Trump’s Economic Playbook Is Failing

Key Takeaways

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  Co-host: Ed, Producer and Co-host of Prof G Markets.

  “I'm doing a panel tonight with Chris Evans... they're going to have me in to talk about affordability issues for young people.”

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  Media Strategy: Diversify revenue streams by spinning off successful content segments into independent assets to maximize total enterprise value.

  “Once something has its own momentum and its own identity, we spin it out and try and create it as a distinct asset.”

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  The Two-Track Economy: Recognize the disconnect between strong macro data (GDP, S&P 500) and deteriorating consumer touchpoints like mortgage demand and job sentiment.

  “All the ways in which regular Americans and voters actually experience the economy through their job, through their housing... all of those signals are flashing bright red.”

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  Social Stability Risks: Monitor the Gini coefficient, which at 0.85 suggests US wealth inequality has surpassed historical levels often associated with social unrest.

  “When France was at .83, they started separating people from their heads, and we're at .85.”

Episode Description

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down the key ways consumers actually experience the economy, from groceries and gas to housing, and how those everyday touchpoints have deteriorated under this administration. They then discuss a new proposal to ban sportsbetting on prediction markets. Finally, they unpack the result of the Meta and Google social media addiction trial and consider if it could be a turning point for accountability in big tech. 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. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice 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 Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices