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Trump Cornered On Iran; Newsom Fights Back on Slush Fund

Scott Galloway — Thu, 28 May 2026 23:35:15 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the latest news coming from the White House about the Iran negotiations. Trump’s bold remarks during yesterday’s Cabinet meeting seemed to suggest that a deal was imminent, but recent airstrikes and the lack of agreed-upon terms tell a different story. While the administration insists diplomacy is still alive, mixed messaging continues around the ceasefire, sanctions, and Iran’s nuclear program.

Back home, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) says he’s prepared to fight Trump’s controversial $1.8B taxpayer-funded “Anti-Weaponization Fund” for January 6 defendants, while former judges and Capitol Police officers continue mounting legal challenges against it.

Scott and Jessica also look at the increasingly heated Texas Senate race, where Democrat James Talarico is embracing the attacks from coming from Trump-backed Republican nominee Ken Paxton, and turning them into campaign merchandise.

Meanwhile, Joe Biden is suing the Department of Justice to block …

REPLAY: Trump’s Candidate Wins Big in Texas as GOP Loyalty Tests Continue

Aaron Parnas — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:01:46 GMT

Another major Republican primary has become a fresh test of President Trump’s grip on the GOP—and once again, Trump came out on top.

Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s victory over four-term Senator John Cornyn in one of the most closely watched Republican runoffs of the cycle.

They also discuss the state of the Trump administration following Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation as Director of National Intelligence. Plus: questions about Trump’s own health resurface after another physical examination at Walter Reed ahead of his 80th birthday, fueling renewed debate over transparency and presidential fitness.

On the Democratic side, early positioning for 2028 is already intensifying. Elizabeth Warren is reportedly emerging as a major behind-the-scenes power broker, while Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continues taking steps that many see as signs of a future presidential run.

And finally: could Candace Owens evolve from internet personality into an actual political force?

Trump Has “No Cards” in Iran as Deal Collapses and U.S. Continues Strikes

Scott Galloway — Tue, 26 May 2026 23:52:05 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the latest developments in the fragile Iran negotiations, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivering an encouraging, but confusing, update. They discuss reports that the Trump administration is pursuing a framework involving a ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, renewed Iranian oil sales, and separate talks over the fate of Tehran’s nuclear program.

Back home, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) says he was pepper sprayed by federal agents during a protest outside an ICE detention facility in New Jersey, where detainees are reportedly on hunger strike over poor conditions and lack of medical care. Scott and Jessica check in on the latest public clash between ICE and protesters.

Plus: In his much publicized first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV issued a stark warning against AI, urging that the technology shouldn’t be concentrated in the hands of the wealthy few, should not be considered morally neutral, and warning that it could create “new…

Big Announcement: A New Weekly Live Podcast from Jessica Tarlov & Aaron Parnas

Jessica Tarlov — Sat, 23 May 2026 08:00:55 GMT

On Wednesdays starting May 27th, join Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas for a new weekly LIVESTREAM podcast: Raging Perspective!

Jessica Tarlov is the co-host of Raging Moderates along with Scott Galloway, and Aaron Parnas is the Gen Z phenom with millions of followers, reporting the news on his website The Parnas Perspective.

Every Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET on Substack, Jessica and Aaron will analyze all the political news of the day, provide their takes on the some of the spiciest moments from political media, and take questions from our community LIVE.

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Stephen Colbert Signs Off as Trump’s Revenge Tour Crushes GOP Critics

Scott Galloway — Thu, 21 May 2026 23:17:42 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down a major election week for Trump-backed GOP primary candidates, including a high-profile win in Kentucky where incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie was defeated. Massie was the de facto leader of the small faction of congressional Republicans who fought for the release of the Epstein Files.

They also preview the next major showdown in Texas, where a high-stakes runoff in the GOP Senate primary could further cement Trump’s influence over Republican politics if Ken Paxton defeats incumbent senator John Cornyn, who’s served in the Senate since 2002. Paxton — the once-indicted former state attorney general — recently received Trump’s endorsement.

Meanwhile, Democrats release their long-awaited 2024 “autopsy” report, after months of internal debate and delay. The document was meant to provide insights in detail about what went wrong for the party in the last presidential election, but, as DNC chair Ken Martin himself admitted, the document itself does not …

Trump’s Loyalty Fund Sparks Outrage as MAGA Fractures in Record Primary Bloodbath

Scott Galloway — Tue, 19 May 2026 22:28:02 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the controversy surrounding Trump’s settlement with the IRS and the creation of a fund critics are already calling a political slush fund. With the attorney general set to oversee who receives compensation, major questions are emerging about whether taxpayer money could effectively become a reward system for political allies and January 6 defendants.

