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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

by Vox Media Podcast Network · English · News

Raging against the extremes. Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov are in the middle — and they’re mad, because being a moderate in America these days does NOT mean staying silent. New episodes every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evening. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 47 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

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9 Oct 2026 · 46 min

Fox News Controls Over Half of Cable News Viewership — Democrats Can't Afford to Ignore That

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open Thursday with the Michigan Senate race, where Republican nominee Mike Rogers has released a new ad declaring that Canada is "not our enemy" and calling for an end to the tariffs — a sharp reversal from his position just weeks ago when he called those same tariffs "necessary." Rogers is now trailing Abdul El-Sayed in a race that could decide overall Senate control. Is this enough to convince Michigan voters — or is the flip too late and too transparent? Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a trip to San Diego this week to welcome home the USS Abraham…

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7 Oct 2026 · 30 min
Trump’s Teasing a Midterm Surprise Tied to Project 2025 — Here's Why That Should Worry Everyone
Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas are back for Raging Perspective with three weeks until the midterms. Trump is teasing a "midterm surprise" that he says could make history — hinting that OMB Director and Project 2025 architect Russell Vought is behind a major announcement coming in the next few weeks. This comes as 42% of Trump's 2024 Latino voters now say they're disappointed or regret their vote. Aaron breaks down what the surprise might be, voter dynamics heading into the final stretch, and his concerns about the possibilities of AI-generated content impacting the election. France is in…
6 Oct 2026 · 38 min
The Most UNHINGED Thing Trump Has Said About the Iran War Yet
Get your copy of I Disagree — the new book by Jessica Tarlov! Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open Tuesday with Trump's Nebraska rally — where the president made shocking comments about the Iran war that immediately drew national attention and outrage. Trump also mentioned one of his favorite topics — our own Jessica Tarlov. At the same event, Trump unveiled a new executive order aimed at lowering diesel prices. Will this be enough to sway farmers and other Republicans hit hard by soaring diesel prices — or does it fall short of what the inflation-frustrated base actually needs? Trump's…
5 Oct 2026 · 53 min
Republicans Brace for HISTORIC Losses as Trump PANICS and BRIBES Voters
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open the final month before the midterms with the big picture: Kalshi has Democrats at 64% to win majorities in both the House and Senate, and new polling shows Democrats leading gubernatorial races in Republican-held states including Iowa, Ohio, and even Texas. Trump has been out rallying — promising "nearly $100" to 20 million seniors on Medicare, and teasing a "big surprise" in November. Is the momentum firmly behind Democrats — and what exactly is $100 supposed to do for seniors? Scott adds just how bad an idea it is to hand out money that creates more…
1 Oct 2026 · 45 min
As Canada and Europe Team Up Against Trump, Hegseth Unveils His RADICAL New Vision for the Military
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open Thursday with the escalating trade war, now being waged on multiple fronts simultaneously. Trump's outright ban on select Canadian goods — including alcoholic beverages — went into effect earlier this week, after Trump called Canada "one of the worst countries in the entire world." For the third time in under two years, courts have been asked to rule on Trump's tariffs — this latest challenge covering over 99% of U.S. imports. Jess and Scott break down the legal challenge, why Trump keeps trying despite repeated court losses, and what the constant legal…
30 Sep 2026 · 33 min
Ken Paxton CAUGHT on HOT MIC Trash-Talking Trump
Jessica's book I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends is out now — pick it up here: https://sites.prh.com/idisagree Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas are back for Raging Perspective with 35 days until the midterms. They open with a bombshell recording obtained by the New York Times: Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate nominee in Texas and longtime Trump ally, is privately admitting that Trump may be hurting him and other Republicans politically. In the recording, Paxton says his numbers — and everyone else's — dropped after the recent Trump-led GOP “midterm convention” in Dallas.…
29 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Did Trump Just Throw Away the Best Chance to End the Iran War?
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov talk about the Iran war's growing economic toll. Trump is once again claiming the U.S. will win in Iran — even as he publicly rejected Tehran's recent offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile oil prices have soared to over $100 a barrel, up from $72 in February before the war began. In the bond market, the ten-year Treasury yield is at its highest level in two decades. With Trump now planning to spend the next 30 days campaigning for Republicans in traditionally red states, he'll have to balance political priorities at home with a war that's…
28 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Trump’s War on Canada ESCALATES as New Bans Take Effect
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open the week with the Canada trade war entering a new phase: outright bans on Canadian goods including alcoholic beverages, motorcycles, and whey kick in tomorrow. Unlike the earlier tariffs, these bans may not hit the Canadian economy as hard — so what's the intended effect, and does Canada have any reason to come to the table?Meanwhile, Dan Scavino and other notable Republicans are posting AI-generated videos online at a moment when Americans are increasingly worried about AI. Is that helping Republicans — or hurting them? Trump hosted Anthropic CEO Dario…
25 Sep 2026 · 37 min
Trump’s GOP Support Is CRACKING — Republicans Finally Fight Back
Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas are back for Raging Perspective with 39 days until the midterms. Jessica’s new book I DISAGREE is available now! Get your copy: https://sites.prh.com/idisagree With mortgage rates hitting 7%, diesel prices at historic highs, and gas up 27% year-on-year, the affordability crisis is now front and center in the final stretch — and a growing number of Republicans, including Senate hopefuls in Michigan and Iowa, are publicly breaking with Trump over the Iran war, rising prices, immigration operations, and the questions around funding for Don Jr.'s wedding…
24 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Trump Rolls Out Red Carpet for Xi as China Has NEVER Been Stronger
Scott Galloway is joined today by Alice Han for a deep dive into one of the most consequential diplomatic events of Trump's second term: Chinese President Xi Jinping's first state visit to the United States in nearly a decade. Trump personally welcomed Xi at Andrews Air Force Base — the first U.S. president since JFK to receive a foreign counterpart there — rolling out the full diplomatic spectacle of a state dinner and red carpet welcome. Ahead of Xi's arrival, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. and China have extended their trade truce until January.But underneath the…
23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
The Canada Trade War Could Hand Democrats A Senate Majority (ft. Abdul El-Sayed)
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov start with the biggest headlines of the day, starting with the Canada trade war, which is now having direct consequences for Republicans in the Senate races that will decide chamber control. As Vice President JD Vance stumps in red districts, Kalshi currently puts the odds of Democrats sweeping both the House and Senate at 61%. The $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger has cleared its last major hurdle, with the company and a coalition of state attorneys general led by California's Rob Bonta reaching a settlement on the antitrust lawsuit that…
21 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Trump’s War on the Press BACKFIRES — And the Networks Fight Back
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open a packed week for Trump both foreign and domestic. Trump addresses the 81st UN General Assembly tomorrow, with meetings also planned with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Later this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the White House for a state dinner with a guest list that includes Tim Cook, Sam Altman, and Jensen Huang. And Trump is claiming he has closed a deal with Denmark giving the U.S. "permanent control over security and all other needs" in Greenland — expected to be signed at the UN this week. What should…
17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
Trump LOSES IT Over Canada’s New European Alliance (Live from New York)
LIVE from the 92nd Street Y in New York City! Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov take the stage to break down the biggest stories shaping the road to the 2026 midterms — from the growing political backlash over AI, including the unlikely alliance between Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, to Trump’s escalating trade fight with Canada and his new threat of tariffs against Europe over Canada’s push for closer ties with the EU. They also dig into Democratic strategy, gerrymandering, election security, and what voters are telling us about the political landscape heading into the midterms. Then,…
16 Sep 2026 · 33 min
The Supreme Court Stops Trump's Mail Ballot Plan, Hegseth Faces Impeachment, and Canada Pivots to the EU
Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas sit down to talk about the latest political news — and celebrate the publication of Jessica’s new book I DISAGREE — available now! Get your copy: https://sites.prh.com/idisagree They start with the U.S.-Canada trade war showing no signs of resolution. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Europe this week pushing for a "unique alliance" between Canada and the EU. They break down what message that sends and what it changes for the longer-term U.S.-Canada relationship. Voting is now officially underway in North Carolina, but the legal fight over mail-in…
15 Sep 2026 · 32 min
Trump Calls AI Danger a HOAX, Newsom’s Stunning 2028 Pledge, and McConnell RETURNS
