Episodes

  • The Risks and Opportunities of an AI Future — with Eric Schmidt

    The Risks and Opportunities of an AI Future — with Eric Schmidt
    Nov 21 2024
    Eric Schmidt, a technologist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Google’s former CEO, joins Scott to discuss the dangers and opportunities AI presents and his latest book, Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope, and the Human Spirit. Follow Eric, @ericschmidt. Scott opens with his thoughts on Netflix’s bet on live sports. Algebra of happiness: don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Apple’s Future Under Trump, Voter Turnout in the 2024 Election, and Scott’s Writing Advice

    Apple’s Future Under Trump, Voter Turnout in the 2024 Election, and Scott’s Writing Advice
    Nov 20 2024
    Scott discusses Apple’s future under a second Trump Administration, specifically how tariffs could affect the tech company. He then speaks about the voter turnout in the 2024 election. He wraps up with advice to a listener looking to develop their writing skills. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Trump’s Controversial Cabinet Picks

    Trump’s Controversial Cabinet Picks
    Nov 19 2024
    Scott and Jessica dive into Trump’s eyebrow-raising cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth, Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, and RFK Jr., and what they signal for the future of U.S. leadership. They also explore the GOP’s new House majority and how they might handle the reins of power. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • Prof G Markets: ChatGPT’s First Victim + The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

    Prof G Markets: ChatGPT’s First Victim + The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
    Nov 18 2024
    Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify 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. Check out Prof G Markets in Spanish and Portuguese on Youtube. Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • No Mercy / No Malice: The Testosterone Election

    No Mercy / No Malice: The Testosterone Election
    Nov 16 2024
    As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/the-testosterone-election/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • How to Repair America’s Broken Housing System — with Dr. Jenny Schuetz

    How to Repair America’s Broken Housing System — with Dr. Jenny Schuetz
    Nov 14 2024
    Dr. Jenny Schuetz, a nationally renowned economist, author, and policy expert on housing and land use, joins Scott to discuss trends and structural shifts occurring in the housing market, America’s broken housing system, and potential policy solutions. Follow Jenny, @jenny_schuetz. Scott opens with his thoughts on FTC Chair Lina Khan’s uncertain future under a second Trump administration. Algebra of happiness: How Scott copes during hard times. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • What Does It Take for Brands to Deteriorate? Tips on Using Your Name to Build Your Brand, and Scott’s Bucket List

    What Does It Take for Brands to Deteriorate? Tips on Using Your Name to Build Your Brand, and Scott’s Bucket List
    Nov 13 2024
    Scott discusses brand strategy, specifically why some brands have strong reputations while others don’t. He then advises a listener who shares a name with an adult film star and is struggling with those SEO implications. He wraps up with his thoughts on bucket lists and advice to a listener turning 40 years old. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Raging Moderates — Democrats Point Fingers as Trump Assembles Cabinet

    Raging Moderates — Democrats Point Fingers as Trump Assembles Cabinet
    Nov 12 2024
    Scott and Jessica dig into the Democratic blame game as party leaders clash over what went wrong. Did Biden's decision to run set them back, or was it Harris’s approach on key issues? They also break down Trump’s latest cabinet picks and what they reveal about his plans for his return to power. Plus, how the media should cover Trump’s second term. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins