Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov Trump’s Trade War vs. Hollywood (feat. Sen. Chris Murphy)
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May 6, 2025 
Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut joins to discuss the GOP's significant budget cuts and the potential impact on voters. He explores the chaos in the Trump administration, including recent staffing changes. The conversation dives into the implications of Trump's tariffs on Hollywood, questioning the strategic thinking behind these policies. Murphy highlights the Democratic response and the need for a compelling narrative to connect with younger voters, emphasizing the demand for bold healthcare reforms to address inequities.
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Tariff Threat to Hollywood Content
- Trump's proposed 100% tariff on foreign movies will backfire, hurting American media exports with a $15.3 billion trade surplus.
- Other nations will retaliate with tariffs, raising prices and damaging small producers and consumers worldwide.
Democratic Party's Credibility Problem
- Democrats lack credibility as anti-corruption messengers because they avoid facing their own party's corruption.
- They must champion unrigging democracy and reducing corporate influence in politics to regain trust.
Counter Trump's Flooding Strategy
- Democrats should flood the zone with content matching Trump's daily volume to combat his distraction tactics.
- Focus messaging on the budget bill transferring wealth from poor to billionaires, highlighting cuts to Medicaid.