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov start with one of the biggest campaign issues of the midterm cycle. Trump is calling the idea that AI could destroy humanity a "hoax" like climate change, arguing the only guardrails needed are a "STRONG AND SMART (HIGH IQ!) PRESIDENT." Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is aligning with Trump, taking a live call from the president during a podcast taping. Meanwhile, former President Obama is calling on Democrats to move AI oversight to the top of their agenda, and even Elon Musk is asking for more industry oversight. AI stocks have been falling amid mounting safety…
14 Sep 2026 · 46 min
50 Days to Midterms: Trump DOWNPLAYS the AI Apocalypse (ft. Dana Bash)
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov are joined by Dana Bash — CNN's chief political correspondent, anchor of Inside Politics and State of the Union, and author of the new book The Elections That Changed the World: Fifteen Pivotal Moments That Shaped How We Live — available September 22nd. They begin with the midterm landscape, 50 days out. A new poll has Democrats leading Republicans 42% to 30% in enthusiasm to vote — a significant gap. Scott, Jessica, and Dana talk about whether Dems can keep this momentum into November, and whether Mitch McConnell will finally return to Congress now that…
10 Sep 2026 · 55 min
Trump’s Desperate $5,000 Bribe to Save the GOP Could Blow Up in His Face
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov mark Raging Moderates' two-year anniversary with a packed episode on one of the most significant news days of the year. On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks — and the one-year mark since the Charlie Kirk assassination — Trump and the GOP gathered for night one of the first-ever RNC midterm convention. Trump used the stage to make a remarkable promise: a $5,000 "Trump dividend" for every American adult if Republicans hold onto Congress. Scott and Jess break down night one, react to the surprise cameo by Democratic Sen. John…
9 Sep 2026 · 33 min
Trump’s GOP Is in Full Panic As Republicans Flee His Convention Flop
The first-ever GOP midterm convention is underway in Dallas, and a number of high-profile Republicans, particularly those in battleground territory, are notably skipping it. The party has even been offering free tickets to help fill seats, at a moment when Trump's approval rating is at an all-time low and oil hits $100 a barrel amid escalating chaos in the Middle East. Trump is competing with NFL kickoff and insisting the American Airlines Center is "totally sold out." What will the vibes be like on the ground, and more importantly - what will ratings look like? Plus, why Aaron thinks the…
8 Sep 2026 · 47 min
The Canada Trade War Might Actually Cost Trump More Than It Costs Canada
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down a packed Tuesday, starting with the news that Canada's counter-tariffs are officially in effect — and Trump is escalating rather than negotiating. In recent days he has threatened to bar Bombardier from the U.S. market unless it builds there, accused Canada of blocking American banks and companies while benefiting from American customers, and floated ending all trade with Canada entirely. How does this end? The Republican National Committee is holding its first-ever midterm national convention this week. Unlike a presidential nominating…
3 Sep 2026 · 53 min
The Economy Is Sending Trump a WARNING Republicans Can’t Ignore
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open by addressing a warning signal that Washington appears to be ignoring: the 10-year Treasury yield just hit 4.81% — up from 4.20% in January — while the 30-year remains at levels not seen this persistently since 2006. With a $2 trillion deficit, potentially billions in tariff refunds, and a Fed that could raise rates to fight inflation that’s now at 3.4% annually, the economic picture heading into the midterms is… complicated. Are Republicans turning away from these issues in order to keep Trump happy — and how likely is an interest rate hike from…
2 Sep 2026 · 33 min
Is the USPS Helping Trump Rig the Election?
Get your ticket for our live show at 92NY: https://www.92ny.org/event/scott-galloway-and-jessica-tarlovJessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas are back for Raging Perspective, breaking down the week's biggest stories live. Military strikes between the U.S. and Iran have intensified again after a month of relative quiet — and the markets noticed immediately. The Dow closed down nearly 500 points, oil prices climbed back toward $100 a barrel, and the U.S. private sector added just 38,000 jobs in August, well below forecasts. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson is being asked about Congress's role in…
1 Sep 2026 · 50 min
Scott's Back — And So Are Iran Strikes, the Canada Trade War, and a Very Smelly TikTok Trend
Get your tickets now for our live show at 92NY: https://www.92ny.org/event/scott-galloway-and-jessica-tarlov Scott Galloway is back — and so is the Iran war. He joins Jessica Tarlov to discuss the new round of fire between the U.S. and Iran after a month-long lull in military strikes. The resumption comes alongside growing fractures inside the administration: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned after months of tension with Secretary Pete Hegseth, six months into a war with no visible endgame. There are reports that senior military leaders have warned Hegseth that current operations aren't…
31 Aug 2026 · 57 min
Trump’s Foreign Policy Could Define the Midterms — And He’s Losing
Jessica Tarlov is joined by Ryan Grim, reporter at Drop Site News and co-host of Breaking Points, for a wide-ranging conversation nine weeks before the midterms. They open with the state of the races. Democrats have flipped roughly 30 state legislative seats in special elections since Trump returned to office, while Republicans have flipped none. With a wave of progressives and anti-establishment candidates winning primaries, can Democrats make the big tent work in the general? And how would Ryan rate the Republican strategy heading into the fall? They check in on the race in Michigan with…
28 Aug 2026 · 37 min
Trump Can’t Stop Fighting Canada
Get your ticket for our live show at 92NY: https://www.92ny.org/event/scott-galloway-and-jessica-tarlov Trump just renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” as his trade war with Canada heats up. Meanwhile, Democrats face a growing civil war over the party’s future, Trump ramps up deportations of Haitians, and a Florida grand jury finds $10 million was misappropriated by the DeSantis administration. Plus, Donald Trump Jr. pushes states to back off prediction-market regulations despite his financial ties to the industry, Trump’s new crypto bank gets a massive foreign backer, and Jelly Roll finds…
27 Aug 2026 · 51 min
Trump's Canada Trade War Is Destroying Republicans in the Exact States They Need to Win
Jessica Tarlov is joined by Katie Phang, lawyer, legal analyst, and host of the MeidasTouch podcast Sidebar with Katie Phang. They open discussing Trump’s trade war with Canada, which is now landing squarely on the swing-state Republicans who were hoping tariffs had faded from the headlines. Border state lawmakers in Maine and Michigan are feeling the blowback, as are agricultural strongholds like Iowa and North Carolina. Trump's move to temporarily ease tariffs on imported beef has rural GOP lawmakers worried, especially after the FDA issued multiple meat recalls including one this month on…
25 Aug 2026 · 54 min
Democrats in Fox News Territory, the Paramount Merger Crisis, and Data Center Outrage
Get your tickets now for our live show at 92NY: https://www.92ny.org/event/scott-galloway-and-jessica-tarlov Jessica Tarlov is joined by Michael Grynbaum, media correspondent at The New York Times and author of Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast, for a conversation on media strategy, corporate power, and the political landscape with just over two months until the midterms. They open with a question Jessica is uniquely positioned to ask: should Democrats be doing more appearances on conservative media? Yesterday, progressive Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed joined Fox News primetime…
24 Aug 2026 · 50 min
Trump Just Turned Canada Into an Enemy — Carney Is Fighting Back (ft. Anne Applebaum)
Jessica Tarlov is joined by Anne Applebaum, staff writer for The Atlantic and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. They open with the U.S.-Canada trade war, which escalated dramatically over the weekend when talks collapsed minutes before a deadline, triggering 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian goods including hockey sticks, building materials, liquor, and clothing. Trump responded by saying Canada "wants the benefits of being a state, without being one." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by declaring the U.S. "at war" with Canada and announcing dollar-for-dollar…
20 Aug 2026 · 52 min
Is the Resistance Era of Democratic Politics Finally Over?
Jessica Tarlov is joined by Susan Glasser, staff writer at The New Yorker, for a wide-ranging conversation on where American politics stands heading into the fall. They open with this week's primaries, starting with Alex Vindman's loss in Florida to DSA member Angie Nixon in the Democratic Senate primary. Is the average Democratic voter genuinely moving on from the "Resistance" era? Susan also weighs in on whether establishment-coded, cable-news-famous Democrats losing to base-energized challengers is the real story of this primary season — or whether the DSA narrative is being overblown.…
18 Aug 2026 · 55 min
Will Tucker Carlson Inherit Trump’s GOP?
Get your tickets now for our live show at 92NY: https://www.92ny.org/event/scott-galloway-and-jessica-tarlov Jessica Tarlov is joined by Paul Begala, CNN political contributor and Democratic strategist, for a frank conversation about where the Democratic Party stands, where it's headed, and whether the old guard is really crumbling. They open with the state of the Democratic Party following a primary season that has seen progressive and DSA-backed candidates notch significant wins. Is the moderate establishment losing its grip — and what does AOC's effort to put "Woke 1.0" in the past say…
17 Aug 2026 · 52 min
AOC’s Egg-Freezing Story Could Launch Her Presidential Run
Jessica Tarlov is joined by New York Times national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher, to check in on where the midterms stand with primary season almost wrapped up. With the results from Michigan and Wisconsin, Jess and Shane break down what voters are signaling to the Democratic Party. Is this a Tea Party-style insurgency from the left, or something more complicated? Could Michigan Senate candidate and progressive Abdul El-Sayed be a difference maker or a liability in a state Trump won in 2024? Shane also assesses where Republicans stand amidst low approval ratings for Trump, a…

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Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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