Violent Backlash: What the Sam Altman Attacks Signal for AI

Following the violent attacks on Sam Altman, Bradley Tusk and Brian Merchant join Ed Elson to break down why AI is facing growing resistance. They explore the future of AI regulation, how politicians should position themselves in the debate, and whether rising tensions could lead to more disruption or violence. Bradley Tusk is the founder and CEO of Tusk Ventures. Brian Merchant is a tech journalist and author of the Blood in the Machine Substack. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out Bradley’s latest piece on AI regulation Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson and Michael Gapen break down how markets are responding to the rapidly shifting headlines out of Iran, and where inflation is headed after the oil shock. Then, Ed is joined by Theresa Payton to break down Anthropic’s new Mythos model and what it means for the future of cybersecurity. Finally, Ed explains why it seems like we’re living in a world without law enforcement.  Michael Gapen is the Managing Director and Chief U.S. Economist at Morgan Stanley. Theresa Payton is the CEO of Fortalice Solutions and former White House Chief Information Officer. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Ed Elson and Josh Brown unpack how markets have responded to developments in Iran and explain why regular investors are in a better position to ride out the volatility than they think. They then explore Josh’s recent move into software stocks, highlighting opportunities in the sector. They also discuss why the Magnificent 7 is struggling while HALO stocks are gaining momentum right now, and take a look at the upcoming IPOs from SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Mark Zandi to break down what the tenuous ceasefire in Iran means for the U.S. economy and investors. They discuss his forecast for inflation, what the Federal Reserve is likely to do next, and the probability of a recession. Mark Zandi is the chief economist of Moody’s, a leading provider of economic research, data and analytical tools. He also hosts the Inside Economics podcast. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson is joined by Robert Armstrong and John Mowrey to break down how the ceasefire with Iran is moving markets, where they think inflation is heading, and what opportunities they see in the market. Robert Armstrong is a commentator for the Financial Times, author of the Unhedged Newsletter, and cohost of the Unhedged podcast. John Mowrey is the Chief Investment Officer of NFJ Investment Group. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson and Ian Bremmer break down Donald Trump’s latest threats toward Iran and what they mean for the state of geopolitics and global markets. Then, Ronan Farrow joins the show to discuss the findings from his 18-month investigation into OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Finally, Ed shares his thoughts on Trump's escalating rhetoric on Iran. Ian Bremer is the President and founder of Eurasia Group. Ronan Farrow is an investigative reporter and a contributing writer for The New Yorker. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson and Justin Wolfers break down the state of the U.S. economy, including the latest jobs report and how the Iran war is shaping the economic outlook. Then, Paul Kedrosky joins the show to unpack OpenAI and Anthropic’s financials, and where their AI IPO race stands. Finally, Ed shares what OpenAI’s acquisition of TBPN reveals about the future of media. Justin Wolfers is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan. Paul Kedrosky is a Managing Partner at SK Ventures. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down the biggest unanswered questions in the stock market, from Iran and AI to risks in private credit, and what they mean for investors. They then dive into the SpaceX IPO, with Scott offering his prediction for where the stock could land by year-end. Finally, they unpack what went wrong at Nike and Allbirds, and what Nike needs to do to turn its business around. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson speaks with Shreya Murthy, CEO and co-founder of Partiful. They discuss how the company survived the pandemic, why pushing boundaries has been important for its growth, and what the path to monetization looks like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Elson and Scott Galloway are joined by top divorce attorney James Sexton to explore how money impacts relationships and divorce rates. He also shares practical marriage advice, key relationship red flags, and explains why prenuptial agreements are essential for protecting your future. James Sexton has been an attorney in New York since 2001. He is a bestselling author and the host of the podcast “Better Call Sexton.” Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices