Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

David Frum, Atlantic writer and former George W. Bush speechwriter, joins for a brisk talk on Iran, Trump’s risky military bluffing, and how a wider conflict could ripple through Russia and global politics. They also get into JD Vance’s careful positioning, Trump’s ego and morality, and the eyebrow-raising push to put his signature on U.S. currency.

Mark Warner, Virginia senator and Senate Intelligence Committee vice chair, tackles the risks of a widening Iran conflict. He digs into ground troop fears, Hormuz shockwaves, and sanctions confusion. He also turns to election security, midterm interference, ICE at polling places, and the growing pressure on Meta, YouTube, and AI.

Anthony Scaramucci, SkyBridge Capital founder and former White House communications director, joins for a sharp tour of Trump-world power and profit. They dig into Iran war escalation, turmoil inside the White House, prediction market games, weakened SEC oversight, why voters overlook economic pain, and the Democrat Scaramucci thinks worries Trump most.

Ian Bremmer, political scientist and Eurasia Group president, joins a sharp debate on whether Trump’s Iran war has any real endgame. They dig into what “winning” could mean, why military gains may mask strategic drift, how the conflict rattles oil markets and regional stability, and what the next month could bring.

Sarah McBride, U.S. Representative from Delaware and the first openly transgender member of Congress, discusses chaos in politics and how distractions like airport ICE deployments and market manipulation affect everyday wallets. She tackles social media algorithms radicalizing youth, the GOP culture war on trans rights, and strategies Democrats might use to respond amid fiscal and foreign policy turmoil.

A rapid tour of U.S. troop buildup and the ballooning price tag of deepening conflict with Iran. Heated debate over whether new war funding will swamp the economy and spark GOP splits. A rundown of legal drama around the Epstein files and Pam Bondi’s subpoena. Big media consolidation through the Nexstar-Tegna merger and fresh controversy over César Chávez’s legacy.

Pete Buttigieg, former mayor, 2020 presidential candidate, and ex-Transportation Secretary, shares his take on national security, Iran policy, and the chaos inside the White House. He outlines clear military limits, rebuilding Democratic strategy beyond Trump, and concrete priorities like affordable living, taxes, and AI. Short, candid, and forward-looking conversation about governance and rebuilding trust.

Jessica Tarlov is joined by Congressman Maxwell Frost to break down Markwayne Mullin’s DHS confirmation hearing and what it could mean for immigration policy, dig into the Illinois primaries and what they reveal about the Democratic Party’s direction, and explore how the war in Iran could reshape the midterms. Plus, Frost shares how Democrats can better connect with Gen Z — and why that strategy goes beyond memes. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov Follow Prof G, @profgalloway Follow Raging Moderates, @RagingModeratesPod Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

James Talarico, a Texas state representative, former middle school teacher, and Senate hopeful. He discusses his grassroots turnout strategy and record volunteer operation. He outlines signature plans on healthcare, insulin caps and prescription importation. He talks about young men’s mental health, tech’s role, and why Texas might shift politically.