Stephen Colbert Signs Off as Trump’s Revenge Tour Crushes GOP Critics

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down a major election week for Trump-backed GOP primary candidates, including a high-profile win in Kentucky where incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie was defeated. Massie was the de facto leader of the small faction of congressional Republicans who fought for the release of the Epstein Files.

They also preview the next major showdown in Texas, where a high-stakes runoff in the GOP Senate primary could further cement Trump’s influence over Republican politics if Ken Paxton defeats incumbent senator John Cornyn, who’s served in the Senate since 2002. Paxton — the once-indicted former state attorney general — recently received Trump’s endorsement.

Meanwhile, Democrats release their long-awaited 2024 “autopsy” report, after months of internal debate and delay. The document was meant to provide insights in detail about what went wrong for the party in the last presidential election, but, as DNC chair Ken Martin himself admitted, the document itself does not meet his standards. What happened?

Plus: Harvard moves to crack down on grade inflation amid concerns about academic standards, prompting Scott and Jess to wonder if the brands of elite colleges and universities are still as valuable as they once were. And then: Stephen Colbert signs off from The Late Show marking the end of an era in late-night television, and Jeff Bezos sparks debate after his remarks on CNBC about taxes and the economy.

And finally, the political world reflects on the legacy of Barney Frank, the pioneering congressman, LGBTQ+ trailblazer, and architect of major financial reform.

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