Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov Trump Has Completed Half of Project 2025
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Oct 15, 2025 The government shutdown is hitting hard, impacting federal workers and services. Scott and Jessica discuss Trump’s ongoing funding strategies and Project 2025’s troubling advance, warning about its threats to democracy. They examine the ramifications of partisan blame, the effectiveness of Democratic strategies, and a lack of decisive leadership. Meanwhile, upcoming No Kings protests are gaining traction against authoritarianism, inspiring hope for civic engagement amid growing political tensions.
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Public Blame Favors Democrats
- Polling shows Americans blame Republicans more for the shutdown, creating an uphill PR battle for the GOP.
- Scott believes that daily costs of the shutdown seed advantage to Democrats and force eventual concessions on healthcare subsidies.
Selective Funding As Political Shield
- The administration is selectively using funds to blunt political pain by paying troops and law enforcement.
- Jessica warns this tactic shifts visible suffering away from those protected and onto other federal workers and services.
Project 2025 Is Advancing Fast
- Project 2025 is a sweeping Heritage Foundation blueprint aiming to consolidate presidential power and dismantle the administrative state.
- Scott observes many plan authors now hold administration posts and several objectives are already being implemented.