Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the resignation of Intel’s CEO, Trump’s tariff threat to the BRICS nations, and a Delaware judge’s decision to reaffirm her ruling against Elon Musk’s $50 billion pay package. Then Michael Saylor, the founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, joins the show to discuss why MicroStrategy went all in on Bitcoin and how the company is securitizing the cryptocurrency. He explains why MicroStrategy pivoted from a business intelligence firm to a Bitcoin treasury company. Finally, he addresses the risk of that strategy, and why he’s confident in Bitcoin’s ability to stay interesting.
Podcast Type: Markets
The Art of Spending Money
Scott breaks down the best and worst purchases he’s ever made, and why he prefers spending money on experiences rather than things. He also shares how his childhood still impacts the way he thinks about spending. Scott and Ed then discuss how to navigate spending in common situations such as dinners with friends, weddings, and the holidays. Ed asks for advice about how to prepare for the cost of having children. And Scott also explains why it’s important to make sure your spending lags behind your income.
Is Target a Leveraged Buyout Candidate? + Comcast Cuts the Cord
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the Justice Department’s proposed forced sale of Google Chrome, how Microstrategy is funding its Bitcoin buying spree, and Nvidia’s earnings. Then Scott breaks down why Target is still struggling to compete with Walmart and explains why it’s a prime candidate for a leveraged buyout. He and Ed also analyze Walmart’s formula for long-term success. Finally, they discuss Comcast’s decision to spin off some of its cable tv networks and consider why distressed assets are a good investment.
ChatGPT’s First Victim + The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Spotify and Disney’s earnings, a gambling company’s strong third quarter results, and Elliot Management’s activist investment in Honeywell. Then Scott breaks down how Chegg allowed ChatGPT to take its business to the woodshed and why he thinks the ed tech company’s bonds could make for a lucrative investment. He and Ed consider how fears of AI’s negative impact on certain sectors may have been overstated. Finally, they discuss the newly proposed Department of Government Efficiency and highlight one potential benefit it could bring to the nation.
The Bitcoin Presidency & The Dawn of a New Robber Baron Era — ft. Josh Brown
Scott and Ed open the show with the Fed’s rate cut decision, the surge in the global cryptocurrency market, and Shopify’s third quarter earnings. Then Josh Brown returns to the show to identify how the financial landscape could evolve under Trump’s second term. He shares how he thinks hyperscalers, small-cap stocks, and crypto will be impacted and explains why traditional media may face struggles in a changing political environment. Finally, he provides a roadmap for navigating an era where wealth and influence will be paramount.
Winners and Losers Under Trump’s Second Term
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the end of the Boeing machinist workers strike, Perplexity’s offer to help the New York Times, and Palantir’s earnings. Then Scott and Ed break down the sectors that they expect will see the biggest gains and losses under the Trump administration. They also discuss which regulators will survive the Trump administration and explain what the market is telling us about the future of housing prices.
Trump Wins — ft. Anthony Scaramucci
Scott and Ed open the show with the market’s reaction to the election, and share their initial feelings about the outcome as well. Then Anthony Scaramucci returns to the show to identify what promises Trump will or won’t keep, share what he thinks about Elon’s role in the campaign, and predict who will be in Trump’s cabinet. He also offers his thoughts on the betting markets and what will happen to Donald Trump Media stock
Meta’s AI Promise, Microsoft’s Disappointing Beat & Why Google Should Spin Youtube
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the U.S.’s GDP growth, Reddit’s earnings, Eli Lilly’s third quarter drug sales, and xAI’s new funding round. Then Scott and Ed break down big tech’s earnings and discuss how the tech companies are using capital as a weapon. They also examine the shifting media landscape and explain why advertisers have been cutting their spending on legacy media. Finally, Scott offers his prediction for the Presidential election.
Perplexity’s Fourth Funding Round + Lessons From Boeing in Long-Term Thinking
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the decline in existing home sales, Tesla’s earnings, the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak, and Shein’s deceleration in growth in the first half of the year. Then Scott explains down why he thinks, despite the disappointing earnings, Boeing could be a buy. He and Ed also discuss why the pension plan is the biggest sticking point in negotiations for the striking workers. Finally, they break down Perplexity’s latest funding round and Ed explains why he’s not so bullish on the company.
Can A Podcast Change Southwest Airlines? + The College Consulting Business
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Kalshi’s new election contracts, the rest of the bank earnings, the repercussions of ASML’s 2025 sales guidance, and Amazon and Google’s nuclear energy deals. Then Scott breaks down why he thinks Elliott’s new podcast is a smart tool for its activist play at Southwest Airlines. He also explains how podcasts have become the premier way to monetize attention. Finally, Ed and Scott discuss the college consulting industry and explain why they think the business will only continue to grow.