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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

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Bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway combines business insight and analysis with provocative life and career advice. On Mondays, Prof G Markets breaks down what’s moving the capital markets, teaching the basics of financial literacy so you can build economic security. Wednesdays, during Office Hours, Scott answers your questions about business, career, and life. Thursdays, Scott has a conversation with a blue-flame thinker in the innovation economy. And Scott closes the week on Saturdays with his Webby Award–winning newsletter, No Mercy / No Malice, as read by actor and raconteur George Hahn. To resist is futile… Want to get in touch? Email us, [email protected]

Episodes

The State of Corporate Governance, Do I Prioritize Myself or My Team at Work? And How Men Can Find Their “Second Act”

Scott shares his thoughts on the age makeup and responsibilities of corporate boards. He then gives advice to a listener who has become indispensable at work and is debating whether to stay on for the benefit of his team. He wraps up by discussing how men are disproportionately evaluated on their economic well-being as a provider and gives advice to a listener who is in search of his “second act.” Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The ...

Oct 30, 202419 min

Raging Moderates - The Final Week, John Kelly's Warning, and the Battle for Congress

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dive into the final week of the campaign season. They discuss Kamala Harris’s star-studded rallies aimed at energizing voters, and Donald Trump’s push to engage younger male voters, including his recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast. They also look at Trump’s former Chief of Staff John Kelly’s warning about a potential second Trump term and examine the down-ballot races that could decide control of Congress. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 3 min

Prof G Markets: Perplexity’s Fourth Funding Round + Lessons From Boeing in Long-Term Thinking

Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the decline in existing home sales, Tesla’s earnings, the McDonald’s E. coli outbreak, and Shein’s deceleration in growth in the first half of the year. Then Scott explains down why he thinks, despite the disappointing earnings, Boeing could be a buy. He and Ed also discuss why the pension plan is the biggest sticking point in negotiations for the striking workers. Finally, they break down Perplexity’s latest ...

Oct 28, 202451 min

Grit and Perseverance — with Angela Duckworth

Angela Duckworth, a psychologist, the co-founder of Character Lab, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, and the author of the New York Times bestseller, “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” joins Scott to discuss the attributes of gritty people, how to create environments for success, and ways to raise resilient kids. Follow Angela, @angeladuckw. Scott opens with his thoughts on Disney’s succession plan and Chick-fil-A going into the content game. Algebra of hap...

Oct 24, 202458 minEp. 322

Pfizer’s Activist Investor Drama, How Your Social Media Can Impact Your Career, and Scott’s Guide to London

Scott discusses Pfizer’s battle with Starboard, specifically why he’s hopeful that Pfizer’s stock will recover. He then gives advice to those early in their career on how to be thoughtful and err on the side of caution when it comes to social media. He wraps up with his tips to a listener who is traveling to London soon. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Inst...

Oct 23, 202417 min

Raging Moderates - Kamala on Fox News, Elon’s Election Gamble, and an Endorsement

In this live taping of Raging Moderates, Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov take you through the final sprint of the campaign, jaw-dropping early voting numbers, Elon Musk’s $1 million random payments, and the fallout from the killing of a top Hamas leader. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 20241 hr 1 min

Prof G Markets: Can A Podcast Change Southwest Airlines? + The College Consulting Business

Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Kalshi’s new election contracts, the rest of the bank earnings, the repercussions of ASML’s 2025 sales guidance, and Amazon and Google’s nuclear energy deals. Then Scott breaks down why he thinks Elliott's new podcast is a smart tool for its activist play at Southwest Airlines. He also explains how podcasts have become the premier way to monetize attention. Finally, Ed and Scott discuss the college consulting ...

Oct 21, 202459 min

No Mercy / No Malice: Tesla WTF

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Oct 19, 202418 min

Scaling Airbnb, Founder Mode, and What’s Next for Travel — with Brian Chesky

Brian Chesky, the co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, joins Scott to discuss the latest for Airbnb including their Co-Host Network, how the company views AI, and how it is a leading indicator for the broader economy. Brian also shares his thoughts on his viral moment around Founder Mode and what’s next for the platform. Follow Brian, @bchesky. Scott opens with his thoughts on private equity firms pouring millions of dollars into acquiring HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies, per the WSJ. Algebra ...

Oct 17, 202459 minEp. 321

What Impacts Will AI Have On Hiring? What to Do if You Get Laid Off, and Being a Dad

Scott discusses the human resources industry, specifically how AI will disrupt the hiring process. He then gives career advice to a listener who is struggling to land steady income after being laid off. He wraps with thoughts on what it means to be a dad. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Oct 16, 202420 min

Raging Moderates — The Gender Gap, Media Blitzes and Misinformation

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the latest political shakeups just three weeks before Election Day. They dive into new polls showing tight races in key battleground states, explore Harris and Trump’s competing media strategies, and tackle Trump’s controversial hurricane conspiracy claims and the broader impact of misinformation on disaster relief. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Oct 15, 202456 min

Prof G Markets: Hindenburg Shorts Roblox + Germany’s Shrinking Economy

Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the ongoing machinist strike at Boeing, Amazon’s new AI tool for delivery drivers, the DOJ’s suggested remedies for the Google antitrust case, and a potential delay in Cerebras Systems’ IPO. Then they break down Hindenburg’s accusations against Roblox and discuss why its business model is so problematic. Finally, they break down Germany’s economic issues and why the country’s lack of spending might be the root...

