Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
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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July 30, 2025 • 72 mins
Did Trump really negotiate a trade deal with the European Union? Or was the whole thing just a delay tactic? Scott and Jessica talk through the politics of the U.S./E.U. tariff talks, and analyze Trump’s “zero-sum” approach to our allies and partners.
Plus — the shifting sentiments on Israel’s culpability in Gaza, gender equity and economics in the dating scene, and… are we still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?
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July 25, 2025 • 35 mins
Jessica is joined by David Jolly, the ex-GOP former Congressman who’s running for governor of Florida… as a Democrat. David talks about why he left the Republican Party, and why he’s focused on the affordability crisis in his home state. Plus — he gives his thoughts on immigration policy, his faith, and how a Democrat can win in the “birthplace of MAGA.”
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July 23, 2025 • 64 mins
Will Trump ever be able to shake off Jeffery Epstein? Scott and Jessica talk through it, and dissect all the distractions the White House keeps throwing in the way — like Tulsi Gabbard’s surprising (old) claims, and the lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch.
Plus: the latest on Texas’s sneaky redistricting efforts, what the Coldplay couple can teach us about dating in the workplace, and what Paramount’s cancellation of Colbert means for...
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July 18, 2025 • 42 mins
Scott and Jessica sit down with Texas representative James Talarico, the lawmaker and devout Christian whose speeches from the state house floor have gone viral. They talk about how his faith inspires his political views, and why he might be a role model for the future of the Democratic Party. Plus — Rep. Talarico discusses the looming threat of redistricting and the response to the recent devastating floods in his home state.
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July 16, 2025 • 57 mins
Will the Jeffrey Epstein case tear the Trump White House apart? Scott and Jessica talk through the discord over the Epstein files inside the administration — and in the Republican base, and they discuss why Trump is acting like a very guilty person. How can Dems tell the difference between what they should focus on to win elections, and what’s just a distraction? Plus — a new proposal in the House to finally do something about our ...
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July 11, 2025 • 39 mins
In the wake of the GOP’s budget and policy bill passing, Jessica is joined by Congressman Seth Moulton to talk about what comes next for the Democrats. They discuss what Dems need to do to talk more effectively about their policies and values. Plus, Rep. Moulton talks about the legacy of bipartisan immigration reform, how to both support and criticize Israel at the same time, and — as a former Marine who served in Iraq — he grades ...
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July 9, 2025 • 66 mins
What will America look like in the (very) near future? Scott and Jessica talk through what to expect, with the White House announcing a new round of tariff threats and the GOP budget bill now signed into law. Plus — unraveling the moral priorities of Congressional Republicans, why the Democratic Party needs a “revolution,” and an enterprising South African immigrant has an idea to bust up the two-party system.
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July 4, 2025 • 35 mins
Jessica sits down with Congressman Jason Crow, an Army veteran who served three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan before coming to Washington. They talk about what it means to be American — and how that could shape ideas on birthright citizenship, war in the Middle East, and immigration. Plus, Rep. Crow shares his ideas about how to win back the rural, working-class Americans who have grown disillusioned with the Democratic Party.
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July 2, 2025 • 65 mins
With JD Vance casting a tiebreaking vote, the Senate voted Tuesday to advance the GOP budget bill. To process this news, Jessica is joined by Galen Druke — the former host of the FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast, and current host of GD Politics. They discuss the bill that no one seems to like, what lessons the Democrats should (and shouldn’t) learn from Zohran Mamdani’s win in the NYC mayoral primary, and last week’s surprising Sup...
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June 27, 2025 • 35 mins
Jessica sits down with Texas Congressman Greg Casar, chair of the House Progressive Caucus, to talk about how the Democrats can win back the trust of working class voters. They discuss Rep. Casar’s past as a labor organizer on construction sites in Austin, what it’s like to go on tour with Bernie Sanders, and what the national party can learn from Zohran Mamdani’s campaign for NYC mayor.
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June 25, 2025 • 61 mins
Scott and Jessica talk through the aftermath of the weekend’s airstrikes in Iran — the lack of coordination in the lead-up, differing accounts of the damage, and confusion about a ceasefire. They’re joined by Rep. Jim Himes, Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Committee, to discuss possible consequences for Iran’s regime, citizens, and nuclear capabilities. Plus: Trump publicly lashes out at Israel, Iran, and… one of the hosts...
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June 20, 2025 • 39 mins
Jessica is joined by Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, a nonprofit organization behind many legal challenges to Trump administration policies currently in the courts. Skye talks about what it’s like being a lawyer right now, the ongoing struggle to protect immigrants’ rights and reproductive freedom, and why a popular protest movement is so important to the fight against authoritarian regimes.
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June 18, 2025 • 46 mins
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 Part...
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June 13, 2025 • 42 mins
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.
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June 11, 2025 • 70 mins
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.
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June 6, 2025 • 56 mins
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.
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June 3, 2025 • 73 mins
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.
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May 30, 2025 • 44 mins
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.
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May 27, 2025 • 49 mins
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.
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May 23, 2025 • 26 mins
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.
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