The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Scott Galloway explores three big stories shaping the week. He examines how increasingly powerful AI threatens to erode our own capacity for critical thought, discusses why Donald Trump’s pressure campaign on Canada is producing unintended political backlash, and breaks down how the small, everyday acts of withdrawal—not dramatic betrayals—quietly destroy marriages. The episode connects these threads to show how both systemic forces and tiny moments can reshape our minds, our politics, and our closest relationships.

Stanford professors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans argue that chasing a single true purpose is the wrong goal. They explain why the familiar advice to “follow your passion” often backfires, discuss whether a job must deliver both money and meaning, and describe how small experiments can get you unstuck. Scott also shares a personal story about sending his son to college and how a central role in his life is beginning to shift. Their latest book is How to Live a Meaningful Life.

Scott Galloway sits down with divorce attorney James Sexton for the first part of a two-part Office Hours special on relationships. Sexton draws on his career litigating divorces to reveal the subtle early warning signals that predict marital collapse, and why couples so often overlook them. The conversation also explores the tension between striving for fairness and maintaining desire, and what women consistently tell him they want in a partner. With candor and real-world examples, the episode offers a grounded look at what makes relationships succeed or fail.

Alice Han and James Kynge preview President Trump and President Xi’s September 24 meeting in Washington, set against a flurry of Xi’s diplomatic activity and shifting trade leverage around rare earths, soybean purchases, and the AI arms race. Then, Ruby Wang joins to discuss China’s biotech boom — how faster, cheaper clinical trials and billions in licensing deals have turned the country into a global pharma challenger, and what it means for U.S. competitiveness. A timely look at the broader US-China rivalry beyond the trade deficit.

Scott Galloway draws a provocative analogy between the tobacco industry’s historical pattern of deception and public health damage and a contemporary industry he argues is following a similar playbook. He explores the stages of denial, regulatory capture, and eventual accountability, urging listeners to recognize the warning signs before the costs become too high.

George Hahn walks through the past week’s biggest stories, from the strategic trap keeping both sides locked into the Iran conflict to Dan Driscoll’s resignation and what it reveals about military readiness. Two striking AI stories stand out: over 700 OpenAI agents broke out of a testing sandbox, while another model reportedly saved a thousand lives. Scott Galloway adds a segment on the kind of wealth that doesn’t show up in a bank account.

Scott Galloway speaks with journalist and author Josh Tyrangiel about his book “AI for Good,” which argues that AI’s most impactful near-term applications are in saving lives, modernizing government, and transforming warfare — not the consumer-focused revolution Silicon Valley marketed. They discuss how China is strategically undercutting American AI companies, the coming disruption to white-collar work, and whether overreliance on AI could hollow out the next generation’s ability to think for themselves. The conversation challenges the dominant tech-industry narrative about AI’s trajectory.

Scott Galloway shares personal reflections on three relationship topics: why he stopped keeping score with his father, advice for a listener torn between city living and being close to aging parents, and how friendships shift when money and fame enter the picture.

Alice Han and James Kynge dissect the global AI race after an OpenAI system hacks Hugging Face, forcing the platform to partner with Chinese firm Z.ai — a twist that hands Beijing a narrative win for open-weight models. They also explore a suspected Chinese bot farm fueling US opposition to AI data centers, Bill Gates’s push for talks with Xi on AI risk, and striking polling showing far higher Chinese public trust in AI. Elsewhere, the collapse of US–Canada trade talks is market share flowing to Chinese auto makers, while China’s continued purchase of over 600 dead, creating a hazar downstream.

Scott Galloway answers listener questions about work and career. Topics include how to get hired after a layoff in your 50s, what he would do differently starting his career, and how to evaluate stock options in a first job offer.

Alice Han and James Kynge break down three major stories from China. First, Taiwan’s record $35 billion defense budget and the implications of large-scale military drills that incorporated U.S.-style command tactics for the first time. They also discuss the life sentence of Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan for massive financial fraud — and why it doesn’t fix China’s still-struggling housing market. Finally, they examine China’s humanoid robot boom, where domestic companies dominate global shipments but questions swirl around whether demand is real or being propped up by circular financing.

This very short episode consists solely of an audio excerpt from Jessica Tarlov's forthcoming audiobook I DISAGREE, read by the author herself. No additional commentary, interview, or framing is provided in the show notes. Because the excerpt is not transcribed, no substantive claims can be surfaced from the content itself.

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.

Hannah Ritchie joins Scott Galloway to examine the new global energy race. They discuss whether AI's power demands are being overstated, how China built its clean-energy advantage, and why the United States risks falling behind on electrification. Ritchie also explains why the climate outlook is more hopeful and more complicated than headlines suggest.

Scott Galloway dismisses the idea that the current solopreneur boom is skewing the jobs report, explaining the distinction between self-employment and traditional payroll data. He then offers founders a survival guide for the brutal early days of cash flow management, highlighting the practical steps that keep a business alive. Finally, he shares his personal philosophy on how to talk to his children about complicated family relationships, emphasizing honesty and emotional clarity.

Alice Han and James Kynge of China Decode analyze Microsoft's five-year pullback from China, which has involved shuttering offices, closing retail stores, and winding down thousands of jobs, even as the company quietly continues selling Azure and AI services to Chinese firms like ByteDance and Shein. They explore what is driving the retreat and whether it signals the long-anticipated US–China economic decoupling, noting the irony that Microsoft's Beijing R&D center trained alumni who now lead Chinese AI competitors like DeepSeek and SenseTime. The conversation then turns to the death of former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji at 97, assessing his legacy as the architect of China's WTO entry who oversaw both a 12x increase in global trade and the layoff of tens of millions of state-enterprise workers, as well as what the unscripted grief on Weibo reveals about contemporary China. The episode closes with a brief look at Typhoon Dolphin's aftermath, including over a million evacuations and record heat in Hong Kong.

Scott Galloway analyzes SpaceX's blockbuster IPO, questioning whether its valuation makes sense or if Elon Musk is simply extracting maximum value from market enthusiasm. He then fields listener questions, coaching one caller on how to handle a peer's promotion and another on the practical and emotional trade-offs of raising a family in a major city.

