflationary pressures. Take a survey to let us know what you think about the show Subscrib…

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Nippon & U.S. Steel Deal Closes, Fed Holds Steady, and YouTube Wins Over Older Viewers 28:28

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Ed breaks down how a “golden share” helped seal Nippon Steel’s $14 billion takeover of U.S. Steel, and explains why the Fed chose to hold interest rates steady. Then, he and Scott dig into new data showing that Americans now watch more TV via streaming than they watch via broadcast and cable combined. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Orde…

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Chris Arnade on Walking Cities 58:55

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Most people who leave Wall Street after twenty years either retire or find another way to make a lot of money. Chris Arnade chose to walk through cities most travelers never truly see. What emerged from this approach is a unique form of street-level sociology that has attracted a devoted following on Substack. Arnade's work suggests that our most s…

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OpenAI & Microsoft Feud, Homebuilder Vibes Slump, and WBD Cuts Zaslav’s Pay 28:08

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Ed breaks down why homebuilder sentiment fell in June and takes a look at the growing tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft. He and Scott then unpack why Warner Bros. Discovery is slashing CEO David Zaslav’s pay. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Prof G Markets …

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Israel-Iran Conflict Drives Oil Prices, Meta Monetizes WhatsApp, & Tron’s IPO Grift 25:05

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Ed takes a look at how oil prices reacted to the conflict between Israel and Iran, why Meta is bringing ads to WhatsApp, and how crypto platform Tron plans to go public via reverse merger. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on⁠ …

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What the Air India Crash Means for Boeing, Google Buyouts & Private Equity’s Big Slump 59:03

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Scott and Ed unpack Google’s voluntary employee buyouts and explain why they could drive away top talent. They then discuss the fallout from the Air India crash and what it means for Boeing, with Scott outlining how companies should navigate a crisis. Next, they examine private equity’s struggles, with Blackstone pivoting to Europe and Yale offload…

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Warning Signs From the Labor Market — ft. Kathryn Anne Edwards 1:01:49

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Kathryn Anne Edwards, PhD economist and Bloomberg News columnist, joins the show to unpack the latest jobs report and what it reveals about the state of the labor market. She shares her take on whether AI poses a real threat to jobs and explains why the effects of tariffs are so tough to time. Kathryn also discusses how the GOP tax bill could resha…

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Do the U.S. and China Have a Deal? + May Inflation Data & Tesla Delays Its Robotaxi Again 26:49

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Ed breaks down the new U.S.-China trade deal framework, explains what the May CPI report signals about the economy, and unpacks why Tesla is once again pushing back its robotaxi launch. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram …

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Any Austin on the Hermeneutics of Video Games 1:05:48

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Any Austin has carved a unique niche for himself on YouTube: analyzing seemingly mundane or otherwise overlooked details in video games with the seriousness of an art critic examining Renaissance sculptures. With millions of viewers hanging on his every word about fluvial flows in Breath of the Wild or unemployment rates in the towns of Skyrim, Aus…

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World Bank Cuts U.S. Growth Outlook, Meta Invests in Scale AI, & Smucker’s Stock Tanks 26:55

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Ed takes a look at new World Bank data projecting that U.S. economic growth will be cut in half this year, breaks down what went wrong with JM Smucker’s earnings, and unpacks the deal structure behind Meta’s investment in Scale AI. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Fol…

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Warner Bros. Discovery Splits In Two, Apple’s WWDC Flops, & Tesla Gets Downgraded 31:00

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Ed takes a look at Warner Bros Discovery’s move to split into two companies, breaks down the highlights from the opening day of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, and unpacks why two analysts decided to downgrade Tesla’s stock. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice F…

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Trump & Elon Break Up Over the Tax Bill 1:11:12

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Scott and Ed break down Reddit’s lawsuit against Anthropic, the controversy surrounding the new $TRUMP-branded crypto wallet, and why Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders rejected CEO David Zaslav’s pay package. Then, they unpack the growing opposition to the GOP Tax Bill and debate the potential motivations for Elon Musk’s criticism of the bill. Sc…

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Why the TACO Trade Matters — ft. Robert Armstrong 1:13:19

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Scott and Ed discuss Trump’s move to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, the administration’s decision to enlist Palantir to streamline federal data sharing, and Meta’s plan to launch AI-powered ad creation tools. Then, Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, returns to the show to share how he coined the term “TACO …

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John Arnold on Trading, Energy, and Evidence-Based Philanthropy 1:04:45

