The Prof G Podcast with Scott Galloway
Journalist Derek Thompson joins Scott Galloway to examine why Americans feel increasingly unhappy — even as many measures of health, safety, and quality of life improve.
They discuss how media incentives and negativity bias distort our perception of reality, why outrage dominates online discourse, and how social comparison and screen-based life erode well-being. Derek also explores the impact of AI on inequality, the promise and limits of GLP-1 drugs, and why progress in technology and health hasn’t translated into greater happiness or connection.
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Raging Moderates: Trump Targets the Left After Kirk Murder
Scott and Jessica dig into Tyler Robinson’s motives in Charlie Kirk’s assassination and how MAGA influencers are bringing back a new kind of cancel culture aimed at anyone who criticizes them. They also talk about…
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U.S. & China Strike TikTok Deal? Paramount’s WBD Bid & Robinhood’s New Social Platform
Ed breaks down the latest news that the U.S. and China have reached a framework of a deal to prevent a TikTok ban. He’s then joined by Rich Greenfield, co-founder and media/tech analyst at LightShed…
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China Decode: Why We’re Living in a Labubu Economy
In this episode of China Decode, hosts Alice Han and James Kynge explore whether China’s stock market rally marks the start of a true bull market—or just another round of state-driven froth. They then turn…
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The Fed’s September Dilemma: Is it Really Time to Cut Rates?
Scott and Ed unpack what August’s inflation numbers mean for the Fed’s next move. Then, they dig into why companies are holding back from going public and whether eliminating quarterly earnings reports could change that.…
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Women Who Out-Earn Their Partners, Trump’s War on Science, and Managing Depression
Scott answers listener questions on what happens when women out-earn their partners, the real-world consequences of declining U.S. science funding, and how to stay motivated while living with depression – including what he does when…
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America’s New Age of Political Violence — with Barbara F. Walter
Scott speaks with Barbara F. Walter, professor at UC San Diego and author of How Civil Wars Start, about what the Charlie Kirk assassination reveals about America’s political future. They discuss how leaders exploit crises,…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Own Goal
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Why the AI Revolution Could Make or Break the Economy — ft. Justin Wolfers
Ed and Scott are joined by Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, who returns to the show to discuss his outlook for the economy and the chances we’ll…
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Why Working-Class Voters Feel Left Behind, Wealth and Security, and How Scott Gives Money
Producer’s note: This episode was recorded prior to Charlie Kirk’s death. Scott answers listener questions on why working-class voters feel left behind in politics, how wealth shifts your approach to personal and online security, and…
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Oracle Stock Roars 36%, Apple’s New Product Flop & Judge Blocks Lisa Cook Firing
Ed is joined by Gil Luria, Head of Technology Research at D.A. Davidson, to break down Oracle’s earnings and the market’s tremendous reaction. Then, Ed and Scott explore why Wall Street was not impressed with…