Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down Tuesday’s historic political earthquake.

The “blue tsunami” we’ve been predicting arrived. Some are calling it the Democrats’ best election night since 2008 — others are looking back even further into American history for parallels. Is this the beginning of the end of the MAGA movement?

Young men overwhelmingly swung blue. According to the New York Times, men ages 18 to 29 shifted 38 points toward Democrats—a stunning reversal. Scott and Jessica analyze these and other surprising demographic trends that, in some ways, make the 2026 midterm elections the mirror image of the 2024 presidential election.

As consequence to a night of many historic firsts, Hakeem Jeffries is set to make history and become the first Black speaker. In the first 100 hours, Jeffries is planning to pass legislation to undo Trump’s most unpopular policies. What will Democratic leadership look like?

Finally, Scott and Jess answer questions from viewers. They discuss the future of the Democratic party, and how party leaders will take on Trump, Musk, and other MAGA figures.

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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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