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In this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge break down Beijing’s drive to pull U.S. allies closer—from Canada’s EV tariff to Europe’s growing economic hedge. They unpack China’s lopsided economy, as exports boom while consumers pull back and the property slump deepens. Plus, a viral app meant to check if users are still alive sparks a deeper look at China’s growing loneliness epidemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/the-vcel-movement/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode wraps up Prof G on Economics, a two-part Office Hours series on the forces shaping the economy and your financial life. Ed Elson and Kyla Scanlon discuss how the American Dream is shifting for younger generations, why common economic signals can be misleading, and how to tell the difference between real economic health and financial strain — plus how they make sense of the noise in today’s media landscape. 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
Sam Harris, a neuroscientist, bestselling author, and host of the Making Sense podcast, joins Scott Galloway to discuss the rise of conspiracy thinking, the role of the media, and how identity politics is shaping American politics. They also talk about ICE and law enforcement, Trumpism, antisemitism, Iran and Islamism, masculinity, and why it’s becoming harder for people to agree on basic facts. Follow Sam, @samharrisorg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jessica Tarlov is joined by @thebulwark’s Sarah Longwell to talk through this frantic moment in America. They discuss the battle for the narrative around the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, the hypocrisy of the ICE defenders inside the administration, and the potential for this tragedy to galvanize the American public. Plus — Trump’s openly vengeful persecution of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, and a new Gallup poll shows some surprising trends in the political identity of voters around the country. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the wake of Trump’s invasion of Venezuela, how will China respond to the ongoing protests in Iran? In this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge take on the geopolitical firestorm brewing in Beijing, as it finds its energy imports, financial partnerships, and global influence all imperiled. Alice and James are joined by Michal Meidan, head of China Energy Research at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, to assess how big an impact these events will have on China’s future. Plus — with adult obesity on the rise in China, so-called “fat prisons” are springing up to help people (and pets) lose weight. That’s in addition to GLP-1 drugs, which are getting cheaper and more available as Chinese manufacturers begin to produce them themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode kicks off Prof G on Economics, a two-part Office Hours series focused on the forces shaping the economy and your financial life. Ed Elson and economic commentator Kyla Scanlon answer listener questions on whether young professionals should prioritize big-city careers over affordability, what the global focus on Greenland actually means for investors, and how financial literacy should be taught to the next generation. 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
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/rare-earths/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Galloway answers listener questions about why he shut down his AI persona, what concerns him about Character.AI, his daily routine, and how parents should think about giving money to their kids. 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
Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, joins Jessica Tarlov, co-host of The Five and Raging Moderates, to unpack the biggest risks facing the world in 2026 — from Trump’s political revolution and U.S. intervention abroad to Europe’s instability, AI, and the global energy race. Follow Ian, @ianbremmer. Follow Jessica, @jessicatarlov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nicolás Maduro is no longer ruling Venezuela -- he’s behind bars in the United States. Trump calls it a law-enforcement win. Democrats say it crossed a dangerous line. Jessica Tarlov is joined by Ben Meiselas of the Meidas Touch (@MeidasTouch) to break down how Democrats can defend the Constitution without sounding like they’re defending a dictator -- and whether Trump is successfully reframing a military operation as justice. Plus: the welfare-fraud scandal that forced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to abandon his third-term bid, and the Silicon Valley backlash over a proposed billionaire wealth tax that’s putting Democrats on a collision course with their donors. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge break down Beijing’s response to Trump’s sudden takeover of Venezuela — a move that hits China’s energy interests, loans, and influence in Latin America, and raises the stakes far beyond oil. Then they turn to the EV race, where BYD has overtaken Tesla for the first time, signaling a potential power shift in the global auto industry. And finally, they look at China’s quieter — but surprising — rise as a luxury food superpower, from caviar to truffles, and what it says about trade, consumption, and state-backed strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In today’s Office Hours, Scott answers listener questions on how motivation develops in young people, whether social safety nets dampen ambition, and what the rise of private members-only clubs says about inequality and community. 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
Ed Elson speaks with Michael Berkowitz, Founder and CEO of Norwegian Wool, a luxury coat brand. They discuss his transition from finance to fashion, how he successfully broke into the luxury market, and his perspective on the rise of the quiet luxury trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In this special year-end episode of Office Hours, producer Jennifer Sanchez sits down with the people who make Prof G Media run every day. You’ll hear from Mia Silverio, who leads research, Claire Miller, senior producer of Prof G Markets, and MaryJean Ribas, Scott’s chief of staff. They answer listener questions about how the shows are made, how stories and stats come together on tight timelines, and what their own career paths looked like before landing here. Thanks for listening in 2025 – we’ll see you in the new year. 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
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/2026-predictions/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Galloway answers listener questions on whether he’d ever go on The Joe Rogan Experience, what went right (and wrong) this past year, and how small businesses can attract great talent in a competitive 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David Brooks, New York Times columnist, Atlantic writer, and bestselling author of The Second Mountain and How to Know a Person, joins Scott Galloway to examine the forces reshaping American life – from declining trust in government and media to economic uncertainty, extremism, and the crisis facing young men. They discuss why prosperity hasn’t translated into happiness, how culture and incentives shape behavior, and why love, commitment, and service may matter more than money in holding society together. Algebra of happiness: Scott's holiday wish for you all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov take stock of a dizzying year in American politics. They break down how Trump’s return to office in 2025 reshaped the presidency, the economy, and U.S. institutions--even as his political standing shows signs of strain. Then, they turn to AI. As layoffs mount and lobbying surges, what should Democrats’ response be when voters are anxious, states are being sidelined, and Congress can’t seem to act? And before signing off, they revisit the moments of 2025 that gave them hope. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge break down a quieter but consequential shift in Washington’s China strategy. They unpack Trump’s new national security playbook, why Beijing is suddenly sounding upbeat, and whether this signals a real reset or just a tactical pause in U.S.-China tensions. They also dig into China’s baby bust — and the backlash to a new tax on condoms — as policymakers search for answers to falling birth rates. Plus, Alice sits down with Chip War author Chris Miller to discuss Trump’s surprise reversal on AI chip exports to China, what it means for NVIDIA, and why semiconductors are now at the center of global power politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Galloway answers listener questions on how incentive stock options work and how young professionals should think about equity versus salary. He also shares his views on health insurance, paying out of pocket, and why the U.S. healthcare system is so broken. Plus, Scott offers advice on dealing with rejection, processing failure, and building resilience after setbacks. 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
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/the-streaming-wars-and-affordability/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Galloway answers questions on how Prof G Media vets sponsors and why we avoid crypto and gambling ads. He also gives advice for someone navigating Hollywood’s slowdown, and how to build real friendships as an adult. 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
Tristan Harris, former Google design ethicist and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, joins Scott Galloway to explain why children have become the front line of the AI crisis. They unpack the rise of AI companions, the collapse of teen mental health, the coming job shock, and how the U.S. and China are racing toward artificial general intelligence. Harris makes the case for age-gating, liability laws, and a global reset before intelligence becomes the most concentrated form of power in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down Trump’s nationwide “affordability blitz,” where he’s touting falling gas prices and insisting his tariffs will help the middle class — even as consumer sentiment sinks, layoffs top a million, and businesses warn prices will jump in January. The White House is scrambling in response, launching a food price-fixing probe and rolling out a $12B farm bailout, all while Republicans splinter over how to handle Democrats’ ACA subsidy extension. From there, they turn to South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace, who’s taking aim at her own party’s leadership for sidelining rank-and-file members — especially women. Her blistering op-ed argues the GOP is too timid, too male-dominated, and at real risk of losing its majority. Finally, they head to Texas, where an unexpected Democratic matchup — James Talarico vs. Jasmine Crockett — is reshaping the 2026 Senate race. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of China Decode, hosts Alice Han and James Kynge unpack China’s high-stakes push for tech independence, from Moore Threads’ explosive IPO to Beijing’s drive to build a homegrown alternative to Nvidia. They also explore why the renminbi (CNY) remains deeply undervalued despite calls for a stronger yuan. Later, they sit down with Patrick McGee, author of Apple in China: The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company, to discuss Apple’s deep reliance on China and the broader political and commercial leverage Beijing now wields over Western companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Galloway answers listener questions on whether introverted founders can succeed without being natural salespeople, how to deal with insecurity when you’re surrounded by wealth, and the smartest way to give early employees a real sense of ownership through equity. 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
Ed Elson speaks with Dylan Field, co-founder and CEO of Figma. They discuss the future of design in the age of AI, how his management style has changed over time, and what it was like to go public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/the-cult-of-therapy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