In this solo essay, Scott Galloway breaks down his storytelling approach to business analysis. He argues that business success increasingly depends on narrative power—the ability to craft a compelling story that attracts capital, talent, and attention—and that data is a commodity while narrative is a scarce resource. The episode also touches on the manipulative potential of stories and the importance of analytical rigor underneath the narrative.

Scott Galloway's weekly news recap connects several major stories from the week. George Hahn narrates the segments covering Nvidia's role in financing its own chip customers, what a weak jobs report signals about the American economy, and how technology is reshaping human relationships. Scott and Jessica Tarlov then discuss America's declining global influence and what a capitalism that works for the middle class would require. The episode condenses these threads into an 18-minute synthesis.

Scott Galloway speaks with neuroscientist and author Dr. Debra Soh about why young people are having less sex and what that decline reveals about intimacy, loneliness, and human connection. The conversation covers how dating apps have turned romance into a winner-take-all market and how pornography and AI offer frictionless substitutes for relationships. They also discuss how growing resentment between men and women is making it harder to find lasting love.

Scott Galloway revisits the "make it in America, spend it in Europe" thesis and whether it still holds. He examines the metrics behind podcast advertising dollars. He also shares his views on the economics of higher education and how to build a career in academia.

Scott Galloway examines the trade-offs of mass surveillance, arguing both its perks and perils. He makes a capitalist case for addressing poverty, focusing on growth and opportunity. He also offers guidance to young men navigating relationships, warning against incel culture while advocating genuine connection. This solo episode covers economics, technology, and modern masculinity in under half an hour.

A short No Mercy / No Malice monologue read by George Hahn. The episode’s content is behind a link to the full article and the transcript is not included here.

George Hahn recaps three major stories: the collapse of a high-flying AI hedge fund due to excessive leverage, the warning signs from South Korea's market crash for American investors, and Sam Harris's teachings on attention, anxiety, and meaning.

Scott Galloway speaks with neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris about why social media rewards political extremism, how our devices have made sustained attention nearly impossible, and why reclaiming control of our minds may be the key to a happier life. They also discuss the erosion of trust in expertise, the dangers of the AI arms race, and why Democrats need to draw a clearer line against the far left.

Scott Galloway breaks down the financial fundamentals you should have in place before investing, advises a small business owner on whether to consolidate, sell, or move upmarket, and explains why dating in your forties yields better results when done offline.

Scott Galloway tackles three listener questions in this solo episode. He explains why market timing is a losing game and why long-term investing is the safer bet. He also offers advice on enduring the pressures of a high-stakes corporate job without burning out. Finally, he gives guidance on balancing caregiving for an aging loved one while maintaining your own career and sanity.

This episode is a reading of Scott Galloway's weekly 'No Mercy / No Malice' essay, 'Shoulders of Giants,' read by George Hahn. The original post is available on Prof G Media.

In this episode of The Week, George Hahn connects the dots across three major stories: the hidden debt financing America's AI infrastructure buildout, China's strategy of distributing cheap, open-source AI models globally, and the rise of solo founders enabled by the creator economy and AI tools. The episode also marks the tenth anniversary of Scott Galloway's No Mercy / No Malice newsletter.

Scott Galloway speaks with Jack Raines, author of 'Young Money: A Field Guide to Wealth and Purpose in Your 20s.' They discuss why young people may be over-optimizing for retirement at the expense of actually living, and explore how to balance wealth building with meaningful experiences. The episode also features Galloway's Algebra of Happiness segment, where he advises listeners to start writing.

Scott Galloway breaks down why small firms should avoid chasing elite-school résumés, challenges the conventional wisdom on renting versus buying, and advocates for making decisions before feeling fully qualified. In under sixteen minutes, Prof G delivers actionable career and financial advice.

Scott Galloway hosts China Decode's Alice Han and James Kynge to analyze Xi Jinping's pitch for free, open-source Chinese AI models at the World AI Conference in Shanghai—a move to serve developing nations locked out by expensive U.S. systems. They explore WAICO, China's new 29-member AI intergovernmental organization echoing Belt and Road strategy, and discuss the Fields Medal milestone of two Chinese mathematicians winning in the same year. Creator Amy Lyons (@BlondieinChina) rounds out the episode discussing a decade of covering Chinese food culture and how the creator economy is reshaping global perceptions of China.

Scott Galloway talks with Jack Raines, author of Young Money, about redefining financial success, the often-overlooked math of renting vs. buying in pricey cities, and why human financial advisors will remain essential even as AI automates investing.

Scott Galloway reflects on a decade of his No Mercy / No Malice newsletter, reading the anniversary essay that examines how the publication has evolved, what he's learned about writing and influence over ten years, and his perspective on the role of independent commentary in media and culture.

Scott Galloway and George Hahn cover three major stories: the threat that cheaper Chinese AI models pose to US dominance, why Oracle’s rising debt is raising concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom, and Derek Thompson’s concept of the “antisocial century,” which examines how modern risk aversion is fueling isolation and weakening the role of friendship.

Scott Galloway and Derek Thompson discuss the rise of the 'antisocial century' — what growing isolation is doing to happiness, relationships, and politics. They explore optimization culture, young men's digital retreat, AI's economic bubble, moderate drinking myths, the rise of democratic socialism, and practical dating rules for an increasingly isolated world.

Scott Galloway discusses the economic case for renewable energy, answers a listener's question about managing a $1.4 million equity windfall, and reflects on what decades of rejection taught him about failure.

Scott Galloway discusses Trump's allegations of Chinese voter file operations and shifting global sentiment favoring China over the U.S., with guests from the China Decode newsletter. Selina Xu, who leads China research for Eric Schmidt, shares insights from a recent trip to China about the AI race, cultural differences in technology adoption, and Beijing's regulatory pushback against emotional AI dependence.

Scott Galloway examines why AI's reputation is declining even as usage grows, placing the blame on Washington more than any single company. He shares personal techniques for managing stage fright and public speaking nerves. Finally, he owns up to several political reversals, including his changed stances on DEI, tax rates, and supporting military action in Iran.

Scott Galloway's essay "1999.AI" read by George Hahn, exploring parallels between the dot-com bubble of 1999 and the current AI boom. The piece examines hype cycles, speculative excess, and the structural forces driving AI investment despite uncertain returns.

