The Back Room with Andy Ostroy

Jessica Tarlov on her New Book, Role on The Five, and if Civil Discourse is Possible in Donald Trump's America

September 10, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Jessica Tarlov is a liberal co-host of The Five on FOX News, the most watched show in cable news. In addition to co-hosting The Five, Jessica plays an integral role in special coverage for the network and is a fixture on election nights and for breaking news. She also co-hosts the podcast Raging Moderates with NYU Professor Scott Galloway and previously worked as a Democratic pollster and researcher specializing in GenZ and Millennial trends. She holds a PhD in political science from the London School of Economics. Her debut book is I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends, which is on sale September 15th. Jess and I discuss the book, her role on The Five, and whether it's still possible to engage in civil discourse in Donald Trump's America. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

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