The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Scott Responds to the Paternity Leave Backlash, Patriotism in America, and more
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Mar 13, 2026 He revisits his paternity leave remarks and the backlash surrounding them. He debates parental leave policy and economic fixes like child tax credits and universal childcare. He dissects masculinity, the provider role, and locker-room controversies in politics and sports. He reflects on patriotism as active engagement and shares fond memories of a longtime colleague.
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Prioritize Economic Support Over Leave Posturing
- Do expand economic supports for parents rather than only debating leave policy.
- Scott Galloway advocates for expanded child tax credits, universal childcare, and stopping tax transfers from young earners to older owners so families choose what works.
Scott's Personal Paternity Leave Experience
- Scott admits his paternity-leave joke was stupid and says his firms offer parental leave.
- He recounts returning to work weeks after his sons' births while supporting his partner's Goldman Sachs career and handling baths and finances later.
Biology Shapes Early Bonding Roles
- Insight: Biology shapes early bonding and creates different early roles.
- Galloway emphasizes breastfeeding, oxytocin, and physical touch give mothers an early biological advantage in newborn bonding.