The State of the World — with Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer, the President of Eurasia Group, returns to the pod to discuss the latest around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including what it means for the rest of the world. We also get an update on US-China relations, the protests in Iran, and how Ian thinks about social media regulation. Follow Ian on Twitter, @ianbremmer. Scott opens with his thoughts on the idolatry of innovators. Algebra of Happiness: the death bed test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Okt 202256min
Special Report: Elon Surrenders?
Scott and Prof G Media’s EIC, Jason Stavers, discuss the nuances of Elon Musk’s latest move: a promise to proceed with his deal to acquire Twitter after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Okt 202213min
Office Hours: Should Meta Pay Dividends? + International Students, and Finding Hope
Scott takes a question about whether it’s time for Meta to pay shareholders a dividend. He then offers advice to an international student debating whether he should pursue a career in the U.S. or Europe and shares what makes him hopeful. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Okt 202218min
Prof G Markets: The Merits of ETFs, Boring vs. Sexy Investments, and the UK’s Monetary Crisis
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott discusses what makes a good ETF, and shares his thoughts on why investing in boring companies often leads to greater returns. He then explains why the markets had such an adverse reaction to the U.K. government’s latest tax breaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Okt 202222min
No Mercy / No Malice: ID
As read by George Hahn. Follow George on Twitter, @georgehahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/id/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Okt 202217min
Are the Central Banks Getting it Wrong? — with Danny Blanchflower
Danny Blanchflower, a professor of economics at Dartmouth College and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, joins Scott to discuss the state of the economy, the imminent recession in the US, and why he thinks the Fed is relying on “guessonomics.” Follow Professor Blanchflower on Twitter, @D_Blanchflower. Scott opens with his thoughts on Apple sponsoring the Super Bowl and the company’s decision to move iPhone production away from China. Algebra of Happiness: diversification matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Sep 202250min
Office Hours: Raising the Minimum Wage, Seeking Venture Debt, and Getting on the Property Ladder
Scott takes a question about the nuances of raising the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour. He then offers advice to a startup founder on whether he should raise venture debt or venture capital, and shares his thoughts on how to invest in real estate as a renter. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Sep 202218min
Prof G Markets: The Demise of Chamath’s SPACs, Citrix’s Debt Deal, and Adobe’s Figma Acquisition
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Chamath Palihapitiya’s decision to close two of his SPACs. He then explains why Wall Street Banks are on the hook for $700 million after the leveraged buyout of Citrix, a software company. And in this week’s deep dive, we take a look at why Adobe would pay $20 billion for the design software company Figma in what may be the largest acquisition of a private technology company ever. Chamath’s SPACS Citrix’s LBO Adobe’s Acquisition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Sep 202228min
