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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

Andy Levy & Sen. Tammy Baldwin

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the impeachment effort to oust RFK Jr. after his disastrous reign at HHS. Senator Tammy Baldwin details the upcoming battle to keep healthcare costs low. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 569

Jim Acosta & Annie Karni

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump vs. Marjorie Taylor Greene and the splintering of MAGA. The New York Times’ Annie Karni details the chaos inside Mike Johnson’s Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 568

Rick Wilson & Tim Wu

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s indefensible pardons. Tim Wu details his new book The Age of Extraction: How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 08, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 567

Justin Wolfers & Peter S. Goodman

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the bad economic vibes coming from the Trump administration. The New York Times’ Peter S. Goodman details Costco’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariff policies harming their business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 06, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 566

Josh Marshall & Rep. Robert Garcia

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines Trump’s reckless push to drag America into war. Then Oversight Committee Chairman Congressman Robert Garcia details the latest tranche of Epstein files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 04, 202540 minSeason 1Ep. 565

Sam Seder & Ryan Mac

The Majority Report’s Sam Seder examines Trump’s unhinged cabinet meeting. Then The New York Times’ Ryan Mac details David Sacks and his corrupt dealings inside the Trump White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 03, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 564

Rick Wilson & Kate Compton Barr

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the numerous corrupt dealings happening inside the Trump White House on the back of U.S. foreign policy. Can’t Win Victory Fund’s Kate Compton Barr details why she’s a Democrat running in a Republican primary for Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 01, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 563

Dr. Atul Gawande & Laura K. Field

Former USAID official for the Bureau of Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande details the implications of dismantling USAID as well as his new documentary Rovina's Choice. Laura K. Field examines her new book Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 562

James Carville & Jared Abbott

Legendary Democratic pollster James Carville examines why populism is the path for Democrats to win. The Center for Working Class Politics’ Jared Abbott details The Democratic Penalty and how Democrats can win with a populist message. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 561

Andy Levy & Jacob Rubashkin

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines the infighting within Democratic leadership. Then Inside Elections’ Jacob Rubashkin details the Democrats’ chances of flipping the House and Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 560

Rick Wilson & Randi Weingarten

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the disbanding of DOGE. Then American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten details Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 559

Kurt Andersen & Aftyn Behn

Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen examines Trump’s alarming statement that Democrats should be hanged. Aftyn Behn details her run for Congress in a swing district in Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 202539 minSeason 1Ep. 558

Meredith Shiner & Will Sommer

The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines how everyday citizens are fighting back against ICE. Then The Bulwark’s Will Sommer details how MAGA infighting is weakening Trump’s administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 20, 202544 minSeason 1Ep. 557

Mehdi Hasan & Vanessa Williamson

Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan examines Trump’s maneuvers to avoid the release of the Epstein files. Then Vanessa Williamson details her new book The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 556

Rick Wilson & Michael Steinberger

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the civil war inside the White House and how Trump’s chief of staff may be on the way out. Author, Michael Steinberger, details his new book, The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir, and the Rise of the Surveillance State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 555

Evan McMorris-Santoro & Dave Weigel

NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines the fallout from the post-Epstein emails. Then Semafor’s Dave Weigel details the vibe shift since Election Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 554

George Conway & Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan

The Society for the Rule of Law examines the Oversight Committee’s dropped investigation into Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan details her run for the U.S. Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 553

Joy Reid & Mike Duggan

The Joy Reid Show’s Joy Reid examines how Democrats are squandering their enthusiasm after last week’s election wins. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan details his run for governor in Michigan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 552

Rick Wilson, Rebecca Katz & Morris Katz

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how Trump continues to lose the messaging war over the shutdown. The Fight Agency’s Rebecca Katz and Morris Katz detail how Democrats continue to win heading into the midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 202548 minSeason 1Ep. 551

Justin Wolfers & Gov. Tim Walz

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines Trump’s economy and why it’s so weak that we aren’t getting any numbers. Then former vice-presidential candidate Governor Tim Walz details how the government shutdown is affecting his constituents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 08, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 550

Ali Vitali & Rep. Robert Garcia

MSNBC’s Ali Vitali examines the election results and what they mean for the future of the Democratic Party. Then Congressman Robert Garcia details the passage of Prop 50 and its implications for Democrats’ chances of taking back Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 06, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 549

Miles Taylor & Jimmy Wales

Treason Substack’s Miles Taylor examines Trump’s escalating war in Africa. Then Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales details his new book The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 05, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 548

Rick Wilson & Irin Carmon

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines how Trump’s government has become so dysfunctional it can’t even keep airports running. New York Magazine’s Irin Carmon details her new book Unbearable: Five Women and the Perils of Pregnancy in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 03, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 547

Jonathan Karl & David Sirota

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl details his new book Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign that Changed America. Then The Lever’s David Sirota examines his new book Master Plan: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 01, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 546

Joyce Vance & Julien Brave Noisecat

Sisters In Law’s Joyce Vance details her new book Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy . Author Julien Brave Noisecat examines their new book We Survived the Night . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 202537 minSeason 1Ep. 545

Andy Levy & Sen. Ed Markey

As The World Churns’ Andy Levy examines Trump’s plan not just to distract, but to fundamentally change America. Senator Ed Markey details the government shutdown and its costs to the American people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 202547 minSeason 1Ep. 544

Rick Wilson & Heather Williams

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump receiving an illegal $130 million donation from one of his top donors. Then the DLCC’s Heather Williams details how Democrats win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 543

Jim Acosta & Rep. Jared Moskowitz

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines the consequences of Trump’s increasingly unpopular rule. Congressman Jared Moskowitz details Republicans’ poor bargaining as the government shutdown continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 202545 minSeason 1Ep. 542

Josh Marshall & Karine Jean-Pierre

TPM’s Josh Marshall examines Trump’s demand to be paid by his own government. Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre details her new book Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 541

Charlie Sykes & Anna Bower

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s destruction of the White House—both literal and metaphorical. Then Lawfare’s Anna Bower details her wild text exchanges with prosecutor Lindsay Halligan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 202541 minSeason 1Ep. 540
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