No Mercy / No Malice: The Worst Acquisition in History, Again
March 7, 2026
The acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) by Paramount (led by the Ellisons) is framed as the latest iteration of a recurring corporate disaster, following the historical failures of Time Warner's mergers with Time Inc., AOL, and AT&T.
Scott’s Early Career Advice, How Dating Apps Are Making You Lonelier, and Navigating Conflict With Business Partners
March 6, 2026
Early career success hinges on choosing a job that offers a strong platform for learning, working exceptionally hard to establish career velocity, and prioritizing in-person presence for mentorship and relationship building.
Meredith Whittaker on Who Controls Your Data in the Age of AI
March 5, 2026
Signal's core differentiator is its commitment to collecting near-zero user data, encrypting both message content and intimate metadata, unlike competitors who monetize data.
Raging Moderates: War in Iran Backfires as MAGA Turns on Trump
March 4, 2026
U.S. strikes on Iran have exposed a significant division within the MAGA coalition, pressuring figures like J.D. Vance whose credibility is tied to Trump's 'started no wars' promise.
China Decode: What Trump’s War With Iran Means for China and Global Oil
March 3, 2026
The U.S. actions against Iran, following similar moves against Venezuela and in the context of Ukraine, raise the critical question of whether the 'new Cold War' between the U.S. and China is actively warming up.
Fareed Zakaria on the Endgame in Iran
March 3, 2026
The primary upside goal of the US/Israel military action against Iran is regime collapse, which is difficult to achieve via air strikes alone without domestic ground support, as seen in past conflicts.
Speaking Up at Work, Scott’s Guide to Fundraising, and The Case for Atheism
March 2, 2026
Employees facing moral dilemmas at work, like the Salesforce situation discussed in "Speaking Up at Work, Scott’s Guide to Fundraising, and The Case for Atheism," should prioritize their and their family's economic security over immediate, public virtue signaling.
BREAKING: Raging Moderates Now Five Days a Week
March 1, 2026
The central announcement of the episode, *
First Time Founders: Is Cohere the Next AI Powerhouse?
March 1, 2026
Cohere is uniquely focused on building foundational large language models exclusively for the enterprise market, emphasizing security, privacy, and efficient deployment for business needs.
No Mercy / No Malice: The Epstein Tax
February 28, 2026
The concentration of wealth, exacerbated by regulatory capture and policies like unlimited political spending, is reaching levels comparable to historical periods of extreme inequality, fueling public disgust exemplified by reactions to the Epstein documents.
Raising Young Men, The Case for College in the AI Age, and Relationship Red Flags
February 27, 2026
The absence of a male role model drastically increases negative life outcomes for boys, making male involvement crucial in their upbringing, especially for single mothers.
Will the U.S. Go to War With Iran? — with Karim Sadjadpour
February 26, 2026
The current U.S.-Iran tension is characterized as a 'game of chicken' between President Trump and Supreme Leader Khamenei, with Trump preferring a deal but military action being increasingly likely.
Raging Moderates Trump S Forgettable State Of The Union
February 25, 2026
Donald Trump's State of the Union address was characterized by numerous false claims regarding the economy and other metrics, yet the hosts suggest it performed neutrally to better than expected given low expectations.
China Decode: Trump’s Trade War Turns Into a Win for China
February 24, 2026
The US Supreme Court ruling striking down Trump-era emergency tariffs reduces trade pressure on China, potentially undermining the IMF's call for Beijing to pivot away from its export-led growth model.
Is Scott Friends with Tech CEOs?, Who Should Run in 2028, and Overcoming Rejection
February 23, 2026
Scott Galloway intentionally avoids deep personal relationships with tech CEOs because he believes their charm is a tool used to co-opt critics and prevent them from speaking their minds.
No Mercy / No Malice: The Algebra of Resistance
February 21, 2026
The "Resist and Unsubscribe" campaign, aimed at countering Trump's influence by targeting big tech companies enabling ICE, has generated 1.2 million unique visits in 21 days without paid media, demonstrating the significant economic firepower of owned media channels.
The Economics of Undocumented Labor, Scott’s Plans for SXSW, and Should Parents Leave the U.S.?
February 20, 2026
The economic incentive for ignoring undocumented immigration is its profitability, as undocumented workers fill essential, low-wage labor demands in sectors like construction, agriculture, and home healthcare, while also contributing billions in taxes.
Kai Ryssdal on Why the Economy Isn’t as Strong as It Looks
February 19, 2026
The current economy is characterized by a 'low hire, low fire' labor market where low quit rates signal worker fear of job insecurity, contrasting with record-high corporate profits and widening income inequality.
