Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov go live on Election Day to discuss the latest news and their final predictions for the 2026 Midterms.

While millions of Americans are heading to the polls today, early voting has also outpaced the last midterm cycle in key battleground states. What can we learn from early voting data?

If Democrats take back the House, Hakeem Jeffries could make history as the first Black speaker. But his party in Congress is still very unpopular — despite specific candidates gaining the edge in individual races. What will Democratic leadership look like if the party takes back Congress? And how will the Democrats form and communicate their policy agenda to a skeptical public.

As Democrats begin to contemplate the possibility of regaining control in key Congressional committees, reports say that they may already have their sights set on one of Trump’s biggest frenemies: Elon Musk. How serious could these investigations get? And, is there anything that the Dems will be able to do to limit the corruption in the White House?

Beyond the midterms, another major question is what Trump does next in Iran. But Trump is downplaying the prospect of a return to war, saying he’s “in no rush” to resume strikes as negotiations continue through Qatari mediators. Is Trump really easing up on the war in Iran, or is he pandering to voters before the Midterms?

As results start coming in tonight, there are a few early bellwethers worth watching. Will these races give us an early indication of the broader national picture?

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the latest updates one day out from the midterms.

They start with the November bombshell blindside out of Michigan, where a Democratic unity push in the Senate race has completely unraveled. Could Stevens’ endorsement of Republican nominee Mike Rogers tank Abdul El-Sayed’s chances?

Next, Trump’s final campaign stops have done little to quell the blue wave polls are predicting. With the last New York Times/Siena poll of the cycle showing Democrats leading in five key Senate battlegrounds, will Trump’s antics be enough to save his party from a sweep?

In Iowa, Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek is facing backlash over a new ad taking a hard line on transgender issues. How will Dems react?

The race for Los Angeles mayor is tightening, with the 2028 Olympic Games taking center stage in the fight. Will Nithya Raman, who previously opposed the city hosting the games, hold onto her lead over Karen Bass?

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With just five days until Election Day, Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov streamed live to break down the most hotly-contested races in the battle for control of Congress — with some new signs that the landscape may be shifting even more in Democrats’ favor. This is also now officially the most expensive midterm election cycle ever, with spending surpassing even past presidential election years.

In South Carolina, Republican Darline Graham is in a virtual tie with Democrat Annie Andrews. Will the state elect a democrat to the Senate for the first time this century?

In Georgia, Obama once again got under Trump’s skin when campaigning for Sen.Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms. And in Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad against Democrat Amy Acton backfired in the governor race. Does Acton have a chance, or will Ohio stay red?

And in Alaska, polling continues to favor Democratic challenger Mary Peltola. But the Republican governor has ordered an investigation into whether Democrats tried to confuse voters by recruiting a Senate candidate with the same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan. Could this investigation tank Democratic chances?

In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is leading in the polls, but is facing lingering opposition from within his own party — this time it’s from his former primary challenger Haley Stevens and her fiancé. Scott and Jess discuss whether this is a bad sign for the El-Sayed, or if this is media-driven distraction.

They then touch on updates from Israel’s pivotal election, in which no candidate managed to secure a clear victory. But will whoever emerges as Israel’s next prime minister be able to win over the American public?

Then, Jay-Z has been announced as next year’s Super Bowl halftime show headliner. Scott and Jessica wonder how this will be received by Republicans — and whether Beyoncé might make a surprise appearance. And, Scott suggests that this news might be a well-timed diversion by the NFL.

Finally, Scott and Jessica take questions from viewers, covering topics including Trump ignoring court orders and the potential for a Republican upset. Plus, Scott reflects on losing high school elections.

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With Election Day less than a week away, Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas talk through the political stakes and the shifting electoral landscape. Trump is hitting the campaign trail in Texas, South Carolina, and Mississippi to shore up vulnerable Republicans in traditionally deep-red territory, as new polling suggests Senate races that the GOP once considered safe may wind up much more competitive.

As the administration looks for ways to frame the midterms, questions of political accountability are surfacing at home and abroad. Trump’s ambassador to Canada delivered a warning to Ottawa’s leaders about what might happen if the Republicans lose tight Senate races in Michigan and Minnesota.

Aaron and Jessica also talk about the decision by Trump to grant a U.S. visa to recently-defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro — son of the imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro — and also talk about the donor network linked to the Bolsonaros that’s also connected to… Vice President JD Vance.

Meanwhile, AOC is on the campaign trail in Florida, challenging the GOP’s efforts to brand Democrats as communists while supporting Democratic senate candidate Angie Nixon — whose race in the state is tightening. In Israel, while votes are still being counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces an uncertain path to retaining power, as both he and challenger Gadi Eisenkot both sounded triumphant in post-election speeches.

The family of Alex Pretti continues to demand answers from federal officials, months after ICE agents shot and killed the 37-year-old ICU nurse on the streets of Minneapolis in January. Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas examine what this all means for the limits of Trump’s influence and the choices facing voters.

Plus, they take listener questions about the Alaska senate race… and Halloween costumes.

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov cover key elections, at home and abroad, in the leadup to the U.S. midterm elections.

With Election Day one week away, both parties are bringing out their celebrity firepower. Nicki Minaj is backing Trump and MAGA candidates — and is reportedly being considered for press secretary. Meanwhile, Barack Obama campaigns for Democrats, mocking Trump’s gold-heavy White House renovations. Is the Right feigning outrage over the former president’s “Cheesecake Factory” characterization?

Beyond the celebrity cameos, around 30 million Americans have already voted, and Democrats are making up a larger share of early voters in key Senate races. Trump is suing states over election rules, threatening election officials and offering $1 million for tipoffs that lead to voter fraud convictions. Despite these efforts, Kalshi odds show Democrats have a 65% chance to take back the Senate. But with seven toss-ups projected, both parties are relying on voter turnout. Will Democratic efforts be enough to deliver the “blue wave” many have predicted?

Looking abroad, Brazilian incumbent leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva clinched a narrow victory over far-right opponent Flávio Bolsonaro. The result put an end to the wave of conservative wins in Latin America since Trump took office in 2025. Could this signal a change in global politics?

And in Israel, voters are heading to the polls today in the first election since the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar Party and former IDF chief-of-staff, is running against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Jessica points to the tens of thousands of Israeli expats flying home to vote as a sign the country is ready for a change.

Finally, JoAnna Mendoza joins the show to talk about her candidacy in Arizona’s 6th District, where she faces a tight race against incumbent Republican Juan Ciscomani. She discusses major issues facing her district, including high cost-of-living and Medicaid cuts. Will financial strain be enough to sway Latino voters in the state, who helped carry Trump to victory in 2024?

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Live from the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, Scott Galloway, Jessica Tarlov, and Larry Sabato break down the final stretch of the midterms. With Election Day just one week away, they discuss the battle for control of Congress, Trump’s impact on Republican candidates, shifting voter attitudes, and what the results could mean for the 2028 presidential race.

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Could Democrats and independents pull off shocking upsets in some of America’s reddest states? Jessica Tarlov and Scott Galloway sit down with three underdog candidates fighting to challenge Republican power ahead of the midterms.

Gina Hinojosa, the state representative who’s the Democratic candidate for governor, taking on incumbent Republican Greg Abbott in Texas; Former labor leader, mechanic, and Navy veteran Dan Osborn, who’s running as an independent challenging wealthy scion Pete Ricketts in Nebraska; and independent Brian Bengs in deep-red South Dakota, who’s only polling a few points behind incumbent Republican Sen. Mike Rounds.

From affordability and public education to money in politics and Washington’s dysfunction, these candidates are betting that voters are so ready for something different that they’ll agree to trade in their Red Team or Blue Team jerseys — at least this time. Scott and Jess let the candidates break down their paths to victory, speak to the issues that are propelling them to unlikely competition on the ground in their home states, and get into candid discussion about why these once-overlooked races could have major implications for the balance of power in Washington.

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov talk through the latest polls, numbers, and close races 12 days before Election Day. Trump’s approval rating has hit a new low — just 36% among likely voters in the latest NYT/Siena poll. And in South Carolina, a new poll has Republican incumbent Darline Graham with only a 3-point lead over Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews — a state that hasn’t elected a Democratic senator since 1998. Trump was on the campaign trail there yesterday. Is this panic — or smart politics?

Scott and Jess also dig into the controversy over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother, and what it means for the Ohio governor’s race. JD Vance also weighed in, saying he is “disgusted” by Republicans who pushed back on the ad.

The first Russian diesel tanker under Trump’s deal is said to be leaving for the U.S. on Thursday, after Russia freed a 74-year-old American that had been held imprisoned for four years. And Reuters reports that peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. could resume soon. But the Wall Street Journal is now reporting that it was Elon Musk himself who ordered the Starlink slowdown that has significantly hindered Ukraine’s ability to defend itself — despite his earlier public claim that any limits were set by the U.S. military or the president.

Wednesday’s Michigan Senate debate between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers got heated. El-Sayed hammered Rogers over his ties to Trump and the Iran war, while Rogers attempted to smear El-Sayed by alleging he had connections to the Muslim Brotherhood — accusations El-Sayed has repeatedly denied. How will this race turn out?

And finally: new polling shows double-digit drops in favorability for “manosphere” figures like Joe Rogan, Elon Musk, and Tucker Carlson among men aged 18 to 30 — the very group who helped deliver to Trump in 2024. Trump, Vance, and the GOP are all now viewed unfavorably by this crucial demographic. What’s behind the shift — and was the manosphere’s influence always overrated? Scott shares some data, and some thoughts.

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Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas open with Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, who is facing backlash after praising Vladimir Putin during talks in Moscow, even as Russian forces continue to bombard Ukrainian cities and kill civilians. Russia also released a 74-year-old American citizen from a Russian prison after seven years. Is that a sign of good faith or a negotiating chip?

Mike Bloomberg is pouring $80 million into the midterms, including at least $50 million for House races, as Democrats look to expand their majority. A new New York Times/Siena poll shows Democrats leading the national House vote by 11 points and leading Republicans on every major issue, including immigration. Republicans still hold a significant fundraising advantage, with the RNC moving more than $50 million to its campaign committees.

A Wedgewood poll that helped push Mallory McMorrow out of the Michigan Senate primary has been exposed as fraudulent, after major aggregators had already included it. Is it time to regulate the polling industry?

Things have gotten ugly in the Ohio governor’s race. Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is running an ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother. For years, well before she ran for office, Acton has said her mother was part of an unstable home where she experienced homelessness and sexual abuse. Ramaswamy has now admitted the ad came from his campaign. The Columbus Dispatch endorsed Acton as a direct result, and Ramaswamy was heckled at a campaign event last night. Has he gone too far, and is there still a limit to how low races are willing to go?

In New Hampshire, former Senator John Sununu is running ads distancing himself from Trump as he tries to win back the seat he lost in 2008. His opponent is Democratic Representative Chris Pappas. Is this a smart strategy for a New Hampshire Republican, and does Sununu’s history of criticizing Trump make it land as genuine?

In New York’s 17th Congressional District, Democratic challenger Cait Conley is trying to unseat Republican incumbent Mike Lawler in one of the most competitive House races in the country. Lawler is tying Conley to the Democratic left flank, while Conley makes the case that Lawler is too close to Trump. How does this play out?

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open the final two weeks before Election Day with the latest on some of the midterms’ most closely-watched races. They talk about some of the latest numbers — including the stat that Kalshi gives Democrats a 64% chance of retaking the Senate.

Trump was in Kansas last night rallying for Republican incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall, who is facing an unexpectedly close race against Democrat challenger Rev. Adam Hamilton. Kansas hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate in 94 years. How strong is the Democratic momentum — and what does competitive Kansas tell us about the whole map?

Violent protests continue to shake France, where a curfew was in effect last night in parts of Paris and other cities. What began as students mobilizing against teacher shortages and run-down classrooms has expanded into a broader movement against the rising cost of living. Around 550,000 people joined protests over the weekend and police arrested approximately 2,400 people. How bad is the situation — and could this kind of unrest spread to other European nations?

Elon Musk says he will give a SpaceX share to every American child next year — a giveaway that would be worth approximately $10.7 billion at current share prices. But Musk is also spending heavily on Republicans right now: FEC filings show he gave $158 million last month to the Senate Leadership Fund, which directed that money to a PAC largely dedicated to ads backing Ken Paxton, the Republican running for Senate in Texas. Paxton’s opponent James Talarico is making Musk’s spending a central campaign issue. Is the SpaceX giveaway a genuine gesture — or will this promise be empty, like so many of Musk’s past pledges?

