Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Nancy Pelosi, former Speaker of the U.S. House known for legislative leadership, joins for a wide-ranging conversation. She weighs risks of escalation with Iran and NATO concerns. They discuss the Prince Andrew arrest and the push to release Epstein files. Pelosi outlines election protection plans, redistricting wins, campaign strategy, and her reflections on the Affordable Care Act.

They unpack how pulling a Late Show interview turned into a public relations misfire and what that says about media pressure. They probe the limited Epstein file disclosures and who remains exposed. A looming DHS funding fight and ICE reform standoff get tactical attention. Political calculus, media algorithms, and the consequences for trust in institutions are recurrent themes.

Immigration enforcement in Minneapolis abruptly stops, sparking debate over ICE funding and potential shutdowns. A four-hour congressional hearing about Epstein becomes a political flashpoint with heated exchanges. Republican fissures emerge over tariffs and primary threats. Jobs numbers and economic messaging get dissected alongside royal settlement news and an Olympics protest controversy.

A weekend of culture clashes: a unifying pop star moment contrasted with aggressive political culture-war attacks. Congress is poring over Epstein files while Maxwell hints at clemency maneuvering. A debate over whether Trump’s cultural and economic messaging lands with everyday Americans. Skyrocketing NYC private school tuition and the costs and tradeoffs families face.

Aaron Parnas, political commentator known for sharp legal and political analysis. They unpack infighting in Trump circles and whether Stephen Miller is being sidelined. The conversation hits the fallout from the Epstein files and who might face scrutiny. They also tackle the SAVE Act's voter registration impact and the political theater around Kamala Harris, PR stunts, and the Super Bowl culture wars.

They unpack the tactic of flooding the news to overwhelm attention, and the fallout from a massive, messy document release. They trace alleged foreign financial ties and national security concerns. They debate how wealth shields abuse and where local justice should step in. They consider remaking Washington’s institutions, ego-driven legacy projects, and whether cultural figures can still move politics.

Aaron Parnas, political commentator known for sharp GOP analysis, breaks down Minneapolis enforcement drama and intra-party infighting. He walks through Tom Homan's damage-control trip and the political stakes of DHS funding. They also tackle the rollout problems of “Trump Accounts,” DOJ seizures in Georgia, and renewed scrutiny of presidential fitness.

They debate Minneapolis fallout after a killing and how Democrats might use funding leverage against ICE. They examine GOP contradictions on gun rights as defenders praise agents who killed a lawful carrier. They riff on Melania Trump’s glossy documentary and the optics of a $40 million payday. Short takes on protests, political strategy, and media reactions round out the conversation.

In this engaging discussion, Aaron Parnas, a political commentator, shares insights on Trump's recent performance at Davos and his questionable claims about Greenland, framing it all as a strategic grift. The duo analyses the ripple effects on allies and markets. They also delve into the complicated landscape of the 2028 Democratic primary calendar, exploring options among early voting states. Parnas critiques Jared Kushner's Gaza redevelopment plan as dystopian and impractical, while debating RFK Jr.'s presidential ambitions amidst rising tensions.

Heather Cox Richardson, a renowned historian and author of the Letters from an American newsletter, joins Jessica Tarlov to discuss a tumultuous year of Trump 2.0. They explore the implications of a president with fewer constraints, the rising tides of anti-democratic rhetoric, and the dismantling of post-WWII alliances. Richardson offers insights into the nostalgia for 2016, revealing deeper cultural anxieties amid today's political chaos. They also highlight the public's pushback against democratic erosion and the urgent need for accountability.