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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · May 29, 2026 · 18m

The Week: Iran, SpaceX, and a Nervous Bond Market

George Hahn
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George Hahn breaks down the week's biggest stories: the bond market's alarm signals about inflation and debt sustainability, economic fallout from Iran tensions, rising oil prices, SpaceX's IPO filing, China-Russia alliance deepening, and Gavin Newsom reflecting on regret and leadership. The episode connects dots across macro trends that could reshape markets and geopolitics.

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Highlights

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Bond Market as Leading Indicator of Debt Anxiety
Rising bond yields and nervous bond market behavior signal deeper anxiety about U.S. debt sustainability and the possibility that borrowing costs could remain elevated long-term.
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Iran Conflict Creates Economic Spillover Into Oil and Markets
Military tensions in Iran are driving oil price increases and rippling through global markets, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already fragile economic backdrop.
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China-Russia Alliance Deepening as Structural Shift
China and Russia are growing closer in ways that suggest a lasting geopolitical realignment rather than tactical partnership.
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SpaceX IPO as Signal of Space Industry Maturation
SpaceX filing for a massive IPO indicates the space industry is reaching enough scale and profitability to support public markets.
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Editorial

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Gavin Newsom on Regret, Leadership, and Family
Gavin Newsom shares a deeply personal story reflecting on regret, the relationship between leadership decisions and family life, and what he wishes he'd done differently.
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Misc

✧Weekly format is new for Prof G Media — positioning George Hahn as the weekday news synthesizer
✧Bond market anxiety becoming a leading indicator of broader economic stress
✧Gavin Newsom's personal reflection on regret unusual for a political figure in this context
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