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REPLAY: Trump’s Canada War Spirals Out of Control

Jessica Tarlov — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:25:29 GMT

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Trump just renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” as his trade war with Canada heats up. Meanwhile, Democrats face a growing civil war over the party’s future, Trump ramps up deportations of Haitians, and a Florida grand jury finds $10 million was misappropriated by the DeSantis administration.

Plus, Donald Trump Jr. pushes states to back off prediction-market regulations despite his financial ties to the industry, Trump’s new crypto bank gets a massive foreign backer, and Jelly Roll finds himself in the crosshairs of the MAGA mob after joking about Trump.

Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down the latest political chaos, corruption, and fights shaping the country.

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Trump's Canada Trade War Is Destroying Republicans in the Exact States They Need to Win

Jessica Tarlov — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:04:07 GMT

Jessica Tarlov is joined by Katie Phang — the lawyer, legal analyst, and host of the MeidasTouch podcast Sidebar with Katie Phang. They open discussing Trump’s trade war with Canada, which is now landing squarely on the swing-state Republicans who were hoping tariffs had faded from the headlines. Border state lawmakers in Maine and Michigan are feeling the blowback, as are agricultural strongholds like Iowa and North Carolina. Trump's move to temporarily ease tariffs on imported beef has rural GOP lawmakers worried, especially after the FDA issued multiple meat recalls including one this month on ground beef imported from Argentina. Is this Trump simply not caring about down-ballot Republicans?

Jess and Katie check in on the current civil war in the Democratic party. Will the establishment wing move left, after a number of DSA primary wins across the country? Have the Democratic purity tests gone too far?

The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa interviews at U.S. embassies a…

Democrats Bring Alpha Energy Straight to Fox News — with Michael Grynbaum

Jessica Tarlov — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:10:17 GMT

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Jessica Tarlov is joined by Michael Grynbaum, media correspondent at The New York Times and author of Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast, for a conversation on media strategy, corporate power, and the political landscape with just over two months until the midterms.

They open with a question Jessica is uniquely positioned to ask: should Democrats be doing more appearances on conservative media? Yesterday, progressive Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed joined Fox News primetime host Jesse Watters. Jessica and Michael break down whether El-Sayed came out on top, and whether the broader strategy of reaching voters outside the Democratic media ecosystem is paying off. Can Democrats appeal to working-class men by embracing “bro-iness”?

The Paramount/Warner Bros. merger is on ice; the $111 billion deal has cleared all required regulatory approvals but remains frozen by an antitr…

Trump Just Turned Canada Into an Enemy, and Carney Is Fighting Back — with Anne Applebaum

Jessica Tarlov — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:59:23 GMT

Jessica Tarlov is joined by Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum), staff writer for The Atlantic and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. They open with the U.S.-Canada trade war, which escalated dramatically over the weekend when talks collapsed minutes before a deadline, triggering 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian goods including hockey sticks, building materials, liquor, and clothing.

Trump responded by saying Canada “wants the benefits of being a state, without being one.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded by declaring the U.S. “at war” with Canada and announcing dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics, effective September 8th. Is Carney showing the kind of resolve other foreign leaders should be emulating?

On the bigger world stage, Jess and Anne take a look at the precarious state of U.S. alliances — NATO, in particular. Eastern allies are now offering to shoulder more …

REPLAY: How to Win Arguments Without Losing Friends

Jessica Tarlov — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:25:17 GMT

“I DISAGREE” IS AVAILABLE ON SEPTEMBER 15th! Pre-order here.

Jessica Tarlov and David Toledo dive into Jessica’s upcoming book “I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends. Jessica shares practical tips for navigating disagreements, having better political conversations, and making your point without blowing up your relationships.

Plus, Jess and David take audience questions.

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Dems are Done With #Resistance Libs — and Trump is Losing His Grip

Jessica Tarlov — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:29:36 GMT

Jessica Tarlov is joined by Susan Glasser, staff writer at The New Yorker, for a wide-ranging conversation on where American politics stands heading into the fall.

They open with this week’s primaries, starting with Alex Vindman’s loss in Florida to DSA member Angie Nixon in the Democratic Senate primary. Is the average Democratic voter genuinely moving on from the “Resistance” era?

Susan also weighs in on whether establishment-coded, cable-news-famous Democrats losing to base-energized challengers is the real story of this primary season — or whether the DSA narrative is being overblown. And where does anti-establishment sentiment go from here, on both sides of the aisle?

When it comes to foreign policy, there continues to be a lack of cohesion in the Republican party, a problem that Glasser says is likely to persist in the post-Trump era. Trump is now promising “unprecedented” economic warfare against Iran, but there seems to be little end in sight. They also touch on what happens with…

REPLAY: Florida Democrats Picked a Socialist — Trump Is LOVING It

Jessica Tarlov — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:44:59 GMT

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Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down the final major primaries of the 2026 cycle, starting with the biggest upset of the night: DSA member Angie Nixon won the Florida Democratic Senate primary, defeating Alex Vindman despite his establishment backing and $16 million war chest.

Elsewhere in Florida, Representative Jared Moskowitz beat his DSA challenger in the newly drawn Congressional District 25, immediately posting “My condolences to @hasanthehun” on social media — a direct shot at Hasan Piker, who had backed his opponent. Aaron also breaks down the race to replace term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s win in Florida’s 20th district — a seat held by a Black lawmaker for over three decades. Plus, more results in Pennsylvania and Alaska.

The Iowa State Fair is underway, drawing around 20 political candidates including Josh Turek, Ashley Hinson, Thomas Laehn, and gubernatorial nominees Zach Lahn and Rob Sand. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at the fair and used an anti-LGBTQ slur, and RFK is on a 10-day Iowa swing advocating for the Presidential Fitness test.

Following comments from Senator Jon Ossoff and others about the relationship between President Trump and aide Natalie Harp, reports are emerging that Melania Trump is keeping her distance from her husband.

In South Carolina, the sole debate in the runoff election for Lindsey Graham’s vacant Senate seat produced a memorable moment: Senator Darline Graham — the late senator’s sister — admitted she was “not that informed on national security.”

Plus, Jess and Aaron take audience questions.

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Will Tucker Carlson Inherit Trump’s GOP? His Former “Crossfire” Foe is Worried

Jessica Tarlov — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:23:15 GMT

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Jessica Tarlov is joined by Paul Begala, CNN political contributor and Democratic strategist, for a frank conversation about where the Democratic Party stands, where it’s headed, and whether the old guard is really crumbling.

They open with the state of the Democratic Party following a primary season that has seen progressive and DSA-backed candidates notch significant wins. Is the moderate establishment losing its grip — and what does AOC’s effort to put “Woke 1.0” in the past say about how progressives are repositioning themselves?

Then, a deep dive on James Talarico and what his rise says about the Democratic Party’s future. Talarico has hired Jacob Smith, a former aide to John Cornyn, as deputy political director. Jesse Watters has been visibly rattled on Fox News by the prospect of Ken Paxton losing. Paul grades Talarico’s campaign, breaks down the attack lines flying in both…

AOC’s Egg-Freezing Story Could Launch Her Presidential Run

Jessica Tarlov — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:04:48 GMT

Jessica Tarlov is joined by New York Times national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher, to check in on where the midterms stand with primary season almost wrapped up. With the results from Michigan and Wisconsin, Jess and Shane break down what voters are signaling to the Democratic Party. Is this a Tea Party-style insurgency from the left, or something more complicated?

Could Michigan Senate candidate and progressive Abdul El-Sayed be a difference maker or a liability in a state Trump won in 2024? Shane also assesses where Republicans stand amidst low approval ratings for Trump, a tough economic backdrop — but with a significant advantage in terms of cash on hand about to be deployed in ad buys across the country.

The Democratic Party has officially announced that South Carolina and Nevada will hold the first primaries of the 2028 presidential election cycle — a deliberate move to prioritize Black voters, who make up roughly two-thirds of South Carolina’s Democratic electorate, as…

Outsider Candidates vs. The Establishment: Who Can Beat Trumpism?

Scott Galloway — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:04:36 GMT

America has questions — and Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov have answers. In this summer mailbag episode, they tackle listener questions about such topics as: the future of the Democratic Party, whether America’s political system can recover from the Trump era, why election fraud claims persist despite a lack of evidence, and what Americans really mean when they talk about socialism and communism.

Plus, they discuss the true meaning of socialism, Scott’s ideal night in New York City, and what’s giving them hope in this turbulent political moment.

