Iran War Will Cost Every Household $50,000

Iran War Will Cost Every Household $50,000

From Prof G Markets by Vox Media Podcast Network

April 21, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the economic implications of the Iran War, Netflix's stock performance, and the societal impacts of AI and wealth inequality.

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

People in this episode

Host: Ed Elson

Guests: Justin Wolfers, Rich Greenfield

Topics covered

  • Iran War
  • Defense Department budget
  • Netflix stock analysis
  • Disney CEO performance
  • AI backlash
  • wealth inequality

Keywords

  • Iran War
  • Defense budget
  • Netflix
  • Disney
  • AI backlash
  • wealth inequality

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Organizations: University of Michigan, LightShed Partners, Netflix, Disney, Prof G Markets

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