The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Raging Moderates: Trump’s Iran War Plan Falls Apart as Allies Walk Away
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Mar 18, 2026 Tensions with Iran surge after a strike near Tehran, while allies resist calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. At home, labor shortages force a rethink on hardline immigration promises. The conversation also turns to a controversial voting bill, rising economic pressure, and a flashy Oscars party detour.
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Scott Galloway's Surreal Vanity Fair Oscar Night
- Scott Galloway joked that getting invited to the Vanity Fair Oscar party felt like a mistake and underscored how surreal the room felt.
- He described standing between Jacob Elordi and Jon Hamm at the bar, then called his South by Southwest interview with James Talarico a close second highlight.
Consumer Pain Is Swamping The White House Message
- Jessica Tarlov argues Republicans are repeating Democrats’ mistake by citing macro strength while shrugging at consumer pain.
- Kevin Hassett said hurting consumers was the “last of our concerns,” even as gas, diesel, groceries, and energy prices stayed painfully visible.
Iran Conflict Is Hitting Trump On Prices And War
- Scott Galloway says Iran policy is colliding with two of Trump’s strongest 2024 promises at once: affordability and avoiding forever wars.
- They cite rising odds of $4 gas, diesel above $5, fertilizer up 77%, and farm bankruptcies up 46% as the squeeze spreads.