Trump DOUBLES DOWN on Extremism, PROMOTES Stephen Miller
Trump DOUBLES DOWN on Extremism, PROMOTES Stephen Miller
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Quick Insights
  • SPY offers broad U.S. stock-market exposure, but carries the risk of losing principal; no specific entry price or timeframe was provided.
  • For NVDA, monitor the company’s independent investigation and any leadership, security, or governance changes before acting; the discussion gave no price target.
  • Treat the CoreWeave, OpenAI, and Anthropic mentions as an AI-security theme, not a specific investment recommendation—the discussion provided no valuation or actionable trade setup.
Detailed Analysis

SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

  • A sponsor described SPY as “the world’s most traded ETF” and promoted it as a way to invest in the market.
  • The ad disclosed that SPY is subject to risks similar to stocks and that ETFs can lose principal.

Takeaways

  • SPY provides broad U.S. stock-market exposure, but it is not risk-free; investors can lose money. The transcript gives no price target or specific investing timeline.

NVIDIA (NVDA)

  • The hosts discussed reports that NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang had an undisclosed relationship with a business executive whom U.S. intelligence reportedly believed was connected to Chinese spies. They said NVIDIA was conducting an independent investigation.
  • Scott Galloway argued that the episode raises serious national-security and corporate-security concerns, given NVIDIA’s role in AI and sensitive technology. He said the CEO should resign; that was his opinion, not a company announcement.
  • Galloway noted that NVIDIA’s stock was down that day, but expected the company’s leadership bench to limit the impact. He also criticized the board’s independence and said the company could face difficult questions from lawmakers.
  • The hosts described NVIDIA and other AI companies as increasingly important to national security and said the episode could have wider implications for OpenAI and Anthropic.

Takeaways

  • The discussion presents a mixed picture: confidence in NVIDIA’s business and leadership bench, alongside potentially significant governance, security, and reputational risks.
  • Investors following NVDA could watch for the investigation’s findings, any leadership changes, and further scrutiny of the company’s security practices. The transcript offers no price target.

AI infrastructure and cloud

  • A CoreWeave sponsor message described the company as providing purpose-built technology and cloud services for AI developers, citing applications such as medical research, education, visual effects, and scientific breakthroughs.
  • In the main discussion, the hosts described AI companies as holding highly sensitive technology and raised concerns about whether their security practices match the importance of their work.

Takeaways

  • The episode highlights AI infrastructure as a significant investment theme, but the CoreWeave comments were promotional ad copy, not an analysis of the company’s valuation or prospects.
  • The discussion points to security and governance as issues to consider alongside AI growth potential. It provides no specific recommendation for CoreWeave, OpenAI, or Anthropic.

Kalshi political prediction markets

  • The hosts cited Kalshi’s 33% odds for J.D. Vance to become the Republican presidential nominee in 2028, and speculated that Ron DeSantis’s odds could rise. They emphasized that the field is highly uncertain.

Takeaways

  • These are event-market probabilities, not forecasts or conventional investment recommendations. Treat them as speculative, and don’t rely on them as a substitute for investment research.

Unnamed crypto fund

  • In a hypothetical question about political influence and family business interests, the hosts referred to an alleged $1 billion UAE investment in a crypto fund. No fund, cryptocurrency, or specific transaction was identified.

Takeaways

  • The reference provides no basis for evaluating a particular crypto asset or investment. The discussion focused on questions about influence and disclosure, not on crypto-market prospects.
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Episode Description
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov discuss the latest updates in the wake of the blue tsunami.  Trump has tapped Stephen Miller, the architect of some of his most divisive policies, as his new chief of staff, and ordered the Justice Department to investigate top Democrats. Democrats say Miller’s promotion is a clear signal that Trump is doubling down on the very agenda voters just rejected. Is there any chance of Trump reaching across the aisle to work with Democrats? The midterm wipeout isn't just creating problems for Donald Trump. It's also throwing JD Vance's political future into question. Could his allegiance to Trump tank Vance’s chances at a presidential run? And Democrats are already having their own conversation about the party's next generation of leadership. Can Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer win the support of their party?  Democrats are moving toward an aggressive accountability agenda, pushing for Pete Hegseth’s impeachment. And even Republicans are pushing for his ousting — What are the odds he gets impeached this week? Nvidia is launching an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang after he acknowledged having an affair with a business executive U.S. intelligence believes was working for Chinese spies.  In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu could finally be facing an exit from power. Will Gadi Eisenkot be able to form a coalition, and if so, what would that mean for Israel’s future? Finally, Jess and Scott take audience questions on the future of the filibuster, Susie Wiles and Ted Cruz. For ad-free episodes, exclusive livestreams, and to connect with Scott, Jessica, and the Raging Moderates community, join us at ProfG+ on Substack: https://ragingmoderates.profgmedia.com/ Get The Monday Rage newsletter: https://profgmedia.com/s/monday-rage/ Follow Raging Moderates on IG, Tiktok, and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/ragingmoderatespod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ragingmoderates https://www.facebook.com/ragingmoderates Follow Jessica Tarlov on Instagram, Substack, and Bluesky: https://instagram.com/jessicatarlov https://substack.com/@jessietarlov https://bsky.app/profile/jessicatarlov.bsky.social Follow Scott on Instagram, Substack, and Bluesky: https://instagram.com/profgalloway https://substack.com/@profgalloway https://bsky.app/profile/profgalloway.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RagingModerates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
About Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

By Vox Media Podcast Network

We all know elections are won in the middle so why aren't politicians giving the people what they want? Bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway and political strategist and The Five co-host Jessica Tarlov are here to give those of us who reside somewhere between the center left and the center right their takes on the latest politics all through a centrist lens. New episodes every Wednesday and Friday. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.