Oct 14, 202459 min

No Mercy / No Malice: Origin Story

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Oct 12, 202412 min

Modern Medicine and its Blind Spots — with Dr. Marty Makary

Dr. Marty Makary, a renowned surgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins, public health expert, and a two-time New York Times bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health. They go over topics including the issue of overmedication, weight loss drugs, and the food industrial complex. Follow Marty, @MartyMakary. Scott opens with his thoughts on the film and TV industry in Los Angeles. He then gets into the future o...

Oct 10, 202455 minEp. 320

The Future of Cable TV, How to Market a Humanities Degree After Graduation, and Should I Become a U.S. Citizen?

Scott discusses the cable TV industry, specifically what has led to its structural decline and what that means for major sports leagues and the consumer. He then shares how to market a humanities degree, explaining why storytelling is the core competence. He wraps up with advice to a listener considering U.S. citizenship. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Ins...

Oct 09, 202422 min

Raging Moderates — October Surprises and the Final Campaign Stretch

Jessica Tarlov and Scott Galloway discuss Jack Smith’s filing and what it means for the Trump Campaign. They also give their thoughts on Harris’s media tour, recent endorsements for both the candidates, Melania Trump and her memoir, and the year it’s been since the October 7th Hamas attack. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 08, 20241 hr

Prof G Markets: An Nvidia Challenger Files For An IPO + Can A New CEO Turn Nike Around?

Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Tesla’s quarterly deliveries, a potential CVS breakup, and a venture capital firm’s decision to return money to investors. Then Scott explains the biggest red flag he sees in chipmaker Cerebras Systems as it prepares to go public, but breaks down why he would still invest in the company. Scott and Ed debate about sovereign wealth funds in the Gulf and whether or not the funds make smart investments. Finally, t...

Oct 07, 202457 min

No Mercy / No Malice: Fallen Angels

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Oct 05, 202422 min

Geopolitics, Power, and Solutions — with Rory Stewart

Rory Stewart, the former UK Secretary of State for International Development and cohost of the popular podcast, The Rest is Politics, joins Scott to discuss geopolitics, the state of politics in the US and the UK, and his recent TEDTalk where he advocates for a radical way to address extreme poverty worldwide. Follow Rory, @RoryStewartUK. Scott opens with his thoughts on Governor Newsom vetoing SB 1047, an AI safety bill. He then gets into more news out of California, specifically the banning of...

Oct 03, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 319

The VP Debate: Unpacked

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov discuss their takeaways from the vice president debate between Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 02, 202431 min

Should We Be Worried About the Economy?, Scott’s Thoughts on Founder Mode, and the High Divorce Rate for Military Couples

Scott discusses the state of the U.S. economy, specifically how it is both prosperous and unevenly distributed. He then speaks about ‘Founder Mode’ and the evolution of how founders are seen in Silicon Valley. He wraps up with a conversation on the high divorce rate in the military and whether benefits such as Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) contribute to that. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow...

Oct 02, 202421 min

Raging Moderates — VP Showdown, Harris’s Border Visit, Mayor Adams Indicted, and Hogan on the GOP's Future

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov preview the much-anticipated VP debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz. They also break down Kamala Harris's recent trip to the U.S.-Mexico border and the federal indictment of NYC Mayor Eric Adams over bribery allegations. Then, former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joins the show for a candid conversation on the Republican Party's direction, his bipartisan legacy, and how moderates can shape the future of governance. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follo...

Oct 01, 202454 min

Prof G Markets: OpenAI’s Exodus, the Rise of Palantir, and the Longshoremen’s Strike

Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit against Visa, Meta’s new AR glasses and the recent executive resignations at OpenAI. Then Scott explains why Palantir is one of the most overvalued companies in tech, and why he thinks the brand has resonated with retail consumers. He also advises current Palantir employees on what he thinks they should do with their stock options. Finally, Scott and Ed break down the Longshoremen’s...

Sep 30, 202450 min

No Mercy / No Malice: Unserious People

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Sep 28, 202416 min

Why Are More Men Dying From Unnatural Causes? — with Richard Reeves

Richard Reeves, the president of the American Institute for Boys and Men and non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins Scott to discuss his new research on unnatural male deaths including injury, suicide, and drug overdose, along with solutions and his take on what the script for masculinity should look like. Follow Richard, @RichardvReeves. Scott opens with his thoughts on Nike CEO John Donahoe stepping down, and then he gets into the Biden Administration’s plan to ban Chin...

Sep 26, 202452 minEp. 318

Future of Marketing: Part Two

Today, we finish off our special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing. Scott answers your questions surrounding Nike’s value destruction, the power of rebranding, and how to build brand awareness outside of advertising. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy "The Algebra of Wealth," out now. Follow the podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Sep 25, 202419 min

Raging Moderates - Dan Senor Breaks Down the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

Scott and Jessica chat with Dan Senor, a leading expert on Israel and the Middle East. They discuss the latest escalations between Israel and Hezbollah, the strategic consequences of recent developments, and the potential for a broader conflict. Dan also shares his insights on the role of U.S. diplomacy in the region and reflects on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attacks. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Dan Senor, @dansenor Learn mor...

Sep 24, 202459 min

Raging Moderates — Tight Polls, North Carolina Governor’s Scandal, and Millionaires Are Renting Homes

Scott and Jessica dive into the latest polling with a close look at key battleground states. Then, the North Carolina governor’s race takes a scandalous turn as GOP front-runner Mark Robinson faces backlash over controversial past comments. Finally, a surprising trend in the housing market: Why are millionaires opting to rent rather than buy, and what does it signal for the future of homeownership? Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Learn more about your ad choi...

Sep 24, 202453 min