The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Raging Moderates: Trump Has Completed Half of Project 2025
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Oct 15, 2025 The talk dives into the current government shutdown and its effects on museums and unpaid workers. Trump's controversial funding moves for troops are analyzed, alongside the stark implications of Project 2025, which is already halfway implemented. The hosts discuss alarming proposals, from changes in family definitions to potential censorship. With protests against authoritarianism gaining momentum, they stress the importance of civic engagement and reflect on the broader impacts of political distraction, including fears surrounding the AI-fueled market.
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Shutdown Pain Shifts Political Costs
- The government shutdown is starting to hurt everyday Americans with closed museums, unpaid workers, and small businesses impacted.
- Scott and Jessica argue prolonged shutdowns shift political advantage to Democrats as public blames Republicans more.
Public Blame Gives Democrats Leverage
- Polling shows more Americans blame Republicans for the shutdown, giving Democrats leverage in negotiations.
- Scott predicts Democrats can hold firm because each day of shutdown increases Republican political costs.
Focus On Health-Care Subsidies As Compromise
- Expect negotiations to focus on ACA subsidy extensions as the most likely path to end the shutdown.
- Watch for carve-outs to protect troops and law enforcement that let Trump claim he's protecting Americans.