First Time Founders with Ed Elson – How Airbnb Scaled from 3 Guests to 2 Billion

Scott answers listener questions on what happens when women out-earn their partners, the real-world consequences of declining U.S. science funding, and how to stay motivated while living with depression – including what he does when he’s struggling with his mental health. 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 speaks with Barbara F. Walter, professor at UC San Diego and author of How Civil Wars Start, about what the Charlie Kirk assassination reveals about America’s political future. They discuss how leaders exploit crises, why the U.S. is at higher risk of civil unrest, and how social media and young men fit into the rise of political violence. Barbara also shares what can be done to strengthen democracy and reduce the risk of conflict. Follow Barbara F. Walter’s Substack, Here Be Dragons: Warning Signs from the Edges of Democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Producer’s note: This episode was recorded prior to Charlie Kirk’s death. Scott answers listener questions on why working-class voters feel left behind in politics, how wealth shifts your approach to personal and online security, and how he decides where and when to give his money away. 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 speaks with Dr. Jessica Knurick, nutrition scientist and registered dietitian, about the rise of the Make America Healthy Again movement. They discuss why MAHA resonates with so many Americans, what it gets wrong about health and wellness, and how systems built for profit – from food to healthcare – are failing us. Jessica also explains the role of social media in spreading health misinformation, the promise of new science like mRNA technology, and why she believes “health is bipartisan.” Follow Jessica, @drjessicaknurick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The GOP-led House Oversight Committee released Epstein’s “birthday book” in full… and it’s real gross. Scott and Jessica unpack the shocking revelations, and advise the Democrats on how to use this to win some elections. Plus — a surprising new poll shows that the young men and women of Gen Z might be really far apart, on lots of things. And, Scott and Jessica celebrate their work anniversary — it’s been a whole year of Raging Moderates in your podcast feeds. Thanks so much for listening! Check us out on YouTube at youtube.com/@ragingmoderates. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott answers questions on choosing a career path under visa and family pressure, when to take a big creative swing on a first book, and how he thinks about balancing team chemistry with diversity in the workplace. 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 Nathan Blecharczyk, Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Airbnb. They discuss the pros and cons of starting a business with your friends, the moment he realized the business would be a success, and how he learned to turn a crisis into an opportunity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Scott wraps up our “Best Of” series with an episode on relationships – from dating and marriage to parenting and family. He answers questions on moving for work while staying close to loved ones, how to invest in your partnership, and what it really means to be a father as kids pull away. Scott shares lessons on balancing ambition with family, building stronger connections, and embracing the challenges of love and parenting. 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