Scott and Ed dive into the ongoing trade war, unpacking how markets reacted to Trump’s 90-day tariff pause and the broader turmoil with China. They break down what may have just been the greatest day of insider trading in history, assess the damage to American 401Ks, and explore what likely drove Trump to hit pause on the tariffs. Scott also offers practical advice for weathering the uncertainty ahead.
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Prof G Markets: What to Do in the Wake of Trump’s Tariff Pause
Scott and Ed dive into the ongoing trade war, unpacking how markets reacted to Trump’s 90-day tariff pause and the broader turmoil with China. They break down what may have just been the greatest day…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Toxic Uncertainty
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The Geopolitical Fallout of Trump’s Tariffs — with Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss Trump’s tariffs, U.S.-China tensions, developments in Iran and Ukraine, and America’s global standing. Follow Ian, @ianbremmer. Algebra of Happiness: something to be proud…
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Is Elon Musk Failing Shareholders? Teaching Kids About Money, and Scott’s Wildest Fan Encounter
Scott breaks down whether Elon Musk poses a fiduciary risk to Tesla shareholders. He then offers advice to a grandmother trying to help her 15-year-old grandson understand money. In our Reddit Hotline segment, Scott shares…
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Raging Moderates: The Price of Trump’s Trade War
Scott and Jessica break down Trump’s sweeping new trade war that’s tanking the markets, Elon Musk’s rumored White House exit after a rocky tenure as Trump’s government efficiency czar, and a fiery 25-hour speech from…
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Prof G Markets: The $6.6 Trillion Sell-off
Scott and Ed dig into the rubble of the record breaking $6.6 trillion sell-off following Trump’s tariffs announcements. They break down how Trump determined the tariff rates, what the tariffs will do to company earnings…
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First Time Founders with Ed Elson – This Non-Profit Raised $1B to Bring Clean Water to the World
Ed speaks with Scott Harrison, the founder and CEO of Charity: Water. They discuss his journey from nightclub promoter to non-profit founder, how his organization leverages technology to enhance its transparency, and the key strategies…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Earners vs Owners
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What Are You Worth in America? (with Michael Sandel)
This is an episode we think you’d enjoy of Stay Tuned with Preet. Michael Sandel is a professor of political philosophy at Harvard University. He’s also the author of several publications, including his latest, Equality:…
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What Is America’s Brand? How AI Is Changing Work, and How Scott Records from Anywhere
Scott shares his thoughts on how America is perceived around the world and whether the U.S. is still seen as a reliable global partner. He also weighs in on the future of the market research…