The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway Oct 23, 2025 Prof G Conversations Scott Galloway speaks with Heather Cox Richardson, a historian at Boston College, author, and the voice of the newsletter, Letters from an American – ‪@heathercoxrichardson‬ They discuss the ‘No Kings’ protests and what they reveal about the state of U.S. democracy, the erosion of moral and corporate leadership, and the redefinition of patriotism in a polarized America. Heather explains how history helps us understand today’s authoritarian drift, why civic courage has faded among elites, and how national service could help rebuild a shared sense of purpose. Follow Heather, ‪@heathercoxrichardson‬ Timestamps 00:00 – In This Episode 1:52 – What are your thoughts on the recent No Kings protest, and how the media is covering it? 4:55 – Does the No Kings protest reflect nostalgia among older Americans rather than anger? 8:17 – What are your thoughts on the administration’s response to the protests? 11:15 – What makes protests like this one succeed in driving real political change? 15:46 – Any thoughts on national or targeted economic strikes as forms of protest? 18:40 – Ad Break 20:45 – Has your optimism about America’s resilience changed since we last spoke? 22:06 – What are your thoughts on the lack of pushback from our corporate leaders? 29:03 – Has America replaced character and citizenship with wealth as the main measure of prestige? 32:46 – What do you make of the shift in American identity towards ancestry and lineage? 35:10 – How do you view rising partisanship and internal division in America, and how do we solve it? 38:51 – Should national service be reinstated to restore unity and shared purpose among Americans? 42:17 – Ad Break 45:42 – How has the meaning of being American changed over generations? 53:32 – What’s your take on Trump targeting drug boats and restricting Pentagon press access? 57:19 – Are the administration’s recent actions strategic or just distractions from deeper scandals? 1:01:23 – What advice do you have for young thinkers building relevance and success through new media? 1:04:58 – How do you manage writing daily and building a subscription content strategy?