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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

Ali Vitali & Shane Goldmacher

MSNOW's Ali Vitali stops by to talk about Congress trying to finally reopen DHS. The New York Times’ Shane Goldmacher joins us to discuss Republicans’ unusual plan to hold a midterms convention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 202645 minSeason 1Ep. 631

Mike Madrid & Ezra Levin

The Latino Vote Podcast host Mike Madrid stops by to talk about the dramatic shift of Latino voters against Trump. Indivisible’s Ezra Levin joins us to discuss this weekend’s No Kings rally, which could be the biggest political rally in American history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 202655 minSeason 1Ep. 630

Sam Seder & Dave Sirota

The Majority Report’s Sam Seder stops by to talk about the unprecedented corruption in the Trump administration. The Lever’s David Sirota joins us to discuss his new reporting on the unitary executive theory and its threats to our democracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 202649 minSeason 1Ep. 629

Jim Acosta & Akhil Amar

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about ICE taking over American airports. Yale’s Akhil Amar joins us to discuss the Supreme Court and birthright citizenship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 202648 minSeason 1Ep. 628

Jeet Heer & Will Sommer

The Nation’s Jeet Heer stops by to talk about the very stupid ways Trump is navigating the Iran war. The Bulwark’s Will Sommer joins us to discuss the many strains of antisemitism circulating around MAGA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 202646 minSeason 1Ep. 627

Rick Wilson, Jacob Rubashkin & Michael Waldman

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Markwayne Mullin’s disastrous confirmation hearing. Inside Elections Jacob Rubashkin joins us to break down the nuances of last night’s primary races. Plus, as a bonus, The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman joins us to talk about how to oppose the SAVE Act. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 20261 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 625

Stephanie Ruhle & Alex Burness

MSNOW’s Stephanie Ruhle stops by to talk about Trump making up a story about a former president backing his war in the Middle East. Bolts Magazine’s Alex Burness joins us to discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, which could be one of the year’s most important races. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 202654 minSeason 1Ep. 624

Rick Wilson & Rep. Melanie Stansbury

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Tucker Carlson saying the CIA is coming for him. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury joins us to talk about the investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 202650 minSeason 1Ep. 623

Justin Wolfers & Gina Hinojosa

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers stops by to talk about Trump’s terrible instincts and how they’re damaging the U.S. economy. Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa joins us to discuss her run to defeat Governor Greg Abbott. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 202652 minSeason 1Ep. 622

Evan McMorris-Santoro & Ed Luce

NOTUS’s Evan McMorris-Santoro stops by to talk about the doomed SAVE Act. The Financial Times’ Ed Luce joins us to discuss what Iran means for Americans at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 202647 minSeason 1Ep. 621

Charlie Sykes & Jena Griswold

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Pete Hegseth’s egregious spending spree on floral arrangements and lobster at the Department of War. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins us to discuss Governor Polis flirting with pardoning election meddler Tina Peters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 202646 minSeason 1Ep. 620

Rick Wilson & Doug Block Clark

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump finally having to fire officials in his administration. Pro Publica's Doug Bock Clark joins us to talk about his blockbuster reporting on MAGA figures plotting to rig the midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 09, 202645 minSeason 1Ep. 619

Ali Velshi & Dave Weigel

MSNBC’s Ali Velshi stops by to talk about the “Epstein war.” Semafor’s Dave Weigel joins us to discuss the midterm battles he’s watching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 07, 202651 minSeason 1Ep. 618

Jim Acosta & David Enrich

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about the latest developments surrounding the Epstein files. We’ll also talk with The New York Times investigative reporter David Enrich about his blockbuster reporting on Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to customs officials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 05, 202653 minSeason 1Ep. 617

Don Lemon & Sen. Tammy Baldwin

The Don Lemon Show’s Don Lemon stops by to talk about Trump’s admission that he has no plan for what to do in Iran. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin details the SAVE Act and how Democrats can make sure it doesn’t pass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 04, 202646 minSeason 1Ep. 616

