The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · September 18, 2026 · 19m

The Week: China’s Upper Hand, a Troubled Bond Market, and a New Mortgage Crisis

George Hahn connects the dots on this week's biggest economic stories: why China might be the first to answer the AI question, what $40 trillion in U.S. debt means for bond markets, and how mortgages above 7% have made housing less affordable than ever. Scott Galloway weighs in on when moving back in with parents is a smart financial move and when it becomes a trap.

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China might be the first to answer the AI question

George Hahn suggests that China could be the first to answer the AI question, possibly referring to breakthroughs in artificial general intelligence or deployment at scale.

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$40 trillion in U.S. debt stirs bond market concerns

The United States has reached $40 trillion in debt, raising concerns about bond market stability and future borrowing costs.

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