And finally: A Democratic candidate for a seat on a local county council in Indiana has gone viral. Jaime West blew up last week, after video spread of her giving a rambling rant during a televised forum. Speaking with Piers Morgan last night, she explained herself — saying she was nervous being in a room full of Republicans… and insisted that, while she might have had a drink or two (or three), she knows what she’s talking about.

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open the final two weeks before Election Day — with early voting starting today in Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, South Carolina, and Texas. Democrats are up 8 points on the congressional ballot in a new Ipsos poll, Trump’s disapproval rating sits at 66%, and a new Wall Street Journal poll finds Democratic voters aren’t sold on a leftward shift. Kalshi gives Sherrod Brown a 66% chance of winning back his Senate seat in Ohio, and Abdul El-Sayed has got a 68% chance of winning in Michigan.

Trump has waived new sanctions and tariffs on Russia required under a law he previously signed — two days before they were set to take effect, claiming he needs to keep Moscow at the negotiating table. Putin has proposed a three-way meeting with Trump and Xi Jinping next month to discuss Ukraine on terms favorable to Moscow. Meanwhile Trump is blaming Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for high diesel prices after Ukraine struck a Russian oil export terminal in St. Petersburg as part of its biggest drone campaign of the year. Jess breaks down whether any of Trump’s justifications hold up — and whether the Ukraine situation is being used to distract from the unresolved Iran conflict. Trump also just endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election. Is there anything surprising about that?

Scott and Jess also talk about Vice President JD Vance’s comments about the Iran war during a Michigan town hall, and what this might signal for Republicans trying to manage public sentiment heading into the midterms.

Plus, Jess and Scott take listener questions.

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open with a striking headline just 19 days before the midterms: House Republicans are privately bracing for the possibility of losing the chamber. Polls are showing competitive races in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Nevada — in some districts Trump carried by 10 points or more in 2024. Trump is out giving rallies in Texas, Ohio, and Alaska — states Republicans wouldn’t normally have to fight for.

Ukraine has defied Trump’s energy ceasefire. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that his military will resume striking Russian oil refineries — a direct rebuke of Trump’s deal with Putin. A Zelenskyy advisor says Elon Musk’s SpaceX recently imposed restrictions on Ukraine’s drone-mounted Starlink terminals, diminishing their air defenses. Musk responded by avoiding accountability — saying that any limits are set by the military or the president. Scott and Jess ask the bigger question: what is the actual plan for Ukraine right now?

Kamala Harris is hitting the campaign trail hard, heading to Michigan, Georgia, Nevada, New Hampshire, and more in a rapid-fire midterm push. Those states also happen to be key 2028 battlegrounds. Will she be running for president again in 2028? One Democratic strategist said this week that Kamala “totally blew it” by not going on the campaign trail sooner, and reports say that her husband Doug Emhoff has privately told people he’d prefer she not run. How much of a shadow 2028 race is already underway?

Social Security recipients are getting a raise — in 2027, payments will receive their largest cost-of-living boost in four years. Scott and Jessica talk about this in contrast to wage growth and inflation, and brainstorm ways to keep Social Security relevant and funded. Will this have a meaningful impact on the economy and the debt, or is it a routine adjustment?

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer at age 71, following surgery to remove a lesion that the Vatican described as successful. The public disclosure marks a dramatic shift in how the Vatican handles papal health — Scott and Jess weigh in on what that transparency signals, and about the moral clarity and technological vision put forth by the first American pope.

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Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas are back for Raging Perspective with 20 days until the midterms.

The September inflation report is out — and it’s bad news. Consumer prices rose 0.6% for the month, the biggest increase in five months, bringing annual inflation to 3.7%. With tariffs and rising AI investment costs also contributing to price pressures, the Fed could be on track for another rate hike in December. Trump was in Alaska last night. Can Republicans spin this?Three debates happened this week — in Maine, Georgia, and Iowa — with Republicans distancing themselves from Trump while going on offense against their Democratic opponents. Aaron and Jess talk through some of the closest races.

In Texas, where half a billion dollars has now been spent on the Paxton-Talarico Senate race, the hits keep coming for Ken Paxton. The Wall Street Journal has reported that Paxton celebrated New Year’s Eve 2024 in Dubai with his girlfriend and two Americans who had been indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges and hadn’t returned to the U.S. Is partying with fugitives enough to move Texas voters?

