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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Vox Media Podcast Network

We all know elections are won in the middle so why aren"t politicians giving the people what they want? Bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway and political strategist and The Five co-host Jessica Tarlov are here to give those of us who reside somewhere between the center left and the center right their takes on the latest politics all through a centrist lens. New episodes every Wednesday and Friday. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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46:49

Is Israel the Superpower of the Middle East?

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/06/18

Scott and Jessica unpack the rapidly escalating war between Israel and Iran under Trump’s leadership. As civilian casualties rise and Trump teeters on the edge of deeper U.S. involvement, millions of Americans take to the streets in the historic “No Kings” protests—pushing back against what many see as his authoritarian power grab. Meanwhile, the NYC mayoral race is turning into a defining battle for the soul of the Democratic Party, with progressive rising star Zohran Mamdani facing off against

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42:56

Team Resistance vs. Restraint (feat. Rep. Ritchie...

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/06/13

Representative Ritchie Torres joins Scott and Jessica to talk about the Democratic Party’s strategy, the L.A. protests, the budget bill, and more. He reflects on his political journey as a 25-year-old New York City Councilman and the first openly LGBTQ public official in the Bronx. The Congressman also gets personal, speaking candidly about the importance of de-stigmatizing mental health care for young men.Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging

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70:19

Are Protestors Playing Into Trump’s Hands?

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/06/11

Scott and Jessica talk about the protests in California sparked by ICE raids, and the White House’s decision to deploy Marines and National Guard members in the city. They also get into what the Democrats’ message for the future should be, the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador, the very public Musk/Trump breakup, and whether or not America will go out with a bang… or with a whimper.Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates,

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56:10

MAGA’s Cultural Moment (feat. Wesley Morris)

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/06/06

Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Wesley Morris joins Jessica for a sharp, funny, and deeply thoughtful conversation about the intersection of politics and culture. They unpack the rise of right-wing aesthetics, why the left feels adrift, those weird rings that adult men suddenly started wearing, and how trans rights became a political flashpoint. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices

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73:06

Trump’s Trade War in Limbo

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/06/03

Scott and Jessica unpack the recent court rulings on the legality of Trump’s emergency tariff powers, and look ahead to the possible changes coming to the big, beautiful budget reconciliation bill in the Senate. Plus, they discuss the administration’s ongoing fight with elite universities, Elon Musk’s farewell to Washington, and whether or not we want to go back to 1993.Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Learn more

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44:50

What’s Buried in the Bill (feat. Rep. Greg Landsman)

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/05/30

Congressman Greg Landsman joins Jessica to unpack the House’s massive budget bill—aka Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”—and the real-world consequences buried in its 1,100+ pages. Plus, how Democrats can win back working-class trust, what Landsman is learning from his own purple district, and why it might just be time for a '90s kid to take the lead.Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices

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49:30

The Death of the American Dream (feat. Rahm Emanuel)

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/05/27

Scott and Jessica sit down with Rahm Emanuel—former Chicago mayor, Obama Chief of Staff, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan—for an unfiltered conversation about the Democratic Party at a crossroads. They cover everything from Biden’s health and GOP tax cuts to rising antisemitism, the education crisis, and the growing struggles facing young men. Plus, Rahm weighs in on 2028—and whether he’s seriously considering a run.Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow

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26:47

Peering Into the Crystal Ball (feat. Larry Sabato)

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/05/23

Scott and Jessica are joined by political scientist Larry Sabato, founder and director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia. They talk about the biggest current threats to American democracy, and why talking up these threats to democracy doesn’t seem to be super effective messaging. Plus, Sabato consults his notorious “crystal ball” for early predictions about the 2026 midterm elections. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging

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76:53

Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/05/20

Scott and Jessica break down President Biden’s aggressive cancer diagnosis, which comes just as a new book claims his team may have hidden signs of serious decline during the 2024 campaign. Meanwhile, Trump’s Middle East trip makes waves as his domestic agenda stalls. To appease hardline conservatives, Republicans push changes to the megabill—including stricter Medicaid work requirements, cuts to green energy tax credits, and the removal of Medicaid access for undocumented immigrants. Then, former

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33:29

The Future of Anti-Trump Republicans (feat. Charlie...