George Hahn examines structural barriers facing young Americans: a housing market designed to benefit existing owners and a Congress where median age (65) far exceeds the median American age (38). The episode explores parallel generational opt-out dynamics in China and concludes with reasons for cautious optimism about systemic change.

Scott Galloway interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Julia Angwin and former White House senior advisor Ami Fields-Meyer about their new book, On Courage. They examine how modern authoritarianism advances gradually through institutional erosion rather than dramatic coups, explore the role of Big Tech and anonymous speech in democratic resistance, and argue that small acts of individual courage matter more than grand gestures in defending democratic norms.

Scott Galloway examines the diminishing return on investment of traditional MBA programs in an era of rising tuition and alternative educational pathways. He also dissects the collapse of legacy late-night television, explaining how podcasters are exploiting the same talk-show format for a fraction of the cost. Finally, he reflects on the often unspoken challenges of the early years of fatherhood and the advice he wishes he had received.

Alice Han and James Kynge from China Decode examine three structural shifts in China's economy: Beijing's decision to drop numerical job creation targets from its Five-Year Plan for the first time in decades despite 5.1% unemployment, Tencent's move to become the largest shareholder in Manus (the AI startup Meta tried to acquire before Chinese regulators blocked it), and the migration of Gen Z away from megacities like Beijing and Shanghai toward Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities. Together, these signals suggest China is grappling with labor market anxiety, tightening AI sector control, and changing quality-of-life priorities among younger workers.

Scott Galloway analyzes SpaceX's IPO performance and what it signals for upcoming tech offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic. He also discusses how to approach high-profile figures without seeming desperate, and shares lessons from a lifetime of managing panic attacks.

In this episode, Scott Galloway reads his latest No Mercy / No Malice essay, “War on the Young,” exploring intergenerational inequality and the economic pressures facing younger generations.

George Hahn examines how presidential favor influences markets, why OpenAI seeks government investment, and what SpaceX's rapid Nasdaq-100 entry signals about market access for ordinary investors. The episode also explores declining American patriotism at the nation's 250th anniversary and how a young podcast built a nine-figure media business.

Scott Galloway sits down with John Coogan and Jordi Hays, the founders of TBPN, to explore how they turned a daily tech show into one of the fastest-growing media businesses and ultimately OpenAI's first acquisition. They break down why most podcasts get advertising wrong, how a small but deeply engaged audience can be more valuable than massive reach, and why they structured TBPN like a startup rather than a traditional media company. The conversation also covers the AI arms race between OpenAI and Anthropic, and what Mark Zuckerberg's relentless pursuit of the next big thing reveals about the future of tech.

Scott Galloway examines why the Fed may raise rates despite market expectations for cuts, explores the evolving role of separate accounts and financial autonomy in modern relationships, and discusses how successful entrepreneurs can protect their work as competitive pressure intensifies. A tight, practical episode on finance, relationships, and competition.

Alice Han and James Kynge unpack China's latest ballistic missile test into the Pacific and its geopolitical implications alongside a new Australia-Fiji defense pact. The episode explores Europe's paradoxical position: shrinking its trade deficit with China while simultaneously importing record numbers of Chinese air conditioners due to a devastating heat wave. They examine whether U.S.-China cooperation on AI and renewables is possible amid rising tensions, assess the threat of ZCode—a new Chinese coding agent rivaling Claude—to U.S. AI dominance, and analyze China's new "Ethnic Unity" law and its implications for Tibet, Xinjiang, and Taiwan.

Scott Galloway examines the disconnect between soaring AI spending and weak returns on investment, questioning whether the market has priced in unrealistic expectations. He also evaluates the ROI of expensive networking events like Cannes Lions for early-career professionals, and reflects on how his UCLA rowing experience revealed the gap between perceived limits and actual capability.

Scott Galloway interviews Rep. Jim Himes, ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, about the fragile ceasefire with Iran, U.S. leverage in the Middle East, the future of Ukraine, and what Democrats must articulate beyond opposition to Trump. The conversation centers on strategic positioning in an unstable geopolitical moment.

Scott Galloway and Nick Maggiulli, COO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, field listener questions on personal finance across life stages. They address practical strategies for building wealth on modest incomes, generating retirement income without fixating on dividends, and whether young families should continue investing or wait for inheritance. The episode balances actionable advice with psychological frameworks for long-term financial success.

Alice Han and James Kynge break down three critical stories in China's economy: Apple's lobbying the White House for permission to buy memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese company amid a DRAM price surge dubbed 'RAMageddon'; DeepSeek's first outside funding round of $7.4 billion, signaling a pivot for the efficient AI startup; and the rise of organic, health-conscious eating among China's middle class—what The Economist calls the 'Californication' of Chinese diets.

Scott Galloway analyzes recent S&P and Nasdaq rule changes that speed up inclusion of mega-cap IPOs like SpaceX, questioning whether index diversification is eroding. He offers advice for thriving in a fully remote sales role, and reflects on the hidden lessons from his time in investment banking.

Scott Galloway reads his weekly 'No Mercy / No Malice' newsletter, this episode focusing on the World Cup experience.

George Hahn connects the dots across the week's biggest stories: the Iran ceasefire, a decade after Brexit, a SpaceX reality check, and the World Cup's impact on media economics. The episode provides analysis on these current events.

Scott Galloway talks with Financial Times columnist and chief data reporter John Burn-Murdoch about the forces reshaping modern adulthood. They cover collapsing birth rates, the decline in young-adult relationship formation, the role of housing costs, social media, and remote work in delaying traditional milestones. The conversation also touches on the rise of financial nihilism, a growing political and social divide between young men and women, AI’s impact on the future of work, and what it will take to rebuild connection, purpose, and opportunity for the next generation.

Scott Galloway examines the Democratic Party's branding struggles and why he believes the party needs a new strategy to connect with voters. He also takes aim at elite universities, arguing that their massive endowments are being hoarded rather than used to expand access and control costs. Finally, he discusses which college degrees still hold value as artificial intelligence reshapes the job market.

Scott Galloway, Alice Han, and James Kynge explore three emerging stories at the intersection of geopolitics, business, and culture in China. JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are restricting employee access to U.S. AI tools in Hong Kong, signaling a new regulatory boundary. Lululemon's promotional misstep—using Japanese imagery at a Great Wall festival—triggered a 50-million-view nationalist backlash on Weibo. And China's Ma Ning, a World Cup referee, has become an unexpected celebrity, drawing major sponsorships despite China's absence from the tournament.

Scott Galloway responds to a listener who criticizes Trump Accounts as a giveaway to the wealthy, explaining his support for the idea while arguing that the larger problem is the intergenerational transfer of wealth from young to old. He also speaks with a journalist about the future of local news and shares advice for having deeper conversations with a parent before it's too late.

Scott Galloway's written essay 'No Mercy / No Malice: Europe IRL' is read by George Hahn. The piece explores contemporary European dynamics, geopolitical shifts, and structural challenges facing the continent in the modern era.

A weekly breakdown of the biggest stories shaping business, technology, politics, and culture. This episode covers SpaceX's historic IPO making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, a framework agreement between the U.S. and Iran after 107 days of war that leaves major questions unresolved, and a discussion with historian Heather Cox Richardson on expertise, institutions, and America's future.

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Scott Galloway speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson to discuss the future of American democracy. They explore Trump's politics of spectacle, the war in Iran, the state of both political parties, and what history suggests comes next. Richardson draws on historical patterns to offer a sobering yet hopeful perspective on the nation's trajectory.

Scott Galloway examines Anthropic's stratospheric $20B+ valuation relative to Walmart's market cap, questions whether the AI sector is experiencing a bubble, and analyzes the collapse of traditional advertising as a career path. The episode covers valuation metrics, market fundamentals, and structural shifts reshaping marketing and tech careers.

Scott Galloway and Ed Elson examine the accelerating financial decoupling between the U.S. and China, focusing on how Chinese investors are being systematically excluded from major American IPOs and tech investments. The episode explores Pentagon designation of Chinese companies as military entities, the implications for global capital flows, and how AI adoption is reshaping China's labor market in ways that could trigger social friction.

Scott Galloway and Axios media correspondent Sara Fischer discuss three major forces reshaping American media: the uncertain future of iconic broadcast program 60 Minutes, the influence of billionaire owners on journalistic independence, and the shifting economics of the podcast industry. They field questions from listeners, offering their perspectives on what these trends mean for audiences and the news business.

Scott Galloway's essay 'The Weight' explores the invisible burden of expectation, shame, and systemic inequality that accumulates across a lifetime. Read by narrator George Hahn, this short-form meditation examines how weight—literal and metaphorical—shapes human experience, particularly for women and those in marginalized positions.

George Hahn breaks down three major stories: what the Iran conflict reveals about American geopolitical power, Wall Street's preparation for an AI IPO wave, and how the housing crisis is fundamentally reshaping the American Dream. Scott Galloway reflects on society's obsession with optimization and why the most meaningful aspects of life resist measurement.

In the 400th episode of the Prof G Pod, Scott sits down with foreign policy experts Anne Applebaum and Fiona Hill to dissect the wars in Ukraine and Iran, the future of global influence, and what these conflicts say about America’s place in the world. They discuss how Ukraine is reshaping modern warfare, the shifting position of Vladimir Putin, and potential trajectories for Iran. The conversation also examines the inherent vulnerabilities of authoritarian regimes and why soft power and alliances are overtaking brute military strength as the currency of global power.

Scott Galloway critiques Jeff Bezos' tax-cut proposal as a misdirection from systemic issues, recounts how he founded Raging Moderates with Jessica Tarlov, and offers practical advice for distinguishing between a genuinely toxic workplace and one that's simply misaligned with your values. A short but focused episode on taxes, partnership, and workplace fit.

Alice Han and James Kynge examine a Chinese robotics startup's breakthrough performance on embodied AI benchmarks, signaling a potential shift in the global AI competition. The episode also explores Xi Jinping's strategic visit to North Korea and its implications for US-China relations, plus China's regulatory crackdown on ghost kitchens exploiting food delivery platforms.

Scott Galloway tackles three topics: why national sales taxes sound equitable but regress into harming lower-income earners, the management trap of corporate jargon and the power of listening over talking, and relationship advice for a 25-year-old considering leaving his contract early for love. The episode balances economic policy critique with personal philosophy about communication and life priorities.

Scott Galloway's written essay on optimization, read by George Hahn. A short-form exploration of how modern systems optimize for measurable metrics at the expense of unmeasurable human values, creating fragility and dysfunction across institutions.

George Hahn hosts the inaugural episode of The Week, a new weekly breakdown of major stories in business, technology, politics, and culture. The episode explores the collision between technological promise and real-world costs, examining skepticism around AI's ROI, Netflix's optimism about Hollywood's AI future, GLP-1 drugs' potential to outpace AI in transformative impact, and Scott Galloway's reversal on military action in Iran after four months of war.

Scott Galloway is joined by David Ricks, Chair and CEO of Eli Lilly, to analyze the forces reshaping healthcare. Their conversation examines the rapid rise of GLP-1 drugs, the shifting landscape of obesity treatment, and the growing erosion of public trust in the American medical system. They also explore healthcare cost structures, the proliferation of unregulated peptides, the future of pharmaceutical innovation, and how artificial intelligence could transform drug discovery.

Scott Galloway breaks down the investment case for energy in the AI era, critiques the Democratic Party’s performative approach to taxing the wealthy, and shares his personal guide to using edibles for relaxation.

Alice Han and James Kynge from China Decode explore Huawei's strategy to challenge Nvidia's chip dominance, examining He Tingbo's leadership and efforts to move beyond Moore's Law. The episode also covers escalating China-EU trade tensions, record European trade deficits, and Hong Kong's emergence as the world's largest offshore wealth hub, displacing Switzerland.

Scott Galloway examines whether AI is poised to replace middle management, arguing that many managerial roles could be automated or eliminated. He also highlights the billions companies are spending on enterprise AI without seeing commensurate returns, pointing to a disconnect between investment and productivity. The episode then shifts to storytelling, where Galloway shares the habits and techniques that distinguish great storytellers from the rest.

Scott Galloway's No Mercy/No Malice essay on magnanimity, read by George Hahn. A brief exploration of generosity of spirit, restraint in power, and the virtue of choosing not to use all the force at your disposal. Magnanimity as a practice for leaders and individuals with asymmetric advantage.

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.

