Raging Moderates: Trump’s Sparking Culture War Fights to Bury the Epstein Scandal

February 11, 2026

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🎙️ The Speakers & Context

The Format: Host-led discussion between two co-hosts debating current events.
The Key Players:
- Scott Galloway: NYU professor, bestselling author (The Algebra of Happiness), serial entrepreneur; brings economics-first lens with contrarian takes on markets, inequality, and institutional failures.
- Jessica Tarlov: Fox News contributor, Democratic strategist; offers political insider perspective with focus on voter sentiment and partisan dynamics.
The Vibe: Reflective and candid, blending bipartisan skepticism with sharp cultural critique; optimistic on cultural unity (e.g., Bad Bunny) but bearish on political distractions and elite excess.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:42) **Trump's Culture Wars as Distraction from Epstein**
2 (05:33) **Super Bowl Highlights and Broader Observations**
3 (10:12) **Epstein Files and Howard Lutnick Pressure**
4 (14:55) **Ghislaine Maxwell's Future and Epstein Mysteries**
5 (24:53) **Trump's Economic Pitch and Public Perception**
6 (34:35) **Is Private School Worth $70K+ Tuition?**

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Show Notes

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov explore a weekend that showcased two very different Americas: Bad Bunny celebrated unity across the continent, while Donald Trump leaned into culture wars, attacking an Olympic skier for expressing mixed feelings about representing the U.S. and amplifying a racist video of the Obamas. At the same time, Congress is reviewing Epstein files, Ghislaine Maxwell is publicly hinting at clemency deals, and Trump’s allies are facing political scrutiny. They also break down Trump’s economic message ahead of the midterms — from AI-driven growth claims to foreign investment promises — and whether everyday Americans are actually seeing the benefits. Plus, they tackle the skyrocketing cost of NYC private schools, now topping $70,000 a year at elite institutions, and what it means for families navigating a struggling public system.

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