Fri, Feb 14, 2025
Jessica sits down with Congressman Pat Ryan, the Hudson Valley native representing New York's 18th District. They discuss everything from his recent viral moment calling Elon Musk a "villain" to how the Democratic Party can better connect with young men and working-class voters. Congressman Ryan shares his thoughts on national service, what Democrats need to focus on to win in the future, and why leadership matters more than ever. Plus, find out what makes him want to rage-and what he thinks we should all calm down about.
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
Jessica and Tim Miller break down the biggest political moves of the week. Trump is making waves on the world stage, claiming a breakthrough in Ukraine talks with Putin-so what's his real endgame? Back at home, he's throwing a legal lifeline to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, but is that "help" actually a political liability? Plus, where do Anti-Trump Republicans stand in a party still dominated by him?
Tue, Feb 25, 2025
Trump is pivoting toward Russia, GOP fractures are deepening, and Mitch McConnell is calling it quits. One month into his second term, Trump is slashing budgets, cozying up to Putin, and pushing a questionable $5,000 rebate plan with Elon Musk. Meanwhile, McConnell's retirement raises big questions about the future of the GOP.
Tue, Mar 4, 2025
Jessica Tarlov gets the inside scoop from Anthony Scaramucci-the man who lasted 11 wild days in the Trump White House-on where Trump fumbled in his meeting with Zelensky, what really went down during his short but chaotic tenure, and why Elon Musk's growing influence in government should have all of us paying attention. Then, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joins the conversation to break down the creeping authoritarianism in the GOP and make the case for why Democrats need to get back to basics-like fixing the economy-if they want to win big.
Fri, Mar 7, 2025
Jessica is joined by the hilarious and razor-sharp Daily Show host Desi Lydic. Jessica and Desi dive into what it's like to create The Daily Show in today's political climate, the challenges (and perks) of stepping into a lead hosting role, and how the show balances humor with the heavy reality of the news. They also break down whether satire is helping or hurting the national discourse, which party is more fun to roast, and how Desi approaches the unique chaos of covering Trump this time around.
Tue, Mar 11, 2025
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down Trump's tariff whiplash and the chaos it's causing for businesses. Then, they dig into Rep. Al Green's censure after protesting Trump's Joint Address and what it says about divisions within the Democratic Party. Plus, Governor Gavin Newsom stirs controversy over transgender athletes, and James Carville urges Democrats to sit back and let Republicans self-destruct.
Fri, Mar 14, 2025
Attorney Marc Elias joins Jessica to break down the biggest legal battles shaping democracy today. From taking on restrictive voting laws to clashing with Elon Musk, Marc has been at the center of the fight for fair elections. We get his take on Trump's latest power grabs, the Supreme Court's role in checking executive overreach, and the future of campaign finance. Plus, what happens if a president just ignores a court ruling.
Wed, Mar 26, 2025
Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego joins Jessica to break down the leaked war planning Signal chat-calling for Secretary Hegseth's resignation. He also discusses the growing Democratic infighting over party leadership and shares what he's hearing on the ground at town halls across Arizona, where he's warning voters about potential cuts to Medicaid and veterans' benefits. Plus, what Democrats need to do to win back male voters and why his Putting Veterans First Act is crucial for protecting those who served.
Tue, Apr 1, 2025
Jessica is joined by former Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway to break down the latest chaos inside the administration. They dive into the fallout from Signalgate-and the possible repercussions of Trump's Liberation Day tariff threats. Plus, the Supreme Court is set to weigh in on Trump's most aggressive immigration policies. And finally, looking ahead: What does a post-Trump world look like for both parties, and how seriously should we take the possibility of a third Trump term?
Fri, Apr 4, 2025
Jessica Tarlov sits down with Senator Brian Schatz to discuss how Democrats are pushing back against Trump's dismantling of USAID and leading the fight to protect Social Security. They also dive into his unexpected bipartisan work with Ted Cruz on the Kids Off Social Media Act and why he believes AI could be a game-changer in tackling climate change. Plus, they talk about the impact of Cory Booker's marathon Senate speech calling out the dangers of the Trump administration.
