Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov Trump Has Completed Half of Project 2025
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Oct 15, 2025 The government shutdown is hitting hard, impacting federal workers and services. Scott and Jessica discuss Trump’s ongoing funding strategies and Project 2025’s troubling advance, warning about its threats to democracy. They examine the ramifications of partisan blame, the effectiveness of Democratic strategies, and a lack of decisive leadership. Meanwhile, upcoming No Kings protests are gaining traction against authoritarianism, inspiring hope for civic engagement amid growing political tensions.
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Shutdown Pain Shifts Political Leverage
- The government shutdown is starting to hurt everyday Americans through closed services and unpaid workers.
- Scott argues the political pressure shifts toward Democrats the longer the shutdown persists because public blame centers more on Republicans.
Lean On Democratic Discipline
- Do not underestimate the Senate and Democratic leadership's capacity to hold together on high-stakes fights.
- Rewarding discipline can force Speaker Mike Johnson to negotiate on ACA subsidies rather than capitulate broadly.
Public Blame Favors Democrats
- Polling shows Americans blame Republicans more for the shutdown, creating an uphill PR battle for the GOP.
- Scott believes that daily costs of the shutdown seed advantage to Democrats and force eventual concessions on healthcare subsidies.