Trump’s Casino Economy (and Why You’ll Lose) — with Kyla Scanlon | Prof G Conversations

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Scott Galloway speaks with Kyla Scanlon, an economic commentator, educator, and author of “In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work.” – @KylaScanlon Kyla explains how gambling culture has seeped into markets and everyday investing, why America has effectively become a giant bet on AI, and what the rise of “risk-aggressive” leadership means for the next generation. They also explore the widening gap between Wall Street and the real economy, the dangers of over-concentration in Big Tech, and how social media and polarization are reshaping economic behavior. Follow Kyla Scanlon: https://www.youtube.com/@KylaScanlon https://www.instagram.com/kylascan Read Kyla’s book “In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work”: https://bit.ly/iteks Timestamps 00:00 - In This Episode 01:21 - What did you mean when you wrote that the American economy is a casino? 2:24 - Are younger generations more drawn to risky financial behavior in this gambling economy? 04:39 - What are the signs of trouble you're watching for in this casino economy? 05:51 - What do you think of prediction markets? 06:48 - Are today’s leaders modeling a dangerous form of risk-taking as a measure of strength? 09:06 - What are your thoughts on the concentration of value across a small number of companies? 10:41 - Is this a good time or a bad time to invest in this AI economy? 12:23 - What is your approach to investing your money? 13:24 - Do you think the rise in gold and crypto reflects declining trust in the U.S. dollar? 14:30 - What are your thoughts on crypto as "leveraged NASDAQ" and the industry in general? 16:12 - Why have you become more pessimistic with the crypto industry? 16:45 - Ad Break 20:32 - What stories are you seeing that you don't think are getting enough coverage? 24:46 - Where do you get your news, and how is constant information flow affecting your generation? 28:53 - Are the Dow and NASDAQ misleading measures of economic health, and what metrics matter more? 32:11 - What are your current thoughts on the state of the economy versus your expectations? 36:33 - What are your thoughts on the Amazon layoff announcement? 42:00 - Ad Break 45:23 - What are your thoughts on the state of the Chinese economy right now? 48:27 - Could immigration be a solution to the aging population problem? 49:01 - What advice would you have given your younger self when building your career? 52:34 - Which platforms have been most effective in growing your audience and reach? Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://links.profgmedia.com/youtube-... Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://links.profgmedia.com/home #ProfGMedia #ProfGConversations #ProfG #ScottGalloway #KylaScanlon #Economy #Tech #Culture #AI #Business #Leadership #Strategy #Innovation #Podcast #Interview #Insights #Culture