The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Raging Moderates: Why Progressives Won’t WIN in the 2026 Midterms (ft. David Frum)
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Oct 22, 2025 
David Frum, a former speechwriter and political journalist for The Atlantic, joins to unravel the Democratic Party's strategy ahead of the midterms. He discusses the challenges of crafting a compelling message against Trump, emphasizing the need for a centrist approach. The episode dives into the implications of recent military strikes in the Caribbean, analyzing their legality and potential diplomatic fallout. They also touch on Graham Platner's controversial internet comments and the broader issue of accountability in politics, making for a thought-provoking conversation.
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Midterms Favor Targeted Anti-Incumbent Messages
- Running against an unpopular incumbent is often the correct midterm strategy for the out party.
- Local campaigns can tailor attacks regionally while incumbents must defend a national record.
Structural Advantage Of The Out Party
- The out party can run differently tailored races across districts while the in party must defend a single national record.
- That structural flexibility explains why attacking the incumbent works in midterms even without a unified affirmative message.
No Single Winning Ideology Nationwide
- Different demographic and regional electorates respond to different mixes of economic and social messaging.
- Economically progressive but socially moderate messaging has succeeded in many recent congressional wins.
