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.
Episodes
October 10, 2025 • 30 mins
Are American voters really as polarized as politicians are? Jessica sits down with Republican pollster and New York Times contributing Opinion writer Kristin Soltis Anderson to unpack what Americans really think — and why voters are far less ideologically divided than we often assume. They explore surprising polling on moderates, shifts in party priorities under Trump, and what it all means for the midterms and 2028.
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October 8, 2025 • 47 mins
Scott and Jessica break down Trump’s controversial move to deploy National Guard troops to Democrat-led cities — and the lawsuits calling it an “illegal takeover.” Then, they unpack the latest on Gaza ceasefire talks and whether Trump’s proposed deal could actually stick. Plus, the manosphere’s breakup with Trump — from Adin Ross to Joe Rogan, why the influencers who once helped him rise are now stepping back.
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October 3, 2025 • 30 mins
Jessica sits down with Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run for Something and author of When We’re In Charge, to talk about the next generation of political leaders. From breaking “bad Boomer leadership” to running for office in Trump 2.0, Amanda shares practical advice for young people stepping into power—and how to lead without burning out.
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October 1, 2025 • 44 mins
Scott and Jessica break down who really wins from a government shutdown, Trump’s surprising new peace plan in Gaza, and why MAGA is melting down over the NFL tapping Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show.
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September 26, 2025 • 26 mins
Jessica sits down with New Jersey Congresswoman and gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill to discuss Trump’s push to prosecute his political rivals, the MAHA health debates and vaccine trust crisis, and the challenges of running a moderate campaign in a state that’s increasingly leaning toward Trump.
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September 24, 2025 • 48 mins
Scott and Jessica break down Jimmy Kimmel’s return after a suspension that drew bipartisan backlash, Hollywood outrage, and pushback from TV affiliates. What does it mean for free speech—and the future of late-night as ratings slide? They also tackle Trump’s unproven claim linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism, as the FDA issues warnings despite inconclusive science. Plus, Trump’s White House remodeling—from gold ceilings to a...
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September 19, 2025 • 32 mins
Jessica sits down with Andrew Bates, former White House deputy press secretary under President Biden and a veteran of the Obama administration. They unpack new evidence in the Charlie Kirk assassination case and what it reveals about Tyler Robinson’s motives. They also get into Trump’s $15 billion defamation suit against The New York Times, the administration’s widening crackdown on speech, and MAGA openly calling for a dictatorshi...
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September 17, 2025 • 44 mins
Scott and Jessica dig into Tyler Robinson’s motives in Charlie Kirk’s assassination and how MAGA influencers are bringing back a new kind of cancel culture aimed at anyone who criticizes them. They also talk about how social media fuels extreme content—and how tech giants are cashing in. Then, they break down Trump’s crime crackdown tour heading to Memphis, why local officials aren’t thrilled, and what militarized policing really d...
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September 12, 2025 • 42 mins
Jessica welcomes Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan — the fiery duo behind the hit podcast I’ve Had It. They join Raging Moderates to talk about the week’s biggest stories: Trump getting booed in D.C., fallout from Epstein’s infamous “birthday book,” and Kamala Harris finding her political edge. Jennifer and Angie open up about life as progressive women in deep-red Oklahoma, why they’ve embraced ridicule as a weapon against ...
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September 10, 2025 • 62 mins
The GOP-led House Oversight Committee released Epstein’s “birthday book” in full… and it’s real gross. Scott and Jessica unpack the shocking revelations, and advise the Democrats on how to use this to win some elections. Plus — a surprising new poll shows that the young men and women of Gen Z might be really far apart, on lots of things.
And, Scott and Jessica celebrate their work anniversary — it’s been a whole year of Raging M...
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September 5, 2025 • 34 mins
What happens to a Republican who publicly clashes with President Trump? Jessica sits down with Rep. Don Bacon, a five-term Congressman in a blue-leaning district, who announced that he won’t be seeking reelection next year. They discuss his positions on the Epstein files release, the war in Ukraine, Trump’s tariffs, and the growing crisis for Midwestern soybean farmers.
Plus — a lot of people thought that Rep. Bacon’s opposition...
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September 3, 2025 • 76 mins
After a Scott-free August, Prof. Galloway himself is back!
On his triumphant return to the show, Scott talks with Jessica about the misguided MAHA movement, and how the Trump administration is decimating America’s public health institutions. They also look ahead to Congress’s fall agenda, as both parties will try and negotiate around the possibility of a government shutdown — again.
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August 29, 2025 • 34 mins
Jessica is joined by Rep. Marilyn Strickland to talk about Trump’s threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, why she’s “all in” on retaliatory redistricting, and how her time as the mayor of Tacoma, Washington helped prepare her for on-the-ground politics in Congress.
Plus — how both the Democrats and the media can cover Trump without losing their minds, and what we really mean when we talk about “identity politics.”
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August 27, 2025 • 50 mins
Jessica is joined by lawyer, journalist, and Substacker Aaron Parnas to talk through some alarmingly authoritarian news stories. Does Trump really intend to call in the military to police American cities? Does the administration ever intend to present evidence for deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia, or are they just being stubborn? And what is going on with Trump’s hands? Plus — as a Gen. Z luminary, Aaron reveals the key to reaching y...
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August 22, 2025 • 38 mins
Do we still need to process what went on during the pandemic? Jessica sits down with FOX News's Greg Gutfeld, her co-host on The Five, to unpack the dense new film Eddington, written and directed by Ari Aster, which depicts a small town in the spring of 2020 being torn apart by mask mandates, social justice protests, and paranoia. They talk about how this film illustrates the social dangers and political obsessions that are still v...
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August 20, 2025 • 55 mins
Governor Gavin Newsom has emerged as a Democrat willing to fight dirty against Trump — but will he and the Democrats win? Jessica is joined by David Axelrod, CNN chief political analyst and former senior advisor to President Obama, to talk about their chances. They also discuss the Trump-Zelensky meeting in Washington, which comes on the heels of the disappointing Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska. And David dishes about his recent mee...
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August 15, 2025 • 69 mins
Jessica sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with Hillary Clinton to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time. They explore how Donald Trump could attempt to broker an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine, how Democrats should navigate their relationship with Israel amid the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and Trump's accelerating consolidation of power at home. Secretary Clinton shares her take on the perils o...
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August 13, 2025 • 68 mins
Jessica sits down with New York Times national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher to unpack President Trump’s unprecedented takeover of D.C.’s police force — even as crime hits a 30-year low — the redistricting battle in Texas that could reshape the House map, and the aggressive countermoves from blue states. They also explore why Democrats are betting on military veterans to win swing districts in 2026, and how Republicans a...
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August 8, 2025 • 34 mins
Jessica is joined by Mallory McMorrow, a Michigan state senator running for U.S. Senate in 2026. Her speech against hate, lies, and Republican attacks against her went viral in 2022. Now McMorrow shares her lessons for how Democrats can win more fights in the culture wars, and the battle for attention.
Plus — they discuss her call for new Democratic leadership, what Michigan voters think about Trump’s tariffs and the Epstein fil...
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August 6, 2025 • 50 mins
How can Democrats message against Trump in the midterm elections? Jessica is joined by veteran political strategist James Carville to talk about the future direction of the party, process the several different things that went wrong in 2024, and lay out what the Blue Team should do to win races in 2026 and 2028.
Plus — the Ragin’ Cajun gives his three-point plan for how to win any election, his problems with identity politics, a...
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