The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

BREAKING: Raging Moderates Now Five Days a Week

March 1, 2026

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  • The central announcement of the episode, *BREAKING: Raging Moderates Now Five Days a Week*, is that the podcast will now release new episodes every weekday evening. 
  • The hosts, Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov, position *Raging Moderates* as the voice for critical-thinking moderates and independents who are frustrated by political extremes on both the left and the right. 
  • The show promises a blend of informative content—leveraging Jessica Tarlov's contacts and Scott Galloway's analysis—with entertaining 'rage' against political extremism, aiming for consensus-driven but firm political commentary. 

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Introduction and Moderates Identity
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  • Key Takeaway: Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov define their podcast’s stance as being ‘stuck in the middle’ and ‘mad’ about the current political landscape.
  • Summary: The hosts introduce themselves and the premise of Raging Moderates, acknowledging that politics has rapidly changed the country, leaving many media outlets behind. They assert that the Republican Party has been overtaken by the MAGA movement. The core identity is being in the middle, a position they recognize is unpopular with extremes.
Defining the Moderate Voter
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  • Key Takeaway: A growing number of Americans identify as moderates or independents because they prioritize critical thinking and issue-by-issue evaluation over partisan loyalty.
  • Summary: The hosts argue that the rise in moderate/independent identification stems from a desire to evaluate issues reasonably. They challenge the notion that being a moderate is a ‘dirty word,’ citing examples like Ruben Gallego, John Osof, and Gavin Newsom as figures who can be considered moderate. The majority of Americans agree on a reasonable sense of issues, seeking consensus.
Raging Moderates’ Political Stance
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  • Key Takeaway: While identifying as left-leaning and preferring Democratic victories, the hosts vow not to be ’nutcases’ and will ‘rage against those extremes.’
  • Summary: The show explicitly states it is for those who dislike the extreme left and extreme right but still want to fight for consensus. They confirm they are ’lefties’ who prefer Democrats to win by big margins but promise not to be extreme. This stance is explicitly designed to alienate algorithmic content preferences.
Announcement of Increased Frequency
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  • Key Takeaway: The primary purpose of the segment is to announce that Raging Moderates is expanding its release schedule to five days a week, dropping every weekday evening.
  • Summary: The podcast is moving to a five-day-a-week schedule to cover the day’s biggest political stories. Listeners can expect smart analysis based on facts and data, delivered every weekday evening for their commute. The content promises both informative analysis and guaranteed rage against the extremes.