Can college survive Trump?
This is an episode we think you’d enjoy of The Gray Area with Sean Illing. American higher education is under attack. Project 2025 laid out the battle plan pretty clearly: Get rid of the Department of Education, shut off federal funding, take control of the accreditation system, and take down diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. And in the end, change what students are encouraged to study and what professors are allowed to teach. The questions we’re left with is why? And is it working? Today’s guest is Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University. He’s a vocal defender of higher education. But he’s also honest about where things have gone wrong and what needs to change. Michael and Sean discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to change universities and colleges, the potential societal effects of that effort, political biases on campus, the dangers of ideological conformity, and the value of a college education (what is even the point of going to college any more?). You can listen to more of this podcast by searching for The Gray Area with Sean Illing in your podcast app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Sep 202559min
Raging Moderates: How Trump is Setting Back Public Health
After a Scott-free August, Prof. Galloway himself is back! On his triumphant return to the show, Scott talks with Jessica about the misguided MAHA movement, and how the Trump administration is decimating America’s public health institutions. They also look ahead to Congress’s fall agenda, as both parties will try and negotiate around the possibility of a government shutdown — again. Plus: why was Beijing the real winner of last month’s Trump-Putin summit? Scott and Jessica explain, with help from the new Prof G podcast China Watch, and discuss how the U.S. forced India right into Russia and China’s arms. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Sep 20251h 16min
China’s Shadow Moves: Ukraine, State Capitalism, and AI Ambitions
In the pilot of China Watch, Alice Han and James Kynge break down how Beijing is positioning itself after the Trump–Putin summit — and why China might quietly prefer a long war in Ukraine. Then, they unpack Trump’s embrace of state-style capitalism and what it means for U.S. allies and rivals alike. Finally, they take you inside Beijing’s first-ever humanoid robot games — a spectacle that’s part comedy, part preview of China’s AI ambitions. We’d love your feedback. Send us your thoughts to hey@profgmedia.com and let us know if this is something you’d like to hear more of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Sep 202542min
How To Be a Successful Entrepreneur, Scott’s Early Career Advice, and How Do I Balance Talent With Passion?
Scott shares career advice in this “Best Of” episode, covering the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting a business, how to stand out as a new hire, and whether you should really follow your passion. He talks about why timing matters more than ideas in entrepreneurship, how to become indispensable at work, and why mastery – not passion – should guide your career choices. 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
29 Aug 202519min
Careers, Ambition, and the Next Generation — with Suzy Welch
Scott speaks with Suzy Welch, bestselling author and longtime management thinker, about how our relationship to work and ambition is changing. They discuss why younger generations are rethinking success, the fading idea of “work as identity,” and the tension between money, loyalty, and meaning in today’s workplace. Suzy also shares her insights on leadership, parenting, and what really matters in building a life of purpose. Follow Suzy, @SuzyWelch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Aug 202535min
Raging Moderates: Things Are Getting Real Fascist (ft. Aaron Parnas)
Jessica is joined by lawyer, journalist, and Substacker Aaron Parnas to talk through some alarmingly authoritarian news stories. Does Trump really intend to call in the military to police American cities? Does the administration ever intend to present evidence for deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, or are they just being stubborn? And what is going on with Trump’s hands? Plus — as a Gen. Z luminary, Aaron reveals the key to reaching younger voters. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Aug 202551min
The Future of Prof G Media, How We Make the Podcast, and Why Scott Became a Professor
Scott kicks off a special “Best Of” Office Hours series focused on his favorite topic: himself. He takes questions on what happens to Prof G Media after him, how he built a portfolio of top podcasts, and what motivated him to step into the classroom at NYU. Scott also shares his views on succession planning, building a profitable media business, and the politics of academia. 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
25 Aug 202524min
No Mercy / No Malice: Good Ideas Will Save the Country
Written by Jessica Tarlov. As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/good-ideas-will-save-the-country/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Aug 202517min
