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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Feb 17, 2026 • 38min
China Decode: What the Fire Horse Reveals About China’s Past and Future
Lijia Zhang, writer and commentator on Chinese society and culture, unpacks the Year of the Fire Horse and its myths. She discusses zodiac-driven fears and hopes, family New Year rituals and travel, and how birth rates, feminism, and youth choices shape modern China. Short, vivid stories illuminate tradition meeting rapid social change.
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Feb 14, 2026 • 17min
No Mercy / No Malice: Role Models
A brisk look at crisis communications and how leaders handle public backlash. A discussion on how high-prestige figures create behavioral scripts and shape cultural norms. Anecdotes about personal mentors and the lasting influence of presence. A critique of corporate silence about threats to democratic institutions.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 27min
Trump and Canada, How ‘Resist and Unsubscribe’ Affects Scott’s Investments, and the Power of Focus
Scott dissects escalating U.S. pressure on Canada and the trade dynamics behind it. He outlines a personal campaign to unsubscribe from major tech platforms and what that might signal to markets. He champions ruthless focus as a career edge, urging commitment to one skill and smart team building.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 7min
Why CEOs Are Getting AI Wrong — with Ethan Mollick
Ethan Mollick, Wharton professor and author exploring how AI reshapes work and education. He tackles why CEOs misunderstand AI, the quiet productivity gains changing jobs, and the need to redesign organizations around new tools. He also covers AI in higher education, medicine, and the implications of open-weight models for the workforce.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 50min
Raging Moderates: Trump’s Sparking Culture War Fights to Bury the Epstein Scandal
They contrast Bad Bunny's unifying Super Bowl moment with a surge in culture-war attacks from Trump. They discuss Congress poring over Epstein files, hints at clemency from Maxwell, and scrutiny of political allies. They examine Trump’s economic messaging ahead of the midterms and whether Americans are seeing benefits. They also explore the soaring cost of NYC private schools and consequences for families and public education.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 36min
China Decode: Why China is Sorting Kids into “Genius Camps”
A look inside China’s elite “genius” classes that funnel top kids into tech and AI powerhouses. A close-up on U.S. accusations of a secret 2020 nuclear test and what it means for arms control and geopolitics. A cultural detour to China’s rebounding underground club scene and surprising global hits like Bad Bunny crossing borders.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 19min
Is Reddit Still a Buy? Democratic Strategy and Rethinking Financial Advisors
A candid take on whether Reddit’s valuation and growth prospects justify holding the stock. A discussion of promising Democratic figures and strategy heading into the midterms and 2028. A clear warning about how a 1% financial advisor fee can erode long-term returns and practical low-cost investing tips for younger earners.
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Feb 7, 2026 • 18min
No Mercy / No Malice: Resistance Infrastructure
An urgent argument about confronting creeping authoritarianism and where effectiveness matters more than being right. A discussion of how protests can build lasting organizing infrastructure. A breakdown of a campaign to use subscription cancellations as political leverage against tech platforms. Tips on choosing targets, creating friction, and sustaining resilient citizen action.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 16min
Scott Galloway Answers Your Questions on Resist and Unsubscribe
A deep dive into using economic pressure as a lever for change. Discussion of why subscription revenue matters more than advertising. Exploration of how targeted consumer non-participation can create leverage without mass protests. Examination of risks, potential backfires, and why advertiser boycotts often fail. A call to act despite uncertainty and invite collective participation.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 1h 15min
Why America Feels So Unhappy — with Derek Thompson
Derek Thompson, journalist and author known for longform writing and the Plain English podcast, joins to unpack why Americans feel unhappier despite better health and safety. He discusses media-driven negativity, social comparison from screens, AI’s role in widening inequality, and the promise and policy questions around GLP-1 drugs. Short, sharp conversations on tech, culture, and what shapes modern well-being.
