The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Raging Moderates: The MAGA Civil War Begins

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Nov 19, 2025
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dive into the fierce MAGA civil war, with Trump losing influence and GOP influencers battling for supremacy. They explore Chuck Schumer's uncertain future and the jockeying for his potential successor. Michelle Obama’s blunt remarks on America's readiness for a woman president spark a deeper discussion about the implications for the Democratic Party. The duo highlights the fractures within MAGA, from policy disputes to extremism, and debates the electability of candidates moving forward.
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ANECDOTE

Meeting Released Hostages At JFNA Event

  • Jessica Tarlov recounts meeting four released hostages at a Jewish Federation event and hearing their harrowing stories.
  • One hostage used engineering skills to attempt escape, showing bravery and resilience.
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MAGA Civil War Is Already Underway

  • The MAGA movement is fracturing as Trump loses control and factions publicly fight over policy and conspiracies.
  • These internal battles signal an accelerated post-Trump power struggle that will shape 2028 Republican politics.
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Three Pillars Driving GOP Fracture

  • Jessica Tarlov outlines three divides roiling the GOP: Epstein conspiracies, policy splits, and the Israel/identity fight.
  • Those three legs create sustained tension across establishment and extremist wings of the party.
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