Trump Envoy Calls Putin a “Humanitarian” as Ukraine Is Left Out To Dry
Trump Envoy Calls Putin a “Humanitarian” as Ukraine Is Left Out To Dry
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The discussion provides no actionable, high-conviction investment trade: it offers no stock analysis, valuation, price target, or specific market position. Treat Kalshi and Polymarket prices as speculative signals, not reliable substitutes for polling or forecasts. Starlink/SpaceX faces potential geopolitical, reputational, and legal risks, but the allegations discussed were unverified and no public ticker was identified.

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Starlink / SpaceX (private)

  • The hosts discussed reports that Starlink service in Ukraine had been slowed or disrupted, while responsibility was disputed.
  • They said that, if the reporting is accurate, the disruption may have contributed to civilian deaths and could expose responsible parties to allegations of aiding war crimes. These were allegations discussed on the show, not established findings.

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  • The discussion highlights potential geopolitical, reputational, and legal risks for a private company whose communications service is used in a war zone.
  • The transcript offers no direct investment recommendation or publicly traded Starlink ticker. It does not establish that any particular party was legally responsible.

Kalshi and Polymarket (prediction markets)

  • The hosts compared prediction-market outputs with political polling and said the two are not equivalent: polls use survey methods, while market outputs reflect participants’ opinions and activity.
  • They questioned the use of prediction-market results as evidence of political outcomes.

Takeaways

  • Treat prediction-market prices as speculative signals, not as substitutes for polling or reliable forecasts.
  • The episode gave no specific market position, odds, or recommendation.

Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM; Tokyo: 7203)

  • A Toyota advertisement promoted deals on several vehicle models, including hybrids, and highlighted resale value as a selling point.
  • These were promotional claims, not an independent assessment of Toyota’s business or stock.

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  • The ad emphasizes affordability, hybrid options, and resale value as product-positioning themes.
  • The transcript provides no financial results, valuation analysis, or stock recommendation.

monday.com (Nasdaq: MNDY)

  • The show included a brief advertisement encouraging listeners to try a monday.com agent.
  • No company performance, product details beyond that call to action, or investment view was discussed.

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  • The mention provides no basis for an investment conclusion about monday.com.

Booking Holdings / Priceline (Nasdaq: BKNG)

  • A Priceline advertisement promoted deals on hotels, flights, and rental cars, including a claim of up to 60% off hotels in the app.
  • This was an advertising claim; the hosts did not discuss Booking Holdings’ financials or outlook.

Takeaways

  • The promotion presents discounting as a customer-acquisition message, but the transcript gives no evidence about its effect on bookings, margins, or the stock.

Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) / Ebglyss

  • A paid advertisement described Ebglyss as a prescription treatment for certain patients with moderate-to-severe eczema.
  • The ad also mentioned potential allergic reactions and eye problems, and advised discussing treatment and relevant health conditions with a doctor.

Takeaways

  • The transcript contains product marketing, not an investment thesis about Lilly or Ebglyss.
  • No sales expectations, clinical comparisons, or stock recommendation were discussed.

Other company mentions

  • Pluto TV was advertised as a free streaming service. No investment-related information was discussed.
  • Walden University was promoted as an education provider. No investment-related information was discussed.

Takeaways

  • These mentions offer no company analysis or actionable investment view.

Cryptocurrency

  • No cryptocurrencies or crypto assets were mentioned.
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Episode Description
Jessica Tarlov and Aaron Parnas open with Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, who is facing backlash after praising Vladimir Putin during talks in Moscow, even as Russian forces continue to bombard Ukrainian cities and kill civilians. Russia also released a 74-year-old American citizen from a Russian prison after seven years. Is that a sign of good faith or a negotiating chip? Mike Bloomberg is pouring $80 million into the midterms, including at least $50 million for House races, as Democrats look to expand their majority. A new New York Times/Siena poll shows Democrats leading the national House vote by 11 points and leading Republicans on every major issue, including immigration. Republicans still hold a significant fundraising advantage, with the RNC moving more than $50 million to its campaign committees. A Wedgewood poll that helped push Mallory McMorrow out of the Michigan Senate primary has been exposed as fraudulent, after major aggregators had already included it. Is it time to regulate the polling industry? Things have gotten ugly in the Ohio governor’s race. Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is running an ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother. For years, well before she ran for office, Acton has said her mother was part of an unstable home where she experienced homelessness and sexual abuse. Ramaswamy has now admitted the ad came from his campaign. The Columbus Dispatch endorsed Acton as a direct result, and Ramaswamy was heckled at a campaign event last night. Has he gone too far, and is there still a limit to how low races are willing to go? In New Hampshire, former Senator John Sununu is running ads distancing himself from Trump as he tries to win back the seat he lost in 2008. His opponent is Democratic Representative Chris Pappas. Is this a smart strategy for a New Hampshire Republican, and does Sununu’s history of criticizing Trump make it land as genuine? In New York’s 17th Congressional District, Democratic challenger Cait Conley is trying to unseat Republican incumbent Mike Lawler in one of the most competitive House races in the country. Lawler is tying Conley to the Democratic left flank, while Conley makes the case that Lawler is too close to Trump. How does this play out? To see Raging Perspective LIVE, and to get ad-free episodes of Raging Moderates and all the other Prof G shows: join ProfG+ on Substack: https://ragingmoderates.profgmedia.com/ Get The Monday Rage newsletter: https://profgmedia.com/s/monday-rage/ Follow Jessica Tarlov on Instagram, Substack, and Bluesky: https://instagram.com/jessicatarlov https://substack.com/@jessietarlov https://bsky.app/profile/jessicatarlov.bsky.social Follow Aaron Parnas on Substack, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube: https://aaronparnas.substack.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@aaronparnas1/ https://instagram.com/aaronparnas/ https://www.youtube.com/@aaronparnas1 Follow Raging Moderates on IG, Tiktok, and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/ragingmoderatespod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ragingmoderates https://www.facebook.com/ragingmoderates 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.