Raging Moderates: Censoring Stephen Colbert Backfires
February 18, 2026
The attempt by CBS/Paramount to censor Texas State Representative James Talarico's interview on *
China Decode: What the Fire Horse Reveals About China’s Past and Future
February 17, 2026
The Year of the Fire Horse, occurring once every 60 years (last in 1966, the start of the Cultural Revolution), is traditionally associated with volatility, turbulence, and dramatic change in Chinese astrology.
No Mercy / No Malice: Role Models
February 14, 2026
The perceived deficiencies of Donald Trump as a role model are causing lasting damage to future generations by clear-cutting American values, contrasting sharply with the societal growth fostered by positive role models.
Trump and Canada, How ‘Resist and Unsubscribe’ Affects Scott’s Investments, and the Power of Focus
February 13, 2026
Scott Galloway argues that Trump's focus on belittling Canada is economically irrational because the trade relationship, despite imbalances in specific sectors, is highly asymmetrical in favor of the U.S. due to the higher margins of exported digital and financial services versus imported raw materials and manufactured goods.
Why CEOs Are Getting AI Wrong — with Ethan Mollick
February 12, 2026
The immediate, tangible impact of AI is seen in individual productivity gains (e.g., 40% improvement in quality, 26% faster work in early studies), but organizational redesign necessary to realize systemic benefits is lacking imagination.
Raging Moderates: Trump’s Sparking Culture War Fights to Bury the Epstein Scandal
February 11, 2026
Donald Trump's recent culture war attacks, including those against an Olympic skier and amplifying a racist video of the Obamas, are perceived by the hosts as increasingly ineffective distractions from the ongoing review of the unredacted Epstein files and scrutiny of his allies.
China Decode: Why China is Sorting Kids into “Genius Camps”
February 10, 2026
China's highly selective, decades-old
Is Reddit Still a Buy? Democratic Strategy and Rethinking Financial Advisors
February 9, 2026
Scott Galloway currently holds Reddit stock but is neither buying nor selling due to its elevated valuation (100-120x PE), despite believing it is an incredible consumer offering with significant monetization potential.
No Mercy / No Malice: Resistance Infrastructure
February 7, 2026
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Scott Galloway Answers Your Questions on Resist and Unsubscribe
February 6, 2026
Economic pressure via consumer non-participation, specifically targeting subscription revenue in Big Tech, is considered a more potent lever for change than traditional boycotts because small disruptions in subscription growth yield massive market capitalization impacts.
Why America Feels So Unhappy — with Derek Thompson
February 5, 2026
The host launched the "Resist and Unsubscribe" campaign as a form of non-participation against perceived political descent into fascism, arguing that market impact is the only way to force the administration to reverse policies.
Raging Moderates: Confronting the Ethical Vacuum Exposed by Trump and Epstein
February 4, 2026
The current news cycle is characterized by Donald Trump's strategy of "flooding the zone" with multiple high-profile events (like the Epstein document dump and election interference claims) to overwhelm public attention.
China Decode: Trump Warns American Allies on China—But Beijing Keeps Winning
February 3, 2026
Western allies like the UK and Canada are diplomatically 'flirting' with China through high-level visits and strategic partnerships, despite warnings from Donald Trump about the danger of closer ties.
Starting Businesses With Friends, Why We’re So Divided, and the Danger of Keeping Score in Relationships
February 2, 2026
Starting a business with friends is generally favored over working with family because the inherent trust and tendency toward generosity in friendships can mitigate partnership tension, though pre-agreed exit frameworks are advisable.
First Time Founders: Has Substack Changed Media For Good?
February 1, 2026
Substack's core innovation is creating a new economic engine for culture by aligning platform success with creator revenue through a subscription/paywall model, directly contrasting the attention-aggregation model of traditional social media.
No Mercy / No Malice: Resist and Unsubscribe
January 31, 2026
The administration responds primarily to market reactions, not protests, citizenry, Congress, or the Supreme Court, making an economic strike the most potent weapon for resistance.
Scott’s Struggle With Body Dysmorphia, the Affordability Crisis, and the Cost of Ambition
January 30, 2026
Scott Galloway's lifelong body dysmorphia stemmed from being painfully thin in his youth, leading him to associate physical size with social capital and confidence, despite currently perceiving himself as emaciated.
America Is Entering a Dangerous Moment — with Timothy Snyder
January 29, 2026
Historian Timothy Snyder asserts that the US is in a critical juncture where the actions of citizens matter significantly in preventing an authoritarian regime change, noting that current actors are counting on anticipatory obedience and bluff.
Raging Moderates: Trump Pulls Back in Minneapolis as Democrats Turn Up Pressure on ICE
January 28, 2026
Democrats' primary leverage against ICE accountability, following the killing of Alex Pretty, is threatening to block DHS funding, risking a partial government shutdown.
China Decode: Inside Xi’s Shocking Military Purge
January 27, 2026
The unprecedented purge of top military commanders, including Xi Jinping's confidant Zhang Yulxia, signals extreme insecurity at the apex of Chinese power and may temporarily delay a Taiwan showdown due to reduced operational readiness.
Why Podcasts Are the New TV, Careers After 50, and Divorce With Kids
January 26, 2026
Podcasts are evolving into the new television format, driven by the necessity of video clips for social media marketing and higher production values to remain economically viable in a saturated market.
No Mercy / No Malice: License to Intervene
January 24, 2026
American military interventions, exemplified by the Gulf War (Goldfinger) and the Iraq War (Spectre), are consistently spectacular in their opening acts but fail due to a lack of planning for the subsequent 'second act' or endgame.
What Mayor Mamdani Is Getting Right (and Wrong), Career Risk, and Letting Your Kids Go
January 23, 2026
Mayor Mamdani's early policy wins, such as the free child care for two-year-olds, demonstrate areas where government can effectively provide services better than the private sector, contrasting with his less favored housing policies which prioritize supply-side solutions like YIMBYism over rent freezes.
Trump’s World Order — Live from Davos, with Niall Ferguson
January 22, 2026
Niall Ferguson argues that the current geopolitical situation is not a "new world order" but a return to "Cold War II," with China replacing the Soviet Union as the dominant strategic reality.
Raging Moderates: A Year of Trump 2.0; A Decade of the War on Truth (ft. Heather Cox Richardson)
January 21, 2026
The central theme of the discussion in this segment of "Raging Moderates: A Year of Trump 2.0; A Decade of the War on Truth (ft. Heather Cox Richardson)" is that the Trump administration is operating in an extra-constitutional manner, acting as if the Constitution does not exist, which threatens the foundation of American democracy.
China Decode: Did the U.S. Push Its Allies Closer to China?
January 20, 2026
US allies like Canada and the UK are inching toward China's sphere of influence, potentially driven by perceived misalignments in US foreign policy (like on Greenland) and the lure of economic benefits, despite China being viewed as a national security threat.
No Mercy / No Malice: The ‘Vcel’ Movement
January 17, 2026
Young men facing challenges should reject the 'incel' victimhood narrative and instead embrace the 'Vcel' (voluntary celibate) mindset by actively pursuing self-improvement, work, and real-world social engagement.
Why Young Americans Feel Stuck in Today’s Economy — ft. Ed Elson & Kyla Scanlon
January 16, 2026
Younger generations are exhibiting "aspirational displacement," shifting spending from traditional anchors like homeownership to accessible luxuries, pets, and experiences, which creates a discrepancy between strong retail sales and low consumer sentiment.
The Crisis of Truth in American Politics — with Sam Harris
January 15, 2026
The administration's response to the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent was characterized by obvious, non-deceptive lies intended to foster a mass hallucination among supporters, highlighting a severe crisis of truth in American politics.
Raging Moderates: Is This a Turning Point for America? (ft. Sarah Longwell)
January 14, 2026
The real-time video and the government's subsequent, easily disproven lies regarding the Renee Good shooting in Minneapolis represent a potent, rage-inducing break in political discourse, highlighting a clear attempt at gaslighting the public.
China Decode: Why Unrest in Iran is a Problem for China
January 13, 2026
The simultaneous crises in Venezuela (due to US intervention) and Iran represent a significant, early-year foreign policy setback for China, imperiling its energy imports and strategic partnerships.
How to Think About Careers, Global Risk, and Teaching Money — ft. Ed Elson & Kyla Scanlon
January 12, 2026
Young professionals should generally optimize the first 10-15 years of their careers by moving to larger cities for greater opportunity and faster wage growth, deferring quality-of-life considerations until later.
No Mercy / No Malice: Rare Earths
January 10, 2026
China's current near-monopoly on rare earth mining and processing represents a critical strategic vulnerability for the U.S., mirroring historical resource dependencies like the 1973 OPEC oil embargo.
Why Scott Shut Down His AI Persona, His Daily Routine, and When to Give Kids Money
January 9, 2026
Scott Galloway shut down his AI persona, developed with Google, due to discomfort with the potential for character AIs to foster unhealthy, sequestering relationships among young people without established guardrails.
The Biggest Global Risks for 2026 — with Ian Bremmer
January 8, 2026
The capture and extradition of Nicolas Maduro, framed as a "staggering military success," is seen as an operational victory for President Trump but raises second-order questions about U.S. intervention across the region under the 'Donroe Doctrine.'
