What happens when America’s bluntest business voice meets its sharpest industry analyst?

In this unfiltered and high-voltage conversation, HFS CEO Phil Fersht sits down with NYU Professor, best-selling author, and media provocateur Scott Galloway (aka Prof G). Together, they pull no punches unpacking the anxiety and opportunity in today’s America—from broken capitalism and boomer-fueled burnout to the tech monopolies shaping our mental health and democracy.

Scott dishes out straight talk on generational rage, the illusion of innovation, and why young Americans are rightly pissed. But he’s not all gloom—he’s got a battle plan to rebuild the country through real reform, national service, and making masculinity cool again.

This one isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s for those who want to understand where America is heading—and how to help steer it.

What You’ll Hear in 30 Minutes

Why young people feel cheated—and what’s fueling their disillusionment
Scott’s take on Big Tech’s grip on democracy and mental health
Why national service and shared sacrifice might save the country
How business leaders must adapt to a broken trust economy
Phil and Scott’s honest dialogue on capitalism, masculinity, and what comes next

Guest Snapshots

Scott Galloway, also known as Prof G, is a professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business, serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, podcast host, and fierce advocate for economic reform. Known for his razor-sharp commentary on tech, business, and society, he’s built a loyal following of professionals seeking unfiltered insight and big-picture truth. He’s the author of Adrift, The Four, and The Algebra of Happiness, and regularly challenges the status quo across media and academia.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro and Welcome
01:15 – Why young Americans are mad (and should be)
03:40 – The rise of rage in Gen Z and millennials
07:20 – Tech’s failure to fix what matters
10:35 – Why the American Dream feels dead (and how to revive it)
13:50 – National service, masculinity, and purpose
17:15 – Can capitalism be reformed or is it broken?
20:05 – What the US election might mean for the future
23:10 – The Boomer problem and building generational empathy
26:30 – Realistic hope: what we can do next

Explore More

Scott Galloway on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profgalloway/
The Prof G Pod: https://profgmedia.com/podcast/
The Prof G Website: https://profgmedia.com/
Phil Fersht on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philfersht/
More from HFS Research: https://www.hfsresearch.com