Rick Wilson & Archie Hall

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump’s attempt to distract from continued scrutiny of the Epstein files by escalating military action abroad, including recent bombing in Iran. The Economist’s Archie Hall about Trump’s disastrous tariff policies — including the fallout from a recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down key parts of his tariff agenda and the economic uncertainty that followed See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 02, 202647 minSeason 1Ep. 615

Anne Applebaum & Michael Tomasky

The Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum stops by to talk about Trump’s attempts to convince the American people that up is down. The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky about what Democrats should be doing to continue highlighting Trump’s ties to Epstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202649 minSeason 1Ep. 614

Harry Litman & Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Talking Feds’ Harry Litman stops by to discuss new details about the DOJ allegedly hiding a report concerning Trump’s alleged sexual interactions with a minor. Congressman Jared Moskowitz about efforts to obtain and release the remaining Epstein files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 202650 minSeason 1Ep. 613

George Conway & Rep. Robert Garcia

New York’s 12th District congressional candidate George Conway stops by to talk about Trump’s State of the Union address. Ranking Member of the Oversight Committee, Representative Robert Garcia, about their next moves to continue seeking justice for Epstein’s victims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202654 minSeason 1Ep. 612

Rick Wilson & Mallory McMorrow

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the DOJ deleting a file from the Epstein files detailing Ghislaine Maxwell’s alleged blackmail of Donald Trump. Michigan Democratic Senate primary candidate Mallory McMorrow about her run for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 202652 minSeason 1Ep. 611

Joyce Vance & Maria Farmer

Sisters In Law’s Joyce Vance stops by to talk about SCOTUS striking down Trump’s tariff policy. Then, Epstein victim Maria Farmer details her horrifying experiences with Les Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202658 minSeason 1Ep. 610

David Pakman & AG Raul Torrez

The David Pakman Show’s David Pakman stops by to talk about Trump’s Epstein cover-up. Then we’ll speak with New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez about how state AGs regulate Big Tech and the investigation into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 202652 minSeason 1Ep. 609

Charlie Sykes & Jon Meacham

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about CBS cowering to the FCC by refusing to air an interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer Jon Meacham about his latest book, American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union: An Anthology . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202648 minSeason 1Ep. 608

Rick Wilson & Bob Brooks

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the effect of the Epstein files on the MAGA coalition. Then we’ll talk to Bob Brooks about his run to be congressman for Pennsylvania’s 7th District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 202642 minSeason 1Ep. 607

Eugene Daniels & Jason Leopold

MSNOW’s Eugene Daniels stops by to talk about the impending government shutdown. Then we’ll speak with Bloomberg’s Jason Leopold about the continued revelations from the Epstein files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 202652 minSeason 1Ep. 606

Jim Acosta & Sam Wang

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to discuss Pam Bondi taking the stand to defend her handling of the Epstein files. Princeton’s Sam Wang about his run for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 202645 minSeason 1Ep. 605

Evan Osnos & Asha Rangappa

The New Yorker ’s Evan Osnos stops by to talk about what the Epstein files say about our elites. Then we’ll speak with Yale’s Asha Rangappa about accountability for the elites named in the Epstein files. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202644 minSeason 1Ep. 604

Rick WIlson & Jonathan Blitzer

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the Trump administration’s attempt to cover up the murder of Renée Good. The New Yorker ’s Jonathan Blitzer about how the Trump administration is weaponizing the legal saga of Democratic Congresswoman LaMonica McIver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 09, 202649 minSeason 1Ep. 603

Justin Wolfers & Julie K. Brown

Think Like an Economist ’s Justin Wolfers joins us to talk about the increasingly worrying state of the U.S. economy. The Miami Herald ’s Julie K. Brown stops by to discuss the Epstein files—and the critical pieces that have yet to be put together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 07, 202656 minSeason 1Ep. 602

Emma Vigeland & Gov. Janet Mills

The Majority Report’s Emma Vigeland stops by to discuss Trump’s attempt to seize the election—and the pushback it’s getting from within his own party. Maine Governor Janet Mills about her run to become the Democratic nominee for Senate in the great state of Maine, as she looks to take Senator Susan Collins’s seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 05, 202645 minSeason 1Ep. 601
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