Scott speaks with Ezra Klein, New York Times columnist and host of The Ezra Klein Show, to discuss America’s political crossroads. They talk about Trump’s influence, the Democratic Party’s leadership gap, and the growing divide among American Jews over Israel. Ezra also shares his thoughts on the future of democracy, rising nationalism, and how to rebuild trust in U.S. institutions. Follow Ezra Klein, @ezraklein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 359
Did Trump really negotiate a trade deal with the European Union? Or was the whole thing just a delay tactic? Scott and Jessica talk through the politics of the U.S./E.U. tariff talks, and analyze Trump’s “zero-sum” approach to our allies and partners. Plus — the shifting sentiments on Israel’s culpability in Gaza, gender equity and economics in the dating scene, and… are we still talking about Jeffrey Epstein? Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov . Follow Prof G, @profgalloway . Follow Raging M...
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Scott shares his fitness routine, offers tactical advice on hiring and trusting your first assistant, and answers a listener’s question on whether rising taxes are really pushing millionaires out of cities including New York and London. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com , or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 28, 2025•21 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/last-laugh/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 26, 2025•16 min
Scott shares how he chooses who to mentor. He then responds to a listener who asks why bankruptcy is seen as strategic for the wealthy, but shameful for the working class. Finally, Scott makes the argument for never getting married or having children. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com , or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 25, 2025•18 min
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins Scott to discuss the future of the Democratic Party, how to reconnect with disillusioned voters, and why she believes “action absorbs anxiety.” The two cover a wide range of topics – from medical debt relief and bipartisan leadership to the economic challenges facing young men. Governor Whitmer also shares her candid views on tariffs, climate migration, and why Michigan might be the best-kept secret in America. Follow Governor Whitmer, @GovWhitmer . Learn more abo...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 358
Will Trump ever be able to shake off Jeffery Epstein? Scott and Jessica talk through it, and dissect all the distractions the White House keeps throwing in the way — like Tulsi Gabbard’s surprising (old) claims, and the lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch. Plus: the latest on Texas’s sneaky redistricting efforts, what the Coldplay couple can teach us about dating in the workplace, and what Paramount’s cancellation of Colbert means for the future of late night — and media. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @Jess...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Scott weighs in on the ethics and dynamics of sugar relationships. He then considers whether it’s still worth learning a second language in the age of AI translation, and wraps with advice on how to thoughtfully support loved ones after a major financial exit. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com , or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 21, 2025•16 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/resist/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 19, 2025•17 min
Scott breaks down his thoughts on the student loan crisis. He then offers perspective to a young man in his 20s struggling with comparison, and closes with thoughts on how to stay open-minded while holding onto core beliefs. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com , or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 18, 2025•20 min
Greg Lukianoff, a free speech advocate, first-amendment attorney, and president of FIRE, joins Scott to break down the rise of cancel culture and its chilling effect on free speech. They discuss why social media supercharged censorship, how college campuses became ground zero for speech suppression, and why younger generations may be more fragile and less free. Greg also opens up about his own struggles with anxiety and how cognitive behavioral therapy helped rewire his thinking. Follow Greg, @g...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 357
Will the Jeffrey Epstein case tear the Trump White House apart? Scott and Jessica talk through the discord over the Epstein files inside the administration — and in the Republican base, and they discuss why Trump is acting like a very guilty person. How can Dems tell the difference between what they should focus on to win elections, and what’s just a distraction? Plus — a new proposal in the House to finally do something about our gerontocracy problem. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov . Fol...
