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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · August 21, 2026 · 18m

The Week: The Right Turns Against the Rich

Scott Galloway and George Hahn analyze the shifting political alignment on wealth, the potential for California to impose a one-time billionaire tax, and Tucker Carlson's embrace of populist economic rhetoric. The episode also examines China's long-term infrastructure strategy as a structural advantage in AI development, and Scott offers a personal reflection on why keeping score is the enemy of strong relationships.

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Highlights

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California's Proposed Billionaire Wealth Tax
California may impose a one-time tax on billionaire wealth as a new revenue-raising mechanism.
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The Right Turns Populist on Economics
Tucker Carlson and other right-wing figures are increasingly pairing cultural conservatism with populist economic positions that critique the ultra-wealthy.
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China's Infrastructure Edge in the AI Race
China's decades-long infrastructure investment may give it a structural advantage in artificial intelligence development.
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Editorial

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Don't Keep Score in Relationships
Scott Galloway argues that keeping score undermines strong relationships.
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