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John Arnold built his fortune in energy trading by surrounding himself with smart people, maintaining emotional detachment, sensing market imbalances through first-principles analysis, and focusing with laser intensity on a single niche until he dominated it completely. Now he's applying that same analytical rigor to philanthropy, where he's discov…

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Tariffs Blocked by Court, U.S. Steel’s Golden Shares & Neuralink’s Funding Round 1:02:40

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Scott and Ed discuss the trade court’s ruling that Trump lacked the authority to impose most tariffs, Trump Media’s plan to buy bitcoin and Nvidia’s first quarter earnings. Then they discuss Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel, arguing there was no strong reason to block the deal in the first place and debating when government intervention in …

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Is the Market Calling Trump’s Bluff? — ft. Aswath Damodaran 1:13:48

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Scott and Ed discuss the latest tariff tensions between the U.S. and the European Union, how the market reacted to BYD’s price cuts, and a potential sale of OnlyFans. Then Aswath Damodaran, professor of finance at NYU’s Stern School of Business, returns to the show to break down what he’s learned about the markets since Liberation Day. He discusses…

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The Story of Scott’s Career 58:38

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Starting June 9th, we’ll be publishing a new episode every day of the week, exclusively on the Prof G Markets feed. Be sure to follow Prof G Markets if you haven’t already. For Memorial Day, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes where Scott shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey — from launching a video rental business in his 20s t…

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Why America’s Credit Rating Dropped — ft. Scott Goodwin 1:11:25

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Scott and Ed discuss Moody’s decision to downgrade U.S. debt, why universities are offloading private equity stakes at a discount, and Trump’s comments about Walmart raising prices. Then Scott Goodwin, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Diameter Capital Partners, joins the show to break down what investors need to watch in today’s credit markets. H…

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Theodore Schwartz on Neurosurgery, Consciousness, and Brain-Computer Interfaces 57:34

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Get tickets to the CWT live show at 92NY with David Brooks! Theodore Schwartz stands at the pinnacle of neurosurgical expertise. With over 500 published articles, 200 pieces of commentary, and 5 patents to his name—effectively producing a scholarly work every two weeks for three decades—Schwartz spent most of his career at Weill Cornell Medicine, w…

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The GOP Tax Bill, United Health’s Terrible Week, & Chinese Tech Earnings 1:15:43

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Scott and Ed discuss why United Health’s stock hit a five year low, Warner Bros. Discovery's latest move to rebrand Max, and Airbnb’s foray into offering bookable services for travelers. They then break down earnings from Alibaba and Tencent, highlighting how the results signal the growing momentum of AI in China — and why they're feeling bullish o…

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Why the U.S. Can’t Break Up with China — ft. Alice Han 1:04:20

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Scott and Ed discuss the market’s reaction to Trump’s drug pricing plan, Perplexity’s latest funding round, and Coinbase’s addition to the S&P 500. Then Alice Han, China economist and director at Greenmantle, returns to the show to break down how China views the ongoing trade war. She unpacks the current state of U.S.-China negotiations and why a d…

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Is Google a Buy? + Is Uber Recession Proof? 1:01:23

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Scott and Ed discuss Trump’s new trade framework with the U.K., the Federal Reserve’s latest decision, and the Melania coin grift. Then they take a look at Apple’s potential move to replace Google as Safari’s default search engine, unpacking the ripple effects on Google’s stock. Ed lays out his case for why the company is deeply undervalued. Finall…

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The Sell America Thesis — ft. JPMorgan’s Michael Cembalest 1:17:56

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Scott and Ed discuss Trump’s tariffs on films produced outside the U.S., OpenAI scrapping its plans to become a for-profit company, and Warren Buffett’s decision to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Then Michael Cembalest, the Chairman of Market and Investment Strategy for JPMorgan Asset & Wealth Management, joins the show to unpack how macro…

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Jack Clark on AI's Uneven Impact 1:02:40

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Few understand both the promise and limitations of artificial general intelligence better than Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic. With a background in journalism and the humanities that sets him apart in Silicon Valley, Clark offers a refreshingly sober assessment of AI's economic impact—predicting growth of 3-5% rather than the 20-30% touted by …

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Blockbuster Week For Big Tech Earnings + Can the U.S. Fix Its Student Debt Crisis? 1:11:19

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Scott and Ed discuss the latest U.S. GDP report, new data on China’s factory activity, and the launch of Amazon’s new internet satellites. Then they turn to Big Tech earnings, breaking down first quarter results from Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta. Finally, they examine the Trump administration’s decision to resume forced collections on default…

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What to Buy When the Tech Sector is On Sale — ft. Mark Mahaney 1:05:22

