Returning to the Office, Advice for the Mediocre, and Why Scott’s Still Bullish on America

In today’s episode, Scott tackles America’s widening income gap and what it reveals about our priorities. He offers perspective to a 20-something weighing comfort vs. ambition, and wraps with a big-picture take on the overlooked value of community colleges. 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

Sam Harris, a neuroscientist, philosopher, bestselling author, and host of the Making Sense podcast, joins Scott to discuss the collapse of trust in institutions, the dangerous rise of misinformation and cults of personality, and why mindfulness might be our best tool for surviving modern chaos. Algebra of Happiness: father’s day reflections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott and Jessica unpack the rapidly escalating war between Israel and Iran under Trump’s leadership. As civilian casualties rise and Trump teeters on the edge of deeper U.S. involvement, millions of Americans take to the streets in the historic “No Kings” protests—pushing back against what many see as his authoritarian power grab. Meanwhile, the NYC mayoral race is turning into a defining battle for the soul of the Democratic Party, with progressive rising star Zohran Mamdani facing off against political heavyweight Andrew Cuomo in a generational showdown that could reshape the party’s direction. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott shares his take on how traditional U.S. allies should navigate the Trump era — and what might come after. He then offers advice for managing nerves before a big meeting or pitch. Finally, what does meaningful engagement look like when you’re a first-time board member and full-time parent? 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

Dan Senor, a leading expert on Israel and the Middle East, joins Scott in an emergency episode to discuss the dramatic escalation between Israel and Iran. They get into the latest attacks, the risks of regional war, and what this escalation means for the U.S. and global stability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Scott responds to a listener struggling with the return to five-day office life after years of working remotely. He then tackles a frank question: What advice does he have for the “mediocre”? Plus, is now the time to move to America or to stay 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

Barry Diller, a businessman known for his influential roles in media and entertainment and also the chairman and senior executive of IAC, joins Scott to discuss his origin story, the current state of media and streaming, and his new book, Who Knew. Help us plan for the future of The Prof G Pod by filling out a brief survey: voxmedia.com/survey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott and Jessica talk about the protests in California sparked by ICE raids, and the White House’s decision to deploy Marines and National Guard members in the city. They also get into what the Democrats’ message for the future should be, the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador, the very public Musk/Trump breakup, and whether or not America will go out with a bang… or with a whimper. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify  Scott and Ed break down Reddit’s lawsuit against Anthropic, the controversy surrounding the new $TRUMP-branded crypto wallet, and why Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders rejected CEO David Zaslav’s pay package. Then, they unpack the growing opposition to the GOP Tax Bill and debate the potential motivations for Elon Musk’s criticism of the bill. Scott shares his thoughts on how critics of the bill can mount a more effective response. Finally, they examine why venture capital is pulling back from seed-stage investments, and Ed reflects on the growing challenges facing young investors and entrepreneurs. Subscribe to the Prof G Markets newsletter  Order "The Algebra of Wealth," out now Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Follow the podcast across socials @profgmarkets Follow Scott on InstagramFollow Ed on Instagram and X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices