Trump's Primetime Address, Israel Aid Revolt, and the World Cup's Final Chapter

Trump's Primetime Address, Israel Aid Revolt, and the World Cup's Final Chapter

July 16, 2026 · 50 min

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov discuss Trump's upcoming address, a significant vote on Israel aid, and various political and health issues.

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov preview President Trump’s primetime address tonight, expected to cover Iran, election integrity, and what one advisor is calling a "potpourri" of topics. Trump himself is promising "really big news."  In a major shift on Capitol Hill, over 100 House Democrats voted to end U.S. aid to Israel via an amendment to a State Department funding bill. The measure was defeated 314-104, but the vote — backed by Nancy Pelosi — sends an unmistakable signal about where the Democratic Party is heading on Israel. What's behind the shift, and what does it mean for the midterms? Day two of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing features outside witnesses including Epstein survivor Danielle Bensky. Meanwhile, Rep. Thomas Massie and a bipartisan group of Democrats have introduced new legislation, the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, to hold the DOJ accountable for its handling of the case — and JD Vance was caught admitting the quiet part out loud on Joe Rogan. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces testosterone screenings and replacement therapy for military members; New York becomes the first state to ban new hyperscale data…

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Hosts: Scott Galloway, Jessica Tarlov

Guest: Danielle Bensky

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Organizations: Department of Justice, New York, Epstein Files Transparency Act II

Places: Israel, Iran

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