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Iran Deadline Looms for an Economy on the Edge

Prof G Markets

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Investing, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.31.4K Ratings

🗓️ 7 April 2026

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Ed Elson and Justin Wolfers break down the state of the U.S. economy, including the latest jobs report and how the Iran war is shaping the economic outlook. Then, Paul Kedrosky joins the show to unpack OpenAI and Anthropic’s financials, and where their AI IPO race stands. Finally, Ed shares what OpenAI’s acquisition of TBPN reveals about the future of media. Justin Wolfers is a professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan. Paul Kedrosky is a Managing Partner at SK Ventures. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel  Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Follow Prof G Markets on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack Follow Scott on Instagram Send us your questions or comments by emailing Markets@profgmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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