Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

George Conway & Ian Bremmer

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Jan 7, 2026
George Conway, an attorney and political commentator running for Congress, shares his motivations for entering politics, emphasizing the need for non-career politicians to protect democratic institutions. Ian Bremmer, a leading political scientist, discusses the global destabilization caused by U.S. actions, particularly the implications of U.S. policies in Venezuela. They both highlight the dangers of Trump's assertive foreign policy and its potential to escalate conflicts, revealing the intricate connection between domestic politics and international stability.
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INSIGHT

Viral Propaganda Can Upend Campaigns

  • Social media propaganda can resurrect old local scandals as fresh national crises.
  • This dynamic pressures candidates to withdraw and reshapes local political landscapes quickly.
ADVICE

Fight Vaccine Schedule Cuts

  • Oppose deep cuts to the child vaccine schedule because they will cause preventable deaths.
  • Warn voters and lawmakers that removing vaccines is unconscionable and will harm children and adults.
INSIGHT

Venezuela Move Is About Power, Not Justice

  • The Maduro operation is less about law enforcement and more about ego, oil, and conquest.
  • Using extraterritorial seizures without clear legal or strategic purpose risks dangerous precedents.
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