Raging Moderates: Can Democrats Criticize Trump’s Invasion Without Defending Maduro?
January 7, 2026
The unlawful nature of the operation against Nicolás Maduro, lacking Congressional authorization, must be prioritized by Democrats over political expediency when defending constitutional principles.
China Decode: The U.S. Attack on Venezuela is All About China
January 6, 2026
China is likely to play the long game regarding the U.S. move in Venezuela, prioritizing observation of whether the Trump administration shifts geopolitical focus away from China toward the Western Hemisphere, which could create breathing room for Beijing on Taiwan.
What Actually Motivates People, and Is America Losing Its Edge?
January 5, 2026
For young men, motivation and structure are best fostered through external 'guardrails' like mandatory participation in sports, holding an office-based job requiring professional presentation, and maintaining romantic relationships, rather than relying solely on internal discipline.
First Time Founders: This Former Trader Built A Luxury Clothing Brand
January 4, 2026
The foundation of Norwegian Wool's success was identifying and solving a specific, unmet need for high-performance, stylish outerwear within the Wall Street professional microculture.
No Mercy / No Malice: Slow Dopa
January 3, 2026
The modern consumer and societal default mindset is characterized by seeking immediate gratification (dopamine hits) and deferring consequences, which the speaker terms "dopa."
The Prof G Media Team Answers Your Questions
December 22, 2025
The research process for the podcasts is highly time-constrained, with the Monday episode research needing to be completed between Wednesday and Thursday morning, while daily episodes allow only a couple of hours in the morning.
No Mercy / No Malice: 2026 Predictions
December 20, 2025
The core predictions for 2026 in "No Mercy / No Malice: 2026 Predictions" center on an AI stock correction driven by Chinese AI dumping, infrastructure/energy capacity limitations, and increased competition eroding the NVIDIA and OpenAI duopoly.
Scott’s Thoughts on Joe Rogan, Year-End Reflections, and Hiring Great People
December 19, 2025
Scott Galloway will not appear on The Joe Rogan Experience due to Spotify and Joe Rogan's perceived recklessness in not matching platform influence with fact-checking, especially concerning COVID-19 misinformation, which personally impacted him.
What’s Actually Breaking America — with David Brooks
December 18, 2025
The current societal crisis is characterized by a decline in social trust, isolation, and the rise of conspiracy theories, which David Brooks links to social disconnection and a sense of precarity, especially among young men.
Raging Moderates: How Trump Remade America in Just One Year
December 17, 2025
Donald Trump's return to office in 2025 has rapidly reshaped American power structures through executive actions, economic policy shifts like tariffs, and the monetization of presidential powers, potentially creating systemic changes that may not revert even if he falters.
China Decode: Why China’s Baby Bust Meets a Condom Tax
December 16, 2025
The new Trump administration National Security Strategy (NSS) signals a tactical pause or shift toward economic rivalry with China, notably omitting the 'great power competitor' language prominent in previous strategies, which Beijing views positively.
How to Think About Stock Options, Healthcare Without Insurance, and Handling Rejection
December 15, 2025
Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) are a crucial way for early-career professionals to build wealth because their value grows tax-deferred, compounding faster than taxed salary income.
No Mercy / No Malice: The Streaming Wars and Affordability
December 13, 2025
Consolidation and concentration in the streaming industry, exemplified by the potential Netflix takeover of Warner Bros., are fundamentally bad for consumers and affordability.
How We Vet Sponsors, Hollywood’s Decline, and Building Adult Friendships
December 12, 2025
Prof G Media vets sponsors by prioritizing established, credible brands and strictly avoiding crypto and gambling advertisements due to concerns about speculation preying on young men and the potential for gambling to become the next opiate crisis.
The AI Dilemma — with Tristan Harris
December 11, 2025
AI poses a more fundamental threat than social media because generative AI speaks the language of humanity, which is the operating system for democracy, law, and science, leading toward AGI which dwarfs the power of all other technology combined.
Raging Moderates: The Affordability Crisis Trump Can’t Spin
December 10, 2025
The Trump administration's narrative on the affordability crisis, touting falling gas prices while ignoring sinking consumer sentiment and rising layoffs, is deemed intellectually dishonest and unsustainable spin.
China Decode: Why Apple Can't Quit China (ft. Patrick McGee)
December 9, 2025
China's aggressive state-backed industrial policy, exemplified by Moore Threads' massive IPO, signals a strategic push to deindustrialize rival nations by exporting goods at cutthroat prices, prioritizing industrial statecraft over immediate profit.
How Introverts Can Succeed in Business, Navigating Class Differences, and Employee Equity
December 8, 2025
Successful startups often require an 'alchemy of talents,' suggesting introverted builders who excel at product execution should partner with a 'front man or frontwoman' comfortable with sales and fundraising.
