Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

How Trump is Setting Back Public Health

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Sep 3, 2025
Scott and Jessica dive into how the Trump administration is jeopardizing America's public health institutions and the consequent long-term societal impacts. They explore the chaotic dynamics of Congress regarding a potential government shutdown. The hosts discuss the geopolitical fallout of U.S. foreign policy, particularly its role in strengthening ties between China, Russia, and India. With humor, they also reflect on fitness challenges involving political figures while emphasizing the importance of trust in science amidst a pandemic-driven landscape.
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ANECDOTE

A Clinton Insider's Tell

  • Scott recounts meeting Doug Band, who described Bill and Hillary Clinton's close partnership.
  • The story underscores their private affection despite public perceptions of strain.
ANECDOTE

Polio's Personal Reminder

  • Scott shares a first-day-at-Morgan-Stanley moment where an assistant revealed she survived polio.
  • The anecdote illustrates how vaccines reduced polio's prevalence by 99% and changed everyday life.
INSIGHT

Pandemic Broke Trust And Widened Inequality

  • COVID reshaped trust in government, work, education, and inequality, with uneven benefits across income groups.
  • Both hosts say messaging failures and inconsistent rules amplified mistrust and political backlash.
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