Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov Dictatorship Threats Go Mainstream
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Sep 19, 2025 Andrew Bates, former White House deputy press secretary under Biden and Obama, joins to discuss pressing political issues. He unpacks the troubling details of the Charlie Kirk assassination case and critiques the GOP's divisive rhetoric. The conversation also dives into Trump's massive defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and the growing concerns over free speech in America. Bates reflects on Kamala Harris's bold comments about Biden's candidacy, revealing deeper lessons the Democrats should heed for unity.
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Political Violence Undermines Democracy
- Political violence is always wrong and weakens democratic debate.
- Leaders should call out violence and work to lower the political temperature immediately.
Using Tragedy Reveals True Priorities
- Exploiting tragedies to inflame supporters reveals true priorities and values.
- Using violence as political theatre signals a willingness to deepen national division.
Call Out Dangerous Behavior, Not Entire Groups
- Rhetoric should target specific dangerous behaviors, not entire groups.
- Joe Biden contrasted MAGA's explicit support for violence from mainstream Republicans to clarify threats.
