# The Real Problem with CEO Pay, and Why Young Men Don’t Volunteer Anymore

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Podcast: [The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-prof-g-pod-with-scott-galloway-498128)
Published: 2026-05-25T08:00:00+00:00
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Scott Galloway breaks down why CEO pay has exploded to 281 times the average worker's salary and makes the case for progressive taxation over pay caps, tackles why young men are increasingly absent from volunteer and community service roles, and advises a business owner on how to handle a star employee whose vision is pulling the company in a different direction. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or drop your question in the r/ScottGalloway subreddit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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