What the Air India Crash Means for Boeing, Google Buyouts & Private Equity’s Big Slump

Prof G Markets

Vox Media Podcast Network

Entrepreneurship, Investing, Business

4.6 • 722 Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Scott and Ed unpack Google’s voluntary employee buyouts and explain why they could drive away top talent. They then discuss the fallout from the Air India crash and what it means for Boeing, with Scott outlining how companies should navigate a crisis. Next, they examine private equity’s struggles, with Blackstone pivoting to Europe and Yale offloading some of its private equity stakes. Finally, they explore the changing ad landscape. Ed explains why creators are outpacing legacy media and Scott breaks down how brands can win in 2025. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on Instagram Follow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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