Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Jessica Tarlov is joined by Aaron Parnas to break down the growing cracks inside Trump world. Is Trump finally distancing himself from his “shadow president” Stephen Miller as immigration raids spark backlash—even in red states? They dig into the fallout from the Epstein files, the fight over the SAVE Act, and whether anyone will actually face accountability. Plus, Kamala Harris teases her next move, Polymarket pulls a flashy PR stunt, and the Super Bowl halftime show turns into a culture war.  Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down Trump’s signature move: flooding the zone. From a massive Epstein document dump that swallows the news cycle, to Trump inserting himself into active investigations and openly pushing to “nationalize” voting, the noise is the point. Then, they zoom out to Trump’s broader project — remaking Washington in his own image, from cultural institutions to public monuments — and ask whether it’s ideology, ego, or legacy-building. Finally, they look at a very different kind of power: Bad Bunny’s moment, celebrity resistance to Trump’s immigration crackdown, and whether culture can still move politics when politics feels overwhelming. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down the GOP fallout after fueling MAGA infighting, fresh impeachment buzz around Kristi Noem, and a high-stakes gamble on Tom Homan to placate Democrats. Then they turn to the rollout of “Trump Accounts,” a government-backed investment plan for kids that’s already drawing skepticism over the math, the branding, and who really stands to gain. Plus, the DOJ seizes voter records in Georgia as Trump once again relitigates 2020, while scrutiny intensifies around his health following an Oval Office interview. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dig into the political fallout from the killing of Alex Pretti and what it means for Democrats facing a high-stakes choice: use their leverage to rein in ICE, even if it risks a shutdown—or back down. They also unpack the GOP’s growing contradiction on the Second Amendment, as Republicans defend federal agents who killed a lawful gun owner. And finally, they take a look at Melania Trump’s glossy new documentary and what a $40 million payday says about her priorities as First Lady. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump declares victory on Greenland without actually winning anything. Just hours after a chest-thumping speech at Davos, he unveiled a so-called “framework”—later a “concept”—for a future deal, claiming it was enough to pause the European tariffs he’d been threatening. Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas (@aaronparnas1) break down the fallout from Davos—rattled allies, spooked markets, and plenty of smoke with little substance—before turning to Democrats’ brewing 2028 primary calendar fight: who goes first, what it signals about the party’s future, and whether a diversity-first strategy still makes sense without an incumbent. Plus, Vance heads to Minnesota to stoke tensions at an ICE resistance flashpoint and RFK Jr. hits the road with a wellness tour that feels a lot like a campaign. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s officially been one year of Trump 2.0—and it’s hard to overstate just how much has changed. Trump is back in the Oval Office with fewer guardrails, a more loyal team, and a far greater willingness to push presidential power than ever before. Jessica Tarlov sits down with historian and Letters from an American writer Heather Cox Richardson to take stock of Trump’s first year back in office—how history may remember it, what it means to have a president with so few constraints, his open assault on truth and democratic norms, and whether the U.S. is sliding toward an imperial presidency. Then, they turn to Trump’s unlikely transformation from anti-globalist firebrand to guest of honor in Davos—and what that shift says about today’s global order and the possible unraveling of the post–World War II diplomatic system. And finally, they unpack the sudden wave of 2016 nostalgia online: why people are longing for that moment, and what we’re really missing when we call it “the last normal year.” Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ICE continues to terrorize cities in America. Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down the escalating federal occupation in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renée Nicole Good, the protests that followed, and the growing standoff between state and federal authorities. They dig into whether rogue ICE agents ever face real accountability, what meaningful reform of the agency could look like, and what the chaos means for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Then, the talk about whether Donald Trump is actually trying to calm tensions with Iran — or deliberately keeping every option on the table? And as Trump clashes with Denmark and Greenland, what leverage does the U.S. really have? Finally, two weeks into his term, they check in on the Mamdani administration and what his early moves signal for New York City. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Tarlov is joined by @thebulwark’s Sarah Longwell to talk through this frantic moment in America. They discuss the battle for the narrative around the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, the hypocrisy of the ICE defenders inside the administration, and the potential for this tragedy to galvanize the American public. Plus — Trump’s openly vengeful persecution of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, and a new Gallup poll shows some surprising trends in the political identity of voters around the country.  Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Tarlov is back with Friday regular Aaron Parnas (@aaronparnas1) to unpack the onslaught of big news at the start of the new year. They discuss the tragic and fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis and the growing clash between federal power and local authority. Plus, Trump’s escalating pressure campaign abroad, RFK Jr.’s controversial vaccine pullback and its public health risks, and whether renewed subpoenas in the Epstein files will finally deliver accountability.  Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicolás Maduro is no longer ruling Venezuela -- he’s behind bars in the United States. Trump calls it a law-enforcement win. Democrats say it crossed a dangerous line. Jessica Tarlov is joined by Ben Meiselas of the Meidas Touch (@MeidasTouch) to break down how Democrats can defend the Constitution without sounding like they’re defending a dictator -- and whether Trump is successfully reframing a military operation as justice. Plus: the welfare-fraud scandal that forced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to abandon his third-term bid, and the Silicon Valley backlash over a proposed billionaire wealth tax that’s putting Democrats on a collision course with their donors.   Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To wrap up a wild 2025, Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov turn the mic over to you. In our year-end episode, they dig into listener questions from El Paso to Rio — everything from whether life’s really about competition or cooperation, to how friendships survive political divide, to America’s tolerance for Trump-era grift. They settle a debate over “fiscally conservative, socially progressive,” tackle taxes, and hear from a listener navigating a gender transition and looking for support. Then, to close out the year, Scott and Jess go on the record with their bold predictions for 2026. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov take stock of a dizzying year in American politics. They break down how Trump’s return to office in 2025 reshaped the presidency, the economy, and U.S. institutions--even as his political standing shows signs of strain. Then, they turn to AI. As layoffs mount and lobbying surges, what should Democrats’ response be when voters are anxious, states are being sidelined, and Congress can’t seem to act? And before signing off, they revisit the moments of 2025 that gave them hope.  Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Tarlov is back with Friday regular Aaron Parnas for a packed end-of-week rundown. They dive into TIME’s Person of the Year debate — is 2025 really the year of AI, not Trump? — and break down rising tensions after President Trump’s seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker. They also unpack the GOP’s internal chaos over expiring ACA subsidies, the high-stakes showdown between Netflix and Paramount, and the growing influence of Zohran Mamdani as Brad Lander jumps into NY-10. Plus: predictions on next week’s Epstein files, a very online moment from Piers Morgan’s interview with Nick Fuentes, and what’s making both Jessica and Aaron rage this week. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down Trump’s nationwide “affordability blitz,” where he’s touting falling gas prices and insisting his tariffs will help the middle class — even as consumer sentiment sinks, layoffs top a million, and businesses warn prices will jump in January. The White House is scrambling in response, launching a food price-fixing probe and rolling out a $12B farm bailout, all while Republicans splinter over how to handle Democrats’ ACA subsidy extension. From there, they turn to South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace, who’s taking aim at her own party’s leadership for sidelining rank-and-file members — especially women. Her blistering op-ed argues the GOP is too timid, too male-dominated, and at real risk of losing its majority. Finally, they head to Texas, where an unexpected Democratic matchup — James Talarico vs. Jasmine Crockett — is reshaping the 2026 Senate race.  Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessie Tarlov sits down with Aaron Parnas to unpack a week of political chaos. They dive into the Pentagon’s IG report exposing Pete Hegseth’s reckless sharing of classified military information on Signal and the controversial Caribbean boat strikes, with Aaron explaining why accountability—and potentially impeachment—should be on the table. They also discuss the Tennessee special election, what it means for 2026, and the ongoing healthcare debates as Republicans scramble to put together a viable plan. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dig into Trump’s latest anti-immigrant crackdown—from firing nearly 100 immigration judges to freezing visas and floating denaturalization — and what happens when policy is driven by panic instead of evidence. Then they break down the viral post arguing the real poverty line isn’t $32K… it’s closer to $140K, and why so many families feel stuck in the “Valley of Death.” Plus, Oxford just crowned “rage bait” as its Word of the Year, so they unpack how outrage became the internet’s favorite currency — and what it means for our politics. Follow Jessica Tarlov,⁠ @JessicaTarlov⁠.  Follow Prof G,⁠ @profgalloway⁠. Follow Raging Moderates, ⁠@RagingModeratesPod⁠. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov sit down and talk through these strange days for the MAGA movement, after former stalwart Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s abrupt resignation announcement, Trump’s praising of Zohran Mamdani and the dismissal of the case against former FBI Director James Comey. Plus, the latest on the Ukraine-Russia peace talks, and whether the Transportation Department’s new “civility campaign” can actually make holiday travel any less miserable. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Tarlov is joined by special Friday correspondent Aaron Parnas to talk about what comes next with the Epstein files release, now that the bill has sped through. They also look at the dangers of “sane-washing” Trump’s Truth Social threats, the latest legal challenges to midcycle redistricting in Texas and California, and the upcoming meeting between Trump and NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the MAGA civil war — Trump losing his grip, right-wing influencers turning on each other, and the 2028 power struggle already accelerating. Then they get into the growing intrigue around Chuck Schumer: he’s not stepping aside yet, but the quiet jockeying to replace him has begun. And finally, they unpack Michelle Obama’s tough-love message for Democrats — and what it means for the party’s future bench. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the new Epstein documents affect Republican candidates in next year’s midterms? Jessica Tarlov is joined by political journalist Galen Druke to talk through it, and to analyze some deeper insights from last week’s election results. Plus — whether the redistricting efforts in Texas and other states will wind up backfiring, whether Democrats will see ramifications from the long government shutdown, and early predictions for the 2028 presidential race. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices