Episodes

  • How the Big Beautiful Bill’s Passage Will Reshape the Economy

    How the Big Beautiful Bill’s Passage Will Reshape the Economy
    Jul 7 2025
    Robert Armstrong, U.S. financial commentator for the Financial Times, fills in for Scott. He and Ed unpack what the GOP tax bill means for the economy now that it’s law. Robert argues we’re playing chicken with the debt and says markets are still operating in “greed mode,” not fear mode. Then, they check in on the broader economy. Ed questions when inflation might resurface, while Robert says the latest jobs report helped rule out worst-case scenarios. Finally, they tackle the rise of the “inheritocracy.” Ed advocates for a higher inheritance tax to promote a more equal society, while Robert makes the case for a targeted wealth tax to unleash capital for more productive use. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Paramount’s $16M Trump Settlement, Tesla’s Worst-Ever Delivery Drop & Figma’s IPO

    Paramount’s $16M Trump Settlement, Tesla’s Worst-Ever Delivery Drop & Figma’s IPO
    Jul 3 2025
    Ed unpacks why the popular design software company Figma has decided to go public, breaks down Paramount’s $16 million payout to settle a lawsuit with Trump, and looks at why Tesla shares rose despite the company’s steepest-ever drop in year-over-year deliveries. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Markets 2025 Halftime Report

    Markets 2025 Halftime Report
    Jun 30 2025
    Scott and Ed break down why New York is pushing ahead with a new nuclear power plant. Scott makes the case for nuclear as a smart long-term investment, while Ed raises concerns about China’s growing lead in energy production. Next, they unpack NATO’s plan to increase defense spending and what that means for the broader global economy. Finally, they review the market’s performance in the first half of the year and discuss why we need better tools to measure economic health. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on InstagramFollow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • The Dangerously Irresponsible Tax Bill — ft. Maya MacGuineas

    The Dangerously Irresponsible Tax Bill — ft. Maya MacGuineas
    Jun 27 2025
    Maya MacGuineas, president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins the show to explain why she thinks the GOP tax bill will pass — and what its true impact will be. She breaks down the real risk posed by America’s debt trajectory, which taxes she sees as the 'least taxing,' and why young people should care about the growing deficit. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Wall Street Panics Over NYC Mayor, Layoffs at Bumble & BNPL Debt Hits Your Credit Score

    Wall Street Panics Over NYC Mayor, Layoffs at Bumble & BNPL Debt Hits Your Credit Score
    Jun 26 2025
    Ed and Scott unpack the economics behind Zohran Mamdani’s proposed policies. Then, Ed takes a look at why Bumble is struggling and why Buy Now, Pay Later debt is about to hit your credit score. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Markets Shrug Off Israel-Iran Conflict, Polymarket’s $200M Round & a Stablecoin Warning

    Markets Shrug Off Israel-Iran Conflict, Polymarket’s $200M Round & a Stablecoin Warning
    Jun 25 2025
    Ed and Scott give an update on the Israel-Iran ceasefire and how markets are responding. Then, Ed unpacks Polymarket’s new funding round and explains why the Bank for International Settlements is taking aim at stablecoins. Correction: Chances of dying by lightning are lower than getting an internship at Goldman Sachs in 2025. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth" out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Follow Scott on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins