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Ed Elson speaks with Justin Wolfers about how concerning the latest inflation data really is and what it could mean for the Federal Reserve. Then, Stacy Rasgon joins the show to explain the record setting rally in chip stocks. Finally, Ed breaks down reports that some Amazon employees are exaggerating their AI usage.

Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan and founder of Platypus Economics. Stacy Rasgon is a Managing Director and Senior Analyst at Bernstein Research.

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Ed Elson brings on Cal Newport and Derek Thompson to explore how AI is reshaping the way we think and learn to the downside. They dig into how its impact on human intelligence could fundamentally change the economy, the risks that concern them most, and how individuals can ensure they don’t fall behind.

Cal Newport is a Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including Slow Productivity and Deep Work. Derek Thompson is the Host of the Plain English Podcast, and author of Abundance. 

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Scott Galloway and Ed Elson discuss the growing belief in Silicon Valley that AI won’t just replace workers, but managers too. Then, they break down the proposed pied-à-terre tax in NYC and why they believe taxing luxury second homes makes sense. Finally, they unpack why alcohol stocks are struggling while GLP-1 drugs are booming, and what that says about the future of American consumer behavior.

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Daniel Yergin joins Ed Elson to discuss how the war in Iran has gripped global oil markets over the last couple months. They cover why the Strait of Hormuz has become more consequential in recent years, what’s next for energy prices and production, and who comes out of this conflict on top. 

Daniel Yergin is the Vice Chairman of S&P Global and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money, and Power and The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations. 

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Ed Elson speaks with Alice Han about where the AI race between China and the U.S. stands today. She breaks down DeepSeek’s $50B valuation, where the U.S. still holds an edge, and how China’s chips really stack up to Nvidia’s. Finally, Ed explains why AI might be making us all dumber.

Alice Han is a Director at Greenmantle and Co-Host of the China Decode Podcast. 

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