The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Raging Moderates: Trump Targets the Left After Kirk Murder
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Sep 17, 2025 The podcast dives into the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and the motivations behind Tyler Robinson's actions. It critiques the MAGA movement's revival of cancel culture against its critics. The conversation also highlights Trump's controversial crime crackdown in Memphis and local officials' uneasy reactions. Social media's role in amplifying extreme content is explored, along with the ethical dilemmas of militarized policing. Lastly, the hosts discuss the Democrats' struggles as they navigate endorsements and public safety issues ahead of the 2024 election.
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Online Radicalization Over Party Labels
- Online radicalization among young, isolated men is a core driver of recent political violence rather than clear party affiliation.
- Scott Galloway says shooters are typically young, extremely online, and lacking human guardrails, making them vulnerable to conspiracies.
Make Campuses Intellectually Dangerous
- Universities should be intellectually challenging spaces and teach resilience to offensive speech.
- Scott Galloway urges campuses to welcome opposing views and force students to debate rather than police words.
Rage Drives Platform Profits
- Social platforms and outrage-driven business models fuel political enragement and recruitment.
- Scott Galloway notes that enragement equals engagement and powers a large chunk of S&P revenue.