How China Captured Apple — with Patrick McGee

In this episode of the Prof G Pod, Scott Galloway interviews Patrick McGee, an award-winning journalist and author of "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company." McGee discusses the intertwined relationship between Apple and China, highlighting Apple's significant investments and training programs in China, which have upskilled the Chinese manufacturing base. He contrasts Tim Cook's relationships with Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, noting the political complexities and the challenges of shifting Apple's manufacturing away from China. McGee predicts Apple's market share in China will decline due to competition and AI limitations, and he expresses skepticism about Apple's ability to significantly move production to India or the U.S. Galloway also shares a personal reflection on fatherhood, recognizing the importance of being a supportive parent rather than trying to be a best friend to his children.