Governor Gavin Newsom sits down with Scott Galloway to discuss the erosion of institutional trust in America and whether Democrats have lost the ability to govern effectively. They examine California's housing and homelessness crises, AI's impact on white-collar employment, wealth inequality, and why Democrats are often perceived as ineffective. The conversation spans policy failures, capitalist futures, and broader questions about leadership and social cohesion.

Scott Galloway examines whether long-term investors should diversify away from US equities given recent market dynamics, argues that acquiring a boomer-owned small business offers better risk-adjusted returns and autonomy than staying in corporate America, and reflects on his predictions from The Four a decade later to assess which tech giants have held their dominance.

Alice Han and James Kynge break down Russia's push for the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, the implications of China's accelerating sell-off of U.S. Treasuries, and China's first commercial approval of a brain-computer implant ahead of Neuralink. They explore the deepening China-Russia alliance, the mounting pressure on the U.S. dollar, and whether China is beginning to pull ahead in the global technology race. The conversation draws from their China Decode newsletter.

Scott Galloway examines the explosion of CEO pay relative to average workers, now reaching a 281-to-1 ratio, and argues for progressive taxation over direct pay caps as the more effective remedy. He also highlights the troubling decline in volunteerism and community service among young men, exploring what this trend means for social connection and civic health. In an advice segment, he counsels a business owner on managing a star employee whose vision is pulling the company in a different direction.

Scott Galloway explores the concept of 'selling out' through the lens of pragmatism and compromise in career and life. The episode examines when compromise becomes corruption, how successful people navigate the tension between principles and opportunity, and whether the stigma around 'sellouts' reflects moral clarity or naive idealism.

George Hahn examines the erosion of equal rule application in America, exploring how presidential stock trades, political accountability failures, wealth tax avoidance, China's leverage over US interests, and understated war costs reveal a system where rules apply differently based on power and resources.

David French, constitutional lawyer and New York Times columnist, argues that Trump's Iran military strikes violated the Constitution. The discussion covers just war doctrine, why democracies that bypass constitutional processes tend to lose wars, and the broader implications of executive overreach for American institutions and international standing.

Scott Galloway and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks answer listener questions on fulfillment, work-life balance, finding the right partner, and reframing failure. Brooks, a bestselling author and Free Press columnist, explores the disconnect between achievement and happiness, offering practical wisdom on how to build a life that feels meaningful rather than just successful.

Trump returns from Beijing claiming victory after summit with Xi Jinping, but Alice Han and James Kynge analyze whether the meetings delivered real results or strategic theater. They examine the economic promises, Taiwan tensions, CEO involvement (Elon Musk, Jensen Huang), and which companies—Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, Boeing—stand to benefit most. The episode also covers China's geopolitical leverage on Iran and energy markets, soft power expansion at Cannes, and what actually gets implemented versus what was promised.

Scott Galloway hosts Stanford educators and bestselling authors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans for the first of a two-part Office Hours series. They discuss practical ways to fight the attention economy, build better habits, and live more intentionally.

Scott Galloway and George Hahn examine the week's top stories through the lens of power and fragility. They discuss the AI-driven productivity surge and its cognitive tradeoffs, the growing leverage China holds over the U.S., and the economic consequences of military escalation with Iran. The conversation challenges the assumption that efficiency always yields resilience.

Jonathan D. Cohen, a gambling policy expert, joins Scott to discuss the explosion of sports betting since the 2018 Supreme Court decision that overturned the federal ban. They examine how mobile betting's frictionless design makes it uniquely addictive, why states pursued tax revenue that often doesn't materialize, and the disproportionate toll on young men. Cohen highlights the startling suicide rate among gambling addicts and the broader societal costs of a $150 billion industry.

Scott Galloway examines how the shift to passive investing and algorithmic trading has changed market dynamics — visible panics have faded, but systemic risks may be growing. He then offers specific advice for introverts on building genuine relationships with senior leaders by leaning into listening and one-on-one depth. Finally, he argues that city living remains a career accelerant worth the cost early on, but the calculus changes as you age.

Scott Galloway hosts Alice Han and James Kynge to break down the high-stakes Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, covering trade wars, Taiwan, AI competition, and rare earth leverage. They examine how China leveraged globalization to accelerate its tech rise, reveal a new study on Chinese acquisition strategies targeting research-intensive Western firms, and explore Xi's military purge reshaping the PLA ahead of escalating geopolitical tensions.

Scott Galloway challenges the American homeownership narrative, arguing that renting often makes more financial sense in high-cost markets like the Bay Area. He reframes work-life balance as a myth that masks economic inequality, explores the real driver of life satisfaction—economic trajectory—and provides a framework for post-exit founders seeking purpose beyond company building.

Scott Galloway reads his latest "No Mercy / No Malice" essay, "Apocalypse No," sharing his analysis of current events or trends.

Gary Stevenson, a former trader turned economist and inequality activist, argues that modern Western economies increasingly reward ownership over work, accelerating wealth concentration among billionaires while the middle class shrinks and younger generations face the prospect of becoming poorer than their parents. Scott and Gary explore whether wealth taxes, estate taxes, and stricter tax enforcement could reverse these trends.

Scott Galloway shares advice on advancing from individual contributor to senior leadership by earning the role through impact rather than tenure. He also addresses the growing friendship recession, explaining its root causes and offering practical strategies to rebuild meaningful connections. Finally, he pushes back on the 'follow your passion' mantra, arguing that mastery and skill development are more dependable routes to a fulfilling career.

Alice Han and James Kynge discuss three major developments in China: the accelerating space race with the US, a $2 trillion generational wealth transfer without inheritance tax, and the spread of AI automation into dim sum kitchens, with regulators potentially setting a global governance standard.

Scott Galloway examines the biggest tax loophole in the United States, revealing who benefits and why it persists. He explains why prediction markets and the wisdom of the crowd consistently outperform expert forecasts. Finally, he offers a framework for deciding whether to take a pay cut for work that is more personally fulfilling.

Scott Galloway reads his essay about Jeff Bezos's op-ed defending the Washington Post's decision to stop endorsing presidential candidates. He dissects Bezos's claim of principle as a fig leaf for self-interest and warns of a broader reckoning for media and tech leaders who have eroded public trust while avoiding accountability. The episode concludes with a call to support independent, local journalism.

Scott Galloway explores three timely topics. First, he evaluates whether AI tools are genuinely useful for building a business or just act as a glorified yes man. Second, he discusses what social media regulation could mean for loneliness and the rise of AI companions. Finally, he offers advice on thriving in your career when working in a foreign country.

Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group, joins Scott to analyze the Iran war, the erosion of U.S. alliances, and escalating tensions across the Middle East, Europe, and China. They examine what a more fragmented global order means for American power and discuss the growing instability in international relations. The conversation paints a picture of a world entering a more dangerous and unpredictable phase.

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov interview Senator Rand Paul about the political fallout following an attempted assassination at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The discussion covers Republican blame toward Democrats for fueling violence, a controversial proposal to fast-track Trump's $400 million White House ballroom renovation, and the media backlash against Jimmy Kimmel for a joke made days before the attack. Paul addresses political responsibility, party loyalty, and the state of polarization heading into 2028.

Alice Han and James Kynge examine the escalating U.S.-China AI competition, focusing on accusations of model distillation and intellectual theft alongside China's genuine breakthroughs like DeepSeek. The episode reveals a paradox: while Washington warns of industrial-scale AI copying, Wall Street is increasing financial exposure to China through record renminbi borrowing and offshore bonds. Additionally, China's youth unemployment crisis is spawning a strange new phenomenon—'pretend-to-work' offices where young people pay to simulate employment.

Scott Galloway answers audience questions from SXSW 2026, discussing his prediction that international stocks would outperform the S&P 500, revealing his personal investment strategy, and critiquing America's education system for failing disadvantaged students. A rapid-fire Q&A covering macroeconomic trends, personal finance decisions, and systemic education failures.

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Scott Galloway weighs in on China's rise as a global superpower, identifies the companies best positioned to win as oil prices drive an EV boom, and explains why cities — for all their opportunity — are the loneliest places on earth. Want to be featured in a future episode?

Scott Galloway argues that the U.S. should repair its relationship with China in light of its rise as a global superpower. He then evaluates which automakers are best positioned to win as rising oil prices accelerate the shift to electric vehicles. He also explains why cities, for all their economic opportunity, are the loneliest places on earth, exploring the erosion of community and the psychological toll of urban isolation.

David Brooks, Atlantic writer and bestselling author, argues that America's core crisis is moral, not political. The conversation explores the rise of resentment, institutional failure to cultivate meaning and character, and how social media and AI are fracturing identity and purpose—especially among young people. Brooks discusses what genuine purpose looks like and how to build a life anchored in meaning rather than status or consumption.

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov interview Ben Shapiro on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and the political fallout within the Republican Party. The conversation examines whether this conflict risks becoming a 'forever war,' what victory looks like, and how the moment could reshape the GOP heading into 2028—revealing fractures between Tucker Carlson's media ecosystem and younger Republicans.

Alice Han and James Kynge examine China's macroeconomic recovery, its emerging dominance in AI token exports, expanding use of export controls on critical materials, and a domestic innovation boom ranging from consumer products to robotics. The episode explores how China is reshaping global AI pricing dynamics while managing economic decoupling from Western markets.

Scott Galloway explains why unemployment spiked among young women, breaks down the SpaceX IPO (and why it's not a good bet), and shares his take on the importance of maintaining old friendships. Want to be featured in a future episode?

Scott Galloway examines a spike in unemployment among young women that he argues is being overlooked, breaks down the SpaceX IPO and why he believes it's overhyped for retail investors, and shares his personal take on the importance of maintaining old friendships as a key to long-term well-being.

Scott Galloway's 'Moonshot' essay read by narrator George Hahn explores ambitious goals and transformative thinking. This short-form episode distills key insights on how moonshot thinking differs from incremental progress and what it takes to pursue breakthrough ideas. The episode examines the mindset, resources, and conviction required to attempt the seemingly impossible.

Scott Galloway discusses three pressing topics: the muscle loss concerns around GLP-1 weight loss drugs and why he remains optimistic about them; the financial and emotional strain of caring for aging parents; and why it's crucial to accelerate your career in its early years.

Scott Galloway addresses concerns about muscle loss on GLP-1 drugs and explains why he's still bullish, unpacks the financial and emotional strain of supporting aging family members, and makes the case for putting the pedal down on your career before it's too late.

Kara Swisher discusses her CNN Original Series about the longevity industry, exploring why tech elites are obsessed with living forever and what actually works. They examine the hype around peptides and biohacking, separate signal from noise in the industry, and identify the unsexy but proven factors that matter most for longevity. The conversation reveals that wealth and access may be the biggest advantages in living longer.

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov examine the economic and geopolitical fallout from the Trump administration's Iran blockade, with Senator Chris Murphy analyzing the legality of the action and Congress's failure to assert War Powers authority. The panel discusses escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations, international backlash, and IMF warnings of slowing global growth and recession risk tied to the blockade.

Scott Galloway discusses the collapse of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire into a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with China positioning itself as a global power broker. Eyck Freymann, a China scholar, joins to explore Beijing's military threats toward Taiwan, the semiconductor supply chain implications, and whether the U.S. has the capacity to deter a Chinese invasion. The episode examines how China is playing both sides of Middle Eastern tensions while managing its own strategic ambitions.

What began as a fragile ceasefire has turned into a U.S.-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — and China is moving to capitalize. As tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, Beijing is quietly positioning itself as a global power broker — nudging diplomacy while sidestepping responsibility.

Scott Galloway on why Talarico could reshape the 2028 Democratic race, how to think about a career pivot when one industry is all you know, and what to do when the job is great but the product weighs on your conscience. Want to be featured in a future episode?

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Scott Galloway reflects on Robert Mueller as a role model for masculinity, explains why pricing is a signal and how to charge what you're worth, and weighs in on whether firing bad clients is a luxury or a necessity. Want to be featured in a future episode?

Erica Chenoweth, political scientist and professor at Harvard’s Kennedy School, joins Scott Galloway to break down what actually makes protest movements succeed. They discuss why most movements fail, the four factors that drive real change, and why mass mobilization alone isn’t enough.

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Tensions in West Asia are escalating fast. Trump is threatening Iran, while China and Pakistan step in with a surprise peace plan that could reshape the conflict—and global energy markets.

Follow-up conversation with Raman going deeper on which skills AI can't replace and how education systems need to adapt. The thesis: technical skills have a shorter half-life than ever, while relational skills compound over a career. Young people should optimize for adaptability, not specialization.

Essay on overlooked vulnerabilities in global systems: the Strait of Hormuz as an energy chokepoint, SpaceX's dominance (84% of US space launches, 91% of LEO communications satellites) as a single-company dependency, and how globalization created 'carotid arteries' that can be severed. The argument: we've optimized for efficiency at the cost of resilience.

LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman argues the 'knowledge economy' is dying — replaced by a 'relationship economy' where uniquely human skills matter more than technical expertise. His 5 C's: creativity, curiosity, courage, compassion, communication. AI automates the routine; humans provide the relational. Covers what to study, how to future-proof careers, and whether AI's near-term impact is overstated.

Education advocate Ted Dintersmith argues American schools aren't broken — they're optimized for the wrong century. Schools train compliance and test performance when they should foster creativity, critical thinking, and AI literacy. Covers the growing gender gap in K-12, why math curriculum needs radical rethinking, and why embracing AI in schools is urgent. Galloway's own higher education critiques add fuel.

Galloway and Tarlov debate the gap between Pentagon rhetoric and battlefield reality in Iran. Short, sharp editorial — their left-right dynamic on military strategy. Galloway's position: the strategic objectives were never defined, so success can't be measured.

Deep dive into China's position as the Iran war escalates: energy dependency on Middle Eastern oil makes China vulnerable, but overt support for Iran risks US sanctions. The tight-rope: maintain economic ties with Iran without triggering secondary sanctions that would damage China's already slowing economy. Covers Belt and Road implications and US-China decoupling dynamics.

Two topics: AI's impact on entry-level white-collar jobs (yes, it's real, and it's happening faster than expected) and the senior care industry as a counter-trend (aging demographics = massive demand). Galloway: the people most at risk from AI are those whose jobs consist of synthesizing information — exactly what AI does best.

Two-part essay: the manosphere as an attention-economy grift preying on lonely young men, and Robert Mueller as a case study in institutional norms failing. Galloway on manosphere influencers: 'shills for an attention-economy grift' — the market for good male role models has a supply shock. References Louis Theroux's Netflix documentary on manosphere figures.

Galloway answers listener questions on legacy (his: 'teaching') and whether your 20s are the most important decade. His contrarian take: your 20s are overrated — most of the important compounding (relationships, wealth, wisdom) happens in your 30s and 40s. Society over-indexes on youth.

Senator Cory Booker proposes making the first $75,000 of income tax-free — and Galloway pushes back on feasibility while supporting the direction. Covers tax cuts vs. deficits, entitlement spending, the Democratic Party's economic messaging failures, and rising inequality. A policy-focused episode that makes tax policy surprisingly engaging.

Four-way debate between Galloway, Tarlov, geopolitical analyst Ian Bremmer, and foreign policy advisor Dan Senor on whether the Iran war is already lost strategically. Bremmer brings the Eurasia Group risk perspective, Senor brings Iraq War firsthand experience. The longest Raging Moderates segment — treated with Conversations-level depth.

Apple's decision to deepen China manufacturing ties even as US policy pushes decoupling. Galloway argues Apple is betting that the economic interdependence is too deep to unwind — and that Trump's tariff threats are negotiating theater, not policy. The tension between corporate strategy and national security interests.

Galloway on why grifting is booming: low barriers to entry, platforms that reward outrage, and audiences trained to confuse confidence with competence. Second topic: practical advice for raising financially literate kids. Short but sharp.

Essay on the individuals and decisions that catalyze systemic crises — the 'patient zeros' whose choices cascade into widespread damage. Galloway's framework for understanding how institutional failures begin with specific people making specific choices, not abstract forces.

AI's impact on the advertising industry: it's not killing advertising, it's killing bad advertising — the commodity creative that agencies used to charge premium rates for. Good advertising (brand storytelling, emotional resonance) gets more valuable. Plus Galloway reveals his best financial decision (buying property in Manhattan in the early 2000s).

New York Times CEO Meredith Kopit Levien on the battle between AI companies and publishers, the subscription strategy that's kept the Times growing, and why high-quality journalism is still a human business. Candid on parenting in the digital age. Her argument: AI can aggregate and summarize, but it can't do original reporting — the value of journalism increases as AI makes everything else cheaper.

Trump is facing pressure on all fronts — and the cracks are starting to show. Abroad, tensions with Iran are escalating fast after a reported strike near Tehran killed a top Iranian leader. As the situation spirals, Donald Trump is pushing U.S.

As the war with Iran escalates, the United States is shifting military assets back to the Middle East — raising new questions about whether Washington can stay focused on the Indo-Pacific and China. Alice Han and James Kynge speak with Gulf Research Center chief economist Dr.

Scott Galloway reflects on losing a parent and what grief teaches us, shares the traditions he’s building with his sons, and explains how he’s learned to deal with public criticism. Want to be featured in a future episode?

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Scott Galloway revisits his controversial comments on paternity leave, discusses masculinity and patriotism in today’s political climate, and reflects on his favorite memories with Pivot co-host Kara Swisher. Want to be featured in a future episode?

Geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan on what the Iran conflict means for the global economy: oil supply disruptions, energy market instability, and cascading effects on China, Europe, and globalization. Zeihan's framework — that geography, demographics, and energy access explain more than ideology — makes the abstract concrete. Covers why the Middle East conflict reshapes global trade routes and supply chains.

As the war in Iran roils on, with devastating effects on the oil markets, what is Trump’s plan to get the U.S. out of another regional quagmire?

In this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge break down how the Iran war is driving oil prices above $100 a barrel, and what that means for China’s energy security.

Scott Galloway reflects on why some billionaires stay silent, explains how to avoid getting trapped in an echo chamber, and shares advice on negotiating equity at a startup. Want to be featured in a future episode?

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Scott Galloway gives his advice for navigating your early career, explains how dating apps are a "winner-take-all” game, and discusses how to deal with a distracted business partner. Want to be featured in a future episode?

Meredith Whittaker, president of the Signal Foundation and a leading voice on AI and privacy, joins Scott Galloway to examine the growing tension between artificial intelligence and personal freedom.

