The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Raging Moderates: A Year of Trump 2.0; A Decade of the War on Truth (ft. Heather Cox Richardson)
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Jan 21, 2026 
Heather Cox Richardson, a historian and author of the popular newsletter 'Letters from an American', discusses the tumultuous first year of Trump 2.0. She analyzes the implications of Trump's unprecedented governance style, which seems to disregard constitutional norms. The conversation delves into global consequences, particularly how his actions impact alliances and China's rising power. They also explore the nostalgia for 2016, questioning what people miss about that time, and emphasize the importance of learning from history to strengthen democracy.
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U.S. Retreats From Global Leadership
- Trump 2.0 is actively dismantling the post-World War II global order and forcing other nations to reorganize without the U.S. as a reliable anchor.
- Heather Cox Richardson warns this shift accelerates a potential "China century" as allies cozy up to other powers.
Extra‑Constitutional Governance Threat
- Richardson identifies Trump 2.0 as operating extra-constitutionally, treating laws and norms as optional.
- That attitude threatens the constitutional basis of representative government and erodes democratic consent.
Mobilize Pressure On Elected Officials
- Pressure elected officials to perform their constitutional duties and reflect popular will through organized civic action.
- Use public protest and constituent pressure to compel representatives to enforce legal limits on the administration.