Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov Censoring Stephen Colbert Backfires
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Feb 18, 2026 They unpack how pulling a Late Show interview turned into a public relations misfire and what that says about media pressure. They probe the limited Epstein file disclosures and who remains exposed. A looming DHS funding fight and ICE reform standoff get tactical attention. Political calculus, media algorithms, and the consequences for trust in institutions are recurrent themes.
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Censoring Colbert Backfired
- CBS's decision to pull James Tallarico's Colbert interview amplified his profile and backfired on the network.
- Scott Galloway argues the FCC's interference made Tallarico more famous and damaged Paramount CBS's credibility.
DOJ Release Seems Designed To Obscure
- The DOJ claims it fulfilled the Epstein Files Transparency Act while likely releasing only a fraction of seized materials.
- Scott Galloway warns the releases were weaponized to create confusion and delay meaningful prosecutions until a future administration.
Documents Over Indictments Dilutes Justice
- Dumping documents without targeted indictments dilutes accountability and fuels gossip instead of criminal justice.
- Jessica Tarlov and Scott Galloway both argue DOJ should prioritize indictments, not sensational public releases.