The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

In the midst of the midterms, we’re revisiting a previous conversation with David Brooks. The political commentator, author of How to Know a Person, and staff writer for The Atlantic joins Scott to explain why he no longer recognizes the conservative movement he joined in his twenties, and how we got here. David also reflects on the over-politicization of American life, the crisis facing young men, and more.

The episode originally aired on May 1st, 2025.

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How do you turn a losing campaign into an election victory in just three weeks?

Prof G Media’s Laura Janér, reporting from São Paulo, speaks with Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly, about Lula’s surprise victory over Flávio Bolsonaro. They unpack the WhatsApp army behind his turnaround, the economic frustration shaping voters’ choices, and what American campaigns can learn from Brazil. Plus, why a country that reelected a leftist president is still moving right.

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Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, joins Scott Galloway for an Election Day conversation about whether the midterms could mark a turning point for Trump and the global rise of right-wing populism. They discuss shifting voter loyalties, the political fallout of the Iran war, and why Democrats need a vision beyond opposing Trump. Plus, Elon Musk’s power in Ukraine and what it would take to rebuild America’s credibility abroad.

Recorded on Election Day, before polls closed.
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Dr. Anna Lembke, Stanford psychiatrist and bestselling author of Dopamine Nation, joins Scott Galloway to discuss our dependence on validation – and why achievement doesn’t always make us feel better about ourselves.

Drawing on her new book, Radical Surrender, she explains how to recognize addictive behavior, when parenting becomes enabling, and why letting go of control can help us build more meaningful lives. Plus, Scott opens up about the personal cost of trying to impress strangers.

Order Dr. Lembke’s new book: Radical Surrender: Letting Go in a World Addicted to Control.



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Scott Galloway shares how he talks to his sons about fraternity life and peer pressure, explains how to diversify beyond the S&P 500, assesses whether the SaaSpocalypse fears were justified, and weighs whether we can still trust the government’s jobs numbers.

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