Best Decoding Geopolitics Podcasts (2025)

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#93 Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Is West’s “Tragic Hero”. He's Bad News for Russia and a Hope for Europe. 37:00

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➡️ Watch the full interview ad-free, join a community of geopolitics enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive content on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingGeopolitics ➡️ Sign up to my free geopolitics newsletter: https://stationzero.substack.com/ This is a conversation with Victor Davis Hanson - a classics professor, military historian, a Se…

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The Age Divide in Protests, How to Start a Business in a Downturn, and How Scott Measures Impact 24:08

10h ago24:08

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Scott Galloway answers questions on the age divide in the No Kings protests, how to build a company in a challenging market, and the ways he thinks about influence and impact. 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 a…

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No Mercy / No Malice: The Next Opioid Crisis 14:31

1d ago14:31

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As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/the-next-opioid-crisis/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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How to Raise Good Men — Scott Galloway & Richard Reeves Answer Your Questions 22:43

3d ago22:43

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Scott Galloway and Richard Reeves answer listener questions about talking to boys about sex, navigating device addiction, supporting teachers, and modeling healthy masculinity. 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 …

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What Did Men Do to Deserve This? — with Jonathan Haidt and Richard Reeves 56:50

4d ago56:50

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Scott Galloway speaks with Jonathan Haidt and Richard Reeves about why so many young men are struggling today. They discuss how technology, education, and economic shifts have changed the path to adulthood, why boys need structure and challenge to develop, and what it will take to rebuild purpose and opportunity for the next generation. Learn more …

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Beyond Pillar Two: Global tax policy update 37:52

5d ago37:52

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Will Morris, PwC’s Global Tax Policy Leader, from PwC’s Global Transfer Pricing, Customs, and Indirect Tax Conference in Prague. Doug and Will discuss how trade policy now shapes tax outcomes, the G7 ‘side‑by‑side’ debate for Pillar Two, and why geopolitics complicates an In…

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The Global AI Race 40:08

2d ago40:08

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David Shrier, Professor of Practice, AI & Innovation at Imperial Business School, joins Double Take to explore ‘sovereign AI’ – how countries are investing in, regulating, and competing for leadership in artificial intelligence – and what it means for investors.By Newton Investment Management North America LLC

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Raging Moderates: The MAGA Civil War Begins 44:13

5d ago44:13

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the MAGA civil war — Trump losing his grip, right-wing influencers turning on each other, and the 2028 power struggle already accelerating. Then they get into the growing intrigue around Chuck Schumer: he’s not stepping aside yet, but the quiet jockeying to replace him has begun. And finally, they unpack…

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China Decode: How an AI Price War Could Spark a Market Correction 38:47

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In this episode of China Decode, hosts Alice Han and James Kynge break down how China is quietly building the “Android of AI” while the U.S. is pouring billions into the ultra-premium iPhone equivalent. As American firms chase ever-bigger, pricier models, Chinese competitors are going lean, open-source, and dirt-cheap — and U.S. startups are alread…

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How Success Shapes Friendships, What to Do with Inherited Money, and Why Patriotism Matters 19:28

7d ago19:28

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Scott Galloway answers listener questions on how wealth can reshape friendships, how to build purpose when you inherit a large sum of money and don’t have to work, and why he believes patriotism still matters when raising young men. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question …

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No Mercy / No Malice: National Service 14:40

3d ago14:40

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As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/national-service/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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#92 Francis Fukuyama: Why the “End of History” Never Happened - And Why Global Order Is Breaking Down 29:30

9d ago29:30

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➡️ Watch the full interview ad-free, join a community of geopolitics enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive content on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingGeopolitics ➡️ Sign up to my free geopolitics newsletter: https://stationzero.substack.com/ This is a conversation with Francis Fukuyama, a professor and research fellow at Stanford and on…

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Decoding the digital consumer: Data, experimentation and AI 40:27

10d ago40:27

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In an era defined by digital transformation, data abundance and consumer fragmentation, organisations face a new imperative: to thrive in complexity. In this episode, host Sergei Guriev is joined by Professor of Marketing, Anja Lambrecht and Chief Economist of Zalando, Greg Crawford to explore how firms can build agility, resilience and strategic f…

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How to Know When You Have Enough, Build a Safety Net, and Spend Money Well — ft. Morgan Housel 27:13

10d ago27:13

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In this special episode of Office Hours, Scott Galloway brings back Morgan Housel to answer your questions on “enough,” financial independence, and the art of spending. They discuss why our money goals keep moving, how to know when you can slow down, and why saving is really about buying independence, not things. Morgan also explains why holding ex…

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How Russian Diplomacy Lost Trump, With Elizaveta Fokht 44:53

11d ago44:53

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Russia has had a year to convince Trump to give up on Ukraine and force Zelensky to surrender, but at the end of 2025, we are yet to see any significant results from the Kremlin’s efforts. After a triumphant beginning that had Europe and Ukraine worried, and an unprecedented Anchorage summit between Putin and Trump, the situation no longer looks as…

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Notes on Being a Man — a Live Conversation with Ben Stiller 1:12:46

11d ago1:12:46

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Scott Galloway joins actor, director, and comedian Ben Stiller live at 92NY for a conversation on modern masculinity – friendship, fatherhood, purpose, and building a life filled with meaning and connection. They discuss why mentoring young men has become controversial, how masculinity can evolve without reverting to old stereotypes, and the cultur…

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Raging Moderates: Trump’s “Affordability” Agenda—A Masterclass in Backward Economics 1:00:08

12d ago1:00:08

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dive into Trump’s new “affordability” push — from $2,000 tariff rebate checks to 50-year mortgages — and ask whether any of it actually makes economic sense. Then, California’s Gavin Newsom takes on America’s masculinity crisis, warning Democrats can’t keep ignoring men and boys. Plus, Texas Democrat James Talarico…

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China Decode: China's Renewable Energy Dominance in the AI Race 38:01

13d ago38:01

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In this episode of China Decode, hosts Alice Han and James Kynge unpack how the U.S. and China are building the backbone of the AI era — massive data centers that are reshaping global energy use and government policy. They look at who’s paying for the AI boom, why electricity might decide the winner, and how China’s homegrown models are quietly cat…

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#91 Nigel Gould-Davies: Why Russia Is Running Out of Time in Ukraine 39:01

14d ago39:01

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➡️ Watch the full interview ad-free, join a community of geopolitics enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive content on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingGeopolitics ➡️ Sign up to my free geopolitics newsletter: https://stationzero.substack.com/ You can access Nigel's analysis at: https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/online-analysis/2025/10…

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How to Talk About Money, Raise Independent Kids, and Build Real Wealth — ft. Morgan Housel 28:49

14d ago28:49

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In this special episode of Office Hours, Scott brings on Morgan Housel, bestselling author of The Psychology of Money, to take your questions on love, parenting, and financial independence. They discuss how income gaps affect relationships, the moral gray zone of college admissions consulting, and why the best investment you can make in your 20s is…

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No Mercy / No Malice: Notes on Being a Man 11:37

16d ago11:37

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Scott Galloway's new book, Notes on Being a Man, is out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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Humanoid Robots, Building a Service Business, and Why CEOs Won’t Save Democracy 19:22

17d ago19:22

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Scott Galloway answers listener questions on the humanoid robotics boom and why real adoption is still years away. He then shares advice for a young entrepreneur starting a services business, explaining why relationships, talent, and overdelivering for clients are key to success. Finally, Scott calls out corporate America’s moral decline and argues…

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Tariff Tug-of-War: Coordinating your trade strategy 39:30

18d ago39:30

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Chris Desmond, a Principal in PwC’s Customs & Trade Practice. Chris leads PwC US’s Global Trade Services. Doug and Chris, while at PwC’s Global Transfer Pricing, Customs, and Indirect Tax Conference in Prague, discuss the Supreme Court’s expedited review of IEEPA‑based tarif…

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The Collapse of American Virtue — with Fareed Zakaria 57:52

18d ago57:52

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Scott Galloway speaks with Fareed Zakaria, an author, host of Fareed Zakaria GPS on CNN, and columnist for The Washington Post. Fareed explains why the global left is in retreat, how America’s obsession with money has replaced virtue, and why the U.S. can’t beat China by trying to become more like it. He and Scott discuss the moral decay hollowing …

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Raging Moderates: Trump’s K-Shaped Economy: Why the Economy Feels Broken 59:20

