Listener sentiment
The pattern from the prior window continues largely unchanged, though the tone has, if anything, hardened: the single biggest driver of negative reviews remains Scott Galloway's Israel-Palestine commentary, with long-time listeners saying they unsubscribed over his remarks on Gaza and Macklemore, which they read as conflating criticism of Israeli actions with antisemitism, while a smaller camp still calls his Middle East stance a voice of rational sanity. His recent on-air remark about women-hosted podcasts drew fresh accusations of dismissiveness toward women, and recurring complaints about him recycling his "lonely young men" talking points, seeming disengaged or absent, and flaunting his wealth continue to pile up. A notable new flashpoint is advertising: several reviewers, including otherwise engaged ones, call the show's credibility on AI hollowed out by a steady run of AI-company sponsor reads, some calling the hosts hypocrites for critiquing an industry that funds the show. Kara Swisher still draws criticism for interrupting guests, verbal tics, and self-regard, but many credit her with carrying the show, and the guest-host run featuring Hillary Clinton was widely praised — while the hosts' perceived self-importance, repetitive banter, and sloppy editing (repeated audio, heavy ad loads) remain persistent gripes. A loyal core still prizes the chemistry and business analysis, but the overall picture is a devoted base being steadily eroded by political fallout, sponsor-perception problems, and a perceived slide toward self-indulgence.
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Summary generated Nov 5, 2026