They also unpack a massive primary night across the country, including Congressman Thomas Massie’s high-stakes battle against a Trump-backed challenger in what has become the most expensive House primary in American history.

Plus: lawmakers begin sounding the alarm about AI chatbots spreading election misinformation, raising new concerns about how voters will navigate truth, trust, and political persuasion in the age of artificial intelligence.

They also discuss the tragic shooting outside a mosque in San Diego being investigated as a hate crime, and why podcasts may be killing off the era of the …

Trump Cashes in on Thousands of Stock Trades While Americans Get Crushed

Scott Galloway — Mon, 18 May 2026 23:23:44 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down explosive new ethics filings showing that President Trump made thousands of stock trades during the first quarter of 2026, with transactions totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. While the White House insists the trades were handled through trusts and third parties, the revelations arrive alongside reports that Trump has secured a massive $1.8B fund from his own DOJ to be distributed to allies or supporters who were investigated during the Biden years.

Scott and Jess also unpack growing speculation that the administration could be laying the groundwork for a future military operation in Cuba, following new sanctions and eyebrow-raising intelligence claims involving military drones.

Plus: Senator Bill Cassidy became the first Republican senator in nearly a decade to lose a bid for renomination, after voting to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial. They discuss how this outcome reinforces the Trump-centrism of the Republican party,…

Trump Sucks Up to Xi, But Has No Interest In Americans’ Financial Pain

Scott Galloway — Thu, 14 May 2026 21:59:43 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down Trump’s momentous trip to China, where discussions are taking place between the U.S. delegation and China’s, led by President Xi Jinping. The summit’s agenda was full — with trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and the war in Iran dominating the meetings. While the summit featured warm rhetoric and symbolic pageantry, Xi also issued a stark warning about Taiwan, raising new questions about whether the U.S. and China are moving toward deeper cooperation, or a more dangerous confrontation.

Back home, the economic fallout from the Iran conflict continues to intensify. Inflation has climbed to its highest level in three years, driven in large part by rising energy costs, as Americans increasingly feel the pressure from higher gas prices and a weakening economic outlook.

Plus: the Senate confirms Trump’s new Federal Reserve chair, potentially reshaping interest-rate policy at a moment of growing uncertainty. And then, Scott and Jessica check in…

Trump Accelerates Superpower Decline as Xi Holds All the Cards — with Sarah Longwell

Scott Galloway — Tue, 12 May 2026 23:21:49 GMT

Scott Galloway and Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark break down Trump’s first visit to China since 2017, where discussions over trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and rare earth exports are expected to dominate the agenda. But looming over the entire trip is the increasingly fragile ceasefire with Iran, rising instability in the Persian Gulf, and growing economic pressure at home as gas prices surge nationwide.

They unpack what leverage each side actually has going into the summit, why major tech CEOs are joining Trump’s delegation, and whether the administration’s strategy is focused more on geopolitics, economics, or projecting strength ahead of the election cycle.

Plus: the early battle for the post-Trump future of the Republican Party is heating up, as JD Vance and Marco Rubio emerge as leading contenders for the MAGA mantle. Sarah shares insights from recent focus groups about who Republican voters are gravitating toward — and whether they want a new Trump, or something entirely d…

Trump Rejects Iran’s Offer, as Democrats are Hit With Devastating Redistricting Blow

Scott Galloway — Mon, 11 May 2026 21:48:54 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and temporarily suspend uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief — even after it was deemed “unacceptable” by President Trump, and while Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on 60 Minutes to make it clear that Israel has little interest in a deal that leaves Iran’s nuclear infrastructure intact. With oil prices falling and markets rallying, one major question remains: is economic pressure finally forcing Tehran toward accepting a resolution — or is this simply a pause before further escalation?

