The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Elitism: Money vs. Influence

Aug 13, 2020

Joel Stein, an American journalist and author of "In Defense of Elitism," joins for a lively discussion on the nature of elitism in today's political climate. He breaks down the differences between economic and intellectual elites, shedding light on the polarization affecting society. Stein also shares insights from his book, arguing for the importance of open-mindedness in bridging divides. Meanwhile, Scott delves into retail trends, highlighting the transformation of abandoned stores into fulfillment centers, a sign of the evolving landscape in commerce.

48:13

Episode guests

Joel Stein

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

4min

Potential Acquisitions and the Evolution of Retail

4min

The Hidden Value in Boring Investments

2min

Navigating Elitism and Polarization

15min

Exploring Elitism and Democracy in Today's Context

3min

Navigating SPACs and Modern Masculinity

19min

Scott shares his thoughts on the possibility of Twitter acquiring TikTok and proposes a company that he thinks would be a better acquirer. Scott also addresses Amazon wanting to turn abandoned JCPenney and Sears stores into fulfillment centers. His main takeaway — warehouse space is the new black.

Then, Joel Stein, an American journalist and author, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “In Defense of Elitism.” Joel gives us the definition of elitism and explains how it’s playing out in our political environment.

Office Hours: SPACs, how a company like Kohl’s can compete with the retail giants, and what skills make an employee stand out.

Joel's podcast recommendation: "The Good Fight" hosted by Yascha Mounk.

Please take our quick survey to tell us how we can improve The Prof G Show: https://forms.gle/xVRfqCKrrNr9xzor5

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.