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.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
Ukraine, midterms, and Trump’s latest flashpoints with Sarah Longwell
Ukraine and Russia drive this conversation as Jessica Tarlov and Sarah Longwell examine Trump’s claimed “energy ceasefire,” possible sanctions relief for Russian diesel, and what his comments about Ukraine’s leadership could mean politically. They also connect those developments to midterm strategy, misinformation, federal law enforcement, and a new White House press secretary.
Can Democrats keep ignoring Fox while key races and culture shifts accelerate?
This episode moves from the Michigan Senate race and Iowa governor’s contest to Fox News’ grip on cable audiences and a burst of tech-CEO movies. Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov weigh campaign reversals, military optics, media strategy, and what these storylines might signal politically and culturally.
A volatile midterm sprint, from Trump’s tease to protests abroad and key Senate fights
Trump’s hinted “midterm surprise” tied to Russell Vought and Project 2025 anchors a wide-ranging look at the final weeks before the election. Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas also dig into Latino voter regret, AI election fears, a Maine Senate debate, Texas campaign trouble, and unrest in France.
Trump’s rally remarks ignite a packed debate on war, ads, campuses, and public health
Trump’s Nebraska rally and his comments about the Iran war anchor this episode, alongside a new diesel-price executive order and fallout from taxpayer-funded-looking campaign ads. Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov also dig into Epstein-focused political messaging, the Cornell Seven protests, and a worsening measles outbreak in the Northeast.
Midterms, Iran threats, surveillance fights, and a tense Supreme Court opening
The episode surveys a volatile political moment: Democratic momentum in the midterms, Trump’s Medicare cash promise, an Iran-linked security scare in the UK, a new anti-surveillance bill, and a high-stakes Supreme Court term. It’s a fast mix of campaign strategy, national security, and institutional power.
