David Brooks, New York Times columnist and writer for The Atlantic, joins Scott to discuss the decline of true conservatism, the failures of elite institutions, the moral decay fueling American politics, and the crisis facing men and boys.
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Algebra of Happiness: reflections on religion.
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Prof G Markets: Reddit Reignites the IPO Market, Microsoft’s AI All-Stars, and Private Equity Perks
Scott breaks down why he bought shares in Reddit’s IPO and what he thinks its first day pop means for the IPO market. He then takes a look at Mustafa Suleyman’s controversial move from Inflection…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Mammal.ai
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Conversation with Verity Harding — Are We in an AI Arms Race?
Verity Harding, a globally recognized expert in AI, technology, and public policy, joins Scott to discuss her debut book, “AI Needs You: How We Can Change AI’s Future and Save Our Own.” We learn what…
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Office Hours: The Cyberattack on UnitedHealth, Investing in Music Royalties, and Scott’s Tips for Giving a Compelling Presentation
Scott gives his thoughts on the recent ransomware attack causing chaos in the healthcare industry. He then discusses JKBX, a startup aiming to “democratize” music investing and whether it is a good new investment vehicle.…
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Prof G Markets: Is Boeing a Buy? AI Picks & Shovels (and Scott’s Ketamine Trip)
Scott shares the most impactful parts of his recent (and totally unrelated to the markets) ketamine trip. Then George Ferguson, senior Aerospace, Defense, and Airline analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, joins the show to break down…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Icebreaker
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Conversation with Jessica Tarlov — The State of the U.S. Presidential Election
Jessica Tarlov, a co-host on The Five, Fox’s weeknight news program, joins Scott to discuss how to think about the U.S. presidential race, specifically from a strategic perspective on both sides of the aisle. Follow…
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Office Hours: The Creator Economy, Planning Your Exit Strategy as a Business Owner, and Scott’s Sources of Inspiration
Scott gives his thoughts on the creator economy, specifically the tension that exists between social media and old media and what the future holds for the sector. He then advises a single mother who wants…
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Prof G Markets: Live From SXSW
Live from SXSW at Atlassian’s Austin office, Scott and Ed break down Nelson Peltz’s white paper on Disney and the dangers of a proxy fight. They also discuss the latest TikTok ban and Scott explains…
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No Mercy / No Malice: The Algebra of Wealth
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