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Scott Galloway answers listener questions on the humanoid robotics boom and why real adoption is still years away. He then shares advice for a young entrepreneur starting a services business, explaining why relationships, talent, and overdelivering for clients are key to success. Finally, Scott calls out corporate America’s moral decline and argues that defending democracy will fall to citizens, not CEOs. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway speaks with Fareed Zakaria, an author, host of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN, and columnist for The Washington Post. Fareed explains why the global left is in retreat, how America’s obsession with money has replaced virtue, and why the U.S. can’t beat China by trying to become more like it. He and Scott discuss the moral decay hollowing out Western societies, the rise of populism, and what it will take to give young men a renewed sense of purpose. They also explore the future of U.S. alliances and how restoring shared values could help rebuild American leadership. Follow Fareed, @FareedZakaria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov take stock of the Trump economy one year after his 2024 election. If popular stock indices don’t tell the whole story, what other indicators should we look at? Plus — the government shutdown is on the verge of becoming the longest in US history, and lawmakers don’t seem close to a plan for the future. What comes next? And, the ugly MAGA infighting over Nick Fuentes’ antisemitism. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of China Decode, hosts Alice Han and James Kynge unpack how the global auto industry is facing a new chip crisis. Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has halted shipments to China after a payment and ownership dispute, forcing carmakers like Honda and Volkswagen to scramble for crucial semiconductor parts. They explain how a fight over factory control became the latest flashpoint in the U.S.–China tech rivalry — and why Europe is caught in the middle. Then, they turn to China’s most pressure-packed test: the Gaokao. With more than 10 million students vying for spots at top universities, the exam has long promised meritocracy but increasingly reflects inequality. Alice and James explore how this high-stakes system shapes opportunity, status, and ambition in modern China — and why reform remains so elusive. Finally, Trump and Xi agree to a one-year trade truce, pledging to ease tariffs, restart soybean purchases, and cool tensions over rare earths and fentanyl. But can either side really trust the other to follow through? The hosts break down what’s at stake — and whether this pause is a real breakthrough or just a political timeout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway answers listener questions on the wave of subscription price hikes and why recurring revenue gives companies pricing power. He then lays out a simple playbook for making the most of a gap year before law school, and weighs the ethics and practicality of retiring early when layoffs loom. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed speaks with Matan Grinberg, co-founder and CEO of Factory, an AI company focused on bringing autonomy to software engineering. They discuss the long-term future of AI, the role of regulation, and whether or not he’s concerned about an AI bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Scott Galloway answers listener questions on AI’s growing strain on the U.S. power grid, why we may have reached peak social media, and how economic boycotts can serve as a check on political power. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway speaks with Kyla Scanlon, an economic commentator, educator, and author of In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work. Kyla explains how gambling culture has seeped into markets and everyday investing, why America has effectively become a giant bet on AI, and what the rise of “risk-aggressive” leadership means for the next generation. They also explore the widening gap between Wall Street and the real economy, the dangers of over-concentration in Big Tech, and how social media and polarization are reshaping economic behavior. Follow Kyla, @kylascan.Algebra of Happiness: are you unafraid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices