Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers

Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers

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Thanks, Jensen: The Affair That Cost You $2,000 | Diving In

Jensen Huang’s weekend scandal didn’t just cost Nvidia. It cost you. After reports that the CEO was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort, and his admission of an extramarital affair, Nvidia shed hundreds of billions in value while the rest of the market rallied. Justin Wolfe ...  Show more

 . 20min 22sec

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Thanks, Jensen: The Affair That Cost You $2,000 | Diving In

Jensen Huang’s weekend scandal didn’t just cost Nvidia. It cost you. After reports that the CEO was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort, and his admission of an extramarital affair, Nvidia shed hundreds of billions in value while the rest of the market rallied. Justin Wolfe ...  Show more

 . 20min 22sec
The October Inflation Report Explains That Sinking Feeling | Diving In

October 2026 CPI inflation is about 4%—here's why it's an estimate, and why it matters.Justin Wolfers unpacks an October inflation report with a missing headline: last year's government shutdown left no October 2025 price reading. He fills that gap using September and November da ...  Show more

 . 18min 43sec
Elon Musk Lost Far More Than $474 Million | Diving In

Elon Musk’s $474 million in midterm spending looks enormous—until you compare it with what he had riding on the result. On Diving In, Justin Wolfers estimates that Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX holdings lost roughly $70 billion relative to their expected market performance. He flags th ...  Show more

 . 25min 56sec
Why Justin Is More Upbeat About the Economy | The Professor Is In

What does the October jobs report mean for your paycheck and your next career move?Your next raise may depend on your alternatives, not just your loyalty. Justin shows how outside offers create bargaining power, why employers can reward good work without waiting for a resignation ...  Show more

 . 22min 39sec