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/05/16

Jessica sits down with former Republican Congressman Charlie Dent—a lifelong conservative who broke with his party to back Biden in 2020 and Kamala Harris in 2024. They talk about what pushed him to cross the aisle, why he believes the GOP needs a reckoning, and what gives him hope for the future of American politics.Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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78:00

Trump Blinks on China

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/05/13

Scott is joined by The Bulwark’s Tim Miller to break down reports that Trump may accept a $400M jet from Qatar, a shaky tariff truce between the U.S. and China, and Trump’s plan to deport migrants to Libya. Plus, history is made with the election of the first American Pope—and they discuss what his leadership could mean for the future of the Church.Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad

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30:28

How to Actually Drain the Swamp (feat. Rep. Ro Khanna)

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/05/09

Congressman Ro Khanna joins Jess to talk about reclaiming “Drain the Swamp” from the far right, why he thinks Democrats need to refocus on economic leadership, and what it means to be a “pro-growth progressive.” They get into his bipartisan strategy, his not-so-subtle ambitions, and what he’d do if he were at the top of the ticket. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway.Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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80:11

Trump’s Trade War vs. Hollywood (feat. Sen. Chris...

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/05/06

The economy’s on edge, Trump’s tariffs are targeting Hollywood, and there’s chaos in the West Wing as Mike Waltz is out—and Marco Rubio is somehow doing four jobs at once. Plus, Senator Chris Murphy joins to break down the GOP’s sweeping budget cuts, the Democratic response, and whether voters are finally starting to pay attention.Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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32:30

How To Make Centrism Sexy (feat. Sen. Cortez Masto)

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/05/02

Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto joins Jessica to talk about leading the charge against political extremism as the new Honorary Chair of the ModSquad—a coalition of moderate Democrats focused on common sense and connection. They dive into the fallout from Trump’s first 100 days back in office, the real-world impact of tariff chaos and budget cuts in Nevada, and why the political center might just be the future of the Democratic Party.Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G,

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70:12

Trump’s 100 Days of Power Grabs

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/04/29

Scott and Jessica break down the first 100 days of Trump’s second term — from mass deportations and trade wars to the arrest of judges and shaky Ukraine peace talks. Plus, they dig into the state of the press after a tense White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the rise of MAGA media.Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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38:59

Why Democrats Need to Focus On the Economy (feat....

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/04/25

Jessica is joined by Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz for a candid, fiery, and unexpectedly funny conversation about the state of American politics—from legislative wins to messaging missteps. They dive into his bipartisan work with Rep. Byron Donalds to reform FEMA, efforts to expand the Child Tax Credit, and opposition to Pentagon research cuts. Moskowitz also reflects on the FSU shooting and how the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Act became a national reform model. Then, Jess and Jared unload on

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87:25

SCOTUS Blocks Trump’s Deportation Efforts

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/04/22

Scott and Jessica unpack the Supreme Court’s decision to block Trump’s use of a centuries-old immigration law, the unraveling of Ukraine peace talks, and Pete Hegseth’s involvement in a second Signal chat sharing classified military plans. Plus, David Hogg sparks generational drama in the Democratic Party—does challenging seniority politics help or hurt the left?Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your

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70:46

Trump Pretends He's Above the Law (feat. Leader...

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/04/18

Live from the 92nd Street Y, Scott and Jessica sit down with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for a candid, wide-ranging conversation. They cover Trump’s attacks on the rule of law, his latest trade grift, and dive into what it’ll really take to protect democracy, rebuild public trust, and give Democrats a fighting chance at the ballot box.Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Learn more about your ad choices

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73:30

The Art of the Trade War

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/04/15

Scott and Jessica break down the chaos surrounding Trump’s economic and immigration agendas. First, they dive into Trump’s trade war U-turn: after rattling global markets, he’s hit pause on his “reciprocal” tariff strategy—everywhere but China. They unpack what this 90-day freeze actually means and whether there’s any real strategy behind the whiplash. Next, they turn to Congress, where Trump’s legislative priorities are moving forward—but not without serious drama. With deep Medicaid cuts, clean

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32:03

Do We Need an Elon of the Left? (feat. Mark Cuban)

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov ·

2025/04/11

Scott and Jess sit down with Mark Cuban to break down the aftermath of Trump’s tariffs, take stock of the Democratic Party, and hear how he plans to shake things up. They dig into the broken media ecosystem, the growing crisis among young men, and why empathy seems to be in dangerously short supply across the political spectrum. And yes — they go there on the Luka Dončić trade. Plus, Scott makes his case for why Mark should run for president.Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G,

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