Ukraine is facing a dangerous double blow. Russia is intensifying attacks on its energy infrastructure — and simultaneously, Ukrainian forces are losing partial access to Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet network that has become critical to Ukraine’s battlefield communications and drone operations. The disruption comes amid escalating tensions between Trump and Kyiv, raising questions about whether Trump is using Musk’s technology as leverage. Hegseth was also called a war criminal this week.

Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as Ambassador to Greece amid allegations, and Katie Zacharia has begun her tenure as White House press secretary. Aaron weighs in on the Guilfoyle allegations and brings up her “burn book.”

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov start with a check in on the election map, just a few weeks out from the midterms. Can Democrats trust the polling leads they currently see in the Senate races in Maine, Michigan, and Texas?

Trump is doubling down on his decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel, despite pushback from Republicans and European allies. The plan has Russia supplying around 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, with increasingly larger amounts to follow — but the total proposed over six months would cover just about 9 days of U.S. diesel consumption. Is this really about lowering prices — or is something else going on?

Ukrainian drone strikes hit multiple data centers belonging to Russian internet giant Yandex, knocking them offline. This led some to suggest Russian social media bot activity had been disrupted — but the traffic that dropped was largely automated search crawlers, not Kremlin-linked disinformation. Troll farms, social media accounts, and paid influencers are still fully operational. Scott and Jess ask: how dangerous is it when misinformation about misinformation makes Americans less prepared to combat foreign interference ahead of an election?

New press secretary Katie Zacharia held her first White House press briefing today — and used part of it to break the news that Kimberly Guilfoyle — Don Jr.’s former fiancee and America’s ambassador to Greece — would be resigning amidst a slew of allegations, including that she brought lobbyists to government meetings, and had a political benefactor pay her credit card bill.

Trump is now privately having second thoughts about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announced plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. Hegseth proposed broadcasting the firing-squad execution publicly as a deterrent, but bipartisan backlash has mounted. Will Trump go through with it?

Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) has filed paperwork with the FEC to run for re-election in 2028. He is currently 93 years old — which means he would be 97 on election day, and is currently third in line for the presidency. Scott weighs in.

And finally: What is happening to falling in love in America?

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Jessica Tarlov is joined by The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell, host of the Focus Group podcast, and NYT bestselling author of How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a Time — for a wide-ranging conversation 22 days before the midterms.

They open with Ukraine and Russia, where Trump is claiming there is now an “energy ceasefire” — even as senators from both parties call on him to reverse plans to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel. Sarah breaks down the current state of the Ukraine war, whether Trump really thought a Putin energy deal would go over well domestically, and what Trump’s weekend comments that Ukraine needs a new president mean for the relationship with Kyiv and America’s allies.

Sarah also talks about how all of this information means an opportunity for Democrats, and whether they can capitalize on it in the midterms.

Elon Musk is running a misinformation operation at home. Election officials in Colorado and Washington have warned about misleading texts from Musk’s America PAC asking voters to confirm “ballot requests” they never made. The PAC also runs VoteSafe.org, a registration site that collects and may share users’ personal information. And Musk amplified a false claim — pushed by conservative commentators including Spencer Pratt and GOP strategist Caroline Wren — that Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico had been at an Ohio mental health facility rather than recovering from the flu at home. Both Talarico’s campaign and the facility denied the claim.

Federal agents raided the Washington residence of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) Monday as the Trump administration investigates her immigration paperwork — 22 days before the midterms, raising immediate questions about DOJ policy against election-period interference. No findings of wrongdoing have been announced, and Rep. Omar denounced the raid as the “weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies.”

There is ongoing controversy over whether the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed — which would make it the first military execution since 1961. Trump has said he hasn’t made a final decision after the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced their intentions, and Vice President Vance is now distancing himself from Hegseth’s position.

The White House has a new press secretary: conservative lawyer and commentator Katie Zacharia, who takes over from Karoline Leavitt. The Bulwark reported that Zacharia deleted past social media posts ahead of her appointment, including one that called for the suspension of habeas corpus. Sarah assesses the pick — and the stakes of the press secretary role — as Trump heads into lame duck territory.