19d ago59:20

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov take stock of the Trump economy one year after his 2024 election. If popular stock indices don’t tell the whole story, what other indicators should we look at? Plus — the government shutdown is on the verge of becoming the longest in US history, and lawmakers don’t seem close to a plan for the future. What comes ne…

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China Decode: What One Big Exam Reveals about Inequality in China 43:50

20d ago43:50

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In this episode of China Decode, hosts Alice Han and James Kynge unpack how the global auto industry is facing a new chip crisis. Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has halted shipments to China after a payment and ownership dispute, forcing carmakers like Honda and Volkswagen to scramble for crucial semiconductor parts. They explain how a fight over factory…

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Subscription Inflation, How to Use a Gap Year, and Deciding When to Retire 16:55

21d ago16:55

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Scott Galloway answers listener questions on the wave of subscription price hikes and why recurring revenue gives companies pricing power. He then lays out a simple playbook for making the most of a gap year before law school, and weighs the ethics and practicality of retiring early when layoffs loom. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a…

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First Time Founders with Ed Elson – This Physicist Is Building AI Droids 58:53

22d ago58:53

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Ed speaks with Matan Grinberg, co-founder and CEO of Factory, an AI company focused on bringing autonomy to software engineering. They discuss the long-term future of AI, the role of regulation, and whether or not he’s concerned about an AI bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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No Mercy / No Malice: Big Tech Stock Pick of 2026 is Amazon 16:42

23d ago16:42

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As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/big-tech-stock-pick-of-2026-amazon/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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#90 Marcel Dirsus: Why Dictators Always Seem Unstoppable - Until They’re Not 40:15

23d ago40:15

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➡️ Watch the full interview ad-free, join a community of geopolitics enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive content on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingGeopolitics ➡️ Sign up to my free geopolitics newsletter: https://stationzero.substack.com/ This is a conversation with Marcel Dirsus, a political scientist whose research focuses on the f…

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AI’s Power Problem, Have We Passed Peak Social Media? and How to Save Democracy 21:08

24d ago21:08

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Scott Galloway answers listener questions on AI’s growing strain on the U.S. power grid, why we may have reached peak social media, and how economic boycotts can serve as a check on political power. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected], or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. …

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They're Coming For The Minds of Our Children 5:24

25d ago5:24

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Get full access to The Sean Morgan Report at seanmorganreport.substack.com/subscribeBy Sean Morgan

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The Collapse of the Oil Empire? New U.S. Sanctions Against Russia, With Edward Fishman 36:08

25d ago36:08

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After recent failures to bring the Kremlin to the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine, Trump has adopted a new approach to Putin, taking the significant step of sanctioning Russia’s two biggest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, while also demanding that China and India stop buying Russian oil. Will this step finally persuade Putin to negot…

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America’s Casino Economy — with Kyla Scanlon 1:03:33

25d ago1:03:33

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Scott Galloway speaks with Kyla Scanlon, an economic commentator, educator, and author of In This Economy? How Money and Markets Really Work. Kyla explains how gambling culture has seeped into markets and everyday investing, why America has effectively become a giant bet on AI, and what the rise of “risk-aggressive” leadership means for the next ge…

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Pillar Two in Belgium: QDMTT filing now! 38:47

26d ago38:47

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Doug McHoney (PwC’s International Tax Services Global Leader) is joined by Pieter Dere, a partner in PwC Belgium’s International Tax Services practice who leads Belgium’s Pillar Two initiative and co‑hosts the Tax Bites Podcast. Doug and Pieter recorded in Prague at PwC’s Global Transfer Pricing, Customs, and Indirect Tax Conference. They discuss B…

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To FICO or Not to FICO 35:10

26d ago35:10

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After decades as the standard for creditworthiness and mortgage‐backed securities pricing, FICO faces new competition. Robert Zimmer, Director of External Affairs at Community Home Lenders of America, Inc., joins Double Take to answer the questions lenders and investors are asking about risk, pricing, and market stability in the mortgage lending in…

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Raging Moderates: Why Politicians are Launching Podcasts Ahead of 2028 55:25

26d ago55:25

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With just a week until Election Day, Scott and Jessica break down the races shaping the final stretch — from Andrew Cuomo’s last-minute unlikely comeback bid in New York City to Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill testing whether moderation still wins in purple America. Plus, California’s Prop 50 could shift the balance of power in Congress. Then…

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China Decode: Xi Tightens His Grip, Trump Seeks a Deal 42:42

27d ago42:42

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In this episode of China Decode, hosts Alice Han and James Kynge dive into Trump’s trip across Asia — and what it means as Xi Jinping tightens his grip at home. Are the U.S. and China inching toward a truce, or gearing up for another long standoff? Then, they decode China’s crypto paradox — a country that bans trading on the mainland but cheers on …

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Is Media a Bad Investment?, Scott’s Dating Advice for Women, and How to Win High-End Clients 18:00

28d ago18:00

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Scott Galloway responds to Mark Cuban’s claim that media is a bad investment, breaking down how social platforms, YouTube, and podcasts are redefining where attention and ad dollars flow. He then shares dating advice for women navigating today’s digital landscape, and offers guidance for a dentist taking over a high-end practice on how to impress a…

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No Mercy / No Malice: America’s Best Bet 12:58

1M ago12:58

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As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/americas-best-bet/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network

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#89 Paul Scharre: The Real Life ‘Slaughterbots’: We're Building a Battlefield From Hell 36:22

1M ago36:22

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➡️ Watch the full interview ad-free, join a community of geopolitics enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive content on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingGeopolitics ➡️ Sign up to my free geopolitics newsletter: https://stationzero.substack.com/ This is a conversation with Paul Scharre - a senior researcher at Center for Naval Analyses and …

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From the Forces to Investing in Deeptech, Dual-Use, and the Defence Sector 1:00:25

1M ago1:00:25

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In the latest Seedcamp Deep Dive, our Managing Partner, Carlos Eduardo Espinal, discusses the complexities of investing in deeptech, dual-use and the defence sector. He's joined by two distinguished guests from defence and investment backgrounds: Nicola Sinclair, General Partner at Twin Track Ventures, and Samuel Burrell, Partner at Expeditions Fun…

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The Crackdown on Free Speech, How to Handle a Bad Boss, and Why Scott Took Down His AI Clone 18:26

1M ago18:26

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Scott Galloway answers listener questions on the rise of free-speech arrests in the UK, navigating a toxic boss, and whether AI can (or should) act as a therapist. 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. V…

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The Fight to Save American Democracy — with Heather Cox Richardson 1:20:54

1M ago1:20:54

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Scott Galloway speaks with Heather Cox Richardson, a historian at Boston College and author of Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, as well as the widely-read Substack Letters from an American. They discuss the ‘No Kings’ protests and what they reveal about the state of U.S. democracy, the erosion of moral and corporate leadership, a…

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Raging Moderates: Why Progressives Won’t WIN in the 2026 Midterms (ft. David Frum) 48:42

1M ago48:42

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On the heels of the No Kings protests that drew an estimated seven million Americans, there seems to be a strong coalition to take on Trump and the GOP. But, what will the Democrats’ message be? Jessica Tarlov and guest host David Frum of The Atlantic discuss the Democratic Party’s predicament — and the value of tacking to the center. Plus: is ther…

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China Decode: Can China Beat the U.S. Back to the Moon? 45:45

1M ago45:45

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In this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge break down Beijing’s new export restrictions on rare earth minerals and what they mean for global supply chains, a British spy scandal rattling UK–China relations, and the growing space race that could determine who gets back to the moon first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…

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How AI Could Reshape Healthcare, How the Wealthy Manage Money, and the Case for a Third Child 26:03

1M ago26:03

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Scott outlines a plan for fixing America’s broken healthcare system in the age of AI, shares how wealthy people actually manage their money (and what everyone can learn from it), and reflects on one of his biggest personal regrets – not having a third child. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to [email protected]…

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#88 John Bolton Warns: The System Is Breaking Down - And The World’s Out of Control 31:56

1M ago31:56

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➡️ Watch the full interview ad-free, join a community of geopolitics enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive content on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingGeopolitics ➡️ Sign up to my free geopolitics newsletter: https://stationzero.substack.com/ This is a conversation with John Bolton - a former US ambassador to the United Nations and a for…

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No Mercy / No Malice: How Does the End Begin? 17:15

1M ago17:15

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As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/how-does-the-end-begin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Vox Media Podcast Network