Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the state of the US economy, how the markets reacted to Nvidia’s earnings, and OpenAI’s latest funding round. Then Brad Gerstner, founder, chair, and CEO of Altimeter Capital, joins the show to discuss why he’s not concerned about an AI bubble. He also shares the details behind his Invest America initiative and breaks down how he thinks setting up investment accounts from birth with government seeding can help address the wealth gap. Finally, he explains why he thinks people should be more optimistic about the future of America. 

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Ben Miller, co-founder and CEO of Fundrise, joins the show to share how his company managed to successfully break into the private markets. He discusses why the private markets are regulated differently, how his company is helping everyday investors get in on typically inaccessible opportunities, and how Fundrise earned the trust of companies like OpenAI to get on their cap tables.  

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Scott and Ed answer listener-submitted questions about everything from how they met to their personal relationships. They give career advice and talk about the people who inspire them. Plus, Ed discusses how he allocates his investments and Scott confirms the truth behind a rumor from his college days. Finally, bear witness to the moment Scott first learned Ed has a girlfriend.

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Aswath Damodaran returns to the show to discuss how companies age and why “growth for the sake of growth” can be a problem for companies as they get older. He looks at where Intel stands in the lifecycle and explains how it can return to a healthier age. He also breaks down how he thinks Starbucks and Lululemon could revamp their businesses. Finally, he explains why being geographically diversified doesn’t necessarily protect you from risk. 

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Scott explains how he approaches money with his partner, his parents, and his children. He gives advice for having difficult conversations about economic hardship. Ed asks for advice around saving money to take care of his family in the future. Scott also breaks down how he tries to connect money with effort when talking about wealth with his kids. Finally, he shares the one thing he hopes his kids will understand about money when he’s gone. 

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Ramit Sethi, New York Times Best Selling author of “I Will Teach You To Be Rich,” joins the show to discuss the most common money problems people face. He offers actionable tips for navigating finances with your partner, buying vs. renting your home, and raising your kids to appreciate money. Ramit and Scott also discuss the skill of spending money well.

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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Airbnb, Disney, and Shopify’s latest earnings, as well as X’s lawsuit against advertisers. Then they speak with Professor Rebecca Allensworth, Associate Dean for Research at Vanderbilt University, about the Google antitrust case. She breaks down the ruling, potential remedies for the situation, and what the case means for other big tech companies who are facing similar monopoly accusations. 

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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the global sell-off, Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio management, and Intel’s terrible earnings. Then Mark Mahaney, senior managing director and head of internet research at Evercore, joins the show to discuss why the market’s freakout is an opportunity, not a crisis. He also shares how recent tech earnings are sending signals that we’re headed for a soft landing, not a recession. Finally, he identifies a couple small and mid-sized companies he thinks could be destined for mega-cap status.

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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the latest Fed meeting, Starbucks’ disappointing earnings, and Delta’s CrowdStrike problem. Then Scott shares his thoughts on Microsoft and Meta’s earnings and breaks down why capital expenditures have become so outrageous. Scott and Ed also discuss why Bill Ackman struggled to attract funds for his IPO, and what that says about a chronically online group of people. Note: For our analysis on Friday’s selloff, tune in to Prof G Markets on Thursday for our discussion with Mark Mahaney, Evercore’s Senior Managing Director and head of internet research.

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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing SearchGPT, the latest earnings from McDonald’s, and Trump's new stance on Bitcoin. Then Dan Ives, Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst at Wedbush Securities, joins the show to discuss how he thinks Tesla can get through its current “gut-check” moment. He also shares why Google is the most underrated of the Magnificent 7 stocks and why he thinks Palantir is one of the best AI companies right now. 

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Scott shares his thoughts on Tesla’s lackluster earnings and explains how the electric vehicle industry has suffered from overinvestment. He also breaks down why Tesla’s stock could suffer if Trump doesn’t get elected. Then, Scott and Ed discuss Zyn’s popularity among Gen Z and the dilemma that comes with investing in sin stocks.

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