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.” Follow Ruchir on X, @ruchirsharma_1.
Archives: Podcasts
The Changing World Order & the Power of Diversification — ft. Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio, founder of the largest hedge fund in the world, Bridgewater Associates, joins the show to break down America’s place in a shifting world order. He discusses the mechanics of the U.S. deficit, and identifies an asset he’d go long on to hedge against economically uncertain times. He also shares personal tips on how he developed a saving mentality long before he became one of the most successful investors of all time.
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 a morning person.
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 and discuss whether its valuation is deserved. They also take a look at the healthcare tech firm, Tempus AI, and consider if the company is participating in AI-washing.
How FOMO, Doom, and Ego Impact Your Money — ft. Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel, New York Times bestselling author of “The Psychology of Money,” joins the show to break down some of the worst traits an investor can have. He also discusses the difference between being wealthy and being rich, how to deal with uncertainty in the markets, and how he thinks about giving money to his kids.
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 there is such a disconnect between what’s really happening and consumer sentiment.
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. He wraps up by sharing his approach to charitable giving.
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 Scott and Ed break down the role that short sellers have historically played in the market and why the unprecedented bull run of the past 15 years has diminished the strategy’s returns.
Will Paramount & Skydance Merge? + A Visit with Sam Bankman Fried in Prison — ft. William Cohan
William Cohan, New York Times bestselling author and founding partner of Puck, joins the show to break down the terms of Skydance’s offer to merge with Paramount. He explains one sticking point that may be holding up the deal, and offers his thoughts on who could benefit from this saga. He also shares what he learned from his visit with Sam Bankman Fried in prison.
A Lesson in Branding + How to Think about Trump’s Verdict — with Jessica Tarlov
Jessica Tarlov, a co-host on The Five, Fox’s weeknight news program, joins Scott to speak about Trump’s conviction and what it means for American politics. Follow Jessica on X, @JessicaTarlov.
Scott opens with his thoughts on New York’s potential legislation to protect minors from the harms of social media. He then gives a lesson on brand, specifically whether the WSJ’s rebranding campaign is a good idea.