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – Figma’s Founder on Post-IPO Life & the Road Ahead
December 7, 2025
Design has evolved from an afterthought to a critical differentiator in software success, a trend unequivocally accelerated by the rise of AI.
No Mercy / No Malice: The Cult of Therapy
December 6, 2025
The central argument of "No Mercy / No Malice: The Cult of Therapy" is that America's mental health crisis is primarily driven by economic precarity, not just individual psychological issues requiring therapy.
How to Get Involved in Politics, How Scott Galloway Writes, and How He Follows the News
December 5, 2025
Impactful political involvement beyond voting includes encouraging civic responsibility (especially among young people), volunteering as a poll worker, using one's platform thoughtfully, and committing time, treasure, and talent to campaigns.
Ukraine and America’s Credibility Crisis — with Anne Applebaum
December 4, 2025
The current U.S.-led peace negotiations regarding Ukraine are disturbing because they appear motivated by the business interests of individuals like Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, rather than the security of America and its allies.
Raging Moderates: How Rage Bait Runs Our Economy
December 3, 2025
The Trump administration's sweeping anti-immigrant crackdown, including firing immigration judges and pausing asylum decisions, is driven by political crisis rhetoric rather than evidence, causing systemic dysfunction and potentially harming economic growth and international cooperation.
China Decode: How China Is Breaking the World of Trade
December 2, 2025
China's massive and growing trade surplus, which is larger than the next eight countries combined and represents the largest peacetime surplus in history, is fundamentally reshaping global trade by prioritizing self-reliance and replacing foreign suppliers rather than relying on imports.
The Case for National Service, How to Avoid Burnout, and How Scott Galloway Became Prof G
December 1, 2025
Scott Galloway would advocate for mandatory national service in a private meeting with President Trump as a means to restore connective tissue between Americans from different backgrounds.
Raging Moderates: MAGA in Turmoil — MTG Out, Mamdani In, and Major Legal Blow
November 26, 2025
The political turmoil within MAGA is highlighted by Donald Trump praising Democrat Zohran Mamdani while simultaneously branding Marjorie Taylor Greene a traitor, suggesting economic frustration is currently overriding ideology for voters.
China Decode: Inside China’s Economic Slowdown — and the Gig Workers Keeping It Moving
November 25, 2025
China's economic growth model is undergoing a significant reordering, marked by a sharp decline in fixed asset investment, which has historically been its primary growth driver over the last four decades.
The Age Divide in Protests, How to Start a Business in a Downturn, and How Scott Measures Impact
November 24, 2025
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No Mercy / No Malice: The Next Opioid Crisis
November 22, 2025
Prediction markets, exemplified by platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, are rapidly expanding and attracting massive valuations by rebranding gambling as speculation, posing a significant societal risk akin to the opioid crisis.
How to Raise Good Men — Scott Galloway & Richard Reeves Answer Your Questions
November 21, 2025
The conversation about pornography for boys must shift from explaining mechanics to emphasizing the vast, artificial gap between online content and real-life sex, ideally starting earlier than traditional methods allow.
What Did Men Do to Deserve This? — with Jonathan Haidt and Richard Reeves
November 20, 2025
Thriving young men require agency, skill, and confidence, which historically developed through enduring hard challenges and rites of passage that are now being undermined by easy digital pleasures.
Raging Moderates: The MAGA Civil War Begins
November 19, 2025
The MAGA movement is experiencing a visible internal fracture, evidenced by public criticism of Trump on issues like the Epstein files, immigration, and tariffs, signaling an accelerating post-Trump power struggle.
China Decode: How an AI Price War Could Spark a Market Correction
November 18, 2025
Chinese AI models, exemplified by Kimi K2 costing only \$4.6 million to train, are aggressively undercutting US models on price and efficiency, leading US companies to adopt them despite security concerns.
How Success Shapes Friendships, What to Do with Inherited Money, and Why Patriotism Matters
November 17, 2025
Talking through significant personal or professional issues with a trusted circle of friends serves as a valuable, informal form of therapy and aids in making better decisions.
No Mercy / No Malice: National Service
November 15, 2025
Mandatory national service is advocated as a crucial mechanism to rebuild a shared American identity and bridge societal polarization by fostering contact and shared experience among diverse young people.
How to Know When You Have Enough, Build a Safety Net, and Spend Money Well — ft. Morgan Housel
November 14, 2025
The perceived amount of 'enough' money perpetually doubles as one achieves a financial goal, suggesting satisfaction is more dependent on non-financial aspects of life like relationships and self-worth.
