The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · October 30, 2026 · 24m

The Week: The Death of the Old GOP, Housing’s Incumbent Problem, and the Numbers Anthropic is Hiding

Scott Galloway examines three major stories: whether record political spending in the midterms actually moves the needle; how existing homeowners use local power to block new housing and deepen the affordability crisis; and why a famous “Big Short” investor is refusing to participate in Anthropic’s IPO, citing hidden financials.

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Political Spending Doesn't Work

Scott Galloway argues that record political spending in the midterms may not translate to electoral success, questioning the return on investment of heavy ad buys.

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Housing’s Incumbent Problem

Galloway highlights that existing homeowners, often older and more politically active, use local zoning and permitting power to block new housing construction, driving up prices and locking out newcomers.

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