ICE announced it will pause most vehicle stops after two fatal shootings in one week, then Trump immediately contradicted the agency, calling traffic stops one of its most effective tools.

The U.S. naval blockade of Iran has resumed, with Trump walking back his 20% Strait of Hormuz fee after significant backlash. The path out of this conflict remains completely unclear.

Marco Rubio is effectively running Venezuela and is reportedly looking to “dismantle” the international criminal court. Plus, Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee today about the Supreme Court’s fiscal year 2027 budget request, and Jess and Aaron take listener questions.

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Protesters surrounded Senator Susan Collins’ office following the fatal ICE shooting of a 26-year-old Colombian man in Maine — a man who was not the target of the agents’ arrest warrant, and whose three-year-old daughter was reportedly in the car at the time he was killed.

Scott and Jessica talk about the implications of ICE’s unconstitutional tactics, and what they signal more broadly about the damage being done to the relationship between the American people and their government.

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And, what does Graham’s death mean for a Republican Party already navigating serious uncertainty around Mitch McConnell? Scott and Jessica discuss McConnell’s mysterious health situation — which led his office to release a “proof of life” photograph on Sunday of the Senator and his wife in a hospital.

Democrats meanwhile have their own Senate crisis. Graham Platner has now formally submitted his paperwork to withdraw from the Maine race following sexual assault allegations. The Maine Democratic Party will hold a convention on July 25th to select his replacement. Will Platner’s base get behind the process? And, will whoe…

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They start with Graham Platner, who is bowing out of the Maine Senate race following a sexual assault allegation after a scandal-ridden campaign. In his exit video, Platner blamed the Democratic political establishment for taking the nomination away from him. How does the Democratic Party move forward in Maine to field a new candidate?

The U.S. and Iran have renewed aggression, trading strikes for a second consecutive night, with Trump declaring the three-week-old ceasefire officially “over.” Jessica and Biran break down what this means for the administration’s foreign policy, and how recent reactions to spiking oil prices reveal some Republican Party hypocrisies.

Then, they discuss the resurgence of ICE operations, which led to the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national with four…

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At the NATO Summit in Turkey, Trump called European allies “hopeless,” seemed to confuse Zelensky with Putin, and made eyebrow-raising remarks about Japan. He did, however, announce that the U.S. will allow Ukraine to manufacture the Patriot air defense system domestically — a significant development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Back home, the clock is ticking on the Maine Senate race. Bernie Sanders has now personally called Graham Platner urging him to step aside following sexual assault allegations, and Democratic pressure is intensifying. They talk about who could replace him, and what the Texas race is looking like.

Several Republican leaders say they spoke with the hospitalized Kentucky senator Mitch McConnell yesterday, and Governor Andy Beshear has sent a formal letter to McConnell’s office requesting a health update.

Plus: The Justice Department has sent letters to election officials in all 50 states and D.C. threatening prosecution for failing to purge non-citizens from voter rolls. And the Trump administration has also been quietly rolling back gun violence prevention programs across the CDC, DHS, and DOJ.

Finally, the preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case is underway in Utah, with prosecutors claiming a mountain of evidence against alleged assassin Tyler Robinson and seeking the death penalty.

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Jessica Tarlov is joined by ’s Sam Stein, and they start in Maine, where Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has announced he is taking time to reflect after a rape allegation went public. They discuss the logistics of possibly replacing the scandal-ridden Platner on the ballot — and mention a few possible candidates — while also asking the important question: how could the party vetting process have failed so miserably?

Plus: what is the condition of former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for weeks, with minimal information? Will there be a special election for his seat — and will the recently-primaried Kentuckyan Thomas Massie take an interest? And in Michigan, Mallory McMorrow has dropped out of the Senate race, leaving moderate Haley Stevens — backed by Chuck Schumer…

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First, they discuss Trump’s rain-delayed America 250th speech, which he delivered late Saturday night in D.C., after severe thunderstorms forced crowds to shelter in nearby federal buildings. Trump used the moment to push for the passage of the SAVE America Act, a bill he claims would end election fraud — and, saying the quiet part out loud, deliver Republicans 100 years of victories. Marc breaks down what the bill actually does, and why Trump is still pushing it hard enough to torpedo the housing bill in its favor.

Then, Marc reflects on two Supreme Court cases that he helped litigate — he scored a significant victory in Watson v. RNC — a case to determine the legality of certain mail-in ballots. But the Court’s ruling in NRSC v. FEC,…

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov celebrate America’s 250th birthday… but the mood is complicated. The U.S. economy added just 57,000 jobs in June while inflation continues to outpace wages, and July 4th revelers on the National Mall are facing 100-degree heat with coolers and folding chairs banned.

Despite a 6-3 Supreme Court ruling striking down his executive order on birthright citizenship, Trump is already calling on Congress to finish what the Court wouldn’t let him start. Meanwhile, MAGA voices seem dedicated to finding obscure ways to implement the anti-immigrant plan anyway, with VP Vance calling the SCOTUS decision “preposterous.”

Trump also announced that he will not be renewing the USMCA trade pact, the very deal he signed with Canada and Mexico in 2018. What does scrapping it…

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Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down Trump’s maiden flight on the $400 million Qatari-gifted plane, which comes right after a new filing revealed he made $1.2 billion in crypto earnings over the past year.

Then, the Colorado primary results are in, and the Democratic Socialist wave that swept New York isn’t slowing down. What does the anti-establishment mood in Colorado tell us about where both parties stand heading into the midterms? There’s new Times/Siena polling out on the Senate races, and Trump just announced the first-ever midterm national Republican convention. Should Democrats follow suit?

Next, the Supreme Court has officially closed out its session. Aaron and Jess break down the biggest decisions like birthright citizenship, and whether Trump came out ahead overall. Plus, growing whispers about a potential Alito retirement.

Finally, the One Big Beautiful Bill is now affecting millions of student loan borrowers starting today, with new payment plan structures and new limits on how much students can borrow.

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Jessica Tarlov and Scott Galloway break down the Supreme Court’s final decision day of the term, including the long-awaited ruling on Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, plus decisions on transgender athletes and campaign finance coordination limits between parties and campaigns.

Then, they head west: Colorado’s state Supreme Court just struck down a set of Democratic-backed ballot initiatives that would have paused the state’s independent redistricting commission. Today, Colorado holds primaries where several Democratic incumbents face challenges from their left flank, echoing the dynamics seen in New York’s recent primary. Jess and Scott also check in on the current status of Democrats across the country in this year’s midterms.

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Jessica Tarlov and Scott Galloway break down the latest escalation in Iran, and whether the Trump administration still has a coherent strategy in the Middle East with a ceasefire that is rapidly breaking down.

Next, they unpack the major decisions coming out of the Supreme Court, including cases around mail-in ballots, the Temporary Protection Status of over 300,000 Haitians, and two opinions that further expand Trump’s authority to dismiss federal regulators (not including the Federal Reserve board of governors, apparently).

Plus, Scott and Jessica talk about Zohran Mamdani’s meteoric rise in the Democratic party, and his latest political win — a rent freeze for the rent-controlled apartments in New York City. What can we learn from the success of three DSA-affiliated and Mamdani-backed…

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Jessica Tarlov is joined by Josh Turek to talk about his primary victory, why he believes Dems can take Iowa back, and what he’s hearing from voters frustrated by rising costs, healthcare cuts, and dysfunction in Washington.

Turek explains why he thinks corruption, affordability, and protecting healthcare are the issues that can help Democrats reconnect with working-class and rural voters, even in a state Donald Trump carried comfortably.

He shares his own story and road to political life.

Plus: the future of the Democratic Party, whether the rise of democratic socialism in places like New York helps or hurts Democrats nationally, and how the party can bridge the divide between moderates and progressives. And, what it will take to inspire voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Jessica Tarlov is joined by reporters Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman, authors of the brand new explosive book Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump. They talk about what it is really like inside the Trump White House, the unprecedented ways in which Trump wields presidential power, and how their monumental yearslong investigative reporting effort led to this exposé full of shocking, never-before-reported stories.

They begin with Jonathan and Maggie’s reporting on the start of the Iran war, and the unbelievable confrontation that took place in the White House Situation Room that immediately splintered Trump’s cabinet.

They dive into the Epstein saga, and what the administration’s crisis management meetings were like behind the scenes — including the abandoned ef…

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They also dive into the growing cracks inside Trump’s coalition as Congressional Republicans join Democrats in pushing back on the Iran conflict, with a symbolic resolution checking Trump’s authority in the war passing both the House and the Senate. Meanwhile the White House and Tehran continue offering conflicting accounts on nuclear negotiations.

Plus: Pete Hegseth forces out another top military leader, Tucker Carlson says he’s done with the Republican Party, and Trump abruptly blocks a bipartisan housing bill, despite rising inflation, the affordability crisis, and homeowner debt-to-income ratios exceeding even 2007 highs. Finally, Aaron and Jessica take questions from our listeners watching live on Substack.

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Jessica Tarlov is joined by America’s government teacher Sharon McMahon — author of We Are Mighty and the woman behind the The Preamble on Substack— for a check-in on the American experiment.

First, the Trump administration says progress is being made in negotiations with Iran, but Tehran is already pushing back on key claims made by Vice President JD Vance. After tensions flared again in the Strait of Hormuz, questions persist about whether the Trump administration secured a lasting agreement, or simply handed Iran new leverage.

Jessica and Sharon also discuss Zohran Mamdani’s growing influence in New York politics, and the rise of democratic socialist candidates in major cities across America. In one Congressional race, Mayor Mamdani detached himself from the allies of Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and from longtime incumbents, to endorse a controversial candidate whose past …

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Jessica Tarlov and Scott Galloway break down the latest updates in the negotiations between Iran and the United States, with Vice President JD Vance at the helm. After Iran once again threatened to close off shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and President Trump responded with threats of renewed military action, Vance says Tehran has agreed to allow nuclear inspectors into the country. Is this a genuine breakthrough — or just another fragile pause in a conflict that refuses to end?

They also discuss the resignation of Keir Starmer, Britain’s Labour prime minister, which came auspiciously at the ten-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum. Then, Jessica and Scott discuss the revelations and questions surrounding Senator Ruben Gallego, who is alleged to have used PAC funds for personal use.

And, as the Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago to great ceremony, Scott and Jes…

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Jessica Tarlov and Scott Galloway dive into the newly released details about the “memorandum of understanding” that President Trump has signed with Iran, purportedly ending the monthslong conflict, and launching a new chapter in U.S.-Iran relations. The agreement includes at least $300 billion in funding for Iran’s reconstruction and economic development, a reopening of trade and shipping routes, and a framework for future negotiations.

But major questions remain. The deal does not address Iran’s ballistic missile program, its conventional military forces, or the broader regional tensions involving Israel and Hezbollah. Scott and Jessica break down what’s actually in the deal, why Iran ultimately agreed to it, what it means for Israel and America’s allies, and whether this will be a lasting peace or simply a temporary pause in the fighting.

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Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down the latest developments in the Iran negotiations, what’s still unresolved, and what could derail the agreement before it is finalized, with a U.S.-Iran agreement is expected to be signed in Geneva on Friday.

They also dive into a fresh round of primary results, including a major win for Trump-backed Republican Mike Collins in Georgia. What does it mean for Democrat Jon Ossoff’s chances in November, and what do the results tell us about Trump’s continued influence over the Republican Party?

Plus: JD Vance’s book tour, Trump’s surprise intervention in a key intelligence nomination, growing questions about a reported $600 million Trump ballroom project, and why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become an unexpected symbol of government dysfunction.

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the latest developments and revelations about the Iran deal, as Tehran publicly confirms key details, sending Iran hawks spiraling. The agreement would end military operations, reopen critical trade routes, and lift the naval blockade. But there are major absences when it comes to controlling Iran’s nuclear development and enrichment programs — which was a principal justification for the war in the first place. Also, given that the deal reportedly both ends U.S. sanctions and pledges hundreds of billions of dollars toward rebuilding Iran… is this an even WORSE deal than Obama’s JCPOA, which Trump often “terrible”?

Plus, California Governor Gavin Newsom, one of the leading Democratic contenders for 2028, publicly announced that both he and his wife are under investigation by Trump’s DOJ. According to Newsom, he and his family have been …

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After more than 100 days of war, President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached a ceasefire agreement. But major questions remain unanswered. Iran has yet to fully confirm the deal, the future of Tehran’s nuclear program is unresolved, and regional tensions involving Israel and Hezbollah are still simmering. In fact, Trump says the full text of the agreement won’t be released until Friday.

Scott Galloway, Jessica Tarlov, and special guest Ian Bremmer break down what the next 60 days could look like. They discuss whether this agreement has any realistic chance of holding, and who stands to benefit politically if negotiations succeed — or collapse.

They also discuss what Trump’s announcement means heading into the G7 summit in France, and why the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most important pressure points in the global economy.

Plus: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday by hosti…

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