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open Thursday with the Michigan Senate race, where Republican nominee Mike Rogers has released a new ad declaring that Canada is "not our enemy" and calling for an end to the tariffs — a sharp reversal from his position just weeks ago when he called those same tariffs "necessary." Rogers is now trailing Abdul El-Sayed in a race that could decide overall Senate control. Is this enough to convince Michigan voters — or is the flip too late and too transparent?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a trip to San Diego this week to welcome home the USS Abraham Lincoln, working out with Marines in a clip that went viral. The visit comes after Hegseth dismissed reports of food shortages and crew fatigue during the Iran war deployment as "completely misrepresented." Could this election’s October surprise be military action in Iran?

Iowa Democratic candidate Rob Sand heads into the final stretch of the governor's race with a double-digit lead: a new poll has him at 55% to Republican Zach Lahn's 43%, with Kalshi giving Sand an 89% chance of winning. The two met in a debate this week and things quickly got heated — with Sand accusing his opponent of not really living in Iowa. Scott and Jess break down how the Sand campaign is running — and what a Democratic flip in Iowa would mean for the national map.

Fox News just turned 30 years old — and its ratings dominance has never been stronger, with the network averaging 1.69 million total-day viewers in 2025, compared with 551,000 for MSNOW and 432,000 for CNN. Fox News now captures over 50% of the total cable news audience. Should more Democrats follow Jess's lead and engage with the network?

And finally: a wave of movies about tech CEO is hitting theaters: Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning drops Friday — about Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, a Sam Altman biopic starring Andrew Garfield just premiered, Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk documentary premiered at Venice, and A24’s much-anticipated Elizabeth Holmes film called You Can See Everything is on the way. Is Hollywood just out of original ideas — or is the timing of all these releases saying something about where the culture is right now?

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Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas are back for Raging Perspective with three weeks until the midterms.

Trump is teasing a "midterm surprise" that he says could make history — hinting that OMB Director and Project 2025 architect Russell Vought is behind a major announcement coming in the next few weeks. This comes as 42% of Trump's 2024 Latino voters now say they're disappointed or regret their vote. Aaron breaks down what the surprise might be, voter dynamics heading into the final stretch, and his concerns about the possibilities of AI-generated content impacting the election.

France is in its third week of escalating student protests over the state of public schools. Yesterday's demonstrations were among the most violent yet — the Prime Minister has suspended high school classes for the rest of the week, and police have fired tear gas and water cannons at students blockading schools. Any takeaways for American politics?

The first of four Maine Senate debates in just ten days took place last night. Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson went head to head on immigration, tariffs, and rising fuel costs. Aaron scores the debate and previews what he thinks might happen in November.

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is now distancing himself from Hasan Piker after campaigning with the controversial streamer throughout the primary — reportedly calling Piker directly and warning that his rhetoric was costing votes, asking him to tone it down. Smart move or too late?

New leaked audio from a Ken Paxton fundraiser has the Republican Senate nominee blaming the Iran war and rising gas prices for his campaign's struggles in Texas — telling donors that affordability is "by far our biggest problem" and admitting "I don't make the decisions." Is Paxton already playing the blame game?

And finally: Christian YouTuber Gabe Poirot went viral on Fox News for describing his 18 days in heaven during a coma after a 2021 skateboard crash, including his experience meeting Jesus. Aaron and Jess react. Plus, questions from the audience.

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open Tuesday with Trump's Nebraska rally — where the president made shocking comments about the Iran war that immediately drew national attention and outrage. Trump also mentioned one of his favorite topics — our own Jessica Tarlov. At the same event, Trump unveiled a new executive order aimed at lowering diesel prices. Will this be enough to sway farmers and other Republicans hit hard by soaring diesel prices — or does it fall short of what the inflation-frustrated base actually needs?

Trump's MAGA Inc. Super PAC has now agreed to pay for the repurposed Trump campaign ads that have been airing nationwide, which had been marked as paid for with taxpayer money — more than $10 million worth of ads on cable and network TV since September. Is this a rare admission of defeat, or damage control?

The main Democratic Senate Super PAC has been ramping up Epstein-related attack ads, with AdImpact counting 69 Epstein ads this cycle worth more than $36.6 million. New polling shows 44% of voters see Epstein as a serious campaign issue. Scott and Jess debate whether this is a smart closing-month strategy or a risky one for Democrats.

The Cornell Seven case is now sparking protests on campus. Thousands of students and faculty rallied at Cornell last night in response to the lawsuit over the school's handling of a 2024 sexual assault allegation. Attendees marched to university president Michael Kotlikoff's office, demanding his resignation and a ban on fraternities. Is this fundamentally a university management issue, a criminal justice issue — or both?

And finally: a measles outbreak is spreading across the Northeast. Pennsylvania has surpassed one thousand cases this year, and New York has declared a state of emergency, expanding vaccine access as health officials scramble to contain the spread. How serious is this — and what does it say about the public health infrastructure under RFK?

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open the final month before the midterms with the big picture: Kalshi has Democrats at 64% to win majorities in both the House and Senate, and new polling shows Democrats leading gubernatorial races in Republican-held states including Iowa, Ohio, and even Texas. Trump has been out rallying — promising "nearly $100" to 20 million seniors on Medicare, and teasing a "big surprise" in November. Is the momentum firmly behind Democrats — and what exactly is $100 supposed to do for seniors? Scott adds just how bad an idea it is to hand out money that creates more debt for the country and the next generation of Americans.

The Iran war just reached British soil. The U.S. has abruptly pulled all B-1 bombers from a UK air base after commanders received urgent intelligence about an Iran-backed plot against the facility. British police had already arrested five men in vans near the base — later released on bail but still under investigation — and a dual British-Iranian national was separately arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. How serious are these threats — and does this change the calculus of the Iran conflict?

On Friday, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Sen. Jeff Merkley introduced the Ban Flock Act — a bill that would bar federal agencies from using automated license plate readers and cut off federal grant funding to state and local governments with contracts for the technology. The same night, Sanders and AOC made a surprise appearance to introduce rock band The Strokes before about 40,000 fans in Queens. Are Bernie and AOC giving the people what they want — and will Bernie continue to be a major presence heading into 2028?

A new Supreme Court term begins today, with major cases on the docket including proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration, and the Trump administration's policy of detaining noncitizens without bond hearings. Justice Alito says he considered retiring this year but will revisit the decision in 2027. What does this mean for Republicans hoping to replace him with another conservative — and what happens if Democrats take back the Senate before he makes his exit?

And finally: a mysterious illness at a Russian laboratory that studies some of the world's deadliest pathogens has sparked a health scare. A 28-year-old lab technician has died from pneumonia of unknown origin, dozens of people are reportedly in isolation, and Russia's top infectious disease official has reportedly rushed to the region. What do we know?

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open Thursday with the escalating trade war, now being waged on multiple fronts simultaneously. Trump's outright ban on select Canadian goods — including alcoholic beverages — went into effect earlier this week, after Trump called Canada "one of the worst countries in the entire world." For the third time in under two years, courts have been asked to rule on Trump's tariffs — this latest challenge covering over 99% of U.S. imports. Jess and Scott break down the legal challenge, why Trump keeps trying despite repeated court losses, and what the constant legal uncertainty does to companies and consumers trying to operate in the U.S.

Meanwhile, the EU and Canada are reportedly planning to announce a sweeping new partnership at the end of October, covering digital trade, critical minerals stockpiling, and more — a direct response to Trump's trade war. Is this a winning strategy?

Yesterday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used his "State of the Force" address at Quantico to announce a new autonomous warfare command, a 20% cut to general and admiral positions, and "Project Meridian" — a new initiative to be led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich. Hegseth also called press coverage of the Iran war "treason."

Then they discuss the dramatic incident aboard a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, where a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash the plane carrying mostly Israeli passengers. The aircraft plunged nearly 14,000 feet in under 30 seconds before passengers and crew apparently fought their way into the cockpit and subdued the co-pilot. The flight landed safely in Saudi Arabia, where the co-pilot is now in custody. The airline says the motive is still under investigation. Is this a terrorism case — or is it too early to say?

Finally, the candidates for California governor faced off in a debate last night. Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton squared off on taxes, immigration, and Hilton's relationship with Trump in a state that is also one of the world's largest economies. Kalshi has Becerra at 96% likely to win in November. What does this race tell us about broader national dynamics?

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