How Long Can the American Economy Hold? — with Kai Ryssdal
The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway
Scott speaks with Kai Ryssdal, Host and Senior Editor of the public media program Marketplace. Marketplace produces radio broadcasts, podcasts, and digital reporting, reaching more than 10 million listeners each week.
Timestamps
00:00 – In This Episode
00:55 – What are you most worried about in the midst of this government shutdown?
02:56 – Are you concerned that the economy is being propped up by wealthy consumer spending?
04:23 – What data blind spots matter most for the Fed, for investors and for the average person?
05:36 – Are we headed into a period of stagflation?
07:11 – Is our current number for GDP growth inflated?
07:51 – Can you walk us through what’s happening to farmers as a result of Trump’s tariffs?
09:51 – Has our new trade policy made the American soybean farmer obsolete?
11:11 – How far does Trump have to go before he alienates his base with new tariffs?
13:03 – Have you been surprised at how resilient the American economy has been?
15:31 – Ad Break
17:28 – What were your reactions to Secretary Hegseth’s speech at Quantico?
20:13 – What motivated you to serve in the Navy?
23:00 – Do you think we’d benefit from mandatory national service?
23:28 – Should mandatory national service include options beyond the military?
24:33 – Ad Break
26:46 – What are your thoughts on the government taking equity stakes in several private companies?
28:41 – What are your thoughts on the AI hype and the top-heavy concentration in the S&P?
30:42 – How is AI going to impact Hollywood and the creative community?
33:04 – Any thoughts on the Ellisons buying The Free Press and Bari Weiss heading CBS News?
35:22 – Do you think media’s progressive tilt sometimes clashes with telling the full truth?
37:21 – Would you describe CNN in the New York Times as being propaganda outlets?
38:16 – Do legacy networks like CBS still matter today?
40:22 – How is Marketplace balancing solid journalism with the economic realities of public media?
42:53 – What are your go-to outlets for information?
44:34 – As you enter this next chapter, both professionally and personally, what’s left to check off?
