Trump is claiming a win after the Strait of Hormuz reopens ? but the reality is far more complicated. Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down the fragile Middle East ceasefire and the mixed signals coming out of the Trump administration. With reports of backchannel talks, a possible cash-for-uranium proposal, and Trump publicly denying it, the key question at the center of it all: is there a real deal with Iran, or just the illusion of one? Meanwhile, new concerns are emerging about conditions for U.S. troops in the region, as reports of food shortages raise serious questions about resources and preparation. Back home, Trump is still trying to sell his economic message ? while brushing off rising gas prices as ?fake,? even as Americans feel the squeeze. Is the White House spin landing, or are voters starting to tune it out? Plus, RFK Jr. seems to soften his stance on vaccines during tense congressional hearings, and Trump sparks backlash with his latest comments on Epstein, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani?s push to tax ultra-wealthy second-home owners gets a noteworthy announcement. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is the last day to vote! We?ve been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home ? and we need your help.  Cast your vote HERE:? ?https://wbby.co/57448N? Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down a rapidly escalating global crisis as the Iran ceasefire nears expiration and peace talks teeter on the edge of collapse. With Pakistan stepping in as a potential mediator and no clear diplomatic breakthrough in sight, questions are mounting about whether the U.S. is edging closer to renewed military action. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned the U.S. is prepared to resume combat operations if negotiations fail, including the possibility of strikes on Iranian infrastructure and expanded military pressure at sea. At the same time, calls for accountability are growing in Washington, with Democrats moving toward impeachment efforts amid mounting criticism of the administration?s handling of the conflict. The political fallout is spreading. Donald Trump is weighing in on China?s role in the region, even as global markets continue to hit record highs?raising questions about whether investors are underestimating the risk of escalation. Meanwhile, a major Senate vote on U.S. weapons policy toward Israel underscores deepening divisions inside Congress over America?s role in the region. They also examine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?s contentious testimony on Capitol Hill and the broader cultural and political battles shaping his MAHA agenda. Finally, Scott and Jessica turn to an unexpected flashpoint: growing tension between the Trump administration and Pope Leo over the moral framing of the war, and what it signals about the shifting alignment between religion and American politics. Pre-order Jessica?s new book, I Disagree: ?https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803493/i-disagree-by-jessica-tarlov/? Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! We?ve just been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home ? and we need your help.  Voting closes on Thursday 4/16 ? So cast your vote HERE: ?https://wbby.co/57448N Jessica Tarlov sits down with data-driven political analyst Galen Druke, host of the GD Politics podcast, to break down what the numbers are actually saying ? and what everyone else is getting wrong. On Tax Day, Republicans are still trying to sell last year?s tax cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill as a political win. Federal refunds are slightly higher ? but well below expectations ? and many voters either don?t know about the cuts or simply aren?t feeling the benefit. So is the message falling flat, or just getting drowned out by bigger forces? Because right now, the economy is being reshaped by the war in Iran. Oil prices have surged, gas is climbing, and new warnings suggest global growth could take a hit. Is that what voters actually care about heading into the midterms? They also dig into Trump?s approval rating, hovering around 40 percent. On its face, that looks weak ? but is it actually just ?normal bad? in today?s political environment? And how much do approval ratings really matter anymore? Plus: are real cracks forming inside MAGA over the Iran war? Are Democrats building genuine momentum ? or getting ahead of themselves? What do voters actually want, and why does it feel like neither party is delivering? Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! We?ve just been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home ? and we need your help.  Cast your vote HERE: ?https://wbby.co/57448N Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the escalating crisis following the Trump administration?s Iran blockade?and what it could mean for the global economy. As tensions intensify in the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations stall between the U.S. and Iran, markets are flashing warning signs that a broader economic shock may already be unfolding. Senator Chris Murphy joins the show to discuss the legality of the administration?s actions, Congress?s inability to assert War Powers authority, and whether the U.S. is being pushed toward a wider conflict without meaningful checks and balances. The conversation also explores growing international backlash, shifting alliances in Europe and the Middle East, and the potential fallout for global trade and energy markets. With the IMF warning of slowing global growth, rising inflation, and increased recession risk, the panel examines whether Trump?s Iran strategy could trigger a broader economic downturn?and what, if anything, can be done to stop it. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! We?ve just been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home ? and we need your help.  