Back in the U.S., the political chaos continues. After the Virginia Supreme Court invalidated the voter-approved Congressional map, the Democrats’ endeavor to match the Republican redistricting efforts got some new complications. Now, Republicans appear to be gaining ground in the nationwide gerrymandering wars ahead of the midterms. As legal options narrow and SCOTUS weakens the protections to m…

Trump Team Caught in New Epstein Lies, as Alleged Suicide Note Released

Scott Galloway — Thu, 07 May 2026 22:01:32 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down a week defined by confusion, escalation, and political loyalty tests. As mixed messages pour out of Washington and Tehran, Trump threatens further action against Iran even as officials insist tensions are cooling — leaving allies, markets, and the world searching for clarity.

Back at home, a judge has unsealed what a former cellmate has alleged is Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide note. Its release comes at a time when Secretary Howard Lutnick is giving closed-door testimony to the House Oversight Committee on his ties to Epstein. All this is enough to reignite Epstein scrutiny around Trump allies.

Meanwhile, in the ongoing redistricting wars, the Republican voters in Indiana sent a stark warning to anyone willing to cross Trump ahead of 2026. Scott and Jessica unpack the significance of last night’s election. The duo also speak on the FBI raid involving Virginia power broker and state senator Louise Lucas, Marco Rubio’s Vatican cleanup mission, and …

Trump and Hegseth Spout Lies and Contradictions on Iran

Scott Galloway — Wed, 06 May 2026 01:12:41 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the latest developments in Iran, where confusion continues to swirl around a fragile ceasefire. With renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and mixed signals coming out of Washington, the situation remains volatile and increasingly difficult to read.

Then they discuss the efforts by the Republicans to get Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman to switch parties, raising questions about the precarious balance of power in the Senate. At the same time, fractures within MAGA world continue to bubble up, as former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made some new public claims about Trump and the Epstein files.

Plus, the White House appears to be reconsidering its long-held resistance to regulating AI — does this signal a potential policy shift, or have tech industry players continued their capture of DC? And finally, the Met Gala’s record-breaking year reflects a broader cultural power shift — now fueled less by traditional fashion houses and more by Sili…

Trump’s “Project Freedom” Backfires as Iran Threatens Global Shipping

Scott Galloway — Mon, 04 May 2026 22:47:19 GMT

With Tehran threatening to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. ramping up its response, is the Iran conflict entering a dangerous new phase — with no clear off-ramp?

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the latest escalations, as oil prices surge and gas prices climb nearly 50% since the start of the war. With the Trump administration fast-tracking billions in arms sales, and launching “Project Freedom” to guide vessels through the region, one key question looms: is this deterrence — or the beginning of something much bigger?

They also unpack the political fallout at home, where new polling shows rising disapproval of Trump’s leadership, particularly on inflation and the cost of living. As support softens even among segments of his base, is the conflict abroad starting to erode his position domestically?

Plus: a major new legal battle over access to abortion medication could reshape care nationwide, as courts weigh restrictions on mifepristone. Scott and Jess react …

Trump Triggers Redistricting Chaos as GOP Pushes Power Grab Nationwide

Jessica Tarlov — Fri, 01 May 2026 21:16:17 GMT

Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down the battle to redraw congressional districts, as Republican-led states like Louisiana move quickly to implement new maps ahead of the midterms — while Democrats signal they’re ready to retaliate in states like Illinois, Colorado, and New York. With primaries just weeks away in some states, one key question looms: is this a strategic power play, or a logistical and legal mess waiting to unfold?

Plus: new concerns about federal involvement in election data, as the DOJ seeks access to ballots and voter rolls in key states. Jess and Aaron also unpack the end of the record-setting 75-day DHS shutdown, which exposed growing fractures within the Republican party.

Did Jeffrey Epstein leave a suicide note, and has it been keptout of public view? New reporting — and a lawsuit — seeks to uncover the truth. And, as the Iran war nears the 60-day mark, are there realistic prospects for a way out?

Trump Wins the Battle for Attention, Loses the War in Iran

Scott Galloway — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:12:09 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down a rapidly escalating moment at home and abroad, as his war in the Middle East continues to seem like it will be going on for a while. Iran’s leadership has issued another direct threat as Donald Trump ramps up his rhetoric and pushes for a broader deal — even as the war hits its 60-day mark, raising serious legal questions under the War Powers Resolution.

Meanwhile, oil prices surged, and Wall Street doesn’t appear confident that a resolution will be reached anytime soon. Some investors are coining a new term: “NACHO” (“Not A Chance Hormuz Opens”). Scott and Jess unpack what that means for your wallet, global markets, and whether economic pressure could force a policy shift.

