The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Raging Moderates: Trump’s K-Shaped Economy: Why the Economy Feels Broken
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Nov 5, 2025 Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dive into the complexities of the K-shaped economy, where growth benefits the wealthy while everyday Americans struggle. They dissect the disconnect between stock market success and the growing struggles of working households. The looming government shutdown highlights disparities in priorities, revealing a shocking contrast between elite spending and the impact on furloughed workers. The discussion also touches on the troubling rise of figures like Nick Fuentes in conservative circles and the role social media plays in amplifying extremism.
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Scott's Media Tour And Emotional Moment
- Scott recounts his recent media tour across Morning Joe, Today, The View, and Anderson Cooper.
- He describes varied interview styles and an emotional moment speaking about his father.
K-Shaped Economy Masks Real Pain
- The economy shows strong macro metrics while many Americans still feel squeezed and left behind.
- Scott Galloway calls this divergence a K-shaped economy driven by unequal gains across income groups.
Markets Create Political Cover
- Major stock indices have become wealth indicators for the top 10%, creating misleading national comfort.
- Galloway argues the market's rise gives political cover despite broad-based economic fragility.