Notes on Being a Man — a Live Conversation with Ben Stiller
November 13, 2025
The current cultural dialogue around mentoring young men is controversial because the far-right's proposed remedies revert to old stereotypes, while the left often dismisses the struggles of young men by suggesting they simply need to "act more like a woman."
Raging Moderates: Trump’s “Affordability” Agenda—A Masterclass in Backward Economics
November 12, 2025
Donald Trump's proposed "affordability" agenda, including $2,000 tariff rebate checks funded by tariffs, is economically unsound because the projected tariff revenue is insufficient to cover the cost of the checks, which would increase the deficit.
China Decode: China's Renewable Energy Dominance in the AI Race
November 11, 2025
China's AI competition strategy leverages cheap, abundant solar-generated electricity and government subsidies for data centers, contrasting with the US's current lead in raw CAPEX and superior individual chip technology.
How to Talk About Money, Raise Independent Kids, and Build Real Wealth — ft. Morgan Housel
November 10, 2025
Successful long-term relationships require avoiding transactional scorekeeping, as life's volatility makes quantifiable contributions an unreliable measure of partnership value.
No Mercy / No Malice: Notes on Being a Man
November 8, 2025
The political landscape is currently defined by a referendum on the struggles of young men, a demographic largely ignored by Democrats but courted by the far right, necessitating a productive dialogue that acknowledges their issues without dismissing gains made by women.
Humanoid Robots, Building a Service Business, and Why CEOs Won’t Save Democracy
November 7, 2025
The commercial traction for humanoid robots within the next decade is expected to be strong in B2B sectors like logistics and manufacturing, but adoption in consumer (B2C) environments will likely fall short of expectations.
The Collapse of American Virtue — with Fareed Zakaria
November 6, 2025
The global left is in retreat because it fails to address the cultural anxiety stemming from globalization and technological change, often offering only economic solutions that people in distress do not prioritize.
Raging Moderates: Trump’s K-Shaped Economy: Why the Economy Feels Broken
November 5, 2025
The economy under the Trump administration is characterized by a fragile K-shape, where booming stock indices driven by the top 10% (largely reliant on AI stocks) mask severe economic distress and affordability crises for the bottom 90% of Americans.
China Decode: What One Big Exam Reveals about Inequality in China
November 4, 2025
The Nexperia chip dispute highlights how Europe is increasingly being drawn into the US-China tech rivalry, creating supply chain vulnerabilities for major European automakers.
Subscription Inflation, How to Use a Gap Year, and Deciding When to Retire
November 3, 2025
The current wave of subscription price hikes reflects companies leveraging pricing power after achieving market penetration, as recurring revenue models are highly valued by the market for their predictability.
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – This Physicist Is Building AI Droids
November 2, 2025
Factory's core mission is to bring full autonomy to software engineering by using agents, or "droids," to handle the entire software development lifecycle, not just code generation.
No Mercy / No Malice: Big Tech Stock Pick of 2026 is Amazon
November 1, 2025
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AI’s Power Problem, Have We Passed Peak Social Media? and How to Save Democracy
October 31, 2025
The massive energy demands of AI data centers are significantly straining the U.S. power grid, potentially doubling consumption by 2028 and driving up consumer electricity prices, necessitating infrastructure upgrades funded by a more progressive corporate tax structure.
America’s Casino Economy — with Kyla Scanlon
October 30, 2025
The American economy is increasingly characterized by a "casino economy" where gambling culture permeates government policy (tariffs) and private markets (AI bubble, private credit), leading to a dangerous divergence from the real economy.
Raging Moderates: Why Politicians are Launching Podcasts Ahead of 2028
October 29, 2025
The New York mayoral race is highly contentious, featuring a late surge attempt by Andrew Cuomo against Eric Adams, complicated by deep concerns over Adams's stance on Israel and the city's affordability crisis.
China Decode: Xi Tightens His Grip, Trump Seeks a Deal
October 28, 2025
China's recent Fourth Plenum emphasizes technological self-reliance, manufacturing doubling down, and boosting domestic demand as core elements of its new five-year plan, despite economic strain.
Is Media a Bad Investment?, Scott’s Dating Advice for Women, and How to Win High-End Clients
October 27, 2025
New media consumption is shifting rapidly, with social media overtaking TV as the top news source and podcasts booming, especially via YouTube, challenging traditional media models.
No Mercy / No Malice: America’s Best Bet
October 25, 2025
The central thesis of this segment of "No Mercy / No Malice: America’s Best Bet" is that GLP-1 drugs targeting obesity represent a potentially more transformative civic investment for the U.S. economy and well-being than the current massive bet on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The Crackdown on Free Speech, How to Handle a Bad Boss, and Why Scott Took Down His AI Clone
October 24, 2025
Scott Galloway believes the hallmark of a democracy is the right for almost anyone to say almost anything, arguing that offensive online speech should not warrant a police response unless it constitutes defamation or incitement to violence.
The Fight to Save American Democracy — with Heather Cox Richardson
October 23, 2025
The 'No Kings' protests were inspiring because they joyfully championed historical democratic traditions and framed the opposition as 'we the people' against a cabal, making it difficult for the radical right to demonize participants.
Raging Moderates: Why Progressives Won’t WIN in the 2026 Midterms (ft. David Frum)
October 22, 2025
Midterm elections are best fought by the out-party running flexible, localized attacks against the incumbent, rather than relying on a single, stale affirmative message for the presidential race.
China Decode: Can China Beat the U.S. Back to the Moon?
October 21, 2025
China's expanded export controls on rare earth minerals, which now potentially cover foreign companies using even a trace amount of Chinese-sourced rare earths, are seen as a strategic overreach that may galvanize G7 countries toward building alternative supply chains.
How AI Could Reshape Healthcare, How the Wealthy Manage Money, and the Case for a Third Child
October 20, 2025
Scott Galloway proposes lowering Medicare eligibility by two years annually over ten years to effectively create nationalized healthcare that covers the majority of high-cost medical care recipients.
No Mercy / No Malice: How Does the End Begin?
October 18, 2025
The U.S. economy is dangerously fragile because it has become one giant, concentrated bet on AI, with the top 10 stocks accounting for 40% of the S&P's value and AI driving nearly all recent growth.
The Truth About Podcast Ads, Life After the Military, and Scott’s London Tips
October 17, 2025
Podcast advertising innovation lies primarily in the authenticity and intimacy of host-read endorsements, which fosters greater trust and impact compared to traditional media.
America Is Fraying from Within — with Molly Jong-Fast
October 16, 2025
The conversation between Scott Galloway and Molly Jong-Fast in "America Is Fraying from Within — with Molly Jong-Fast" on *
Raging Moderates: Trump Has Completed Half of Project 2025
October 15, 2025
The ongoing government shutdown is shifting political advantage toward Democrats, as public opinion holds Republicans more accountable, despite Republicans retaining an edge on economic issues.
Why the N.B.A. is Betting Big on China
October 14, 2025
China's restriction on rare earth exports represents a critical choke point in the US-China superpower rivalry, as China controls processing for about 90% of the world's supply and is weaponizing this supply chain dominance.
The Deal That Ended the Gaza War — with Dan Senor
October 13, 2025
The deal's culmination was influenced by four critical, often misunderstood, events: Israel's defiance in entering Gaza City (backed by Trump), the catalytic effect of the Doha strike, the empowerment of Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and Trump's insistence on releasing all hostages upfront.
Teaching Young Men to Invest, Mental Health at Work, and What Charlie Kirk Got Wrong (and Right)
October 13, 2025
To combat young men's natural risk aggressiveness in investing, educators should acknowledge this biological tendency and advise them to sequester high-risk bets (like crypto or meme stocks) to a small portion (e.g., 30%) of their portfolio while prioritizing steady growth in low-cost index funds.
No Mercy / No Malice: Love Algorithmically
October 11, 2025
The proliferation of synthetic relationships via AI companions poses a significant danger by potentially eroding users' capacity for real-world conflict resolution and bonding, leading the speaker to metaphorically 'kill' his own digital twin.
Raising Kids in a Divided America, The Silver Tsunami, and Scott’s Early Career Advice
October 10, 2025
When discussing polarizing topics with teenagers, parents should prioritize asking open-ended questions and fostering conversation over lecturing to avoid cementing potentially misinformed opinions.
How Long Can the American Economy Hold? — with Kai Ryssdal
October 9, 2025
The proposed Trump administration compact targeting universities is viewed critically as a politically motivated, heavy-handed attempt to enforce conservative viewpoints under the guise of addressing issues like anti-Semitism and affirmative action compliance.
Raging Moderates: Why the Manosphere Is Breaking up With Trump
October 8, 2025
The Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops to Democrat-led cities is facing legal challenges and is viewed by Jessica Tarlov as not yet provoking a large enough public backlash to politically backfire significantly.
China Decode: China’s Next 5-Year Plan & Xi’s Possible Successor
October 7, 2025
China's upcoming five-year plan (2026-2030) is heavily anticipated to prioritize Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the core engine for technological revolution and industrial transformation, alongside focusing on choke point technologies where China remains reliant on imports.
Regulating AI, Future-Proof Jobs, and Who’s Accountable When It Fails — ft. Greg Shove
October 6, 2025
Regulation of AI, particularly concerning safety and the protection of children, is urgently needed, but progress in the U.S. is slow compared to the EU and China, often lagging due to the economic upside of AI companies.
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – How Anthony Scaramucci Became The Mooch
October 5, 2025
Founders must embrace the 'zero to one' journey, characterized by hustle, self-confidence built through action, and the willingness to adapt despite initial imperfections or despair.
No Mercy / No Malice: Strike
October 4, 2025
In the American consumer economy, the most potent form of political power resides not in Washington or corporate headquarters, but in consumer spending, which accounts for 68% of GDP.
How to AI-Proof Your Career, Spot Market Hype, and Raise Critical Thinkers — ft. Greg Shove
October 3, 2025
Market valuations are heavily concentrated, driven by a few mega-cap AI-related stocks, and the sustainability of this concentration hinges on independent AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic proving profitable revenue generation within the next few years.
Gaza, Ukraine, and the End of American Reliability — with Ian Bremmer
October 2, 2025
The UN remains valuable for providing essential global functions like setting common definitions (e.g., climate change) and facilitating crucial diplomatic backchannels, despite its structural flaws in the Security Council.
Raging Moderates: Why the Government Shut Down—and How Democrats Claim Victory
October 1, 2025
Politically, the Republicans are expected to bear the brunt of the blame for the government shutdown because Democrats are strategically focusing their demands on the highly popular extension of ACA tax credits.
China Decode: How China Became a Tech Beacon
September 30, 2025
The concept of "involution" in China describes excessive, self-defeating competition leading to deflationary pressures and diminishing returns, which poses a significant threat to the Chinese economic miracle.
The Future of 401(k)s, Choosing Single Parenthood, and Caring for Aging Parents
September 29, 2025
For retirement savings, forced savings mechanisms like 401(k)s and homeownership are crucial because human nature makes it nearly impossible not to spend available cash in the current consumer environment.
No Mercy / No Malice: The End of the Blockbuster
September 27, 2025
The convergence of Silicon Valley's financial and technological power, exemplified by David and Larry Ellison's moves with Paramount and Oracle, signals an imminent, AI-driven disruption leading to "the end of the blockbuster" era in Hollywood.
AI Hype vs. Reality, Plastic Surgery as Self-Investment, and the Future of Local Journalism
September 26, 2025
The current AI boom differs from the dot-com bubble because infrastructure spending is backed by dramatic, measurable earnings growth from key players like NVIDIA, suggesting a potential 'boom' rather than a 'sonic boom' crash, though massive job destruction or valuation correction is anticipated if cost-saving projections fail to materialize.
Trump, Putin, and the End of American Power — with Dr. Fiona Hill
September 25, 2025
Dr. Fiona Hill argues that Russia's war in Ukraine is a "game of chicken" where Putin is banking on Ukraine or its allies blinking first, but Europe can counter this by demonstrating resolve and utilizing existing and new defense structures like the JEF.
Raging Moderates: Why Jimmy Kimmel Returned
September 24, 2025
The reversal of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension by Disney, driven by consumer backlash and economic pressure, demonstrates the power of organized consumer action in influencing corporate decisions, even in the face of political pressure.
China Decode: The Global AI Race
September 23, 2025
China's ban on Nvidia's AI chips, despite being a specific move, is part of a larger strategic play to gain leverage in negotiations with the US, particularly concerning access to more advanced chip technology like Nvidia's Blackwell series, and to accelerate its own domestic semiconductor capabilities.
How Much Money You Need to Be Happy, Returning After Parental Leave, and Imposter Syndrome
September 22, 2025
Economic security is achieved through saving and managing spending, not just high income, as demonstrated by contrasting examples of a frugal father and an extravagant high-earner.
No Mercy / No Malice: Violence Entrepreneurs
September 20, 2025
The perpetrators of recent horrific violence are not partisan political actors but isolated, angry, and dangerous men, products of America's rage machine fueled by a crisis of meaning and self-worth, not political antagonism.
The Risks of Private Credit, How to Mentor Struggling Young Men, and Surviving Layoffs
September 19, 2025
The private credit market is experiencing rapid growth, leading to increased competition for deals, potentially resulting in riskier lending practices and a future "bubble" if economic conditions worsen.
Raging Moderates: Trump Targets the Left After Kirk Murder
September 17, 2025
The right is accused of reinventing cancel culture under a new name, leveraging existing platforms and influence to target perceived opponents, while simultaneously claiming victimhood.
China Decode: Why We’re Living in a Labubu Economy
September 16, 2025
China's economic focus is shifting significantly towards the Global South, with exports to these regions now comprising nearly half of its total exports, indicating a "decentering" of the West from global economic influence.