Back home, the Federal Reserve voted in a rare 8–4 split, signaling internal disagreement about the future direction of interest rates. Outgoing Fed chair Jerome Powell gave a press conference, warning about the threat posed by political interference in the activities of …

Trump’s Base Feels Betrayed by Another Forever War, as America Spirals Into Conspiracies — with Astead Herndon

Jessica Tarlov — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:05:16 GMT

After Trump imposed sweeping tariffs, tried to prevent the release of the Epstein files, and led the U.S. into another potential “forever” war, are the bonds that keep the MAGA coalition together starting to fall apart?

Jessica Tarlov sits down with Vox’s Astead Herndon — political journalist and host of the new podcast “America, Actually” — to discuss these and other big-picture trends on both sides of the aisle. They also break down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testimony on Capitol Hill, as the 60-day clock on the Iran conflict winds down. Facing tough questions on strategy, civilian casualties, and rapidly depleting weapons stockpiles, one key question looms: is there any real clarity on how this ends?

They also talk about the major ruling delivered by the Supreme Court on Louisiana’s congressional map, which many say further narrows the Voting Rights Act, intensifying the fight over redistricting. With Florida Republicans pushing an aggressive new map, which party is really winn…

Trump Blames Democrats, Demands His Ballroom, and Attacks Jimmy Kimmel Again — with Sen. Rand Paul

Scott Galloway — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:37:23 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov sit down with Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) to unpack a volatile political moment in Washington.

In the wake of the attempted assassination at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Republicans and President Trump are blaming Democrats for fueling political violence — while critics argue the response is part of a familiar cycle of partisan escalation, and that President Trump has espoused even more egregious rhetoric throughout his presidency.

At the same time, Congress is debating a controversial proposal to fast-track Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, exposing new divisions over spending, security, and priorities inside the GOP.

The conversation also turns to free speech and media backlash, as Jimmy Kimmel faces renewed pressure from the Trump camp following a controversial joke that aired just days before the attack.

Senator Paul weighs in on political responsibility, party loyalty, rising polarization, and what these flashpoints reveal about the …

The Aftermath of Trump's Third Assassination Attempt

Scott Galloway — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:14:14 GMT

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov examine the incident that took place this weekend at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where an armed suspect was apprehended after breaching a security perimeter. The incident, described by authorities as a potential assassination attempt, has renewed questions about the safety of high-profile political figures and the persistence of political violence in the United States.

They discuss what is known about the suspect, how the breach occurred, and what the continued threats against Trump tell us about the state of the country. Is “violent rhetoric” to blame — or are we seeing a country roused to anger by cable news and social media? Would Trump’s ballroom have made those in the administration safer? And, how do the threats that Trump has faced compare to what past presidents have gone through?

Plus, Scott and Jessica check in on the latest developments in the Middle East, where Iran has floated a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchang…

A War That Trump Won’t End — and an Economy Starting to Feel It

Jessica Tarlov — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:42:32 GMT

Trump says the ceasefire is holding — but the bigger question is: what’s actually changed?

Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas break down a Middle East conflict that feels stuck in place while the consequences keep escalating. Oil prices have surged past $100, the U.S. is burning through thousands of missiles, and tensions with Iran are still boiling beneath the surface as both sides escalate in the Strait of Hormuz.

At the same time, the ripple effects are hitting closer to home — from rising fuel costs to surprising supply chain impacts that could drive up everyday prices in ways most Americans didn’t see coming.

Back in the U.S., the political chaos isn’t slowing down. A major redistricting fight in Virginia heads to the courts, the high-stakes California governor race starts to take shape with big-money candidates, and Republicans float the possibility of a Ghislaine Maxwell pardon — raising serious questions about accountability.

And in a moment that feels almost too on-the-nose, Alex Jo…

Trump Crashes Out as “Madman” Iran Strategy Blows Up

Scott Galloway — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:30:10 GMT

Is this a ceasefire in name only? What does “ceasefire” even mean?

After extending the ceasefire with Iran, Donald Trump is threatening “shoot to kill” in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran seizes ships and commercial vessels come under fire. Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down how close we are to open conflict, what the Secretary of the Navy’s firing means, and what happens if global oil shipments become even more incapacitated.

Plus: Scott and Jessica talk about the potential government bailout for Spirit Airlines, discussing how this move would evade corporate bankruptcy laws and amount to cronyism. And, with Tim Cook’s announcement that he will step down as CEO, what comes next for Apple in the Trump era?