Scott gives his thoughts on Beijing’s recent $78 billion fraud accusation against China real estate giant Evergrande. He then advises a listener who is making a career change after serving in the military. He wraps up with recommendations on how to teach your kids about money and investing in an engaging way.
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Prof G Markets: Trump’s Memestock Goes Public, the Problem with DEI, and Daniel Kahneman’s Legacy
Scott and Ed break down Truth Social’s first couple days on the public market and question how Trump might cash out of his shares. Scott then takes a look at a report that reveals how ineffective corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs can be. Finally, Scott discusses the work of Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize winning economist who greatly influenced how he thinks about money.
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Conversation with Jonathan Haidt — The Kids Are Not Alright
Jonathan Haidt, a professor of ethical leadership and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “The Anxious Generation: How The Great Rewiring Of Childhood Is Causing An Epidemic Of Mental Illness.” We hear about how nations have ended up in this situation and the reforms he’s outlined for leaders and parents.
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Scott opens with his lesson on crisis management.
Office Hours: The Future of Real Estate Commissions, Why Americans Abroad Need to Vote, and How to Be a Good Son
Scott gives his thoughts on the new rules for real estate commissions, set upon by a landmark legal settlement. He then discusses the importance of voting, specifically how he thinks our elections would be affected if more Americans living abroad sent in their ballots. He wraps up with a conversation on how to be a good son.
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 AI to Microsoft. Finally, he explains why Calpers is increasing its investments in private equity — the best performing asset class of the past decade — and questions whether those returns are sustainable or cyclical.
Listen to our interview with Mustafa Suleyman from September.
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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 history can teach us about the current hype cycle, and how you can best engage with this transformative technology.
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Scott opens with his thoughts on how we need to focus more on human interactions.
Algebra of Happiness: are you confident?
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. He wraps up with advice on how to deliver compelling presentations.
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 what Boeing’s crisis means for the future of the company and its competitors. Finally, Scott and Ed take a look at an AI-adjacent investment area that’s starting to get a lot more attention.
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 Jessica on X, @JessicaTarlov.
Scott opens with his thoughts on the potential TikTok ban.
Algebra of Happiness: Scott’s ketamine trip reflections.
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 to move on from her small business. He wraps up with a conversation on his personal growth habits and where he gets his information.