Tue, Apr 8, 2025
Scott and Jessica break down Trump's sweeping new trade war that's tanking the markets, Elon Musk's rumored White House exit after a rocky tenure as Trump's government efficiency czar, and a fiery 25-hour speech from Senator Cory Booker that's lighting a fire under Democrats - and may signal a new chapter in the resistance.
Fri, Apr 11, 2025
Scott and Jess sit down with Mark Cuban to break down the aftermath of Trump's tariffs, take stock of the Democratic Party, and hear how he plans to shake things up. They dig into the broken media ecosystem, the growing crisis among young men, and why empathy seems to be in dangerously short supply across the political spectrum. And yes - they go there on the Luka Doncic trade. Plus, Scott makes his case for why Mark should run for president.
Tue, Apr 15, 2025
Scott and Jessica break down the chaos surrounding Trump's economic and immigration agendas. First, they dive into Trump's trade war U-turn: after rattling global markets, he's hit pause on his "reciprocal" tariff strategy-everywhere but China. They unpack what this 90-day freeze actually means and whether there's any real strategy behind the whiplash. Next, they turn to Congress, where Trump's legislative priorities are moving forward-but not without serious drama. With deep Medicaid cuts, clean energy rollbacks, and massive tax extensions on the table, are Republicans undermining their own voters just to make the numbers work? And finally, the administration's deportation crackdown takes a disturbing turn-adding undocumented immigrants to a federal "death" list and triggering a legal showdown with El Salvador.
Fri, Apr 18, 2025
Live from the 92nd Street Y, Scott and Jessica sit down with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for a candid, wide-ranging conversation. They cover Trump's attacks on the rule of law, his latest trade grift, and dive into what it'll really take to protect democracy, rebuild public trust, and give Democrats a fighting chance at the ballot box.
Tue, Apr 22, 2025
Scott and Jessica unpack the Supreme Court's decision to block Trump's use of a centuries-old immigration law, the unraveling of Ukraine peace talks, and Pete Hegseth's involvement in a second Signal chat sharing classified military plans. Plus, David Hogg sparks generational drama in the Democratic Party-does challenging seniority politics help or hurt the left?
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
Jessica is joined by Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz for a candid, fiery, and unexpectedly funny conversation about the state of American politics-from legislative wins to messaging missteps. They dive into his bipartisan work with Rep. Byron Donalds to reform FEMA, efforts to expand the Child Tax Credit, and opposition to Pentagon research cuts. Moskowitz also reflects on the FSU shooting and how the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Act became a national reform model. Then, Jess and Jared unload on Democrats' fixation with "20% issues," their weak economic messaging, and how the GOP keeps outplaying them. Moskowitz drops truth bombs on media distractions, misallocated campaign dollars, and why the next generation of public servants might want to study PR, not poli-sci.
Tue, Apr 29, 2025
Scott and Jessica break down the first 100 days of Trump's second term - from mass deportations and trade wars to the arrest of judges and shaky Ukraine peace talks. Plus, they dig into the state of the press after a tense White House Correspondents' Dinner and the rise of MAGA media.
Fri, May 2, 2025
Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto joins Jessica to talk about leading the charge against political extremism as the new Honorary Chair of the ModSquad-a coalition of moderate Democrats focused on common sense and connection. They dive into the fallout from Trump's first 100 days back in office, the real-world impact of tariff chaos and budget cuts in Nevada, and why the political center might just be the future of the Democratic Party.
Tue, May 6, 2025
The economy's on edge, Trump's tariffs are targeting Hollywood, and there's chaos in the West Wing as Mike Waltz is out-and Marco Rubio is somehow doing four jobs at once. Plus, Senator Chris Murphy joins to break down the GOP's sweeping budget cuts, the Democratic response, and whether voters are finally starting to pay attention.