Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov Trump’s Epstein Scandal Blows Up (ft. Galen Druke)
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Nov 14, 2025 
Political journalist Galen Druke joins to unpack the implications of the newly released Epstein documents on the upcoming midterms. He assesses their potential to sway voters and discusses how linking Trump to Epstein could alter his support base. The conversation also explores the recent off-year elections, highlighting shifts among young and Latino voters. Additionally, they debate the effects of the government shutdown on Democratic standing and predict who might run for the presidency in 2028.
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Epstein Files Have Limited Electoral Reach
- The Epstein files won't likely shift voters' top concerns, which remain pocketbook issues and affordability.
- But the files can punch above weight by dividing Republicans and unifying Democratic messaging against Trump.
Anger, Not Gratitude, Drives Turnout
- Voters turn out to say "fuck you" more than to say thank you, so anger drives turnout.
- Framing Trump as betraying voters and being in a cabal can motivate unaligned voters to switch.
Off-Year Results Predict Midterm Trends
- Off-year overperformance predicts midterm performance; recent NJ and VA results showed large Democratic overperformance versus 2024.
- High turnout in these off-year races suggests similar trends could carry into 2026.