The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Raging Moderates: The Affordability Crisis Trump Can’t Spin
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Dec 10, 2025 Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dissect Trump's 'affordability blitz,' contrasting it with rising layoffs and consumer discontent. They scrutinize the administration's claims about tariffs and discuss real solutions like housing and healthcare reform. The duo highlights Nancy Mace's critique of GOP leadership for being male-dominated and ineffective. Finally, they explore the upcoming Texas Senate primary featuring James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett, assessing the dynamics that could reshape the race.
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Affordability Messaging vs. Economic Reality
- Trump is running an "affordability" messaging blitz while key indicators worsen across consumer sentiment and layoffs.
- The administration is scrambling with probes and bailouts that don't resolve underlying cost pressures.
Housing Is The Biggest Affordability Pressure
- Jessica Tarlov calls out the mismatch between Trump's claims and worsening consumer metrics like grocery and utility costs.
- She highlights housing as the largest driver of CPI increases and falling satisfaction.
Practical Steps To Reduce Living Costs
- To tackle affordability, Scott Galloway suggests building 8–10 million homes and removing NIMBY barriers to unleash supply.
- He also recommends targeted tax credits, government-backed loans for young buyers, and aggressive antitrust to restore competition.