Robert Armstrong, US financial commentator for the Financial Times, joins the show to break down a question: is the election moving the markets, or is it inflation? He shares his thoughts on why small-cap companies are surging, and discusses why the Federal Reserve has good reason to cut rates in July, but likely won’t until September.

Scott shares his thoughts on why Trump has attracted some of Silicon Valley’s most powerful donors. He also explains why he doesn’t recognize America anymore, especially since his move to London. Then, Scott and Ed discuss possible motives for EssilorLuxottica acquiring Supreme and explain how the eyewear company’s monopoly on glasses has flown under the radar for so long.

Kyla Scanlon, author of “In this Economy? How Money and the Markets Really Work,” joins the show to discuss how political uncertainty is moving the markets and how to act accordingly as an investor. She also shares two investment areas the tech sector needs to focus on, breaks down the comeback story of a top-performing stock, identifies some solutions to America’s trapped housing supply, and shares some tips for staying courageous in the face of criticism.

Scott and Ed open the show with a discussion around why Microsoft and Apple have relinquished their board observer seats at OpenAI. Then Scott breaks down Nike’s fall from dominance, shares some insight from when Nike was a client at L2, and considers if the stock is a buy. Finally, Scott and Ed discuss the state of the UK economy post-election and Ed identifies his largest point of concern with the Labour party’s manifesto.

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, joins the show to break down the fascism of Project 2025 and how a second term for Trump could become a totalitarian regime. He discusses why he thinks voters need to support Biden if he’s the Democratic candidate, but reveals who he thinks would have the greatest chance of beating Trump. He also shares some personal stories about what it was like to serve as the Communications Director in the Trump White House.

Josh Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, fills in for Scott to talk about how the markets reacted to the Presidential debate. Then Josh and Ed discuss how Trump and Biden presidencies could impact investors and Josh breaks down why he isn’t concerned about Trump’s potential tariffs on China.

Scott shares his thoughts on Volkswagen’s investment in Rivian and why he thinks the electrical vehicle industry is entering the “Valley of Death”. Then Scott and Ed discuss JPMorgan’s tax management business and Scott breaks down different tax avoidance strategies he thinks more young people should know about.

Ryan Holiday, one of the world’s foremost philosophers of the modern era, joins the show to talk about how stoicism can improve our perspective on money. He discusses how to handle wins and losses in every situation and why limiting your options can lead to better decisions. He also advises on some healthy habits that can help improve your financial responsibility.

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 what the festival has demonstrated about the state of the advertising industry.

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.