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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May 12, 2025 • 44min
Rick Wilson & Leah Litman
Rick Wilson, a political strategist and co-founder of the Lincoln Project, and Leah Litman, a law professor and author, dive into the alarming corruption within Trump's administration. They unravel Trump’s blatant financial misconduct and the implications of his policies on low-income communities. Litman also sheds light on her new book, discussing the Supreme Court's conservative leanings and their influence on civil rights and immigration. Their sharp insights reveal the tangled web between political hypocrisy and the law in today’s landscape.
May 10, 2025 • 1h 7min
Stuart Stevens, Carole Cadwalladr & Deja Foxx
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines how things are going in Trump’s America.Congressional candidate Deja Foxx details her run for Congress and why we need Gen Z energy in Washington.Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel where we talk to investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr about how to navigate AI disinformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8, 2025 • 45min
Michael Steele & Chris Hughes
MSNBC’s The Weeknight host Michael Steele details the Democratic Party’s strategic missteps in leadership. Entrepreneur Chris Hughes discusses his new book Marketcrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 7, 2025 • 44min
Andy Levy & Gov. Andy Beshear
As The World Churns’ Andy Levy details Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his misguided tariff bluffs.Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear discusses delivering policies that actually improve the lives of his constituents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 5, 2025 • 42min
Rick Wilson & Jocelyn Benson
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s increasingly deranged media appearances. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson details her new book The Purposeful Warrior: Standing Up for What's Right When the Stakes Are High.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 3, 2025 • 1h 3min
Josh Marshall, Rep. Katherine Clark & Will Sommer
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump is failing to emulate Viktor Orbán’s playbook. Minority Whip Katherine Clark details how Democrats continue to fight back against Trump’s agenda. Plus, we have a special bonus from our YouTube channel with The Bulwark’s Will Sommer examining the MAGA media clown show being invited into the White House press room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 1, 2025 • 51min
Symone Sanders-Townsend & Mary Ziegler
The Weeknight host Symone Sanders-Townsend skewers Trump’s first 100 days and the lies he’s trying to spin around them. Personhood author Mary Ziegler details her powerful new book on reproductive rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30, 2025 • 50min
Jeet Heer & Peter S. Goodman
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Canada’s election and what it means for Trump’s rule of America. The New York Times’ Peter S. Goodman details what the empty shipping containers coming into America’s ports mean for the shelves in your local community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2025 • 45min
Charlie Sykes & Rachel Janfaza
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines Trump’s first 100 days of changing America.The Up and Up founder Rachel Janfaza details the divide in Gen Z’s voting and the complicated landscape of their support for Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2025 • 47min
Sam Adler-Bell & Stephen Vladeck
Know Your Enemy’s Sam Adler-Bell examines Trump’s weaponization of law enforcement.The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the courts’ pushback against Trump’s agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
