Today's Top Episodes
Scott Bessent: Fixing the Fed, Tariffs for National Security, Solving Affordability in 2026
Ever wondered how to truly fix the Fed and use tariffs strategically? This episode lays out a bold vision for America's economic future.
Why Americans Are Falling Behind on Auto Loans At Their Highest Level Ever
Your car loan might be riskier than you think. Discover why Americans are falling behind on auto payments at historic levels and what it means for the economy.
Transform Pain & Trauma Into Creative Expression | David Choe
Can pain truly be transformed into power? Explore how trauma can fuel profound creative expression and personal healing in this captivating conversation.
How to get rich with stocks (without math, charts or models)
Forget the charts and complex models. Learn a radical new way to get rich in stocks by simply observing the world around you.
OpenAI’s Potential, Google’s Speedy Model, Copilot Hits Turbulence
The AI race is heating up! Discover OpenAI's next big move, Google's game-changing model, and why Microsoft's Copilot is struggling against the competition.
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The Prof G Media Team Answers Your Questions
Duration: 00:24:36
December 22, 2025
- The podcast explores how historical events shaped the current landscape of various countries.
- It delves into the economic and social impacts of migration and cultural exchange throughout history.
- The discussion highlights the intricate relationship between geopolitics and resource distribution.
What’s Actually Breaking America — with David Brooks
Duration: 01:15:35
December 18, 2025
- The discussion highlights how political figures can become detached from reality, even those identifying as conservative.
- There's a critique of a specific individual (implied to be Kennedy) for quoting the Communist Manifesto, questioning their conservative credentials.
- A comment is made about the perplexing nature of someone's perceived "broken brain" within a "Trumpian universe," despite their historical identity.
How to Think About Stock Options, Healthcare Without Insurance, and Handling Rejection
Duration: 00:20:26
December 15, 2025
- Incentive stock options (ISOs) can be a significant part of early-career compensation and offer a pathway to wealth accumulation, but require understanding of their notional value and tax implications.
- The US healthcare system is a "monetized" industry where costs are high and efficiency is low, leading to the suggestion that paying out-of-pocket may be a more rational choice for those with significant financial resources.
- Enduring rejection is a critical skill for success, requiring a period of mourning followed by proactive action and building resilience by developing "calluses" to handle setbacks.
How We Vet Sponsors, Hollywood’s Decline, and Building Adult Friendships
Duration: 00:20:53
December 12, 2025
- The podcast emphasizes a rigorous vetting process for sponsorships, particularly avoiding crypto and gaming ads due to their speculative nature and potential harm to young audiences.
- Career pivots are discussed, with advice focusing on identifying transferable skills and being geographically flexible to adapt to industry shifts, like the decline of big-screen content production.
- Building adult friendships requires proactive effort, openness to new connections, and giving relationships time to develop beyond initial impressions.
The AI Dilemma — with Tristan Harris
Duration: 01:00:49
December 11, 2025
- The current AI development incentivizes a "race to recklessness" that risks creating a fragile "Jenga tower of a future" where foundational societal elements are undermined.
- A critical challenge is ensuring power is matched with responsibility in AI development and deployment, rather than risking a chaotic distribution or dystopian concentration of power.
- Overcoming the "complexity gap" requires aligning the pace of societal and institutional adaptation with the rapid advancement of AI, by investing equally in societal defense and resilience as in AI capabilities.
Raging Moderates: The Affordability Crisis Trump Can’t Spin
Duration: 00:37:56
December 10, 2025
- The Trump administration's affordability initiatives are being criticized as ineffective, with analysts questioning the justification and impact of tariffs.
- Addressing affordability requires tackling significant price increases in housing, healthcare, and education.
- Robust antitrust enforcement and policies like income-tied tuition are proposed as solutions for long-term economic stability.
How Introverts Can Succeed in Business, Navigating Class Differences, and Employee Equity
Duration: 00:19:50
December 8, 2025
- Introverted founders can succeed by partnering with individuals who complement their own skillsets, acting as a "front man" to handle pitching and networking.
- Navigating wealth gaps in relationships can lead to feelings of insecurity or resentment, and it may be beneficial to explore these emotions with a licensed therapist.
- Distributing ownership through employee stock options is a powerful incentive that fosters a true sense of ownership and aligns employees with the company's long-term vision.
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – Figma’s Founder on Post-IPO Life & the Road Ahead
Duration: 00:46:42
December 7, 2025
- Design's Ascendancy: Design has evolved from an afterthought to a critical factor in business success, especially with the acceleration of software development and increased market competitiveness amplified by AI.
- From Tech Exploration to Product-Market Fit: Figma's early development started with a focus on WebGL technology exploration (like face swapping) before pivoting to address the unmet needs in the collaborative digital design space.
- AI Redefining Design's Role: AI is poised to significantly impact the design industry, not by replacing designers, but by amplifying their capabilities, enabling faster exploration of the option space and requiring designers to be more opinionated and push boundaries.
How to Get Involved in Politics, How Scott Galloway Writes, and How He Follows the News
Duration: 00:18:54
December 5, 2025
- A core problem identified is that seniors disproportionately control government spending, leading to underinvestment in younger generations and future needs.
- The podcast argues that this senior-dominated spending pattern neglects crucial areas like universal childcare and child tax credits.
- There's a critique that individualized responsibility and privatization have replaced collective investment for the future.
Ukraine and America’s Credibility Crisis — with Anne Applebaum
Duration: 01:04:09
December 4, 2025
- The decline of traditional media and the rise of social media silos have led to a rise in conspiracy theories and illogical propositions dominating public discourse, making rational policy debate difficult.
- The Brexit debate, like the Trump candidacy, is fueled by anti-establishment sentiment, immigration concerns, and a desire for simplified solutions, rather than a deep understanding of complex institutional realities.
- Russia is actively working to undermine Western institutions and the liberal world order by supporting populist movements and divisive political figures.
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