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? 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 #HeatherCoxRichardson #Economy #Tech #Culture #AI #Business #Leadership #Strategy #Innovation #Podcast #Interview #Insights #Culture