The Al Franken Podcast Molly Jong-Fast on Another Week in Trump’s America
Feb 22, 2026
Molly Jong-Fast, writer and podcaster known for political commentary and New York Times pieces, returns to unpack recent political scandals. They discuss the partial release of Epstein files and withheld pages. They dig into Howard Lutnick’s ties, Prince Andrew’s arrest, threats to voting access from the SAVE Act, GOP strategy on the filibuster, CBS vs Colbert tensions, EPA rollbacks, ICE raids, and Trump-era corruption.
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Epstein Files May Be A Partial Cover-Up
- Molly Jong Fast argues the released Epstein files are only a fraction and many redactions hide powerful names.
- She frames the DOJ release as a potential cover-up that shields high-profile figures including Prince Andrew.
Neighborly Denials Don’t Hold Up
- Molly recounts Howard Lutnick living next to Epstein and later lying about only visiting once.
- She notes emails show the Lutnicks planned family visits, exposing his misleading claims.
SAVE Act Threatens Voter Rights
- The SAVE Act centralizes voter lists and empowers DHS to purge voters, risking disenfranchisement.
- Molly and Al warn it targets married women and undermines the constitutional state control of elections.