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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9 snips
Feb 26, 2026 • 50min
Harry Litman & Rep. Jared Moskowitz
Jared Moskowitz, Florida congressman who oversees oversight work and probes into the Epstein files. Harry Litman, former U.S. attorney and legal analyst on federal investigations. They unpack missing DOJ reports, redaction rules, tracked access to documents, and how oversight and state prosecutors might respond. Fast-paced discussion on accountability, transparency, and political fallout.
6 snips
Feb 25, 2026 • 54min
George Conway & Rep. Robert Garcia
George Conway, lawyer and NY congressional hopeful known for critiquing Trump, and Robert Garcia, California congressman leading Oversight efforts into the Epstein files, join to unpack Trump’s theatrical, misleading State of the Union. They dissect props, contradictions, and electoral implications. Garcia details alleged DOJ concealment, redactions, and the push for accountability in the Epstein investigations.
7 snips
Feb 23, 2026 • 52min
Rick Wilson & Mallory McMorrow
Mallory McMorrow, Michigan state senator turned Senate candidate known for a viral 2022 speech and grassroots organizing. Rick Wilson, Republican strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder known for sharp political commentary. They dig into DOJ deletions tied to Epstein and alleged high‑level implications. They also debate electability, campaign finance choices, and winning strategies in purple states.
5 snips
Feb 21, 2026 • 58min
Joyce Vance & Maria Farmer
Maria Farmer, visual artist and early whistleblower who filed the first complaints against Jeffrey Epstein, recounts her experiences and advocacy. Joyce Vance, former federal prosecutor and legal analyst, breaks down the Supreme Court tariff ruling and separation-of-powers issues. They discuss legal fallout, Congress oversight, survivor support, and the stakes for accountability and rule of law.
9 snips
Feb 19, 2026 • 52min
David Pakman & AG Raul Torrez
Raúl Torrez, New Mexico Attorney General focusing on consumer protection and prosecuting high-profile probes. David Pakman, political commentator and podcaster analyzing politics and media. They discuss state lawsuits against Big Tech, AI and platform accountability, the probe of Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, transparency around released files, and the political stakes shaping these investigations.
13 snips
Feb 18, 2026 • 48min
Charlie Sykes & Jon Meacham
Jon Meacham, Pulitzer-winning historian, offers a sweep of American democratic struggles. Charlie Sykes, conservative commentator and media critic, dissects network decisions and partisan media shifts. They debate media appeasement, threats from the election-lie, historical parallels to McCarthyism, and how civic action and local politics might respond.
10 snips
Feb 16, 2026 • 42min
Rick Wilson & Bob Brooks
Rick Wilson, political strategist and Lincoln Project co-founder, critiques the MAGA coalition and media-savvy political moves. Bob Brooks, firefighter-turned-union leader running for PA-7, talks working-class representation and local concerns. They discuss Epstein files, shifts in Trump’s support, GOP panic, immigration politics, and practical messaging for Democrats.
12 snips
Feb 13, 2026 • 52min
Eugene Daniels & Jason Leopold
Eugene Daniels, MSNOW chief Washington correspondent who covers politics and policy, and Jason Leopold, Bloomberg investigative reporter known for digging up government records, talk politics and scandal. They dive into the looming government shutdown and DHS funding fights. They also unpack the ongoing revelations from the Epstein files and how records were reviewed and redacted.
7 snips
Feb 12, 2026 • 45min
Jim Acosta & Sam Wang
Sam Wang, neuroscientist and Princeton professor running for Congress in NJ-12. Jim Acosta, TV journalist and political commentator. They unpack Pam Bondi’s testimony about the Epstein files. They probe who appears in the unredacted records and how hearings reveal inconsistencies. They debate prosecutorial choices and possible political fallout.
11 snips
Feb 11, 2026 • 44min
Evan Osnos & Asha Rangappa
Asha Rangappa, former FBI special agent and national security lawyer, and Evan Osnos, New Yorker writer on wealth and power, discuss the unredacted Epstein files. They examine who appears, legal hurdles to prosecution, institutional failures, elite networks that shielded wrongdoing, and the broader political and social implications of elite accountability.