Cast your vote HERE: ?https://wbby.co/57448N What was supposed to be a de-escalation between the United States and Iran is already rapidly collapsing. U.S.?Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal, and tensions are now rising sharply after President Trump moved toward a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, a political earthquake is unfolding in Europe. Hungary?s longtime nationalist leader Viktor Orbán has been voted out after 16 years in power, marking a stunning setback for the global right-wing movement and a major realignment in European politics. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance is facing mounting scrutiny amid diplomatic setbacks abroad and declining approval at home, as questions grow about the administration?s ability to stabilize multiple crises at once. In California, the governor?s race is also in turmoil after Congressman Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign following a wave of sexual assault and misconduct allegations, triggering a criminal investigation and reshaping an already volatile political field. Jessica Tarlov and Scott Galloway break down what all of this means: Is the U.S. edging closer to direct confrontation in the Middle East? Is Orbán?s defeat a one-off shock ? or part of a wider global rejection of populist nationalism? And what happens when multiple political systems start breaking down at the same time? Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! We?ve been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home ? and we need your help.  Cast your vote HERE: https://wbby.co/57448N What was supposed to be a breakthrough is unraveling?fast. Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down the chaos surrounding Donald Trump?s so-called Iran ceasefire as tensions surge across the region and the deal appears to be collapsing in real time. At the same time, Trump is facing a full-blown revolt from his own side. In a nearly 500-word Truth Social rant, he lashes out at prominent MAGA figures like Tucker Carlson, Alex Jones, Candace Owens, and Marjorie Taylor Greene?exposing a growing divide over his war posture and what ?America First? really means. Plus: Melania Trump breaks her silence on Jeffrey Epstein allegations, and Hunter Biden floats a literal cage match with the Trump family. #trump #uspolitics #politics #scottgalloway #jessicatarlov #republicans #gop #republicanparty #democrats #democraticparty #congressnews #Iran #MAGA #Loomer #AlexJones #Biden #HunterBiden #MAGAMeltdown #IranCeasefire #aaronparnas #Epstein #MelaniaTrump Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! We?ve been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home ? and we need your help.  Cast your vote HERE: https://wbby.co/57448N Jessica Tarlov sits down with Tommy Vietor ? co-host of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, and the former National Security Council spokesperson under President Obama ? to unpack the chaos behind Donald Trump?s so-called ?ceasefire? with Iran. Trump is claiming victory ? but on the ground, missiles are still flying, Israel continues strikes in Lebanon, and Iran is tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz. So what, exactly, was achieved? Tommy breaks down whether the deal was flawed from the start, what it signals about U.S. credibility abroad, and whether Trump is opening himself up to ?weak on Iran? attacks at home. Then, the political fallout: Democrats clash over Israel and Gaza as the Democratic National Committee faces deep divisions on foreign policy, a growing fight over engaging influencers like Hasan Piker to win back young voters, and new scrutiny surrounding JD Vance?s role in international negotiations. And back home, the race to replace Gavin Newsom takes a dramatic turn after Trump endorses Steve Hilton in the California governor's race ? a move that could reshape the field in unexpected ways. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! We?ve just been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home ? and we need your help.  Cast your vote HERE: ?https://wbby.co/57448N The U.S. and Iran agreed to a fragile two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, just hours before President Trump?s threatened strike. Iran has pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz open ? but reports suggest it may demand payment in cryptocurrency. Israel continues major strikes in Lebanon, and drone and missile activity across the Gulf highlight how tenuous the pause really is. Markets have rallied on the news, but the real question remains: did the U.S. gain leverage, or did Iran get what it wanted on a silver platter? Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the ceasefire, analyze the claims from both sides, and discuss the potential path toward a longer-term deal. #trump #uspolitics #politics #scottgalloway #jessicatarlov #republicans #gop #republicanparty #democrats #democraticparty #IranWar #PeacePlan #Pakistan #bankruptcy #Iran #StraitofHormuz Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! We?ve just been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home ? and we need your help.  Cast your vote HERE: https://wbby.co/57448N Jessica Tarlov sits down with attorney and MeidasTouch host Katie Phang to break down Trump?s latest escalation with Iran ? his 8:00 P.M. deadline, threats to strike civilian infrastructure, and the very real question of whether this is brinkmanship... or something much worse. They talk through what happens next, whether there?s any credible off-ramp, and how seriously to take Iran?s reported 10-point peace proposal. Plus, Trump goes even further on NATO, Vice President JD Vance heads to Hungary to boost Viktor Orbán, and the MAGA reaction ? from Tucker Carlson to Megyn Kelly ? shows just how fractured the right is at this moment.  