Trump’s Economic Playbook Is Failing

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🗓️ 30 March 2026

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Scott Galloway and Ed Elson break down the key ways consumers actually experience the economy, from groceries and gas to housing, and how those everyday touchpoints have deteriorated under this administration. They then discuss a new proposal to ban sportsbetting on prediction markets. Finally, they unpack the result of the Meta and Google social media addiction trial and consider if it could be a turning point for accountability in big tech. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets Youtube Channel Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "Notes on Being a Man," out now Note: We may earn revenue from some of the links we provide. Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram, X and Substack 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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