Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Trump’s Iran War Plan Falls Apart as Allies Walk Away

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Mar 17, 2026
They unpack a reported strike near Tehran and the fast-escalating regional tensions. They examine why key allies are refusing to secure the Strait of Hormuz and what that says about American influence. They highlight a sharp reversal on immigration as migrant farmworker visas expand amid labor shortages. They also discuss the controversial SAVE Act and its potential effects on voting access.
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ANECDOTE

Scott's Vanity Fair Oscars Party Surprise

  • Scott recounts his surprise attendance at the Vanity Fair Oscars party and mingling with actors like Jacob Elordi.
  • He was baffled how he got invited, joked about Googling actors named Galloway, and described friendly encounters.
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Allies Refused To Join U.S. on Iran

  • U.S. demands for allied help on Iran exposed a collapse of coalition diplomacy.
  • Scott Galloway notes allies refused to commit warships and called it "not our war," showing U.S. isolation after unilateral strikes.
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Cost Of Living Dismissed As Collateral Damage

  • Administration framing treats consumer pain as acceptable collateral while touting economy's strength.
  • Jessica Tarlov criticizes Kevin Hassett's CNBC line that hurting consumers is "not part of the general health of the economy."
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