Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov The GOP’s Unpopular and Harmful Bill (ft. Galen Druke)
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Jul 2, 2025 
Galen Druke, former host of the FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast and current host of GD Politics, joins in for a lively discussion. They dissect the controversial GOP budget bill that’s facing widespread disapproval and its potential impact on healthcare. The conversation also touches on the surprising outcomes of recent Supreme Court rulings and how these decisions might shape the political landscape. Additionally, they analyze Zohran Mamdani’s victorious mayoral campaign, emphasizing lessons in connecting with diverse voters.
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GOP Bill's Historic Unpopularity
- The GOP budget bill is hugely unpopular, underwater by 25 points on average in polls.
- It would likely motivate Democrats focusing on healthcare issues to oppose it strongly.
Republicans Pass Controversial Bill
- Republicans support work requirements and tax cuts despite health and economic drawbacks.
- They pass a bill increasing deficits during a holiday week, showing internal party tensions.
Debt Concerns Resurface Periodically
- Political interest in debt and deficits cycles roughly every 15 years.
- This cycle might be emerging again with action on deficit increasing bills.