The Week: The Death of the Old GOP, Housing’s Incumbent Problem, and the Numbers Anthropic is Hiding

How do you turn a losing campaign into an election victory in just three weeks?  Prof G Media’s Laura Jáner, reporting from São Paulo, speaks with Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly, about Lula’s surprise victory over Flávio Bolsonaro. They unpack the WhatsApp army behind his turnaround, the economic frustration shaping voters’ choices, and what American campaigns can learn from Brazil. Plus, why a country that reelected a leftist president is still moving right. Follow Brian, @BrazilBrian.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, joins Scott Galloway for an Election Day conversation about whether the midterms could mark a turning point for Trump and the global rise of right-wing populism. They discuss shifting voter loyalties, the political fallout of the Iran war, and why Democrats need a vision beyond opposing Trump. Plus, Elon Musk’s power in Ukraine and what it would take to rebuild America’s credibility abroad. Recorded on Election Day, before polls closed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Anna Lembke, Stanford psychiatrist and bestselling author of Dopamine Nation, joins Scott Galloway to discuss our dependence on validation – and why achievement doesn’t always make us feel better about ourselves. Drawing on her new book, Radical Surrender, she explains how to recognize addictive behavior, when parenting becomes enabling, and why letting go of control can help us build more meaningful lives. Plus, Scott opens up about the personal cost of trying to impress strangers. Order Dr. Lembke’s new book: Radical Surrender: Letting Go in a World Addicted to Control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway shares how he talks to his sons about fraternity life and peer pressure, explains how to diversify beyond the S&P 500, assesses whether the SaaSpocalypse fears were justified, and weighs whether we can still trust the government’s jobs numbers. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Plus, you can now call or text Scott a question at our new Office Hours hotline: ‪(201) 472-3656‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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George Hahn connects the dots across the week's biggest stories: why the most expensive midterm on record may prove political spending doesn’t work, how existing homeowners control what gets built, and why a “Big Short” investor isn’t buying Anthropic’s IPO. We’d love your feedback as we build this show! Let us know what you think: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heather Cox Richardson, historian and author of the newsletter Letters from an American, joins Scott Galloway to discuss what the midterms could reveal about America’s political future—and why she sees echoes of the 1850s in today’s shifting coalitions. She explains how concentrated wealth fuels political upheaval, why the backlash against billionaires could unite voters across party lines, and what Democrats would need to deliver if they win Congress. Plus, the case for a new era of trust busting, Elon Musk’s power, and why she’s watching JD Vance beyond Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Lukianoff, president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), joins Scott Galloway to discuss the threats to free speech in America. They discuss Trump’s campaign against the press, why Greg worries AI could give those in power control over what people believe, and what FIRE’s research reveals about censorship on college campuses. Plus, Scott and Greg debate whether artists should be denied venues over their political views and how universities can encourage open debate. Follow Greg, @glukianoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyla Scanlon, economic commentator and author of In This Economy?, and Aziz Sunderji, author of the Home Economics newsletter, join Scott Galloway to discuss why housing has become so expensive and what it would take to make it more affordable. They explore what’s stopping America from building more homes, how housing costs affect relationships and starting a family, and whether the policies meant to help are actually working. Follow Kyla, @kylascan. And check out her new podcast: Best of Luck with Kyla Scanlon. Check our Aziz’s work: https://homeeconomics.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway discusses what it would take to make housing affordable, how to handle regret after selling stock that later soars, the upsides of becoming a parent later in life, whether to leave a job you love to start a business with your dad, and how to navigate parenting disagreements with your spouse. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Plus, you can now call or text Scott a question at our new Office Hours hotline: ‪(201) 472-3656‬. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices