Raging Moderates: Trump's Immigration Crackdown and the Democrats' Muted Response

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

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🗓️ 28 January 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dive into Trump’s whirlwind first week back in office. From immigration crackdowns to controversial pardons and foreign aid freezes, they break down the chaos and its implications for the U.S. They also explore why the Democratic opposition is falling short, the balance between confrontation and compromise, and how moderates fit into the current political climate. Follow Jessica Tarlov, @JessicaTarlov. Follow Prof G, @profgalloway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:59.5	we will do our best. Maybe won't be as moderate as you like, but we promise we'll be very, very raging.
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2:12.9	Welcome to raging moderates. I'm Scott Galloway. And I'm Jeff Kat Petalov. Jess, this is the part of the show where we banter.
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