The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Raging Moderates: Things Are Getting Real Fascist (ft. Aaron Parnas)
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Aug 27, 2025 Aaron Parnas, a lawyer and journalist known for his engaging content on TikTok, joins the conversation to address alarming authoritarian trends. They discuss the troubling possibility of Trump using the military to police U.S. cities and tackle a controversial immigration case. Parnas offers insights into appealing to younger voters and critiques the Republican Party's fragmentation. Humor contrasts with serious media analysis, all while stressing the importance of honest journalism in today's polarized political landscape.
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Guard Deployments As Political Theater
- Aaron Parnas warns Trump is weaponizing National Guard deployments as political theater rather than meaningful crime control.
- He says deployments serve retribution and distraction, not consistent public-safety strategy.
Troops Aren't The Culprit
- Parnas emphasizes National Guard members often lack choice and face prosecution if they refuse orders, separating blame from individual troops to the administration.
- He warns Trump may position troops to monitor polls in future elections.
Use Twofold Messaging Strategy
- Parnas recommends a twofold responses: call out daily abuses while sustaining a broader narrative about threats to institutions and policy consequences.
- He urges persistent messaging on tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and sweeping executive actions to keep voters informed.