The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Carvana’s questionable governance in light of its recent debt restructuring. He then explains why Hollywood writers and actors should be picketing outside of Microsoft instead of the studios. Scott also discusses the successful public debut of Oddity, a beauty AI company, and why he tends to hold onto stocks for at least a year, even if they seem like momentum trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Jul 202341min

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

22 Jul 202320min

Jake Tapper, CNN’s chief Washington correspondent and host of the weekday television news show “The Lead,” joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “All The Demons Are Here,” along with his thoughts on the current media landscape and the upcoming presidential election. We also hear about Jake’s professional successes and failures, and get his take on being a good father and partner. Follow Jake on Twitter, @jaketapper.  Scott opens by addressing a viral Washington Post essay on masculinity that featured his insights on young men and the challenges they face. Additionally, he offers recommendations for supporting and empowering that cohort – noting that compassion is not a zero-sum game. Follow the author of that essay on Twitter, @ChristineEmba. Algebra of Happiness: forgive yourself, a lot of failures aren’t your fault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Jul 202354min

Scott gives his thoughts on the auto industry’s approach to in-vehicle infotainment and describes it as “the next battleground” in an attention economy. He then gives advice on investing in real estate as a young person whose earnings are unpredictable. He wraps up by discussing the importance of striking a balance between frugality and embracing life’s pleasures when you’re young. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Jul 202319min

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott breaks down what the latest inflation data means for the American economy. He then shares his thoughts on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman taking a nuclear power company public via SPAC. Finally, he explains why private equity firms are circling mom-and-pop businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Jul 202344min

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

15 Jul 202312min

Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X] and an expert on happiness, joins Scott to discuss the need to control our response to AI, how this technology is impacting society, and the four major threats he’s identified. We also hear about Mo’s transition out of tech to focus on happiness. Follow Mo on Instagram, @mo_gawdat.  Scott opens with his thoughts on Threads and has a question for Mark Zuckerberg: are you Darth Vader, or are you Anakin?  Algebra of Happiness: express love and admiration as often as you can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Jul 20231h 30min

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 Jul 202333min