The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Vox Media Podcast Network
Bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway combines business insight and analysis with provocative life and career advice.
On Mondays and Fridays, Office Hours features Scott answering your questions about business, career, and life.
On Tuesdays, China Decode co-hosts Alice Han and James Kynge discuss the latest economic, political and cultural news shaping China’s role on the global stage.
On Wednesdays, Raging Moderates brings Scott together with political strategist and The Five co-host Jessica Tarlov together to break down the biggest political stories of the week through a centrist lens.
On Thursdays, Conversations features Scott talks with leading thinkers across business, geopolitics, tech, and culture.
On Saturdays, don’t miss No Mercy / No Malice, Scott’s Webby Award-winning newsletter, as read by actor and raconteur George Hahn.
And on the first Sunday of every month, check out First Time Founders, where Ed Elson sits down with entrepreneurs for conversations about what it really takes to build a business from scratch.
To resist is futile…
Want to get in touch? Email us, officehours@profgmedia.com.
On Mondays and Fridays, Office Hours features Scott answering your questions about business, career, and life.
On Tuesdays, China Decode co-hosts Alice Han and James Kynge discuss the latest economic, political and cultural news shaping China’s role on the global stage.
On Wednesdays, Raging Moderates brings Scott together with political strategist and The Five co-host Jessica Tarlov together to break down the biggest political stories of the week through a centrist lens.
On Thursdays, Conversations features Scott talks with leading thinkers across business, geopolitics, tech, and culture.
On Saturdays, don’t miss No Mercy / No Malice, Scott’s Webby Award-winning newsletter, as read by actor and raconteur George Hahn.
And on the first Sunday of every month, check out First Time Founders, where Ed Elson sits down with entrepreneurs for conversations about what it really takes to build a business from scratch.
To resist is futile…
Want to get in touch? Email us, officehours@profgmedia.com.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 2min
America Is Entering a Dangerous Moment — with Timothy Snyder
Timothy Snyder, historian of authoritarianism and modern Europe, offers a concise mini bio and perspective. He places recent political violence in historical context. He discusses propaganda versus “small truths,” the power of phone-video evidence, corporate compliance, and how protests and coalition-building shape democratic resistance.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 49min
Raging Moderates: Trump Pulls Back in Minneapolis as Democrats Turn Up Pressure on ICE
They debate Democrats' leverage over ICE funding and the risks of a targeted shutdown. They unpack Republican contradictions on the Second Amendment after a deadly federal-agent shooting. They critique a glossy Melania Trump documentary and the politics of a reported $40 million payday.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 49min
China Decode: Inside Xi’s Shocking Military Purge
Houzi Song, China economist and director of China Research at 22V Research, offers a concise take on China’s economic trajectory. Conversation covers Xi’s dramatic military shakeup and what it means for regional stability. They unpack the TikTok US deal and who really controls the algorithm. Focus also lands on weak consumption, the property slump, and Beijing’s tech self-sufficiency push.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 25min
Why Podcasts Are the New TV, Careers After 50, and Divorce With Kids
A deep dive into why podcasts are evolving into TV-like video experiences and the economics driving that shift. Practical guidance for navigating career disruption and job hunting after fifty. A candid conversation about handling divorce with children, mourning, and prioritizing respectful co-parenting.
140 snips
Jan 24, 2026 • 18min
No Mercy / No Malice: License to Intervene
Davos-era geopolitics and tech as a new antagonist set the scene. A look at the Gulf War’s clear objectives versus the long-term fallout of the 2003 Iraq invasion. Tactical successes like the Venezuela raid and Greenland’s strategic folly get examined. Economic backlash, risks to capital ties, and a discussion of intervention options and weak post-intervention planning are highlighted.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 20min
What Mayor Mamdani Is Getting Right (and Wrong), Career Risk, and Letting Your Kids Go
Scott Galloway dives into the new NYC mayor's policy moves, highlighting the potential lessons for Democrats. He discusses the concept of 'key person risk' for employees at founder-led firms, weighing the balance between risk and reward. Additionally, he shares candid reflections on the advantages and challenges of sending children to boarding school, revealing his own parenting missteps. Insightful and personal, Galloway's commentary offers both political and life lessons.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 56min
Trump’s World Order — Live from Davos, with Niall Ferguson
Scott Galloway chats with Niall Ferguson, a renowned historian and public intellectual, about the return of Cold War dynamics in today's geopolitics. They dissect Trump's foreign policy, highlighting his tactics as a form of brinkmanship to shift narratives and influence markets. Ferguson argues that China is now America's main rival, complicating U.S.-Europe relations. They also explore Ukraine's precarious situation, suggesting possible peace outcomes that could result in a frail compromise. Their engaging discussion wraps up with a lighthearted look at football.
118 snips
Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 3min
Raging Moderates: A Year of Trump 2.0; A Decade of the War on Truth (ft. Heather Cox Richardson)
Heather Cox Richardson, a historian and author of the popular newsletter 'Letters from an American', discusses the tumultuous first year of Trump 2.0. She analyzes the implications of Trump's unprecedented governance style, which seems to disregard constitutional norms. The conversation delves into global consequences, particularly how his actions impact alliances and China's rising power. They also explore the nostalgia for 2016, questioning what people miss about that time, and emphasize the importance of learning from history to strengthen democracy.
147 snips
Jan 20, 2026 • 44min
China Decode: Did the U.S. Push Its Allies Closer to China?
Alice Han and James Kynge explore China's strategy to win over U.S. allies, revealing shifts in Canada and the UK’s stance. They delve into the paradox of booming exports amidst declining consumer spending and a deepening property crisis. A quirky app sparks a discussion on China’s growing loneliness epidemic, linked to low birth rates and societal isolation. The hosts also predict the future of AI and chip competition, emphasizing the need for China to address economic imbalances to avert long-term challenges.
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Jan 17, 2026 • 14min
No Mercy / No Malice: The ‘Vcel’ Movement
The discussion dives into the contrasting concepts of incels and voluntary celibacy, showcasing personal growth and confidence building. Scott highlights why some men resort to resentment instead of self-improvement. He also examines the structural challenges young men face today. Critiquing the manosphere and myths surrounding dating, he warns about the dangers of incel culture and calls for bipartisan empathy. Ultimately, he stresses the necessity of relationships to combat isolation and its mental health repercussions.