Meanwhile, calls for the 25th Amendment are getting louder ? and they're not just coming from Democrats. And finally, Katie and Jessica break down historian Timothy Snyder's theory about Trump's latest military budget... and why it might be an attempt at a coup. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! We?ve just been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home ? and we need your help. Cast your vote HERE: https://wbby.co/57448N Trump threatens to bomb Iran?s power grid as ceasefire talks quietly unfold behind the scenes ? raising the stakes for a potential wider conflict. Jessica Tarlov is joined by The New York Times's Lulu Garcia-Navarro to break down whether this is a high-risk negotiation strategy or the brink of a longer war. They talk about the damage this incursion has done to America's reputation in the region ? not just in the present, but generations into the future. Plus: a massive proposed defense budget paired with deep domestic cuts, new reporting on the administration's hardline immigration tactics, and what YouTube?s dominance means for politics and public discourse, in light of Lulu's recent conversation with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan on her NYT podcast The Interview. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! We?ve been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home ? and we need your help.  Cast your vote HERE: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/news-politics Voting is open until Thursday, April 16th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! We?ve been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home ? and we need your help.  Cast your vote HERE: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/news-politics  Jessica Tarlov is joined by Jack Cocchiarella to break down Trump?s latest shock move ? firing Pam Bondi and replacing her with Todd Blanche. Was it about loyalty, the Epstein files, or something else? And even out of office, could Bondi still be forced to testify? They also dive into growing MAGA backlash, with voices like Joe Rogan openly questioning accountability. Plus: Pete Hegseth?s military purges, early signs of 2028 Democrats shaping their platforms, and whether cracks are starting to form inside MAGA. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates #trump #uspolitics #politics #jessicatarlov #republicans #gop #republicanparty #democrats #democraticparty #congressnews #theovon #joerogan #MAGA #Bondi  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! We?ve been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home ? and we need your help.  Cast your vote HERE. Trump took the stage for a highly anticipated primetime address ? and delivered a speech that raised more questions than answers. Jessica Tarlov is joined by top election lawyer Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket, to break down Trump?s bizarre, low-energy remarks ? from his claim that the Iran conflict is ?nearing completion? to his threat to take Iran ?back to the stone age.? As markets react and oil prices surge, what was the actual strategy here? But that?s just the beginning. Elias unpacks the real stakes behind Trump?s sweeping new executive order targeting voting rights, including efforts to create a national voter database and restrict mail-in voting. Is it legal ? and could it actually impact future elections? Plus, they discuss reports that Trump fired Pam Bondi and what that could signal, the Supreme Court showdown over birthright citizenship ? and whether the Fourteenth Amendment is at risk ? and finally, a rare moment of optimism: Artemis II and what it means as humans prepare to return to the moon. #trump #uspolitics #politics #jessicatarlov #republicans #gop #republicanparty #democrats #democraticparty #MarcElias #Bondi #Gabbard #Hegseth #Iran #ragingmoderates #votingrights #saveact Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! We?ve been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home ? and we need your help.  Cast your vote HERE. Jessica Tarlov sits down with investigative journalist Pablo Torre ? host of Pablo Torre Finds Out ? to break down the hidden power structures shaping everything from sports to politics. From billionaire team owners bending the rules to Donald Trump?s latest legal and political maneuvers, Torre connects the dots on how influence really works behind the scenes. They dive into prediction markets and potential insider trading, the culture wars playing out through sports, and the growing role of money and media in shaping public opinion. Plus: Is there really an ?Epstein class? operating above the rules? And are we getting more transparency ? or just better at hiding corruption in plain sight? #trump #uspolitics #politics #scottgalloway #jessicatarlov #republicans #gop #republicanparty #democrats #democraticparty #congressnews #epsteinclass #pablotorre #NBA Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news! We?ve just been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it?s time to bring it home?and we need your help.  Cast your vote HERE: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/news-politics  The Iran war keeps escalating, and the messaging from Washington couldn?t be more split. President Trump claims ?real progress? is being made toward a deal, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists the U.S. is ?closer than ever to winning?? even as Iran maintains the ability to strike back. Gas prices are climbing, supply chains are tightening, and the Magnificent 7 tech giants are taking a hit.  Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the chaos: Is Trump steering the country toward peace ? or pushing the U.S. further into disaster? How high could energy prices go if the conflict drags on? And, at what point do the costs of war start outweighing the public's patience?  