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Chris Miller, an Associate Professor of International History at Tufts University, and the author of “Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology,” joins Scott to discuss how chips became the new oil, who the major players are, and how these tiny materials created the modern world. Plus, we learn more about China and Russia’s unique relationship. 

Scott opens by discussing Twitter, Q1 2023 results, and why he does not think we should pause AI developments. 

Algebra of Happiness: just book it. 

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Scott gives advice to a listener working at a struggling regional bank. He then discusses whether art is a good investment and wraps up with his thoughts on David Solomon’s DJing hobby and the benefits of having interests outside of work.

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Silicon Valley Bank’s new owner and explains why distressed assets are some of the best places to invest. He also shares his thoughts on why he thinks Hindenburg’s latest short position might be a reach, and takes a look at the latest earnings from specialty retail including Lululemon, Nike, and Hermès.

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Representative Ro Khanna joins Scott to discuss several topics including TikTok, SVB, and his agendas for a “new economic patriotism.” Follow Ro on Twitter @RepRoKhanna.

Scott opens by discussing why distressed assets are a great buy, Twitter’s $20 billion valuation, and why Alibaba splitting into six separate businesses is a smart move for shareholders. 

Algebra of Happiness: everyone needs applause.

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Scott discusses cash management practices at companies and then gives his thoughts to a listener experiencing work-related burnout and exhaustion. He wraps up with advice about women looking to reenter the workforce after focusing on childcare.

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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This week on Prof G Markets, Scott explains why he thinks TikTok is headed for a spin-out rather than a ban. He then breaks down Credit Suisse’s spectacular fall from grace and shares his thoughts on the million dollar bet on bitcoin and hyper inflation. We close out with a look at Blank Street Coffee’s brand strategy after its latest funding round.

Dig further: read Fast Company's story on Blank Street Coffee.

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As read by George Hahn.

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Byron Auguste, the CEO and co-founder of Opportunity@Work, joins Scott to discuss what he sees as the biggest labor market failures, specifically around our nation’s obsession with college degrees. Follow Byron on Twitter, @byron_auguste. 

Scott opens by discussing leadership and connective tissue in Silicon Valley. 

Algebra of Happiness: what can you modulate? 

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Scott discusses the Airbnb-Friendly Apartments Program and Airbnb’s potential in the long-term apartment rental space. He then shares his thoughts on why men struggle to engage when it comes to family planning. He wraps up with advice on how to be an original, critical thinker. 

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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This week on Prof G Markets, Scott and Ed unpack what happened to Silicon Valley Bank and what its stress test means for the strength of the U.S. banking system. They also discuss how branding has played a role in the chaos, particularly as it relates to the two tiers of venture capitalists that have emerged. Finally, they look ahead at regulations, potential acquirers for SVB, and what could happen to commercial real estate, which appears to share the same vulnerabilities as SVB.

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As read by George Hahn.

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Bill Burnett, the co-author of the New York Times best-seller, “Designing Your Life,” and the Co-Director of the Life Design Lab at Stanford University, joins Scott to discuss the attributes of “design thinking,” understanding your talent, and what to do when you feel stuck.

Scott opens by bringing on Robert Armstrong, the FT’s US financial commentator to discuss the latest around Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. Follow Robert on Twitter, @rbrtrmstrng. For more of Prof G’s thoughts on SVB’s fallout, check out our special Markets episode. 

Algebra of Happiness: nothing is ever as good or as bad as it seems. 

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Scott discusses his thoughts on whether AI has the potential to be a real-time fact-checker. He then offers his advice on finding a solution to systemic issues hindering working mothers. He wraps up with an honest conversation about fame and happiness. 

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This week on Prof G Markets, Scott gives the inside scoop on his early investment in NJOY, which will reap 30x in returns after Altria's acquisition of the vape company goes through. He also shares his thoughts on whether or not the JetBlue/Spirit Merger should be blocked, and takes a look at WeightWatchers’ move into the weight loss drug market. For more on Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, check out our special episode from Saturday and stay tuned.

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Silicon Valley Bank collapsed on Friday — the second-largest bank failure in our nation’s history. In today’s special episode, Scott and Ed break down what happened, how it happened, and what might happen next. Scott also addresses government bailouts, the consolidation of banking power, and ends with a word of advice to the thousands of entrepreneurs who will be affected by this failure.

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Nita Farahany, a professor of law at Duke University and the author of “The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology,” joins Scott to discuss the threat to our privacy and freedom of thought, and the future of neurotechnology. Follow Nita on Twitter, @NitaFarahany.

Scott opens by discussing the Biden Administration’s announcement that chip manufacturers that access $150M+ funding from the CHIPS Act must provide childcare. He then shares his thoughts on the bipartisan effort to take action against TikTok. 

Algebra of Happiness: expressing love.

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In today’s episode, we finish off our special 3-part series in answering your questions around the Future of Work. This episode focuses on recruiting, mentorship, and building teams. 

Scott gives his thoughts on the role nepotism plays in the future of recruiting and gives his advice on securing a job post-college. He then discusses team organization in the workplace and ends by sharing what to look for during the hiring process. 

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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This week on Prof G Markets, Scott explains how Virgin Galactic’s unique supply and demand constraints make it a terrible business. He also breaks down why Amazon and Better.com are partnering to allow Amazon employees to pledge their stock as collateral for home loans — with a catch. Finally, Scott takes a look at the enduring grocery delivery market and shares his thoughts on why Instacart might hold the key to unlocking the IPO market.

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As read by George Hahn.

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Liz Ann Sonders, the Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, joins Scott to discuss the state of the markets including several mixed signals she’s paying attention to, signs of a recession, and what investors should be thinking about. Follow Liz Ann on Twitter, @LizAnnSonders.

We open the show by bringing on Ian Bremmer to discuss the state of the war in Ukraine – roughly one year after Russia’s invasion began. 

Algebra of Happiness: the best revenge.

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In today’s episode, we continue our special 3-part series in answering your questions around the Future of Work. This episode focuses on the topic of money and negotiation.

Scott gives his thoughts on using an outside job offer as leverage in salary negotiation and then discusses labor legislation and its effect on unions and gig workers. He ends with advice to a listener who is working in the U.S. on a work visa. 

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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This week on Prof G Markets, Scott breaks down why Home Depot’s disappointing earnings are indicative of healthy market trends. He also takes a look at promising earnings from Stellantis, the second largest EV seller in Europe behind Volkswagen and ahead of Tesla. Finally, Scott explains why companies and resources are nationalized, and discusses what it means that Mexico is nationalizing lithium.

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As read by George Hahn.

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Morgan Housel, a partner at The Collaborative Fund, and author of “The Psychology of Money,” joins Scott to discuss the behaviors to consider when it comes to building wealth and the importance of earning, saving, and investing. Follow Morgan on Twitter, @morganhousel.

Scott opens with his thoughts on Meta’s move to subscription + our society’s problem with ageism and sexism. 

Algebra of Happiness: know how to de-escalate a situation.

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Today, we’re kicking off a special 3-part series answering your questions around the future of work. Peter Cappelli, the George W. Taylor professor of management at the Wharton School and author of “The Future of the Office,” joins Scott to discuss what HQ looks like in a post-pandemic world. 

After our conversation with Professor Capelli, Scott gives advice on seeking opportunities to get to HQ in a remote working environment. He then discusses converting unused office space into residential buildings, and ends with his thoughts on the gig economy. 

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This week on Prof G Markets, Scott breaks down Airbnb’s first full year of profitability and shares how his options trades from the previous week turned out. He also explains why billionaires are investing in Premier League football clubs like Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Then, we take a look at the new Bing AI search experience and hit the street to see if anyone else is actually using it.

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Baratunde Thurston, a founding partner of the media startup Puck and an Emmy-nominated, multi-platform storyteller, joins Scott to discuss the trends in media he’s been paying attention to, his thoughts on masculinity, and what to expect in his upcoming season of How To Citizen. Follow Baratunde on Twitter, @baratunde.

Scott opens with his thoughts on wealth inequality, specifically as it relates to the fact that the nation is facing an all-time low of first-time home buyers. 

Algebra of Happiness: Be Honest.

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Scott discusses his thoughts on the Kroger-Albertsons merger and explains what needs to be done to restore dignity to work. He then advises against using a young family’s nest egg for seed-stage investing, and wraps up with his insight on the “Silver Tsunami.” 

