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 Tuesday. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Episodes
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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May 20, 2025 • 76 mins
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 r...
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May 16, 2025 • 33 mins
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.
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May 13, 2025 • 78 mins
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.
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May 9, 2025 • 30 mins
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.
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May 6, 2025 • 80 mins
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.
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May 2, 2025 • 32 mins
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 Democrati...
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April 29, 2025 • 70 mins
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.
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April 25, 2025 • 38 mins
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 A...
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April 22, 2025 • 87 mins
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?
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April 18, 2025 • 70 mins
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.
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April 15, 2025 • 73 mins
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 for...
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April 11, 2025 • 32 mins
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...
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April 8, 2025 • 75 mins
Scott and Jessica break down Trump’s sweeping new trade war that’s tanking the markets, Elon Musk’s rumored White House exit after a rocky tenure as Trump’s government efficiency czar, and a fiery 25-hour speech from Senator Cory Booker that’s lighting a fire under Democrats — and may signal a new chapter in the resistance.
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April 4, 2025 • 39 mins
Jessica Tarlov sits down with Senator Brian Schatz to discuss how Democrats are pushing back against Trump’s dismantling of USAID and leading the fight to protect Social Security. They also dive into his unexpected bipartisan work with Ted Cruz on the Kids Off Social Media Act and why he believes AI could be a game-changer in tackling climate change. Plus, they talk about the impact of Cory Booker’s marathon Senate speech calling o...
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April 1, 2025 • 73 mins
Jessica is joined by former Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway to break down the latest chaos inside the administration. They dive into the fallout from Signalgate—and the possible repercussions of Trump’s Liberation Day tariff threats. Plus, the Supreme Court is set to weigh in on Trump’s most aggressive immigration policies. And finally, looking ahead: What does a post-Trump world look like for both parties, and how seriously should ...
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March 26, 2025 • 38 mins
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego joins Jessica to break down the leaked war planning Signal chat—calling for Secretary Hegseth’s resignation. He also discusses the growing Democratic infighting over party leadership and shares what he’s hearing on the ground at town halls across Arizona, where he’s warning voters about potential cuts to Medicaid and veterans’ benefits. Plus, what Democrats need to do to win back male voters and why hi...
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March 25, 2025 • 74 mins
Jessica and Scott dive into the chaos at the Social Security Administration after its chief threatened to shut it down—only to backtrack when a federal judge shut him down. They break down the latest threats to Social Security, Trump’s push to dismantle the Department of Education, and what cuts to special education and civil rights protections could mean for students. Plus, the 2024 election autopsy is in. Why did key voter groups...
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March 18, 2025 • 72 mins
Scott and Jessica break down Chuck Schumer’s controversial vote on the spending bill, Trump’s defiance of a court order on deportations, and the escalating ceasefire talks between the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia.
Plus, Scott and Jess are taking the show live on April 17th at 92nd Street Y in New York—grab your tickets now! https://www.92ny.org/event/scott-galloway-and-jessica-tarlov
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March 14, 2025 • 36 mins
Attorney Marc Elias joins Jessica to break down the biggest legal battles shaping democracy today. From taking on restrictive voting laws to clashing with Elon Musk, Marc has been at the center of the fight for fair elections. We get his take on Trump’s latest power grabs, the Supreme Court’s role in checking executive overreach, and the future of campaign finance. Plus, what happens if a president just ignores a court ruling.
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