The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

No Mercy / No Malice: Bottom’s Up?

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Aug 6, 2022
The podcast dives into the financial anxiety gripping Americans, blending humor with personal anecdotes. It examines the disconnect between soaring corporate revenues and plummeting stock prices, igniting discussions on recession fears amid a backdrop of job growth. The conversation shifts to urgent issues like climate change and political division, emphasizing the need for unity and community in overcoming societal challenges.
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ANECDOTE

Leia's Sock Mishap

  • Scott Galloway's dog, Leia, eats a sock, prompting a trip to the vet.
  • The vet induces vomiting with apomorphine, retrieving the sock.
INSIGHT

Market Complexity

  • Despite record low consumer sentiment and media pessimism, markets often behave counterintuitively.
  • Binaries like 'up or down' simplify complex market realities.
ANECDOTE

Recession or Not?

  • Despite two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction, a recession is not confirmed.
  • Galloway cites personal spending and economic activity as contradictory evidence.
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