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Trump Just Got Exactly What He Wanted

Scott Galloway — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:54:16 GMT

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down a packed Tuesday, starting with the Senate Judiciary Committee vote advancing Todd Blanche’s Attorney General confirmation. Senators Cornyn and Tillis issued a joint statement thanking Blanche for terminating the anti-weaponization fund and limiting Trump’s IRS audit deal — but critics are flagging loopholes in the written agreements, and Democrats were vocal in their objections during today’s hearing. Scott and Jessica ask what Cornyn and Tillis actually achieved, why they ultimately caved, and what Trump’s growing involvement in the DOJ means for the department’s long-term independence.

Meanwhile, Jeanine Pirro met with Trump at the White House yesterday afte…

Trump Corruption Stories Stack Up as Blanche Gets Back on Track to Confirmation

Scott Galloway — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:04:49 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov start by debriefing Scott’s appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, and recapping Maher’s rant against the far-left of the Democratic Party.

Then, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is reportedly back on track toward confirmation, after issuing a notice claiming to rescind the $1.8 billion IRS settlement fund — the so-called “anti-weaponization fund” — and narrowing the scope of IRS audit immunity granted to Trump and his family — satisfying the demands of Senators Cornyn and Tillis.

Trump Media & Technology Group — who owns Trump’s social media network Truth Social —has launched a subscription data service giving traders and investors early access to posts from the biggest accounts — including the president’s — for up to $100,000 a month. And Capital One Bank has revealed it closed multiple bank accounts belonging to Trump’s real estate company in 2021 following a review by its anti-money-laundering team. When does the corruption end, and what’s ac…

REPLAY: Trump Keeps Trying to Legalize Corruption

Scott Galloway — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:18:42 GMT

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Trump Has No Strategy as the Iran War Widens and Blanche's Confirmation Falls Apart

Scott Galloway — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:40:04 GMT

Scott Galloway is joined by Sarah Longwell, founder and publisher of , and author of the upcoming book How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a Time.

The U.S. launched strikes against Iran overnight as the war dramatically widened in scope. Meanwhile, top Trump officials reportedly cannot agree on a strategy for moving forward. Sarah breaks down whether we’ve reached a genuine tipping point toward a broader regional conflict — and whether there’s anything Trump could do to win back public support for a war that even many Republicans oppose.

In Congress, Todd Blanche’s confirmation is on the brink. A committee vote to advance his nomination as attorney general has been delayed after Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) expressed concerns about Trump’s IRS settlement deal — demanding a written guarantee that any audit shield would only cover past tax returns, not future ones. Neither Cornyn nor Tillis is returning to Congress after this term. Sarah weighs in on what it means that…

REPLAY: Fauci Takes the Fifth, Iran Strikes Overnight, and Epstein Survivors Bring Files to the Hill

Jessica Tarlov — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:52:06 GMT

Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas start with Dr. Anthony Fauci’s appearance before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment, claiming that Sen. Rand Paul was “obsessed” with trying to put him in jail. This led Paul to have Fauci’s lawyer removed from the hearing, and promise repercussions. Why the focus on early pandemic decisions now?

The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, but questions remain over whether Todd Blanche will be confirmed as Attorney General after Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that he’s not currently prepared to support the nomination.

Aaron was on Capitol Hill today as Epstein survivors delivered files directly to Republican offices. He breaks down what it was like on the ground and what the survivors are hoping to achieve.

Iran launched a surprise overnight attack against U.S. forces, with Trump responding with an unambiguous threat of major escalation. Both President Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Netanyahu were in Washington yesterday for Lindsey Graham’s memorial service and each met separately with Trump. Could an escalation in the war be coming soon?

Mitch McConnell has extended his Senate leave again, and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is now demanding McConnell either personally explain his condition or resign. Will McConnell feel the pressure and step aside?

The Trump administration is ending a program that has been subsidizing Medicare Part D premiums, a $3.6 billion program providing prescription drugs for those on Medicare that Medicare head Dr. Mehmet Oz has framed as an unnecessary “bailout.” What does this mean for Americans who depend on the coverage?

And finally: a former aide to Gavin Newsom, Ruby Rippey, has come forward with new details about a two-decades-old affair. Is this the beginning of the 2028 opposition research cycle ramping up?

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Democrats are at a Crossroads. One Senate Primary Could Predict the Future.

Scott Galloway — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:48:05 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov preview Michigan’s August 4th Senate primary, starting with last night’s televised debate between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and moderate Haley Stevens. Hot topics were: Israel, AIPAC, utility costs, and who would actually focus on Michigan dominated the exchanges.

Trump was also in Michigan yesterday, appearing at a General Motors facility to tout his tariffs and their promised benefits for the auto industry — while blaming Biden and Obama for the state’s economic struggles. Will his “the economy is great” message land in a state that’s felt real manufacturing pain?

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to clear the way for a sweeping executive order placing major new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the midterms, following a loss in the lower courts. Trump is also pressuring Senate Majority Leader John Thune to pass the SAVE America Act before the August recess, even raising a call to end the filibuster in order to do so. Why is …

Trump Pauses Iran Strikes as Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon Comes Under Fire

Scott Galloway — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:52:02 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov open the week with the latest news on Iran: U.S. strikes are on hold, with Trump pausing major escalation amid growing concerns from advisors about diminished air defense munitions stockpiles in the Middle East. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz addressed the stockpile issue publicly this week, blaming it on former President Biden.

Meanwhile, a separate and deeply troubling story: the Pentagon has quietly lowered its official count of U.S. troops killed in the Iran war on its website. Scott and Jessica break down what to make of that.

Also under scrutiny: new reporting reveals that Hegseth’s pick to lead the Navy, Admiral Daryl Caudle, was previously the subject of an inspector general investigation — and was represented by an attorney who is currently a special adviser to Hegseth himself. What toll will this culture of corruption wreak on the future of the U.S. military?

With less than 100 days until the midterms, Scott and Jessica take stock of wh…

REPLAY: What is Going On inside Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon?

Scott Galloway — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:26:49 GMT

With less than 100 days until the midterms, Scott and Jessica take stock of wh…

New Poll Shows Democrats Leading in the Midterms — and Republicans Should Be Very Worried

Scott Galloway — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:49:50 GMT

Jessica Tarlov and Scott Galloway break down the news, starting with the Trump administration’s newly announced peaceful nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. They talk about the biggest risks and concerns, how the optics play against the backdrop of the U.S. campaign against Iran, and what it means that Yemen’s Houthis have now attacked two Saudi tankers — opening yet another front in an already sprawling conflict.

Meanwhile, the House has adopted a $95 billion budget, funding the Iran war while providing money to encourage states to adopt new voting restrictions. The House and Senate still need to agree on a unified resolution before moving to a filibuster-proof reconciliation bill, and the proposal faces much more potential opposition in the Senate.

Trump rallied in Georgia last night, targeting Sen. Jon Ossoff and warning of a Democratic “radical left” takeover. Meanwhile, a new Fox News poll shows Democrats leading 59-41 in counties where the 2024 presidential election …

REPLAY: Pete Hegseth Melts Down as Iran War Costs Explode

Jessica Tarlov — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:50:06 GMT

Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas start with a Washington bombshell: the Pentagon is facing an urgent budget shortfall just as Trump escalates his campaign in Iran. The war has now cost the U.S. $37.5 billion, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced pointed — and largely unanswered — questions on the Hill about where the money goes from here. Plus, breaking down the emerging U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal.

Republicans are reviving the SAVE America Act, attaching it to a House vote on a GOP-led stock trading ban expected today. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is making the case on why it matters - but will it pass?

A new Epstein survivor, Roza Gilles, has come forward to tell her story to CNN, describing abuse that began when she was an 18-year-old model. With Epstein dominating Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing last week and fresh headlines continuing to emerge, when does any of this actually result in government action?

FBI Director Kash Patel is planning a trip to Russia in October — unusual, to say the least, for any FBI director, let alone one who will likely be hosted by the FSB — the successor organization to the KGB.

Arizona primary results are in. On the Republican side, Rep. Andy Biggs won the gubernatorial nomination, giving the GOP its candidate to take on Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in November. But on the Democratic side, Amish Shah — a doctor and former state lawmaker running against the DCCC-backed Marlene Galán-Woods — has taken the lead. What does that tell us about the anti-establishment mood this cycle, and what can Arizona’s primaries teach us about the national map heading into November and 2028?

Plus: Darline Graham, sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has officially launched a campaign for his South Carolina Senate seat just days after Trump urged the governor to appoint her temporarily.

And finally: more than 500 veteran and former journalists are urging the White House Correspondents’ Association to publicly condemn the Trump administration’s escalating attacks on the press ahead of Friday’s rescheduled Correspondents’ Dinner. Aaron is boycotting it — he explains why.

And, Jess and Aaron take listener questions.

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