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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Mar 28, 2026 • 45min
Ali Vitali & Shane Goldmacher
Shane Goldmacher, NYT national political correspondent covering Republican strategy and key races. Ali Vitali, MSNBC Capitol Hill reporter and TV host focused on Congress and negotiations. They unpack the DHS funding showdown and why it mattered. They examine Republicans’ plan for a midterms convention in Dallas and its strategic aims. They trace political fallout, primary fights, and big-money influence.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 55min
Mike Madrid & Ezra Levin
Ezra Levin, Indivisible co‑founder organizing mass nonviolent protests. Mike Madrid, political consultant and Latino voter expert tracking shifts since 2020. They discuss the No Kings rallies’ global scale and safety, how protests can counter authoritarian optics, and the changing dynamics and motivations of Latino voters and paths for electoral gains.
4 snips
Mar 25, 2026 • 49min
Sam Seder & Dave Sirota
Dave Sirota, journalist and founder of The Lever, digs into the unitary executive theory and its threat to democratic checks. Sam Seder, progressive commentator and Majority Report host, examines systemic corruption and profiteering. They discuss surveillance, SEC interference, AI procurement, and how power concentrates across policy and war-related decisions.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 48min
Jim Acosta & Akhil Amar
Akhil Amar, Yale constitutional scholar who wrote about the 14th Amendment, offers historical perspective on birthright citizenship. Jim Acosta, journalist and national security commentator, examines ICE at airports and immigration enforcement. They discuss the Supreme Court case, legal history, TSA and ICE operational impacts, and broader national security and political consequences.
16 snips
Mar 21, 2026 • 46min
Jeet Heer & Will Sommer
Will Sommer, reporter who tracks right-wing media and MAGA personalities. Jeet Heer, journalist known for political and foreign policy analysis. They dissect Trump’s Iran approach and its economic and strategic risks. They unpack strains of antisemitism in MAGA, conspiratorial figures, and how those networks could reshape conservative politics.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 6min
Rick Wilson, Jacob Rubashkin & Michael Waldman
Michael Waldman, Brennan Center leader and voting-rights expert, explains the SAVE Act and its stakes for voter access. Jacob Rubashkin, elections analyst at Inside Elections, breaks down surprising Illinois primary results and local spending dynamics. Rick Wilson, political consultant and Lincoln Project co-founder, rips into Trump-era confirmations and political strategy. Fast-paced discussion on voting rules, primaries, spending, and Senate tactics.
16 snips
Mar 18, 2026 • 54min
Stephanie Ruhle & Alex Burness
Stephanie Ruhle, MSNBC anchor who covers national politics and foreign policy, and Alex Burness, Bolts Magazine reporter focused on state and local races. They dig into Trump’s claims about presidential support and how Iran coverage shapes politics. They also unpack the high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court fight, big money in judicial races, and local immigration enforcement battles.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 50min
Rick Wilson & Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Rick Wilson, political strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project, weighs in on Tucker Carlson, foreign ties of conservative media, MAGA infighting, and geopolitical risks in the Straits of Hormuz. Melanie Stansbury, New Mexico congresswoman leading oversight on Epstein-related probes, discusses the Zorro Ranch search, DOJ intervention, subpoenas, and reforming justice statutes.
17 snips
Mar 14, 2026 • 52min
Justin Wolfers & Gina Hinojosa
Gina Hinojosa, Texas state representative running for governor focused on education, anti-corruption, and infrastructure. Justin Wolfers, economist and professor analyzing macro trends and policy impacts. They discuss economic damage from recent policies and risks of war, plus Texas political momentum, school funding, infrastructure failures, and how grassroots organizing can overcome big money.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 47min
Evan McMorris-Santoro & Ed Luce
Ed Luce, Financial Times chief U.S. commentator and author, offers analysis of the Iran conflict's global and market consequences. Evan McMorris-Santoro, Notus reporter on U.S. politics, dissects the doomed SAVE Act, Texas primaries, and election strategy. They debate war costs, chokepoints, election law fights, and the political math shaping the map.
