Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov Trump’s Sparking Culture War Fights to Bury the Epstein Scandal
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Feb 11, 2026 A weekend of culture clashes: a unifying pop star moment contrasted with aggressive political culture-war attacks. Congress is poring over Epstein files while Maxwell hints at clemency maneuvering. A debate over whether Trump’s cultural and economic messaging lands with everyday Americans. Skyrocketing NYC private school tuition and the costs and tradeoffs families face.
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Two Americas On Display
- Scott Galloway contrasts Bad Bunny's unifying halftime message with Trump's culture-war provocations over the same weekend.
- He argues Trump uses culture fights strategically to distract while serious investigations (Epstein files) proceed.
Ad Concentration Signals Market Cycles
- Scott highlights that a quarter of Super Bowl ads were AI-related, drawing a parallel to past tech ad surges before big drawdowns.
- He warns historical patterns suggest sector ad dominance can precede market corrections.
Epstein Files Shake Partisan Comfort Zones
- Jessica Tarlov and Scott describe broad, bipartisan unease with the Epstein files beyond partisan lines.
- She notes even some traditional Trump supporters and commentators are disturbed and seeking truthful accountability.