Listener sentiment
Raging Moderates remains a deeply polarized show whose listener base is split between a devoted core that treats it as essential political listening and a vocal contingent that considers the "moderate" branding fundamentally misleading. The most recent ratings continue a clear pattern: Jessica Tarlov is widely singled out as the show's standout — praised for her sharp analysis, composure, and interview skill — while Scott Galloway draws recurring criticism for dominating conversations, rambling, and coming across as arrogant or out of touch, particularly on topics like masculinity and class. Several recent reviewers who otherwise enjoy the show say his lengthy monologues and self-referential asides detract from the listening experience, with a handful expressing they tune in for Tarlov despite Galloway rather than because of him. The shift to a daily format, which earlier divided listeners between enthusiasm for timeliness and frustration with diluted nuance, remains a fault line, as do guest bookings that are perceived to platform right-wing figures without sufficient pushback. Across the full review window, the Israel-Gaza coverage continues to alienate listeners on both sides, and a small but persistent set of complaints targets repetitive advertising. Despite these tensions, the show retains a strong base of listeners who value its chemistry, guest quality, and role as a centrist-leaning counterweight in a fractured media landscape.
Apple3.5 · 284
Summary generated Jul 24, 2026