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Scott and Ed discuss Huawei’s new challenge to Nvidia, Apple shifting U.S. iPhone production from China to India, and Spotify’s Q1 earnings report. Then Mark Mahaney, senior managing director and head of internet research at Evercore, returns to the show to share his top internet stock picks. He explains why he believes Google is the cheapest of bi…

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Kenneth Rogoff on Monetary Moves, Fiscal Gambits, and Classical Chess 1:00:34

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Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff approaches global finance with the same strategic foresight that made him a chess grandmaster. Author of the new book Our Dollar, Your Problem, Rogoff doesn't sugarcoat America's future: he foresees a significant inflation shock within a decade, far more severe than the post-COVID bout. When this second wave hits, h…

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The Trump Fold & Tesla’s Brand Death 1:04:34

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Scott and Ed discuss Trump’s decision to invite the top holders of his memecoin to a private dinner, Boeing’s first quarter earnings, and a new report underscoring the worsening wealth inequality in the U.S. Then, they explore how Trump’s policy reversals are undermining America’s global reputation in the markets. Finally, they break down Tesla’s f…

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Why Trump Will Back Down on China Tariffs — ft. Ryan Petersen 1:08:21

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Scott and Ed discuss the rally in the Euro and German bonds, Chinese state-backed funds pulling out of U.S. private equity, and Bill Ackman’s investment in Hertz. Then Ryan Petersen, the founder and CEO of Flexport, a leader in global supply chain management, joins the show to unpack the real-world impact of tariffs on American businesses. He break…

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Chris Dixon on Blockchains, AI, and the Future of the Internet 1:02:51

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Chris Dixon believes we're at a pivotal inflection point in the internet's evolution. As a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and author of Read Write Own, Chris believes the current internet, dominated by large platforms like YouTube and Spotify, has strayed far from its decentralized roots. He argues that the next era—powered by blockchain te…

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Global Pushback on Tariffs + Can the FTC Beat Meta? 1:06:20

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Scott and Ed discuss gold hitting a record high, the Trump administration’s new restrictions on chip exports, and Jerome Powell’s comments on tariffs. Then, they unpack how other nations are pushing back against the tariffs, highlighting Trump’s key strategic missteps—including his underestimation of global rivals. Finally, they dissect the key mom…

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Breaking Down Warning Signals from the Bond Market — ft. William Cohan 1:00:05

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Vote for Prof G Markets at the Webby Awards Scott and Ed discuss how the markets reacted to Trump’s tariff exemption on smartphones and computers, the dollar falling to a three-year low, and first quarter bank earnings. Then William Cohan, New York Times bestselling author and founding partner of Puck, joins the show to unpack the latest developmen…

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Ian Leslie on McCartney, Lennon, and the Greatest Creative Partnership of All Time 59:22

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It’s Beatles day! In this deep dive into one of music's most legendary partnerships, Ian Leslie and Tyler unpack the complex relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Leslie, whose book John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs examines this creative pairing, reveals how their contrasting personalities—John's intuitive, sometimes chaotic approa…

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What to Do in the Wake of Trump’s Tariff Pause 1:02:57

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Scott and Ed dive into the ongoing trade war, unpacking how markets reacted to Trump’s 90-day tariff pause and the broader turmoil with China. They break down what may have just been the greatest day of insider trading in history, assess the damage to American 401Ks, and explore what likely drove Trump to hit pause on the tariffs. Scott also offers…

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Tariff Chaos & Trading on Inequality — ft. Gary Stevenson 1:14:37

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Scott and Ed dive in and break down the massive volatility in the markets this week due to Trump’s tariffs. Then Gary Stevenson, host of the Youtube channel Gary’s Economics, joins the show to break down the roots of wealth inequality. He explains what he learned from the 2008 financial crisis, offers ideas for what could help bring back a strong m…

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Jennifer Pahlka on Reforming Government 54:08

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Jennifer Pahlka believes America's bureaucratic dysfunction is deeply rooted in outdated processes and misaligned incentives. As the founder of Code for America and co-founder of the United States Digital Service, she has witnessed firsthand how government struggles to adapt to the digital age, often trapped in rigid procedures and disconnected fro…

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The $6.6 Trillion Sell-off 1:08:38

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Scott and Ed dig into the rubble of the record breaking $6.6 trillion sell-off following Trump’s tariffs announcements. They break down how Trump determined the tariff rates, what the tariffs will do to company earnings and the real economy, and offer advice on how to deal with turmoil in the markets as an investor. Vote for Prof G Markets at the W…

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A Nightmare Tariff Scenario for the Auto Industry — ft. Tim Higgins 59:22