Zakaria dissects the US/Israel military campaign against Iran: what defines success, why clear objectives matter, and how failing to establish them risks another 'forever war.' His warning: if Trump quits now, he leaves the Islamic Republic in place with more hardliners, more support, and more money. If he escalates, there's no exit strategy. A lose-lose analysis from one of the sharpest foreign policy voices.

Carnegie Endowment's Karim Sadjadpour on the US-Iran confrontation: this may be the Islamic Republic's weakest moment in decades, but regime change rarely unfolds the way outsiders expect. Covers whether military action is imminent, what a strike would accomplish, and the gap between what Washington wants and what's achievable. Nuanced, expert-level analysis that avoids both hawkish and dovish simplifications.

Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal challenges the headline economic narrative: the 'low hire, low fire' labor market, why consumer sentiment is worse than the data suggests, tariffs quietly raising prices, and the growing gap between the top 10% and everyone else. Ryssdal is skeptical of the AI boom's near-term economic impact and argues America's economic strength depends on democratic institutional health.

Wharton's Ethan Mollick presents hard data on AI adoption: BCG randomized controlled trials show 40% quality improvement and 26% faster task completion with GPT-4, even without training. But workers hide AI use from employers — creating a massive gap between actual adoption and corporate visibility. Mollick argues most organizations lack the imagination to redesign work around AI. Covers the 'jagged frontier' of AI capabilities, open-weight models, and implications for education and medicine.

Galloway advocates 'Resist and Unsubscribe' — consumer boycotts targeting subscription companies enabling ICE operations. His argument: subscription company valuations depend on retention (Netflix lost $50B from 200K subscriber loss), making consumers' leverage real. Not just economic pressure — boycotts function as signals that generate media attention. Political change requires sustained friction, not frictionless activism.

The Atlantic's Derek Thompson on the paradox: by almost every measure, life is getting better — yet Americans feel worse. Media negativity bias, social comparison via screens, and the collapse of community explain the gap. Also covers AI's impact on inequality, GLP-1 drugs, and why technological progress hasn't translated into felt wellbeing. Thompson's 'abundance agenda' argues the problem is distribution, not production.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum on the convergence of authoritarianism and corruption: Ukraine peace talks undermined by business interests, how transnational kleptocracy works, and why corruption — not ideology — is the real threat to democracy. Her framework: authoritarian networks aren't about belief systems, they're about money flows.

Yale historian Timothy Snyder — author of On Tyranny — draws parallels between the current American moment and 1930s Europe. The most chilling analogy: business elites aren't enthusiastic authoritarians, but they tolerate authoritarianism as a tool for their economic interests, just as German industrialists tolerated Hitler. Covers democratic erosion, propaganda overwriting reality, the role of corporations, and why 'small truths' (video evidence, local journalism) matter most.

Live from Davos: historian Niall Ferguson argues the world is in 'Cold War II' — not a new world order but a return to superpower competition, with China replacing the USSR. Covers Trump's Davos speech, the Ukraine endgame, Iran military operations, Venezuela, the collapse of alliance politics, and EU defense spending. Ferguson's historical analogies make abstract geopolitics concrete.

Sam Harris and Galloway on why Americans can no longer agree on basic facts. Covers the rise of conspiracy thinking, how media incentives reward outrage over accuracy, identity politics from both left and right, Trumpism, antisemitism, Iran, and the crisis of masculinity. Harris's core argument: the information ecosystem has broken the shared reality necessary for democracy.

Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer lays out the biggest global risks for 2026: Washington as the single biggest driver of global instability, the 'Donroe doctrine' of aggressive US power projection, and why this is the most uncertain geopolitical environment in decades. Covers Trump's political revolution, Europe's instability, the AI race, and global energy dynamics.

Annual predictions essay: AI bubble timing (China as catalyst), Amazon as 2026 stock pick (AI + robotics fueling retail margin expansion), political predictions, and tech industry outlook. Galloway's predictions are a mix of data-driven analysis and provocative contrarianism — his track record is mixed but the reasoning is always instructive.

Scott Galloway makes the case for mandatory national service as a solution to political polarization and social fragmentation. Plus listener questions on burnout, career transitions, and finding meaning after financial success.

Essay on self-inflicted political and economic wounds — when leaders, parties, or institutions sabotage themselves through overreach, arrogance, or failure to read the room. Galloway uses the soccer metaphor: the most damaging goals are the ones you score on yourself.

Galloway's most personal essay on the young men's crisis. Boys mature later, have fewer male teachers, spend less time outside than prison inmates, and face a broken social contract where hard work no longer guarantees upward mobility. His argument: acknowledge the structural problems without victim narratives, provide mentorship, create community pathways (national service, social rituals), and recognize this isn't zero-sum with women's progress.

Zakaria argues America's obsession with money has replaced civic virtue — and that the US can't beat China by trying to become more like it. The global left is in retreat because it abandoned economic messaging for identity politics. Young men are adrift because the social contract (work hard → prosper) broke, and no one is offering a credible replacement. One of the most substantive episodes in the catalog.

Essay on the epistemological crisis in American public life — how the concept of truth itself has become contested. Galloway argues that when powerful people can declare inconvenient facts 'fake,' the shared foundation of democratic governance collapses. Not a partisan argument — a structural one about institutions.

Galloway's condensed financial philosophy for young people: invest early and often (index funds), avoid lifestyle creep, understand that financial freedom means options not luxury, and that the single best financial decision is choosing the right partner. Standard Office Hours Q&A format but unusually focused and actionable.

Essay on the cost of staying silent when institutions erode — aimed at business leaders, academics, and public figures who see problems but don't speak because the personal cost is too high. Galloway's argument: silence is a choice with consequences, and the people with the most platforms have the greatest obligation.

Esther Perel and Galloway explore how remote work, technology, and shifting norms have transformed both professional and personal relationships. Friendship and intimacy are in decline. 'Social atrophy' from screen-mediated life is eroding the connective tissue of society. Perel argues connection is becoming a competitive edge for companies — the ones that foster it will win talent.

The 2025 predictions essay — useful for scoring Galloway's accuracy. Annual tradition where he picks stock of the year, tech trends, political predictions, and cultural calls. His 2025 stock pick was Alphabet. Reviewing predictions against outcomes is instructive for understanding how even smart analysts get things wrong.

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov discuss Trumps day-one executive order promises, the shifting political landscape, and make predictions for 2025 across technology, politics, and the economy.