Jul 16, 2025•54 min
Scott explores how to approach difficult conversations with a family member whose political views have changed. He discusses how AI will affect traditional higher ed, and closes with a personal reflection on sending your kid off to college. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com , or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 14, 2025•19 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/ice-age/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2025•11 min
Scott answers a question about masculinity and service: why don’t more men volunteer, and how do we change that? He then discusses how narcissism relates to success (and whether he’d ever quit social media). Finally, he shares advice for workers trying to get re-hired in today’s tough tech job market. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com , or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Jul 11, 2025•18 min
Historian Heather Cox Richardson joins Scott to discuss the rise of authoritarianism, the myth of rugged individualism, and what Democrats keep getting wrong. They also unpack the branding genius of the modern GOP, why patriotism got hijacked, and what history teaches us about how to win it back. Follow Professor Richardson, @heathercoxrichardson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 356
What will America look like in the (very) near future? Scott and Jessica talk through what to expect, with the White House announcing a new round of tariff threats and the GOP budget bill now signed into law. Plus — unraveling the moral priorities of Congressional Republicans, why the Democratic Party needs a “revolution,” and an enterprising South African immigrant has an idea to bust up the two-party system. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov . Follow Prof G, @profgalloway . Follow Raging M...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Scott kicks things off with a behind-the-scenes look at how The Prof G Pod comes together. He then unpacks what it really means to be a “baller.” Finally, he shares thoughts on what actually matters when hiring new talent, including how we hire here at Prof G Media. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com , or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 07, 2025•22 min
Ed speaks with Graham Dugoni, founder and CEO of Yondr, a company that creates lockable pouches to promote phone-free spaces. They discuss how smart phones have negatively impacted society, why schools have struggled to go phone-free, and how he runs his company without a smart phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 06, 2025•56 min
Robert Greene, an author who writes about strategy, power, and seduction, joins Scott to discuss how to build power, the roles we all play in daily life, and how to find your life’s task and achieve mastery. Follow Robert, @RobertGreene . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 03, 2025•54 min•Ep. 355
With JD Vance casting a tiebreaking vote, the Senate voted Tuesday to advance the GOP budget bill. To process this news, Jessica is joined by Galen Druke — the former host of the FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast, and current host of GD Politics. They discuss the bill that no one seems to like, what lessons the Democrats should (and shouldn’t) learn from Zohran Mamdani’s win in the NYC mayoral primary, and last week’s surprising Supreme Court opinions. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov . Foll...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Scott kicks things off with advice on whether being provocative helps or hurts when building your brand. He then unpacks some of the best and worst rebrands in recent memory. Finally, he weighs in on Celsius’ rise in the energy drink wars, and where the brand could go next. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com , or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 30, 2025•15 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/the-grown-up-tax-bill/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 28, 2025•25 min
Welcome to a bonus episode of The Prof G Pod. Karim Sadjadpour is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, specializing in Iran and U.S. foreign policy. He joins Scott to discuss what triggered this latest conflict, how it might shape the future of U.S. diplomacy in the region, and what comes next for Iran. Follow Karim, @ksadjadpour . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 28, 2025•50 min
Scott weighs in on whether you’re just paying for bots when you advertise on Meta. He then shares advice on how to grow in marketing without going back to school. Finally, Scott compares how the left and right use podcasting to sell ideas. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com , or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 27, 2025•15 min
Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss the Israel-Iran conflict, the role President Trump played, and what could come next on the global stage. This marks Ian’s 13th appearance on The Prof G Pod! Follow Ian, @ianbremmer . Algebra of Happiness: take a step back, stop complaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 354
Scott and Jessica talk through the aftermath of the weekend’s airstrikes in Iran — the lack of coordination in the lead-up, differing accounts of the damage, and confusion about a ceasefire. They’re joined by Rep. Jim Himes, Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, to discuss possible consequences for Iran’s regime, citizens, and nuclear capabilities. Plus: Trump publicly lashes out at Israel, Iran, and… one of the hosts of Raging Moderates. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov . Fol...
Jun 25, 2025•58 min
Scott answers a question about his role at NYU. He then unpacks the rise of private social clubs and whether they could ever be made more accessible. Finally, Scott reflects on how building wealth has shaped his perspective. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com , or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 23, 2025•18 min
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/pomp-vs-protest/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 21, 2025•15 min
In today’s episode, Scott tackles America’s widening income gap and what it reveals about our priorities. He offers perspective to a 20-something weighing comfort vs. ambition, and wraps with a big-picture take on the overlooked value of community colleges. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com , or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 20, 2025•21 min