Raging Moderates

Scott and Jessica take stock of a dizzying year in American politics. They break down how Trump’s return to office in 2025 reshaped the presidency, the economy, and U.S. institutions — even as his political standing shows signs of strain. Watch here 👇🏽

@jessicatarlov.bsky.social is back with Friday regular @aaronparnas.bsky.social for a packed end-of-week rundown. Watch here 👇🏽

@profgalloway.com and @jessicatarlov.bsky.social break down Trump’s nationwide “affordability blitz,” where he’s touting falling gas prices and insisting his tariffs will help the middle class — even as consumer sentiment sinks, layoffs top a million, and businesses warn prices will jump. Watch 👇🏽

@profgalloway.com and @jessicatarlov.bsky.social dig into Trump’s latest anti-immigrant crackdown — from firing nearly 100 immigration judges to freezing visas and floating denaturalization — and what happens when policy is driven by panic instead of evidence. Watch here 👇🏽

Scott and Jessica sit down and talk through these strange days for the MAGA movement, after former stalwart Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s abrupt resignation announcement, Trump’s praising of Zohran Mamdani and the dismissal of the case against former FBI Director James Comey. Watch here 👇🏽

@jessicatarlov.bsky.social is joined by special Friday correspondent @aaronparnas.bsky.social to talk about what comes next with the Epstein files release, now that the bill has sped through. Watch here👇🏽

@profgalloway.com and @jessicatarlov.bsky.social break down the MAGA civil war — Trump losing his grip, right-wing influencers turning on each other, and the 2028 power struggle already accelerating. Watch here 👇🏽

The House voted 427-1 to release the Epstein Files. Rep. Clay Higgins (R-Louisiana) was the sole “no” vote.

Full video of my conversation with @benstiller.redhour.com at @92ndstreety.bsky.social.

Will the new Epstein documents affect Republican candidates in next year’s midterms? Jessica is joined by political journalist Galen Druke to talk through it, and to analyze some deeper insights from last week’s election results. Watch here 👇🏽

Jessica is joined by Adam Mockler to digest the bombshell new Epstein emails. They also look ahead to what would come next, in the event that Rep. Adelita Grijalva is sworn in, and the discharge petition passes. Plus — Adam has an idea about how Dems can ruin Trump’s legacy. Watch here 👇🏽

SCOOP: James Talarico is a normal ass dude.

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“… that dog that hasn’t barked is Trump.”

Scott and Jessica dive into Trump’s new “affordability” push and ask whether any of it actually makes economic sense. Then, Gavin Newsom takes on America’s masculinity crisis, warning Dems can’t keep ignoring men and boys. Watch 👇🏽

@profgalloway.com and @jessicatarlov.bsky.social talk about the Senate vote to advance a bill that would end the longest government shutdown in history — but without securing any deal on health care costs. Watch here 👇🏽

Tens of millions of Americans who rely on the nation's largest federal food assistance program have been caught in a weekslong swirl since the US government shutdown has called their ability to buy groceries into question. https://cnn.it/4qPRZ1l

The Supreme Court DECLINED to hear a challenge to same-sex marriage.

Jessica is joined by Gen Z political voice and commentator Aaron Parnas (@aaronparnas.bsky.social) break down the post-election landscape — from what Democrats can learn from Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York to why some of the GOP’s favorite culture-war tactics keep falling flat. Watch here 👇🏽

Scott and Jessica take stock of the Trump economy one year after his 2024 election. Plus — the government shutdown is now the longest in U.S. history, and lawmakers don’t seem close to a plan for the future. And, the ugly MAGA infighting over Nick Fuentes’ antisemitism. Watch here 👇🏽

It’s officially the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

I joined my good friend @jessicatarlov.bsky.social on @ragingmoderates.bsky.social's YouTube channel and we got to talk about one of my favorite South Park episodes: youtu.be/bd3GzdgbDak?...

Scott and Jessica are joined by Sen. Raphael Warnock, pastor at MLK’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, to talk through the challenges Democrats face as the government shutdown extends to its fourth week. Watch here 👇🏽

New York City is great — for the wealthiest.

With just a week until Election Day, Scott and Jessica break down the races shaping the final stretch — from Andrew Cuomo’s last-minute unlikely comeback bid in New York City to Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill testing whether moderation still wins in purple America. Watch here 👇🏽

Will New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tax the rich?

The USDA has posted a notice saying that SNAP benefits won't go out Nov. 1. About 1 in 8 Americans get help with groceries using SNAP benefits.

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Jessica (@jessicatarlov.bsky.social) is joined by Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin to talk about some possibilities, and some fissures in Trumpworld that might signal the standoff’s end. Watch here 👇

US inflation is back above 3%, the highest it's been since January https://cnn.it/47oTU3Z

@jessicatarlov.bsky.social and @harryjsisson.bsky.social talk Trump’s AI slop video from over the weekend.

Donald Trump is building a ballroom twice the size of the White House. He says it’s “his money,” but it’s really from companies chasing favors. Meanwhile, farmers can’t sell soybeans and the government’s shut down. This isn’t what Americans voted for.

On the heels of the No Kings protests that drew an estimated seven million Americans, there seems to be a strong coalition to take on Trump and the GOP. But, what will the Democrats’ message be? David Frum joins me to break it down: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_eu...

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The White House currently.

On the heels of the No Kings protests that drew an estimated 7 million Americans, there seems to be a strong coalition to take on Trump and the GOP. But, what will the Democrats’ message be? Jessica and guest host David Frum of The Atlantic discuss the Democratic Party’s predicament. Watch here 👇

Virginia voters will elect its new governor in less than a month — and the race has big national implications. Jessica is joined by Don Scott, Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, to talk through what’s at stake. Watch here 👇🏽

Scott and Jessica break down who’s getting blamed for the government shutdown, how long it could drag on, and Trump’s move to keep troops funded. Then, they dig into Project 2025 and discuss the upcoming No Kings protest. Watch here 👇🏽

Are American voters really as polarized as politicians are? Jessica sits down with Republican pollster and New York Times contributing Opinion writer Kristen Soltis Anderson to unpack what Americans really think — and why voters are far less ideologically divided than we often assume. Watch 👇🏽

New polling from @gallup.com shows falling ratings for - CDC - CIA - IRS - FDA - FEMA - EPA

@profgalloway.com on the power of the Manosphere.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker explains what Trump’s invasion of Chicago is ACTUALLY about. @ragingmoderates.bsky.social

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Today, President Trump called for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to be jailed. Yesterday, we had Gov. Pritzker on and he discussed what Trump’s invasion of Chicago is really about.

@jessicatarlov.bsky.social and @profgalloway.com break down Trump’s move to deploy National Guard troops to Democrat-led cities and discuss the manosphere’s breakup with Trump — from Adin Ross to Joe Rogan, why the influencers who once helped him rise are now stepping back. Watch here 👇🏽

Smart take on this from Ben Smith on Raging Moderates. @semaforben.bsky.social @jessicatarlov.bsky.social @ragingmoderates.bsky.social youtu.be/T8pRWgMLzWA?si

Jessica sits down with Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run for Something and author of When We’re In Charge, to talk about the next generation of political leaders. Watch here 👇🏽