Gavin Newsom nominates Scott Galloway to UC Board of Regents

Gavin Newsom has nominated Scott Galloway for a powerful California education board despite him brutally branding Los Angeles the world’s “most successful failed nation state.”Galloway, an entrepreneur, NYU professor and podcaster who has emerged as something of a “left-wing Joe Rogan figure,” was appointed Wednesday to the University of California Board of Regents.If confirmed by the California Senate, the Florida resident will help oversee the sprawling 10-campus UC system and its roughly 300,000 students as a member of the 26-person board, according to Politico.Galloway has hardly held back when it comes to California.The UCLA alum recently went viral for his savage assessment of Los Angeles, dubbing the city the world’s “most successful failed nation state.”“This is a city where you can be waiting in line with a Saudi Prince, a hedge fund manager, a failed actor and a TikTok star, and you’re all in line for the same $24 smoothie,” Galloway quipped.The “Notes on Being a Man” author painted the city as a bizarre combination of staggering wealth, homelessness, influencers and faded Hollywood glory, describing the city as “peak capitalism.” California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.Please provide a valid email.

By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story “The city is run on delusion,” Galloway declared.

“But delusion plus ambition can create a lot of shareholder value.”He also delivered a brutal punchline about the crushing cost of living in the City of Angels.“I would describe it as absolutely the best city in the world to make a living — as long as you don’t need the money.” Still, Galloway’s relationship with California is more love-hate than outright hostility.He’s called Los Angeles his “favorite place to visit in the world” and heaped praise on his alma mater, UCLA, cal...