Prof G Markets: Global Pushback on Tariffs + Can the FTC Beat Meta?

Scott answers a question about what he calls one of the greatest missed opportunities in the history of tech — when Twitter sold Vine. He then takes a question on whether humanities majors can still succeed in business, and offers advice to someone thinking about leaving her established media career for the tech industry.  Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Aug 202217min

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott deciphers the market’s disparate responses to strong earnings announcements from Uber and Airbnb, and what it tells us about the importance of the narrative over numbers in stock valuation. Then we take a deep dive into Apple’s surprisingly large outstanding debt, and Scott explains why debt is a weapon, but one with two edges.  Uber Earnings Airbnb Earnings   Apple’s Debt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Aug 202227min

As read by George Hahn. Follow George on Twitter, @georgehahn. Prime Health by Scott Galloway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Aug 202214min

Tyler Cowen, an economist and professor at George Mason University, discusses his latest book, “Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World.” Tyler also shares his thoughts on macroeconomic trends including whether the US is heading for a recession and controlling inflation. Follow Tyler on Twitter, @tylercowen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Aug 202226min

Scott takes a question about Amazon’s healthcare strategy and what its acquisition of One Medical means for the company’s patients. He then offers advice on how to give meaningful pushback at work without antagonizing leadership, and shares some words of wisdom for someone worried about layoffs. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Aug 202217min

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott discusses the market implications of a surprisingly productive week in Congress, parses the deeper meaning of social media’s mixed earnings season (hint: it’s TikTok), and ponders whether we’ve hit bottom in certain volatile equity sectors. Plus a deep dive on the most potent value creation engine of the era: cloud. Productive Congress https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/28/china-competitiveness-and-chip-bill-passes-house-goes-to-biden.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-27/what-s-in-the-manchin-schumer-tax-climate-and-energy-agreement?utm_source=google&utm_medium=bd&cmpId=google Social Media Earnings https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-parent-alphabet-posts-higher-quarterly-revenue-2022-07-26/ Crypto Floor? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-30/crypto-wallet-maker-ledger-seeks-new-funding-at-higher-valuation#xj4y7vzkg Cloud https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/what-is-cloud-computing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Aug 202231min

As read by George Hahn. Follow George on Twitter, @georgehahn. Prime Health by Scott Galloway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Jul 202215min

Matthew Ball, a VC and author of “The Metaverse,” joins to discuss the winners and losers of the Metaverse, as well as some practical uses for the technology, such as in travel and defense. He previously served as the global head of strategy for Amazon Studios, so we also get his thoughts on streaming and potential acquisitions in that space. Follow Matthew on Twitter, @ballmatthew. Scott opens with his thoughts on Amazon and the healthcare industry. Algebra of Happiness: the last five minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Jul 202254min