Join noted author & pundit Molly Jong-Fast for irreverent humor that cuts right to the heart of our politics today as she discusses the top political headlines with some of today’s best minds. Known for being one of the few interviewers in politics to cut through the talking points, Molly reveals the personalities and issues tearing the country apart. She asks the questions no one else does, and gets the answers even her guests didn’t expect to give – and exactly what you want to know. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday & Friday for the funniest yet serious look at what’s ailing America.
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Leonard Leo vs. Trump and the infighting ripping MAGA apart. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan details her run for the Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Think Like an Economist podcast host Justin Wolfers details our ongoing and misguided tariff saga.Can’t Win Victory Fund’s Kate Compton Barr examines how running candidates who can’t win can still help Democrats succeed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines the broligarchy’s reckless actions while detailing his new book The Haves and the Have Yachts . Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, spells out the cruel attacks in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the "big, beautiful bill" and its raw deal for the American people. New York City Councilman Justin Brannan details his run for NYC Comptroller and how the job can change citizens’ lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy surveys the chaos and corruption in Trump World. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont details how he’s navigating Trump’s aggression toward blue states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick surveys the endless lawlessness we’re seeing as the Trump administration defies the courts. Former Congresswoman Katie Porter details her run for California Governor and how she’d handle the sea change happening in the state right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell dissects Trump’s constant need to exaggerate at every opportunity. The Economist’s Mike Bird details how tariffs are affecting Americans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines life in the newly minted United States of Arabia. The Economist’s Callum Williams details why Gen X may be the saddest generation America has ever seen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s Middle East trip and all its chaos. Representative Greg Casar details how Democrats can effectively message to win back voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Puck News’ John Heilemann examines whether there was a cover-up of Biden’s age during the 2024 campaign. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin details how we push back against Trump’s many oversteps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talking Feds’ Harry Litman weighs how Trump’s corruption in broad daylight can be litigated in the courts. Run For Something’s Amanda Litman details her new book When We're in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines President Trump’s latest corruption in broad daylight. Strict Scrutiny co-host Leah Litman details her new book Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines how things are going in Trump’s America. Congressional candidate Deja Foxx details her run for Congress and why we need Gen Z energy in Washington. Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel where we talk to investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr about how to navigate AI disinformation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MSNBC’s The Weeknight host Michael Steele details the Democratic Party’s strategic missteps in leadership. Entrepreneur Chris Hughes discusses his new book Marketcrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy details Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his misguided tariff bluffs.Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear discusses delivering policies that actually improve the lives of his constituents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s increasingly deranged media appearances. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson details her new book The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What's Right When the Stakes Are High . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump is failing to emulate Viktor Orbán’s playbook. Minority Whip Katherine Clark details how Democrats continue to fight back against Trump’s agenda. Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel with The Bulwark’s Will Sommer examining the MAGA media clown show being invited into the White House press room. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Weeknight host Symone Sanders-Townsend skewers Trump’s first 100 days and the lies he’s trying to spin around them. Personhood author Mary Ziegler details her powerful new book on reproductive rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Canada’s election and what it means for Trump’s rule of America. The New York Times’ Peter S. Goodman details what the empty shipping containers coming into America’s ports mean for the shelves in your local community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s first 100 days of changing America. The Up and Up founder Rachel Janfaza details the divide in Gen Z’s voting and the complicated landscape of their support for Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Know Your Enemy ’s Sam Adler-Bell examines Trump’s weaponization of law enforcement. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the courts’ pushback against Trump’s agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Nation’s Jeet Heer details Trump’s not-so-great deal-making skills. Substack’s The Jim Acosta Show host Jim Acosta examines Trump backing down on tariffs. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Brendan Duke details how slowed imports at our ports affect Trump’s tariff gambit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky examines where Trump’s lawlessness is headed. Strength In Numbers newsletter’s G. Elliott Morris details what polls can tell us about Trump’s agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson parses what the court’s rebuke of Trump’s agenda means for America. The New York Times’ Theodore Schleifer examines America’s oligarchs and how the country is reacting to their overreaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines the state of democracy and Democratic politics. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel details how AGs are fighting back against Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum examines how our authoritarian rise is actually happening faster than usual. The Apprentice producer Darryl Silver shares what we can learn from his experience working with Trump. Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel featuring The Lever ’s David Sirota on what Democrats can learn from Trump’s tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen examines Trump crossing new lines of lawlessness. Documentarian Alex Gibney details his latest documentary, The Dark Money Game , which explores the money that influences our politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s erosion of public confidence in his plans to "Make America Great Again." Then we’ll talk to Senate Minority Leader and Antisemitism in America author Chuck Schumer about the Democrats’ plans to fight the SAVE Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s attacks on his political opponents. Democracy Americana ’s Thomas Zimmer examines America’s continued lean toward authoritarianism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Abnormal’s Andy Levy skewers the market chaos caused by Trump’s temperamental tariffs. Rep. Gregory Meeks details how Congress can stop Trump’s tariff madness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
