Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark and seasoned political strategist known for voter focus groups. They dissect Trump’s China trip, trade and AI tensions, and rare earth leverage. Conversation covers Iran’s fragile ceasefire and domestic fallout from gas prices. They also survey the shifting Republican field and what voters are signaling about post-Trump leadership.

They unpack Iran’s phased proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the political fallout after it was rejected. They dig into a major redistricting blow in Virginia and how gerrymandering is reshaping midterm math. Other topics include conspiracy flareups around a routine photo, newly released Pentagon UFO files, and renewed worries about hantavirus and U.S. pandemic readiness.

They unpack chaotic American messaging on Iran and the political fallout from mixed signals. The resurfacing of Epstein-related documents and linked testimony sparks renewed scrutiny. Redistricting results in Indiana reveal Trump’s sway over Republicans. Discussions touch on FBI probes of a state senator, Marco Rubio’s Vatican trip, Obama’s warning on political tone, and Ted Turner’s media legacy.

They parse chaos around a shaky ceasefire with attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting signals from Washington. They highlight party-switch rumors around a Pennsylvania senator and fractures within MAGA over Epstein claims. They debate a possible shift toward AI regulation and how tech money is reshaping cultural events like the Met Gala.

Tense analysis of rising threats in the Strait of Hormuz and a new U.S. plan to protect ships. A critique of Trump’s negotiation tactics and what weaker leverage could mean for regional credibility. Discussion of surging oil and gas prices and how foreign conflict is reshaping domestic political standing. Coverage of a major legal fight over mifepristone and shifting dynamics within the Republican landscape.

A fast-paced breakdown of nationwide redistricting battles and whether quick map changes are strategic or chaotic. A deep dive into DOJ demands for ballots and voter rolls and the potential national fallout. Discussion of the DHS shutdown's political aftershocks and the Iran conflict approaching a 60-day crunch. New reporting on a disputed suicide note and worries about opaque prediction markets and rising corruption claims.

They unpack the 60-day legal milestone for a widening Middle East war and Trump's escalating rhetoric. Markets and oil get attention as analysts coin “NACHO” for reopening Hormuz. A rare 8–4 Fed split and Powell’s warning about politicization are debated along with Kevin Warsh’s nomination. Redistricting after a Supreme Court ruling, a surprise Senate race shakeup in Maine, and a passport-photo flap round out the political drama.

Astead Herndon, political journalist and Vox editorial director known for covering national politics, joins to unpack conspiracy politics, shifting MAGA loyalties, and the media’s shrinking agenda-setting power. They hit Iran war timelines, the Supreme Court’s map ruling, and how institutional distrust and demographic shifts are reshaping the electorate.

Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky and libertarian-leaning voice on spending and civil liberties, joins to debate funding for Trump’s White House ballroom. He weighs in on donor influence, free speech limits after the Kimmel controversy, platform liability and Section 230, polarization ahead of midterms, and options for ending the war with Iran.

A tense security breach at a high-profile dinner prompts questions about political violence, access failures, and how rhetoric and social media may fuel threats. They probe the suspect's background and manifesto and compare modern dangers to historic plots against leaders. Discussion shifts to Iran’s conditional proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and what it signals for global energy and diplomacy.