David Brooks, New York Times columnist, Atlantic writer, and bestselling author of The Second Mountain and How to Know a Person, joins Scott Galloway to examine the forces reshaping American life – from declining trust in government and media to economic uncertainty, extremism, and the crisis facing young men. They discuss why prosperity hasn’t translated into happiness, how culture and incentives shape behavior, and why love, commitment, and service may matter more than money in holding society together. Timestamps 00:00 - In This Episode 00:42 - What were your reactions to the shootings at Brown University and Bondi Beach? 03:24 - Do you associate the rise of social decline and distrust with the advent of social media? 04:11 - Is the transfer of wealth from young to old fueling male alienation and radicalization? 08:31 - Can you elaborate on the importance of touch for our well-being? 12:21 - How do we create more opportunities for people to love? 15:43 - Is the new generation of parents not encouraging people to take risks? 19:54 - Do you think of purpose as giving more than you receive? 23:45 - Ad Break 25:59 - How does economic anxiety fuel today’s politics, and how will this moment be remembered? 27:50 - Is Trump's hold on his coalition beginning to falter? 29:41 - How would you explain the erosion of trust in media and institutions? 35:09 - What are your thoughts on mandatory national service? 39:37 - What do progressives get wrong about economic redistribution as a solution? 43:22 - Ad Break 45:42 - Where do you find political belonging today, and who do you admire in current leadership? 50:48 - Have expanded social programs unintentionally weakened incentives to work and take risks? 53:41 - What does the rise of figures like Nick Fuentes mean for the Republican party? 58:03 - Are young men with no sense of purpose the root cause of many societal problems? Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://links.profgmedia.com/youtube-... Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://links.profgmedia.com/home #ProfGMedia #ProfGConversations #ProfG #ScottGalloway #DavidBrooks #Polistics #Economy #Tech #Culture #AI #Business #Leadership #Strategy #Innovation #Podcast #Interview #Insights #Culture