Trump’s “Affordability” Agenda—A Masterclass in Backward Economics

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Prof G Media / Vox Media

Politics, News Commentary, News

4.4 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 12 November 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dive into Trump’s new “affordability” push — from $2,000 tariff rebate checks to 50-year mortgages — and ask whether any of it actually makes economic sense. Then, California’s Gavin Newsom takes on America’s masculinity crisis, warning Democrats can’t keep ignoring men and boys. Plus, Texas Democrat James Talarico gets caught following OnlyFans models, and Trump’s influence hits a new low (or high?) — the “Mar-a-Lago face.” Follow Jessica Tarlov,⁠ @JessicaTarlov⁠. Follow Prof G,⁠ @profgalloway⁠. Follow Raging Moderates, ⁠@RagingModeratesPod⁠. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:55.2	Welcome to Raging Moderates.
0:56.5	I'm Sky Galloway.
0:57.7	And I'm Jessica Tarlov.
0:59.1	Okay, in today's episode of Raging Moderates, we're discussing Trump tries to claw back the
1:03.5	affordability message.
1:05.2	Governor Newsom takes on America's masculinity crisis and just let James Tala Rico look at hot women in peace.
1:12.5	Oh, my God.
1:13.6	Figured that would be your favorite topic.
1:15.7	Yeah.
1:16.3	Yeah. Word.
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