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Ed opens the show by discussing Trump’s tariffs, xAI’s purchase of X, and OpenAI’s record-breaking funding round. Then Tim Higgins, Wall Street Journal columnist covering the automobile industry, joins the show to break down how the auto tariffs will impact the car industry and the broader economy. He shares his take on who stands to benefit from t…

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Sheilagh Ogilvie on Epidemics, Guilds, and the Persistence of Bad Institutions 59:11

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Sheilagh Ogilvie has spent decades examining the institutional structures that shaped European economic history, challenging conventional wisdom about everything from guilds to marriage patterns. In her conversation with Tyler, she reveals how studying pandemic responses from the Black Death to COVID-19 provides a unique lens for understanding deep…

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GameStop Buying Bitcoin, an Activist Play at Lyft, & Gen Z Unemployment 1:03:36

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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Delaware's changes to its corporate governance laws, Waymo’s expansion into Washington D.C., and GameStop's decision to add bitcoin to its treasury reserves. Then they analyze Engine Capital’s activist push at Lyft, offering insights and strategic suggestions on how the rideshare company can strengthen its b…

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Unpacking Germany’s Historic U-Turn on Spending — ft. Carsten Brzeski 1:04:05

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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Apple’s $1 billion annual loss on AppleTV+, Silver Lake’s move to take Endeavor private, and Nike’s latest earnings report. Then Carsten Brzeski, Global Head of Macro Research and Chief Eurozone Economist for ING, joins the show to break down Germany’s political and economic landscape. He unpacks the growing…

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Has a Global Market Rotation Begun? + Inside the Ultra-Luxury Hotel Industry 1:03:03

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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the federal reserve’s interest rate decision, the Professional Tennis Player Association's lawsuit, and BYD’s new charging technology. Then they analyze Germany’s decision to boost defense spending while lifting its debt limit, unpacking the market’s reaction and broader economic implications. Finally, they …

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Searching For Value Outside the U.S. — ft. Lyn Alden 1:00:50

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Ed and Scott open the show by discussing Klarna’s IPO, Google’s acquisition of cybersecurity startup Wiz, and Lip-Bu Tan’s new plan for Intel. Then Lyn Alden, independent analyst and the author of Broken Money, returns to the show to break down the latest stock market correction, explaining why it’s a natural part of the market cycle. She explores …

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Ezra Klein on the Abundance Agenda 1:08:40

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What happens when a liberal thinker shifts his attention from polarization to economic abundance? Ezra Klein’s new book with Derek Thompson, Abundance, argues for an agenda of increased housing, infrastructure, clean energy, and innovation. But does abundance clash with polarization—or offer a way through it? In this conversation, Ezra and Tyler di…

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Rethinking Organizational Culture: Why Managing Culture is a Leadership Imperative 37:54

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Culture doesn’t exist—at least not in the way we think it does. In this episode of Talent Talks, host Rob Adams is joined by John O. Burdett, Founder of Orxestra® Inc. and Leadership Advisor to TRANSEARCH International, to challenge conventional wisdom on organizational culture. With decades of experience as a senior HR executive and consultant to …

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The S&P 500 Enters Correction Territory 58:39

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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Southwest Airlines' decision to start charging for checked bags, Eric Schmidt’s appointment as CEO of Relativity Space, and the latest developments in Saudi Arabia’s Neom project. They then analyze the ongoing tariff battle, exploring its biggest potential consequences and why Scott believes China could ulti…

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Are We Headed For a Recession? + How Tariffs Hurt Housing (Live at SXSW) 1:06:03

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From the Vox Media Podcast stage at SXSW, Ed and Scott discuss Apple’s decision to delay AI updates for Siri, Sony’s fight against deepfakes, and why the United States is considering banning DeepSeek. They then break down why the big banks are predicting an increased recession risk, exploring the recent pain in the stock market and the potential fa…

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Has Apple Lost Its Mojo? + BlackRock’s $23B Bet on the Panama Canal 57:46

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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Disney’s latest round of layoffs, why a private equity firm is taking Walgreens private, and Ontario’s decision to cancel its Starlink contract. They then analyze BlackRock’s decision to buy the ports on either side of the Panama Canal, breaking down why it could be a highly profitable move. They also discus…

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The Next Era Of Antitrust — ft. DOJ’s Jonathan Kanter 1:04:01

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Ed and Scott open the show by discussing why European defense stocks surged following Trump's meeting with Zelensky, the announcement of a U.S. crypto reserve, and the latest tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico. Then Jonathan Kanter, former Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, joins the show to br…