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Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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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.

Episodes

Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Heather Cox Richardson & Harry Litman

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi details her new book The Art of Power . Historian Heather Cox Richardson gives her view on Kamala Harris picking Gov. Walz as her VP. Talking Feds host Harry Litman examines the implications of Jenna Ellis cooperating with the prosecution. Plus, a bonus reairing of our interview with Gov. Tim Walz, the presumptive vice-presidential nominee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 07, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 294

Rick Wilson, Andy Kroll, Norm Eisen

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson discusses the significant diplomatic achievements of the Biden administration. ProPublica’s Andy Kroll uncovers the latest shady right-wing group gumming up the works that you've never heard of before. Former Ambassador Norm Eisen talks about the impact of presidential debates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 05, 202455 minSeason 1Ep. 293

Charlie Sykes, Emily Atkin & Kevin Kruse

MSNBC columnist Charlie Sykes skewers Trump’s performance at NABJ. Historian Kevin Kruse of Campaign Trails examines the more chaotic moments of presidential conventions. Heated’s Emily Atkin brings us up to speed on the latest climate news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 02, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 292

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Cornel Belcher & Julian Zelizer

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren details how Democrats are defending citizens from predatory practices. NBC/MSNBC political analyst Cornel Belcher analyzes the changing electorate now that the Democrats have enthusiasm on their side again. Princeton historian Julian Zelizer examines his new book Our Nation at Risk: Election Integrity as a National Security Issue . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 202452 minSeason 1Ep. 291

Rick Wilson, Michael Tubbs & Stephen Vladeck

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines J.D. Vance and discussions of his relationship with home furniture. Former Mayor Michael Tubbs details his run for lieutenant governor of California. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck examines the further erosion of trust in the Supreme Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 290

Symone Sanders, Michael Steele, Skye Perryman & Justice Allison Riggs

The hosts of "The Weekend," airing Saturdays and Sundays at 8 a.m. on MSNBC, Symone Sanders and Michael Steele, examine the launch of Kamala Harris's campaign for president. Skye Perryman, President of Democracy Forward, details how they're fighting back against Project 2025. North Carolina State Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs details her crucial race in the potential swing state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 26, 20241 hrSeason 1Ep. 289

Josh Marshall, Justin Wolfers & AG Andrea Campbell

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall details the path forward for Kamala Harris to become president. New York Times contributor Justin Wolfers examines Biden’s strong economy and how Kamala Harris can run on it. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell details curbing assault weapons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 288

Rick Wilson, Stuart Stevens & Dave Weigel

The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens discusses the path forward after President Biden announces he will no longer seek the presidential nomination. The Enemies List’s Rick Wilson recaps all the uproar from the RNC. Semafor’s Dave Weigel provides his on-the-ground reporting from the RNC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 202453 minSeason 1Ep. 287

Rick Wilson, Al Franken & Gloria Johnson

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson lambasts Donald Trump’s laughable attempt to moderate himself at the RNC. Former Senator Al Franken reacts to the RNC. Tennessee House Rep. Gloria Johnson details her Senate run against Sen. Marsha Blackburn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 202450 minSeason 1Ep. 286

George Conway, Kate Shaw & Jason Stanley

Atlantic columnist George Conway breaks down the roadmap for Merrick Garland to maneuver around Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the classified documents case. Yale Professor Jason Stanley examines the parallels between creeping fascism in Europe and the US. Strict Scrutiny’s Kate Shaw details the damage done by the Supreme Court this term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 285

Dahlia Lithwick, Dave Eggers, Arthur Bradford & Jill Westbrook

Molly Jong-Fast speaks to the audience about political violence. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick examines the further implications of the Supreme Court's recent rulings. Author Dave Eggers, director Arthur Bradford, and public school teacher Jill Westbrook detail their new documentary To Be Destroyed , which covers book banning in Rapid City, South Dakota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 284

Jeff Sharlet, Marc Elias & Dave Weigel

Author Jeff Sharlet provides a sobering look at Trump’s fascist promises and how they would change America as we know it. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias fact-checks Republican claims that the Democrats cannot nominate a different candidate. Semafor’s Dave Weigel examines the lessons from 2016 that are coming back to haunt 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 283

Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Kurt Andersen & Ian Dunt

The Origin Story podcast host Ian Dunt comes by to gloat after the UK finally elects a left-wing government to clean up the mess of the past decade plus. Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen stops by to talk about the fun prank he played on Donald Trump and how it haunts him to this day. Author Ruth Ben-Ghiat examines the bad week fascists have had across the globe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 282

Rick Wilson, Joe Conason & Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson discusses the stakes of the 2024 election and why Trump’s denouncement of Project 2025 is unfounded. National Memo editor Joe Conason details his new book, The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism . NextGen America’s Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez examines how to motivate young people to vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 08, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 281

Maria Theresa Kumar & Garrett Graff

Author Garrett Graff details his new book "When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day." Voto Latino President Maria Theresa Kumar examines organizing Hispanic voters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 05, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 280

Griffin Dunne & Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunt

Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunt examines the Tulsa, Oklahoma massacre and the quest to honor it. Actor Griffin Dunne details his new book "The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 03, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 279

Mallory McMorrow & Anna Eskamani

Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani gives us a boots-on-the-ground report from Florida, where the Democrats are making gains rebuilding their party. Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow surveys what's happening in Michigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 01, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 278

David Wallace-Wells & Brian Klass

David Wallace-Wells updated us on what he's seeing on the climate change front. Brian Klaas, author of "Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters," examines the current state of democracy in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 277

Chuck Rocha & Ramin Setoodeh

Solidarity Strategies founder Chuck Rocha examines Biden’s path to victory. But first, we’ll talk to Ramin Setoodeh, who details his new book "Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 276

Rick Wilson, Sen. Martin Heinrich & Deirdre Schifeling

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson surveys the extremely bad Republican Senate candidates. Senator Martin Heinrich examines how we ban bump stocks. The ACLU’s Deirdre Schifeling details how they are fighting back against some of the worst rulings in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 202449 minSeason 1Ep. 275

Justin Wolfers, Jared Huffman & Simon Rosenberg

Think Like an Economist podcast host Professor Justin Wolfers details Trump’s disastrous plan to shift from income taxes to tariffs. Congressman Jared Huffman details the preemptive steps he's taking to stop Trump from having executive power to institute Project 2025 if he is re-elected. The Hopium Chronicles' Simon Rosenberg examines the 2024 election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 202458 minSeason 1Ep. 274

Jeet Heer, Will Rollins & Michael Waldman

The Nation's Jeet Heer discusses how President Biden brings the left back into his coalition. Will Rollins details his run in California's Palm Springs area against Ken Calvert. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman discusses the continued corruption of our Supreme Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 273

Rick wilson, Janelle Stelson, Lisa Lerer & Elisabeth Dias

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers the Supreme Court's continued descent into insanity. Janelle Stelson details her congressional run in Pennsylvania against Scott Perry. Authors Lisa Lerer and Elisabeth Dias detail their new book, The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 202455 minSeason 1Ep. 272

Lawrence O'Donnell, Margaret Sullivan & Sam Brodey

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell examines Trump’s inability to expand the electorate. The Guardian's Margaret Sullivan parses the consequences of the newsroom changeover at The Washington Post. The Boston Globe’s Sam Brodey details Trump stopping by to talk to Congress today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 202453 minSeason 1Ep. 271

Stuart Stevens, Adam Carlson & Sarah Ellison

Legendary campaign manager Stuart Stevens stops by to talk to us about how he thinks Biden’s voters will come home to him as the campaign season heats up. Former pollster Adam Carlson gives his analysis of 2024 polls. The Washington Post’s Sarah Ellison explains how disinformation circulates through our media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 269

Rick Wilson, Justin Elliot & Jeff Goodell

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the fallout from Trump becoming a convicted felon. ProPublica’s Justin Elliot details his reporting that Donald Trump has bumped up the salaries for campaign employees who are witnesses in his trials. Author Jeff Goodell details his new book 'The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 202450 minSeason 1Ep. 268

Jordan Klepper, Sen. Tammy Baldwin & Ian Dunt

"The Origin Story" podcast host Ian Dunt details the comedic turns the UK’s election keeps taking. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin examines the right's never-ending aggressions towards reproductive rights. The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper reports what he sees as he attends MAGA rallies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 07, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 267

George Conway, Rep. Mikie Sherrill & Angelo Carusone

Atlantic columnist George Conway examines how we can end MAGA. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill details her move to hold Supreme Court justices accountable for their questionable ethics. Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone explains the Right’s new playbook to take down media outlets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 05, 202444 minSeason 1Ep. 266

Rick Wilson, Harry Litman & Ben Smith

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson roasts the Republicans' defense of Justice Alito's actions. Talking Feds' Harry Litman analyzes Donald Trump being a convicted felon. Semafor Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith examines the media's coverage of the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 03, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 265

Al Franken, Madiba Dennie & Steven Brill

Former Senator Al Franken weighs in on Justice Alito further eroding Americans' trust in the Supreme Court. Deputy Editor for Balls and Strikes, Madiba Dennie, details her new book, 'The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole The Constitution And How We The People Can Take It Back.' Newsguard founder Steven Brill examines his new book, 'The Death of Truth: How Social Media and the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen and Demagogues the Weapons They Needed to Destroy Trust and Polarize the World—And ...

May 31, 202456 minSeason 1Ep. 264
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