Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Justin Wolfers & Julie K. Brown
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Feb 7, 2026 
Julie K. Brown, investigative reporter who reopened the Epstein story, and Justin Wolfers, University of Michigan economist, join to unpack two tense beats. They dive into the Epstein files, redactions, possible coverups and survivor tracking. They also analyze the U.S. economy, the Fed chair choice, dollar movements and what may be missing from headline data.
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Act Now To Protect Midterm Voting
- Molly Jong-Fast urges immediate state-level protections against ICE near polling places rather than waiting for midterms.
- Call your governor and representative now to push laws and contingencies to protect voters and democracy.
Dollar Drop Signals Global Confidence Risk
- A falling dollar isn't inherently bad but signals questions about global confidence in the U.S. economy and policy direction.
- Justin Wolfers worries the world may be losing patience with U.S. leadership and stability.
BLS Appointment Reversed A Chaotic Period
- Justin Wolfers recounts the firing of a previous BLS commissioner and the Senate blocking an unqualified nominee, showing institutional pushback.
- The eventual appointment of Brett Matsumoto restored a qualified, career economist to lead the BLS.
