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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.

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Episodes

Rick Wilson & Adam Liptak

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s increasingly unpopular agenda. The New York Times’ Adam Liptak details originalism in the Supreme Court and how it affects the firing of government employees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 539

Elie Mystal & Sen. Brian Schatz

The Nation’s Elie Mystal examines all the chaos in the Supreme Court. Then Sen.Brian Schatz details how Democrats are fighting back against Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 202554 minSeason 1Ep. 538

Alex Wagner & Rep. Brendan Boyle

MSNBC’s Alex Wagner examines how Trump is overplaying his hand on immigration. Then Congressman Brendan Boyle details how Republicans are losing the messaging war over the government shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 537

George Conway & Indivisible

The Society for the Rule of Law’s George Conway examines Trump’s increasingly disturbing behavior. Indivisible’s Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin detail how they’re meeting this moment with this week’s No Kings Rally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 536

Rick Wilson & Andrew Ross Sorkin

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s increasing hints that he will enact the Insurrection Act. Then we’ll talk to CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book, 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—and How It Shattered a Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 535

Ali Vitali & Daniel Nichanian

MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines all the chaos in Congress as the government shutdown drags on. Then Bolts Magazine’s Daniel Nichanian details key local races and their implications for Democrats’ chances in the midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 534

Jeet Heer & AG Raúl Torrez

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines the government shutdown and how it’s playing out for Trump. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez details how attorneys general are protecting citizens against Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 09, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 533

Jennifer Welch & Lisa Graves

I’ve Had It’s Jennifer Welch examines how Republicans run their states into the ground with absurd policies. Lisa Graves details her new book Without Precedent: How Chief Justice Roberts and His Accomplices Rewrote the Constitution and Dismantled Our Rights . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 08, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 532

Rick Wilson & Sen. Chris Murphy

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Stephen Miller’s continued efforts to cast Democrats as terrorists.Then Senator Chris Murphy details how Democrats are fighting back against Trump’s aggressions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 06, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 531

Justin Wolfers & Jacob Soboroff

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the Trump administration’s refusal to release job statistics. MSNBC’s Jacob Soboroff details the implications of ICE indiscriminately raiding Americans’ homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 04, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 530

Mary Trump & Jason Leopold

The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines President Trump’s mental decline. Bloomberg’s Jason Leopold details his blockbuster reporting on Jeffrey Epstein’s emails. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 02, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 529

Sam Seder & Ben Collins

The Majority Report’s Sam Seder examines the government shutdown. The Onion editor Ben Collins details how fear of Trump’s retribution shut down his new mockumentary Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 01, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 528

Rick Wilson & Tom Frieden

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the impending government shutdown. Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden details his new book The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 527

Charlie Sykes & Jonathan Mahler

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s fast-paced authoritarianism. The New York Times’ Jonathan Mahler details his powerful story on the Trump administration cutting cancer research funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 522

Harry Litman, Sen. Charles Schumer & Rep. Haley Stevens

Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines the distrust of the administration’s press during a horrific shooting. Congresswoman Haley Stevens details her run for the open Senate seat in Michigan. Plus, we have a bonus conversation with Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer about the upcoming government shutdown showdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 525

Tim Miller & Jessica Valenti

The Bulwark’s Tim Miller examines Trump’s disastrous speech at the UN. Abortion Everyday’s Jessica Valenti details how some Democrats are floating the idea of running pro-life candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 524

Rick Wilson & Ian Bremmer

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the insane accusations of bribery against Tom Homan. Then The Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer details how Trump’s reckless monetary policy is playing out on the world stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 22, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 523

Meredith Shiner & Will Sommer

The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines how to push back against Trump’s increasingly disturbing rule. The Bulwark’s Will Sommer details the chaos in MAGA World following the killing of Charlie Kirk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 518

Jeet Heer & Ed Luce

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Kash Patel’s jaw-dropping congressional hearing. The Financial Times’ Ed Luce details how Trump’s immigration war is hurting our economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 18, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 517

Angelo Carusone & Randi Weingarten

Media Matters Angelo Carusone examines Trump’s increasing threats to media organisations.American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten details her new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 520

Rick Wilson & Ben Wikler

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson parses the right’s escalating rhetoric of revenge for Charlie Kirk’s death. Former chair of the Wisconsin Democrats Ben Wikler discusses how the Democratic Party effectively builds to counter the GOP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 519

David Axelrod & David Enrich

CNN’s David Axelrod parses the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The New York Times' David Enrich examines his blockbuster report about JPMorgan Chase Co.'s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 518

Lawrence O’Donnell & Xavier Beccera

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell parses Trump’s allies trying to cope with Trump’s obvious ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Former HHS Secretary Xavier Beccera details the dangers of his former office being turned into a fever swamp of conspiracies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 511

Kurt Andersen & Josh Turek

Evil Geniuses Author Kurt Andersen explains how the 90s brought us the deranged Republican nightmare we’re in now. Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek about his run for the open Iowa Senate seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 516

Evan McMorris-Santoro, Dr. Peter Hotez & Michael E. Mann

NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines Trump going to war with an American city. Dr. Peter Hotez and Michael E. Mann detail their new book Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 08, 202558 minSeason 1Ep. 512

Stephanie Ruhle & Dan Weiner

MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle examines the disappointing job numbers the Trump administration just received. The Brennan Center’s Dan Weiner details the congressional stock ban now being reconsidered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 06, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 514

John Fugelsang & Nikki McCann Ramirez

John Fugelsang details his new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds . Rolling Stone’s Nikki McCann Ramirez examines Trump’s use of the military as a show of force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 04, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 513

Justin Wolfers & Dr. Abdul El-Sayed

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the latest developments in Trump’s tariff war. Dr. Abdul El-Sayed details his run for the Senate in Michigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 03, 202551 minSeason 1Ep. 512

George Conway & Natasha Sarin

George Conway examines Trump’s lawlessness. Yale Budget Lab’s Natasha Sarin details the effects of tariffs on our economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 01, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 511

Jeet Heer & Rep. Mikie Sherrill

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines the damage caused by dismantling the U.S. government. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill details her run for New Jersey governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 510
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