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 dictatorship. Bates shares how the press corps is handling Trump 2.0 compared to his time in the Biden White House, and they break down the fallout from Kamala Harris’s forthcoming book—where she bluntly says Biden shouldn’t have run in 2024—and what it means now that other Democrats are echoing her.
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Trump Targets the Left After Kirk Murder
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 does on the ground. Finally, they dive into Governor Hochul’s long-awaited endorsement of Zohran Mamdani and why other Democrats are holding back, especially with Trump threatening federal retaliation.
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How To Defeat MAGA in Deep Red States
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 authoritarianism, and what it means to channel the rage and frustration of Democrats nationwide. Plus: why they think Democrats must grow a bigger tent, how they connect with younger voices online, and what really makes them rage.
Note: this interview was taped before the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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The Trump Epstein Doodle Bombshell
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 Moderates in your podcast feeds. Thanks so much for listening! Check us out on YouTube at youtube.com/@ragingmoderates.
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Republicans Confront the Epstein Files (ft. Rep. Don Bacon)
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 to cutting Medicaid meant that he’d vote “no” on budget reconciliation. So why, in the end, did he cave?
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About 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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