Scott Galloway

And Larry himself doesn't shy away from calling out threats to democracy, whether it's Trumpism, rising voter apathy, or the nationalization of local races. In recent months, he warned that we're in a dangerous moment, one defined more by emotion than ideology, where outrage is fueling turnout. And independents are swinging fast. Larry, welcome to the show. Thank you so much for having me.

Looking forward to it. So let's jump right in. We're just a few months into Trump's second term. You spent your career studying how political eras take shape. How would you describe the one we're in right now?

Looking forward to it. So let's jump right in. We're just a few months into Trump's second term. You spent your career studying how political eras take shape. How would you describe the one we're in right now?

Looking forward to it. So let's jump right in. We're just a few months into Trump's second term. You spent your career studying how political eras take shape. How would you describe the one we're in right now?

So if you were going to zero in on one thing that you find most distressing, I mean, part of the problem here is sort of the flood the zone of all these different things that seem outrageous that I think a lot of us feel flat-footed in terms of what to focus on. What is the one thing that has you most disturbed?

So if you were going to zero in on one thing that you find most distressing, I mean, part of the problem here is sort of the flood the zone of all these different things that seem outrageous that I think a lot of us feel flat-footed in terms of what to focus on. What is the one thing that has you most disturbed?

So if you were going to zero in on one thing that you find most distressing, I mean, part of the problem here is sort of the flood the zone of all these different things that seem outrageous that I think a lot of us feel flat-footed in terms of what to focus on. What is the one thing that has you most disturbed?

So, but just if I may, I agree with you, but I don't think sort of, at least to date, I'm not sure that the valid upset about the attack on democracy is working. I'm not saying that narrative isn't right. I just don't know if it's effective. And what I'm asking is, what specifically do you think presents the greatest threat so far to democracy?

So, but just if I may, I agree with you, but I don't think sort of, at least to date, I'm not sure that the valid upset about the attack on democracy is working. I'm not saying that narrative isn't right. I just don't know if it's effective. And what I'm asking is, what specifically do you think presents the greatest threat so far to democracy?

So, but just if I may, I agree with you, but I don't think sort of, at least to date, I'm not sure that the valid upset about the attack on democracy is working. I'm not saying that narrative isn't right. I just don't know if it's effective. And what I'm asking is, what specifically do you think presents the greatest threat so far to democracy?

Is it the illegal usurp of congressional power for the purse? Is it tearing up old alliances, siding with dictators or autocrats over our allies? Is it the weaponization of the DOJ? What specifically, if we were to try and focus in on specific things rather than this call that democracy is under attack, which a lot of us agree with, what specifically do you think

Is it the illegal usurp of congressional power for the purse? Is it tearing up old alliances, siding with dictators or autocrats over our allies? Is it the weaponization of the DOJ? What specifically, if we were to try and focus in on specific things rather than this call that democracy is under attack, which a lot of us agree with, what specifically do you think

Is it the illegal usurp of congressional power for the purse? Is it tearing up old alliances, siding with dictators or autocrats over our allies? Is it the weaponization of the DOJ? What specifically, if we were to try and focus in on specific things rather than this call that democracy is under attack, which a lot of us agree with, what specifically do you think

is the most disturbing specific act of the Trump administration so far?

is the most disturbing specific act of the Trump administration so far?

is the most disturbing specific act of the Trump administration so far?

So one of the things that frustrates me as a Democrat, and it sounds like we share concern over what's taking place, is that I feel like the best ally of this autocracy is an incredibly weak Democratic Party. And that if the election, my understanding is the election happened a few days ago, despite everything that's gone on, that the president still would win.

So one of the things that frustrates me as a Democrat, and it sounds like we share concern over what's taking place, is that I feel like the best ally of this autocracy is an incredibly weak Democratic Party. And that if the election, my understanding is the election happened a few days ago, despite everything that's gone on, that the president still would win.

So one of the things that frustrates me as a Democrat, and it sounds like we share concern over what's taking place, is that I feel like the best ally of this autocracy is an incredibly weak Democratic Party. And that if the election, my understanding is the election happened a few days ago, despite everything that's gone on, that the president still would win.

And I see leadership that is feckless. I see an inability to message correctly and meet people where they get their news now. And I couldn't even name if someone said, who's the Democratic leader? I wouldn't be able to give you a name. I don't know if it's AOC or Senate Minority Leader Schumer. You study politics and election cycles.