Scott and Jessica also explore the economic fallout, the political pressure mounting at home, and what the future could hold if Trump?s Iran strategy collapses. And finally, Scott congratulates Jessica on her recent significant achievement: living rent-free in the president's head. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov sit down with investigative reporter Julie K. Brown, the journalist whose groundbreaking work helped expose Jeffrey Epstein?s crimes and reignite the case against him. They dig into what it was like chasing the story when no one else would, where the case stands today, and why so many questions still remain ? from missing documents to the controversy surrounding Epstein?s death. They also unpack the idea of an ?Epstein class,? the role of powerful institutions, and whether real accountability is actually slowly happening ? or quietly slipping away. Plus, Julie shares what it means to see her reporting adapted for TV, with Laura Dern set to portray her in the upcoming series based on her book Perversion of Justice. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As more and more U.S. military members are shipping to the region, is Trump trying to bluff his way into a full-blown ground invasion of Iran? Jessica Tarlov is joined by David Frum to discuss. They talk about the danger of Trump?s particular brand of ?messianism,? along with an administration staffed with ?fanatics and crooks.? Frum, who was a speechwriter for President George W. Bush, recalls the post-9/11 ?axis of evil? speech ? which included the Iranian regime even 24 years ago. They discuss the role of JD Vance, who is both signaling his alleged skepticism about the war in Iran, and being identified as a possible negotiator with the regime there. Then, they discuss Trump?s morality and egoism, how it has infected every aspect of his presidency ? including this war. Finally, David and Jessica talk about the surprising news that the Treasury intends to issue paper currency featuring Trump?s signature ? which would end a 165-year tradition in the U.S. of no president?s signature appearing on legal tender. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway is joined by Sen. Mark Warner, ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, to talk through the latest in Iran. They discuss the prospects of Trump escalating the conflict by sending in ground forces, or initiating a new bombing campaign. Warner discusses the far-reaching economic consequences stemming both from the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and from Trump?s confusing decision to ease sanctions on both Russia and Iran. And they evaluate how Congress can negotiate a war while facing such a contentious relationship with Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon. Plus, Sen. Warner talks about the biggest threat facing the country right now: election security. He explains why and how Trump might interfere with the midterms this year, and what role ICE might play in the disruption. Finally they discuss the recent verdict in the social media addiction trial against Meta and YouTube. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How is the Trump family using the war in Iran, and a collapsed regulatory environment, to enrich themselves? Jessica Tarlov is joined by someone with inside knowledge of how it works in Trump?s orbit ? Anthony Scaramucci, former White House communications director and the founder of SkyBridge Capital. They discuss how the administration is using uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, misdirection around peace talks, and manipulation of prediction markets to extract wealth from the conflict. Plus ? Scaramucci explains how it works inside Trump?s head, why there is a corruption problem on both sides of the aisle, and why MAGA voters are able to separate Trump?s campaign promises from the disappointing economic reality.  And, Scaramucci names the Democratic politician who he thinks Trump wants as his successor in the White House. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three weeks into Trump?s war with Iran, is anyone actually winning? Or are we watching a conflict spiral with no clear endgame?  Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov sit down with Ian Bremmer (president of the Eurasia Group) and Dan Senor (former policy advisor to Mitt Romney, and the host of the ?Call Me Back? podcast) for a real debate on the war.  They talk about whether or not the U.S. has a strategy for either meaningful victory or enduring peace, the consequences the war has had on regional stability and on Trump?s political base at home, how our actions in Iran have affected the country?s standing in other global conflicts ? like the Russia-Ukraine war, and in Venezuela. Plus: what it all means for the global economy, oil prices, and our experts predict how things could unfold from here. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D - DE) joins Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov to break down how Democrats should respond to everything from Trump mocking Robert Mueller?s death, to deploying ICE at airports, rising gas prices, and the escalating war with Iran. She explains how all of it hits Americans? wallets. McBride also dives into the internet?s role in radicalizing young people, the GOP?s culture war on trans rights, and the ?culture of cynicism? dominating politics. She speaks on the adversity she's faced on the road to becoming the first openly transgender member of U.S. Congress in history. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas dive into the U.S.?s deepening involvement in the Iran conflict ? troop considerations, skyrocketing costs, and diverging U.S.-Israeli objectives.  Then, they break down the latest on Pam Bondi?s congressional subpoena over the Epstein files, the massive Nexstar-Tegna media merger, and why César Chávez is suddenly under fire. