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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18 snips
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.
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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.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 46min
Charlie Sykes & Jena Griswold
Jena Griswold, Colorado Secretary of State who protects elections and fought the Tina Peters threat. Charlie Sykes, conservative commentator and author critiquing GOP excesses. They discuss wasteful federal spending and wartime spectacle. They also cover threats to Colorado elections, pardons, and plans to safeguard voting access.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 45min
Rick Wilson & Doug Block Clark
Rick Wilson, a Republican strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project, offers sharp takes on MAGA infighting, national security gaps, and political messaging. Doug Bach-Clark, a ProPublica investigative reporter, exposes how a small group manufactured the stolen-election narrative and plotted to seize machines. They dig into election fraud fabrication, White House turmoil, and unfolding risks to future elections.
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Mar 7, 2026 • 51min
Ali Velshi & Dave Weigel
Ali Velshi, MSNBC anchor known for economic and foreign policy reporting. Dave Weigel, Semafor political reporter focused on elections and campaigns. They dig into the Jeffrey Epstein document releases and DOJ timing. They debate whether the Iran conflict distracts from domestic scandals. They map midterm battlegrounds, Texas primary dramas, and Senate pickup math.
9 snips
Mar 5, 2026 • 53min
Jim Acosta & David Enrich
David Enrich, NYT investigations editor who has probed Epstein’s networks. Jim Acosta, veteran broadcast journalist known for political reporting. They dig into newly surfaced Epstein files, customs ties in the Virgin Islands, missing DOJ materials, flight logs and who may have been protected. Short, fast-paced conversations about investigative gaps, local influence and how records shape the story.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 46min
Don Lemon & Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Don Lemon, veteran TV journalist and political commentator, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin Democrat focused on voting rights and healthcare, debate chaotic Iran strikes, civilian harm, and whether Congress was sidelined. They also unpack the SAVE Act’s ID rules and the Senate math around blocking it. Short, sharp conversations on war, oversight, and voting access.
10 snips
Mar 2, 2026 • 47min
Rick Wilson & Archie Hall
Archie Hall, an Economist reporter on economic policy and trade, and Rick Wilson, political strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder, join the conversation. They debate recent U.S. strikes on Iran and motives behind them. They analyze legal fallout from a Supreme Court tariff ruling and how shifting tariffs disrupt prices, supply chains, and trade ties.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 49min
Anne Applebaum & Michael Tomasky
Anne Applebaum, journalist and author on geopolitics and authoritarianism, warns about mixed U.S. messages to Europe, propaganda amplified by algorithms, and election-manipulation risks. Michael Tomasky, editor and political commentator focused on progressive economics and Democratic strategy, discusses Epstein-related accountability, how power protects the powerful, and what Democrats should emphasize going into primaries.