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This week on Prof G Markets, Scott breaks down the state of play in the AI wars as Microsoft and Google compete in a lightning fast hype cycle. Then Scott breaks down why institutional investors would pour more money into Bed Bath & Beyond when it's on the brink of bankruptcy, and why he made an options trade on the stock’s volatility.

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As read by George Hahn.

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Dave Meyer, the VP of Data and Analytics at BiggerPockets, joins Scott to discuss the state of play of US residential and commercial real estate, how to think about investing in various real estate markets, and his predictions for the year ahead. Follow Dave on Instagram @thedatadeli.

Scott opens with his thoughts on population decline, and how our nation needs to make it more appealing and affordable for people to have children. 

Algebra of Happiness: check in with your friends.

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Scott discusses how AI is revolutionizing the beauty industry and then gives insight to a listener who’s been asked to join their family business’s board of directors. He wraps up with advice on making a move abroad that might end a relationship.

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on why Meta’s stock roared after the company vowed to cut costs (and why he hopes Zuckerberg’s metaverse shows just an inkling of success). He then explains the market’s obsession with OpenAI, and why SoFi’s strong earnings might signal hope for the SPAC market. Finally, he reflects on the latest in the Adani Group Short saga and what it means for the Indian market.  

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As read by George Hahn.

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Derek Thompson, a staff writer at The Atlantic and host of the Plain English podcast, joins Scott to discuss why he believes America is at a standstill when it comes to progress, including the lack of trust in institutions and a need for an abundance agenda. Follow Derek on Twitter, @DKThomp. 

Scott opens by discussing potential business opportunities for WhatsApp. He then shares his thoughts on Buzzfeed’s decision to use OpenAi to create content.

Algebra of Happiness: understanding the purpose of profanity.

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Scott discusses what the increasing layoffs and reductions in force (RIFs) actually mean for our economy. He then gives insight on how to build economic stability through your investments, and ends with advice to a young professional dealing with a toxic work environment.

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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This week on Prof G Markets, Scott reflects on Tesla’s latest earnings, semi-truck deliveries, and price cuts. He then offers his thoughts on the ugly side of share repurchasing programs, and explains why this will be the year of the activist investor. 

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As read by George Hahn.

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Tim Wu, a professor of law at Columbia University and a former leading member of President Biden’s antitrust committee, joins Scott to discuss the state of antitrust regulation as well as his decision to leave his position at the White House. Follow Tim on Twitter, @superwuster. 

Scott opens with his thoughts on the recent lawsuits against popular AI art generators. He then shares his opinion on CO-CEOS.

Algebra of Happiness: give yourself license to be down.

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Scott answers a question about using metrics like revenue per employee (RPE) to measure the success of a business. He then shares his thoughts with a luxury furniture designer about moving production to Mexico, and ends with advice on prioritizing career opportunities in your 20s.

Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Nelson Peltz’s activist investment in Disney. He then explains why Goldman reported its largest earnings miss in a decade. Finally, Scott discusses the business of dating apps like Hinge, and sources some personal experiences from his Gen Z team members. 

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Gary Marcus, a professor emeritus of psychology and neural science at NYU and the author of “Rebooting AI,” joins Scott to discuss artificial intelligence including the overall hype cycle, ChatGPT, and useful applications. Follow Gary on Twitter, @GaryMarcus.

Scott opens with his thoughts on CEO pay, specifically Tim Cook’s pay cut. He then wraps up by discussing a recent partnership between Walmart and Salesforce.

Algebra of Happiness: your body is an instrument, not an ornament. 

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Scott answers a question regarding Southwest Airlines’ epic failure over the holidays and explains the three things a company should consider when dealing with a crisis. He also answers a question about Hulu and the other streamers offering ad tiers, and wraps by offering advice on deciding when you’ve reached economic security. 

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This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Microsoft's plan to invest $10 billion in OpenAI. He also discusses how the concept of anonymity has enabled rampant wash trading in the NFT market. Finally, we check in on the state of EU tech regulations from the DLD conference in Munich.

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Ian Bremmer, the founder and president of Eurasia Group, returns to the pod to discuss what we should be paying attention to regarding international affairs, world development, and geopolitical threats. Follow Ian on Twitter, @ianbremmer. 

Scott is happy to be back on the mic after a long holiday and discusses his travels, the latest tech layoffs, and the strong labor market. 

Algebra of Happiness: slow down

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