Prof G Markets: Google’s Quantum Breakthrough & The World Cup Goes to Saudi Arabia

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

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Careers, Entrepreneurship, Business

4.4 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 16 December 2024

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify Scott and Ed open the show by discussing why a federal judge blocked Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons, Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to restructure its business, and Eli Lilly's plans to test its GLP-1 drug as a treatment for addiction. Then Ed breaks down Google’s innovation in quantum computing, outlining its potential business use cases. Scott explains why the market is responding positively—even as the broader implications remain unclear. Finally, they discuss Saudi Arabia’s successful bid to host the 2034 World Cup and debate whether it’s a smart long-term investment for the country. Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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