Scott provides his thoughts on the 2024 presidential election, specifically who he’s thinking of voting for. He then offers advice to a listener who finds themselves in a career trajectory dilemma after being relocated abroad for work. He wraps up with insight into how he manages his private investments.
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Prof G Markets: Meta’s Monster Quarter, Buying Elon’s Twitter Debt, and America’s Deficit
Scott breaks down Meta’s and Snap’s earnings and explains why he’d be interested in taking some of Elon’s $13 billion in Twitter debt off the banks’ hands. He also discusses potential solutions to the U.S. deficit with Ed.
Conversation with Jennifer Cohen — Building Healthy Habits and Staying Confident
Jennifer Cohen, an entrepreneur, brand strategist, author, and host of the business podcast Habits & Hustle, joins Scott to discuss the importance of being bold and resilient, how to build confidence, and adding more movement into your day.
Scott opens with his thoughts on Netflix’s rise to greatness.
Algebra of Happiness: Who are you an advocate for?
Office Hours Special: Algebra of Masculinity Part 3
Today is the third and final episode of our special 3-part series covering all things masculinity.
Richard Reeves, the president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and a non-resident senior fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, joins Scott to discuss the concept of relational masculinity, the decline of male connection, and the concentric circles of masculinity. They also get into the topics of parenting and the impact of porn on young men, specifically how it’s a place that young men retreat to.
After our conversation with Richard, Scott answers some listener questions on conversational skills, college admissions, and mentoring.
Prof G Markets: Goldman’s Earnings Slump, an ETF for Options Trading, and Fractional Jet Ownership
Scott breaks down the big bank earnings and explains why Goldman seems to be struggling more than its competitors. He then shares his thoughts on an ETF that makes options trading more accessible for retail investors. Finally, he discusses the different business models of private aviation and why fractional jet ownership is on the rise.
Conversation with Chip Conley — Reframing Aging, Mid-Life Chrysalis, and Maintaining a Growth Mindset
Chip Conley, the founder and CEO of Modern Elder Academy and the former head of global hospitality and strategy at Airbnb, joins Scott to discuss solutions to the agist workforce, thinking of a mid-life crisis as a chrysalis, and the things to consider as you build your career path.
Scott opens with his thoughts on Rite Aid’s bankruptcy. He then shares his thoughts on TikTok becoming a major news source.
Algebra of Happiness: When your kids are gone.
Office Hours Special: Algebra of Masculinity Part 2
Today is the second episode of our special 3-part series covering all things masculinity.
Dr. Robert Sapolsky, a critically acclaimed author and professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford University, joins Scott to discuss the contradictions in human behavior, as well as the common misconceptions surrounding testosterone and estrogen, specifically how these hormones relate to aggressive behavior. They also get into the concept of free will, including how the understanding of limited free will can influence one’s approach to parenting.
Prof G Markets: Exxon Buys Pioneer, Private Credit, and Ireland’s Sovereign Wealth Fund
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Exxon’s $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer. He then explains why private credit firms are essentially marketing organizations, and why you’re better off investing in index funds. Scott also takes a look at Ireland’s new sovereign wealth fund and proposes a global minimum corporate tax.
Conversation with Fareed Zakaria — The Conflict in Israel and the State of Foreign Affairs
Fareed Zakaria, the host of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN and a columnist for The Washington Post, joins Scott to break down the conflict in Israel, including the historical context that is needed to know and the implications that are to follow within the region and around the globe.
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Scott opens with his thoughts on what Disney should do next and the role of a corporate board. He also discusses his thoughts on the IPO market, specifically why it’s in structural decline.
Algebra of Happiness: What is wellness?
Office Hours Special: Algebra of Masculinity Part 1
Today we’re kicking off a special 3-part series answering your questions on all things masculinity. Christine Emba, a columnist at the Washington Post and author of Rethinking Sex, joins Scott to set the scene of where masculinity stands today and how women can help define positive masculinity. Christine also discusses what current heterosexual dating dynamics look like.
After our conversation with Christine, Scott gives advice to a listener who is struggling with the challenge of advocating for men’s issues while remaining mindful of women’s concerns. He then discusses pornography, specifically its impact on young men when consumed in excess. He wraps up with a conversation about monogamy.