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov   Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov sit down with Pete Buttigieg ? former mayor, 2020 presidential candidate, and U.S. Secretary of Transportation ? to talk about what comes next for the country. From Trump?s ?amateur hour? leadership and the Iran War to the real challenges Democrats face in connecting with voters, Pete shares his perspective on policy, belonging, and rebuilding America.  Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPodSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Tarlov is joined by Congressman Maxwell Frost to break down Markwayne Mullin?s DHS confirmation hearing and what it could mean for immigration policy, dig into the Illinois primaries and what they reveal about the Democratic Party?s direction, and explore how the war in Iran could reshape the midterms. Plus, Frost shares how Democrats can better connect with Gen Z ? and why that strategy goes beyond memes. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump is facing pressure on all fronts ? and the cracks are starting to show. Abroad, tensions with Iran are escalating fast after a reported strike near Tehran killed a top Iranian leader. As the situation spirals, Donald Trump is pushing U.S. allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz ? but so far, key partners are refusing, raising questions about America?s influence and the risk of a wider conflict. Back home, reality is setting in. After promising mass deportations and a ?100 percent American workforce,? the administration is now expanding migrant farmworker visas as labor shortages hit ? a stark reversal that exposes the limits of Trump?s immigration agenda. Meanwhile, Republicans are advancing the SAVE Act, a controversial voting bill critics warn could tilt elections toward the GOP. Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break it all down ? from growing global pushback to the economic fallout at home, and whether the administration is losing control of its own agenda. Plus, Scott recaps his night at the Vanity Fair Oscars party. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov host a LIVE recording of Raging Moderates, and are joined by special guest Texas Rep. James Talarico (D-TX), fresh off his Senate primary win. They discuss how he approached the campaign ? which drew record Democratic turnout in the state, how he plans to approach governing if he does win a Senate seat, what his signature policies will be, and how he plans to defend himself against the onslaught of right-wing attacks coming his way ? including a recent attack from President Trump. They also discuss problems facing young adults ? and young men in particular ? in the state of Texas, and what can be done to help those who are struggling. This event was live-streamed from the Vox Podcast Stage at SXSW in Austin, Texas on March 14, 2026. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAGA world is starting to crack. Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down the growing backlash against Donald Trump from his own base over the escalating conflict with Iran and a brewing fight inside the right over mass deportations. But first, they discuss two disturbing attacks this week: a man driving a truck into Temple Israel outside Detroit before exchanging gunfire with security, and a shooting at Old Dominion University involving a suspect previously convicted of attempting to provide support to ISIS. Plus, a bizarre new statue on the National Mall is once again putting Trump?s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein back in the spotlight. And longtime Democratic kingmaker James Clyburn announces he?s running again at 85 ? reigniting the debate over generational change inside the Democratic Party. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. has already spent more than $11 billion in the first week of fighting with Iran. Gas prices are nearing a four-year high, and tensions across the Middle East are rapidly escalating. Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov sit down with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, one of the most popular governors in the country, to discuss the growing conflict with Iran, the human and financial costs of war, and the death of Benjamin Pennington, a Kentucky soldier killed in the fighting. Governor Beshear also weighs in on a new lawsuit from the United States Department of Justice seeking access to voter registration databases across multiple states, including Kentucky. Plus: how a Democrat wins over Donald Trump voters in a deep-red state, why Beshear vetoed a bill restricting gender-affirming care, and what the future of the Democratic Party actually looks like. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a post-Trump world, what will happen to the MAGA base? Jessica Tarlov is joined by comedian and The Daily Show co-host Jordan Klepper to talk through it. Jordan has spent the past decade at Trump rallies, talking with voters on the right about what they believe, who they distrust, and what?s really galvanizing their movement. Jessica and Jordan also discuss White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?s latest attempt to avoid accountability for strikes in Iran, Lindsey Graham?s lust for being close to power, and whether or not Democrats can transform from a party widely seen as feckless and ineffective in opposition to Trump? into a movement inspired by authenticity, community, and even fun.  And, in a media landscape dominated by right-wing corporate conglomeration on the one hand and online creators on the other hand, how has The Daily Show ? a thirty-year-old television program ? managed to actually gain Gen Z viewers? Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPodSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the war in Iran roils on, with devastating effects on the oil markets, what is Trump?s plan to get the U.S. out of another regional quagmire? Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov discuss the latest developments on the war in Iran from the administration ? including a befuddling announcement from Trump, startling messaging from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and a foreboding sense from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Cuba is next. Plus ? Scott explains why the markets seem to have rebounded from yesterday?s oil price spike, and Jessica unpacks why Trump?s refusal to provide strong support for Ukraine in its war with Russia may have already hurt the U.S. in Iran. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the rapidly escalating war with Iran as it enters week two. Tehran has installed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader ? a move that effectively turns the Islamic Republic into a dynasty, decades after the revolution that was supposed to end dynastic rule. Meanwhile, casualties are rising, oil has surged past $100 a barrel, and global markets are starting to react. They discuss the economic fallout ? from spiking energy prices to the potential impact on inflation and markets. Plus: what Mojtaba?s rise means for Iran?s future, how much influence Washington actually has over who leads the country, and whether Trump has a clear endgame for the conflict. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down the political, economic, and legal fallout from Trump?s war with Iran. As the president openly talks about replacing Iran?s leadership and admits Americans may die, the war is already rattling markets, pushing up gas prices, and emerging as a defining issue heading into the midterms. Jess and Aaron discuss why early polling shows the strikes are deeply unpopular ? and what that could mean for Republicans, Democrats, and the future of the MAGA movement. They also examine Trump?s latest foreign policy rhetoric after he suggested Cuba ?is going to fall? and hinted at a potential deal with Havana ? raising the question: is Cuba Trump?s next target? Plus, the fallout from Kristi Noem?s firing as DHS secretary and what Markwayne Mullin?s nomination could mean for immigration enforcement and the future of ICE. And the Justice Department releases another batch of Epstein-related files, including a previously missing interview involving allegations against Trump ? as Attorney General Pam Bondi faces a subpoena from Republicans. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the political and economic fallout from Trump?s escalating conflict with Iran. After the Senate votes down an effort to limit the president?s war powers, the path is cleared for the fight to continue ? even as American troops have been killed, gas prices climb, and the Pentagon warns the conflict has only just begun. Scott and Jess dig into what the war could mean for the issue voters care about most: affordability. With energy markets already reacting and the White House reportedly scrambling to contain rising gas prices, they explore how the conflict could hit your wallet ? and why Democrats are still struggling to deliver a clear message. Jessica also discusses a major shake-up inside the administration: Trump abruptly fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership, including the handling of the immigration crackdown and disaster response. Plus, a dramatic moment on Capitol Hill as a Marine veteran is forcibly removed from a Senate hearing while protesting the war. Is this the start of a broader anti-war backlash? Then, they turn to why the House committee subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi over the still-withheld Epstein files. With Republicans breaking ranks and lawmakers like Thomas Massie raising questions about timing, Scott and Jess ask the uncomfortable question ? is the war drowning out scrutiny of the Epstein investigation? Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway  Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Tarlov sits down with historian and On Tyranny author Timothy Snyder to tackle a big question: what does history tell us about where Trump?s war in Iran could be headed? Trump rose to power blasting regime-change wars. Now, after U.S. strikes in Iran and calls for political upheaval, he?s embracing the language of liberation. Jessica and Tim explore the historical parallels ? from past American interventions in the Middle East to the familiar pattern of presidents whose views evolve once they?re in office. Does bombing a country weaken authoritarian regimes ? or harden them? And when leaders promise freedom without a clear plan, who ends up paying the price? Then they shift to the first major primary night of the midterm cycle. In Texas, state Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic Senate primary, while Republicans saw John Cornyn fend off challenges from Wesley Hunt and Ken Paxton ? sending the GOP race to a runoff. With voting confusion in Dallas and dueling court rulings over polling hours, what does it signal for November ? and for the broader state of American democracy? Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dig into the growing cracks inside Trump?s MAGA coalition as U.S. strikes on Iran spark backlash from the right. JD Vance once sold Trump as the president who ?started no wars? ? now, with American casualties rising and only a quarter of Americans backing the strikes, that promise is under pressure. From Capitol Hill to conservative media, the movement is split: is this still ?America First,? or something else entirely? Scott and Jess break down the White House?s defiant message to Republicans, and what this fight could mean for the midterms ? and for Vance?s credibility with the anti-war right. Then, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces Congress for the first time since the killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Lawmakers press her on DHS enforcement tactics, detention policies, and whether national security is being compromised amid escalating tensions with Iran. What kind of oversight should Congress demand right now? Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov are joined by retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis to break down a rapidly escalating crisis in the Middle East. Following U.S.?Israeli strikes that killed Iran?s Supreme Leader, Tehran has formed a transitional council and is vowing retaliation. U.S. troops are dead. Missiles are flying between Iran, Israel, and American bases across the Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz is under threat, oil is spiking, and global markets are on edge. Is there an off-ramp ? or are we at the start of a wider war? What does regime decapitation actually accomplish? How might Iran respond ? cyberattacks, proxies, broader regional escalation? And what does this mean for oil prices, the global economy, China, and President Trump?s legacy? Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREANKING NEWS: Raging Moderates is going five days a week. New episodes drop every weekday evening with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov breaking down the day?s biggest political stories ? smart analysis, facts and data , and yes? a healthy dose of rage against the extremes.Subscribe everywhere:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModeratesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raging-moderates-with-scott-galloway-and-jessica-tarlov/id1774505095Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Kh9t2fiR7kE601GH36ajN?si=58afb98f60264f5a. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down what the Clintons? closed-door depositions could actually mean for the Epstein investigation ? and what Republicans realistically expect to uncover. JD Vance kicks off his new ?war on fraud? by freezing Medicaid funds ? is it real reform or 2028 positioning? Plus: FBI shakeups tied to the Trump investigations, escalating tensions with Iran as military strike options are quietly drafted, and Kamala Harris once again teasing a possible presidential run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down Trump?s marathon State of the Union ? the longest in history ? and the alternate reality he painted of a ?golden age? America, even as most voters say the country is on the wrong track. They dig into the speech?s biggest moments: the attacks on Democrats, the swipe at the Supreme Court over tariffs, and Trump?s mixed message on Iran ? diplomacy, but with the door wide open to military action. Did the speech help him? And are we actually edging toward war? Then, the Democratic split screen. From Abigail Spanberger?s affordability-focused rebuttal to protests inside and outside the chamber ? the party showed unity in opposition to Trump, but real divisions on strategy heading into the midterms. Finally, the Pentagon?s escalating clash with AI firm Anthropic. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is threatening to invoke the Defense Production Act unless the company lifts restrictions on how its models can be used by the military. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Tarlov sits down with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to discuss Trump?s corruption, safeguarding the election, rising tensions with Iran, and Congress?s constitutional role before any potential military strike. Fresh off the Munich Security Conference, Pelosi reflects on NATO, human rights, and America?s standing with its allies. They also examine the arrest of Prince Andrew and the fallout from the Epstein files, debating whether Democrats should target the ?Epstein class? or keep their focus on affordability and immigration. From redistricting battles and fears of election denialism 2.0 to shutdown brinkmanship over ICE reforms and unfinished business on healthcare costs, Pelosi weighs in on the strategy ahead ? plus her most iconic moments and whether she?ll attend her final State of the Union. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down how censoring Colbert backfired on CBS ? after Texas state Rep. James Talarico?s scheduled appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was abruptly pulled off the air. Is this corporate media caving to Trump-era pressure ? and is Paramount the real loser? Then: the DOJ says it?s done releasing the Epstein files ? but reports suggest the public has seen just 2% of them. If that?s true, who?s still exposed, and why is the department claiming mission accomplished? Plus: a DHS funding showdown is underway in Congress. With ICE funding already secured, and public trust in government near historic lows, which party blinks first? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Immigration enforcement suddenly halts in Minneapolis as Democrats push to disrupt ICE funding and shut down DHS unless major reforms happen. At the same time, Pam Bondi?s House hearing turns into a four-hour Epstein showdown ? with survivors in the room and Democrats accusing the DOJ of stonewalling. Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down whether Bondi just handed the opposition a powerful midterm talking point. Cracks are also forming inside the GOP. House Republicans defy Trump on tariffs, triggering primary threats and raising a bigger question: is the party truly starting to break ranks ? or is this just symbolic rebellion? And with 130,000 jobs added in January and unemployment ticking down to 4.3%, is the labor market shaking off the trade war drama? Plus: RFK Jr.?s pivot from vaccines skepticism to ?healthy eating,? Pelosi?s endorsement of Jack Schlossberg, Prince Andrew?s reported settlement money, and an Olympic controversy that has everyone talking. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov explore a weekend that showcased two very different Americas: Bad Bunny celebrated unity across the continent, while Donald Trump leaned into culture wars, attacking an Olympic skier for expressing mixed feelings about representing the U.S. and amplifying a racist video of the Obamas. At the same time, Congress is reviewing Epstein files, Ghislaine Maxwell is publicly hinting at clemency deals, and Trump?s allies are facing political scrutiny. They also break down Trump?s economic message ahead of the midterms ? from AI-driven growth claims to foreign investment promises ? and whether everyday Americans are actually seeing the benefits. Plus, they tackle the skyrocketing cost of NYC private schools, now topping $70,000 a year at elite institutions, and what it means for families navigating a struggling public system. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Tarlov is joined by Aaron Parnas to break down the growing cracks inside Trump world. Is Trump finally distancing himself from his ?shadow president? Stephen Miller as immigration raids spark backlash?even in red states? They dig into the fallout from the Epstein files, the fight over the SAVE Act, and whether anyone will actually face accountability. Plus, Kamala Harris teases her next move, Polymarket pulls a flashy PR stunt, and the Super Bowl halftime show turns into a culture war.  Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down Trump?s signature move: flooding the zone. From a massive Epstein document dump that swallows the news cycle, to Trump inserting himself into active investigations and openly pushing to ?nationalize? voting, the noise is the point. Then, they zoom out to Trump?s broader project ? remaking Washington in his own image, from cultural institutions to public monuments ? and ask whether it?s ideology, ego, or legacy-building. Finally, they look at a very different kind of power: Bad Bunny?s moment, celebrity resistance to Trump?s immigration crackdown, and whether culture can still move politics when politics feels overwhelming. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down the GOP fallout after fueling MAGA infighting, fresh impeachment buzz around Kristi Noem, and a high-stakes gamble on Tom Homan to placate Democrats. Then they turn to the rollout of ?Trump Accounts,? a government-backed investment plan for kids that?s already drawing skepticism over the math, the branding, and who really stands to gain. Plus, the DOJ seizes voter records in Georgia as Trump once again relitigates 2020, while scrutiny intensifies around his health following an Oval Office interview. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dig into the political fallout from the killing of Alex Pretti and what it means for Democrats facing a high-stakes choice: use their leverage to rein in ICE, even if it risks a shutdown?or back down. They also unpack the GOP?s growing contradiction on the Second Amendment, as Republicans defend federal agents who killed a lawful gun owner. And finally, they take a look at Melania Trump?s glossy new documentary and what a $40 million payday says about her priorities as First Lady. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump declares victory on Greenland without actually winning anything. Just hours after a chest-thumping speech at Davos, he unveiled a so-called ?framework??later a ?concept??for a future deal, claiming it was enough to pause the European tariffs he?d been threatening. Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas (@aaronparnas1) break down the fallout from Davos?rattled allies, spooked markets, and plenty of smoke with little substance?before turning to Democrats? brewing 2028 primary calendar fight: who goes first, what it signals about the party?s future, and whether a diversity-first strategy still makes sense without an incumbent. Plus, Vance heads to Minnesota to stoke tensions at an ICE resistance flashpoint and RFK Jr. hits the road with a wellness tour that feels a lot like a campaign. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It?s officially been one year of Trump 2.0?and it?s hard to overstate just how much has changed. Trump is back in the Oval Office with fewer guardrails, a more loyal team, and a far greater willingness to push presidential power than ever before. Jessica Tarlov sits down with historian and Letters from an American writer Heather Cox Richardson to take stock of Trump?s first year back in office?how history may remember it, what it means to have a president with so few constraints, his open assault on truth and democratic norms, and whether the U.S. is sliding toward an imperial presidency. Then, they turn to Trump?s unlikely transformation from anti-globalist firebrand to guest of honor in Davos?and what that shift says about today?s global order and the possible unraveling of the post?World War II diplomatic system. And finally, they unpack the sudden wave of 2016 nostalgia online: why people are longing for that moment, and what we?re really missing when we call it ?the last normal year.? Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ICE continues to terrorize cities in America. Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down the escalating federal occupation in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renée Nicole Good, the protests that followed, and the growing standoff between state and federal authorities. They dig into whether rogue ICE agents ever face real accountability, what meaningful reform of the agency could look like, and what the chaos means for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Then, the talk about whether Donald Trump is actually trying to calm tensions with Iran ? or deliberately keeping every option on the table? And as Trump clashes with Denmark and Greenland, what leverage does the U.S. really have? Finally, two weeks into his term, they check in on the Mamdani administration and what his early moves signal for New York City. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov.  Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices