Iran War Will Cost Every Household $50,000
4/21/202639 min
Ed Elson speaks with Justin Wolfers to unpack the latest developments in the war, including what the ceasefire really means and how to interpret the Defense Department’s proposed budget. Then, Rich Greenfield joins the show to analyze Netflix’s post-earnings stock drop and assess how Disney’s new CEO is performing. Finally, Ed explains why AI’s growing backlash may be less about technology, and more about rising wealth inequality. Justin Wolfers is a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan. Rich Greenfield is the Co-Founder and TMT Analyst at LightShed Partners. Get your tickets to the Prof G Markets tour 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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First 90 secondsJustin Wolfers· Guest0:00
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Speaker 11:02
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Ed Elson· Host1:19
Today's number, four point five. That's how many gallons of alcohol the average Romanian male drinks each year. That's roughly