Episodes

  • China Decode: Trump Warns American Allies on China—But Beijing Keeps Winning

    China Decode: Trump Warns American Allies on China—But Beijing Keeps Winning
    Feb 3 2026
    In this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge unpack how China is reshaping global power—sometimes loudly, sometimes through pandas, ports, and pop culture. As Donald Trump warns allies like the U.K. and Canada that getting closer to Beijing is “dangerous,” reality tells a messier story: British pharma giant AstraZeneca is cutting billion-dollar deals in China, Japan is losing its last pandas amid rising tensions, and Washington is scrambling to blunt China’s grip on critical minerals. They also dive into a Panamanian court ruling that just blew up a Hong Kong firm’s control over key canal ports—an apparent U.S. win that could quickly become a new U.S.–China flashpoint over one of the world’s most important trade chokepoints. And finally, they decode the viral idea that everyone is living a “very Chinese time,” from wellness trends to memes, and what it says about growing American disillusionment—and China’s evolving soft power. Why does all this matter? Because these fights aren’t abstract: they affect supply chains, prices, travel, jobs, and how the next generation sees America’s place in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Starting Businesses With Friends, Why We’re So Divided, and the Danger of Keeping Score in Relationships

    Starting Businesses With Friends, Why We’re So Divided, and the Danger of Keeping Score in Relationships
    Feb 2 2026
    Scott Galloway weighs the risks and rewards of building businesses with friends, explains how technology and anxiety are fueling division, and opens up about the personal experiences that taught him why generosity is the key to healthier relationships. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • First Time Founders: Has Substack Changed Media For Good?

    First Time Founders: Has Substack Changed Media For Good?
    Feb 1 2026
    Ed Elson speaks with Chris Best, co-founder and CEO of Substack. They discuss how the company stood out against competitors, why video has become increasingly important to its audience, and where the media industry is headed next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • No Mercy / No Malice: Resist and Unsubscribe

    No Mercy / No Malice: Resist and Unsubscribe
    Jan 31 2026
    As read by George Hahn. https://www.resistandunsubscribe.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Scott’s Struggle With Body Dysmorphia, the Affordability Crisis, and the Cost of Ambition

    Scott’s Struggle With Body Dysmorphia, the Affordability Crisis, and the Cost of Ambition
    Jan 30 2026
    Scott Galloway opens up about his lifelong struggle with body dysmorphia, breaks down the psychology behind the affordability crisis, and shares hard-earned lessons about ambition, sacrifice, and relationships. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • America Is Entering a Dangerous Moment — with Timothy Snyder

    America Is Entering a Dangerous Moment — with Timothy Snyder
    Jan 29 2026
    Historian Timothy Snyder joins Scott Galloway to put the current political moment in historical context — and to explain why it should not be dismissed as abstract or theoretical. They discuss recent killings during federal immigration operations, how propaganda attempts to overwrite reality, and why video evidence and “small truths” matter in resisting authoritarian power. Tim also examines the role of corporations, the limits of political parties, and what history shows about protest, coalition-building, and civic action. Algebra of Happiness: how to give your parents comfort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Raging Moderates: Trump Pulls Back in Minneapolis as Democrats Turn Up Pressure on ICE

    Raging Moderates: Trump Pulls Back in Minneapolis as Democrats Turn Up Pressure on ICE
    Jan 28 2026
    Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dig into the political fallout from the killing of Alex Pretti and what it means for Democrats facing a high-stakes choice: use their leverage to rein in ICE, even if it risks a shutdown—or back down. They also unpack the GOP’s growing contradiction on the Second Amendment, as Republicans defend federal agents who killed a lawful gun owner. And finally, they take a look at Melania Trump’s glossy new documentary and what a $40 million payday says about her priorities as First Lady. 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
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    49 mins
  • China Decode: Inside Xi’s Shocking Military Purge

    China Decode: Inside Xi’s Shocking Military Purge
    Jan 27 2026
    In this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge break down a seismic week in Beijing. China has effectively blown up the top of its military command, sidelining Xi Jinping’s most trusted lieutenant and raising questions about loyalty, readiness, and how secure Xi really is at the apex of power. They explain what this unprecedented purge inside the PLA means—not just for China’s military, but for regional stability and markets. They also unpack the post-China future of TikTok. After years of bans, lawsuits, and security concerns, a last-minute deal keeps the app alive in the U.S.—but does it truly sever Beijing’s influence, or just repackage it? With 180 million American users and a generation getting its news from TikTok, we explain why this deal matters far beyond social media. And finally, Alice sits down with economist Houze Song to cut through the spin on China’s economy—from headline growth numbers and export dependence to the long shadow of the property collapse and what Beijing may (or may not) do next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins