Historian Heather Cox Richardson joins Scott to discuss the rise of authoritarianism, the myth of rugged individualism, and what Democrats keep getting wrong. They also unpack the branding genius of the modern GOP, why patriotism got hijacked, and what history teaches us about how to win it back.
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Elon Musk’s Pay Package, Scott’s Early Career Advice, and How Do I Find a Mentor?
Scott speaks about Tesla, specifically Elon’s compensation package. He then gives advice to a recent college graduate who is moving to a new city for work. He wraps up with his thoughts on finding mentorship.…
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Prof G Markets: Netflix’s New Entertainment Venues & Scott’s Takeaways from Cannes
Scott shares his thoughts on the new “Netflix Houses” and why he thinks Netflix has some of the most valuable IP in the entertainment industry. Then Scott talks about his experience at Cannes Lions and…
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No Mercy / No Malice: AI Laundromat
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What Went Wrong with Capitalism? — with Ruchir Sharma
Ruchir Sharma, the Chairman of Rockefeller International and Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Breakout Capital, an investment firm focused on emerging markets, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “What Went Wrong with Capitalism.”…
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OpenAI’s Content Deals, Why Does Scott Tell Crude Jokes? and Scott’s Morning Routine
Scott speaks about News Corp’s deal with OpenAI and whether we should worry about it. He then responds to a listener’s constructive criticism regarding his crude jokes. He wraps up by sharing why he isn’t…
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Prof G Markets: Raspberry Pi’s London IPO & Mistral’s $640M Funding Round
Scott shares his thoughts on why Raspberry Pi chose to list on the London Stock Exchange and what its debut means for the UK market. Then Scott and Ed break down Mistral’s new funding round…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Second Mouse.AI
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Is the State of the Economy Really that Bad? — with Kyla Scanlon
Kyla Scanlon, a writer, video creator, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss her debut book, “In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work.” We hear about the term she coined, dollar doomerism, and why…
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Is AI Disrupting Higher Ed? How Do I Balance Talent With Passion? and Scott’s Approach to Charitable Giving
Scott speaks about ChatGPT Edu, specifically how it will affect higher education and the edtech industry. He then gives advice on how to balance talent with passion as it relates to the Algebra of Wealth.…
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Prof G Markets: The Texas Stock Exchange + Is Short Selling a Dying Strategy?
Scott shares his thoughts on why the new Texas Stock Exchange could be an appealing choice for certain companies. He also explains how it’s a symptom of a larger issue: the politicization of everything. Then…