Prof G Markets: Ask Us Anything — Scott and Ed Answer Your Questions

In this special episode of The Prof G Pod’s Office Hours, we speak with Joost van Dreunen, a professor at NYU Stern, and the author of One Up: Creativity, Competition, and the Global Business of Video Games. Joost breaks down the state of play in the video game industry, including the major players and platforms, and the latest around Activision Blizzard and Microsoft. Follow Joost on Twitter, @joosterizer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Heinä 202333min

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott breaks down why the Nasdaq just recorded its best first half of the year in four decades. He then shares his thoughts on Meta’s new Twitter competitor, Threads, and explains why he invested in Yahoo a few years ago, before it staged a comeback. Show notes — Apple production cut stories through the years: 2013.1.13 iPhone 5 2014.8.22 iPhone 6​ 2015.11.10 iPhone 2016.6.1 iPhone 2017.10.19 iPhone 8 2018.1.30 Phone X 2019.1.8 iPhone ​2020.4.27 iPhone 2021.6.30 iPhone mini 2021.4.28 Airpods 2021.10.12 iPhone 13 2022.3.28 iPhone SE​ 2022.7.1 iPhone 14 2022.10.25 iPhone 14 Plus 2023.07.03 Vision Pro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Heinä 202347min

As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/super-drug/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Heinä 202316min

We’re sharing an episode of The Gray Area from our friends at Vox.  The Gray Area is a philosophical take on culture, politics, and your daily life. In the episode we’re sharing with you today, host Sean Illing speaks with New York Magazine writer Eric Levitz about the viability of capitalism, and the “reform versus revolution” debate on the left. It’s a nuanced, thoughtful conversation that we think you’ll really enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Heinä 202350min

As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/truth/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Heinä 202314min

Matt Klein, the founder of The Overshoot, and the co-author of “Trade Wars Are Class Wars: How Rising Inequality Distorts the Global Economy and Threatens International Peace,” joins Scott to discuss the macro environment and why a recession isn’t imminent. Matt also shares how to think about the demographic shifts we’ve seen across various nations. Follow Matt on Twitter, @M_C_Klein.  Scott opens by discussing the attempted mutiny in Russia, shedding light on the power dynamics and ramifications for various players on the geopolitical stage. Algebra of Happiness: are you floating?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Kesä 202341min

Scott gives his thoughts on Tesla becoming the EV charging standard. He then takes a question about Reddit’s decision to begin charging for access to its API. He wraps up with advice about making college decisions and says the key is asking yourself, “where will I be happiest the next four years?” Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Kesä 202321min

This week on Prof G Markets, we open with how the mutiny in Russia might impact the global markets. Scott then shares his thoughts on why the U.S. housing supply is so constrained, and what to do about it. He also discusses the package delivery market and what might happen if one of its largest players goes on strike. And finally, he takes a look at the run-up in Adobe’s stock after announcing its AI product, Firefly. Scott also discusses what the tragedy of the OceanGate submersible means for another extreme tourism company, Virgin Galactic, which is set to launch its first revenue-generating flight this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Kesä 202348min