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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Feb 15, 2025 • 47min
Harry Litman & Rep. Eric Swalwell
Talking Feds host Harry Litman stops by to discuss the insane amount of chaos in the Justice Department. Congressman Eric Swalwell talks about protecting citizens from DOGE’s unlawful aggressions on their data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 13, 2025 • 48min
Charlie Sykes & Rep. Becca Balint
Charlie Sykes examines the continued erosion of law and order in America. Congresswoman Becca Balint details the Republicans' attempts to rewrite American culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2025 • 43min
Jim Acosta & David Gilbert
Substack's The Jim Acosta Show host Jim Acosta examines Trump’s strategy to exploit the weak points in our government.Wired’s David Gilbert details the threats Elon’s DOGE-obsessed teenagers pose to U.S. national security.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2025 • 47min
Rick Wilson & Josh Miller-Lewis
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Trump’s voters learning what his agenda actually is. More Perfect Union’s Josh Miller-Lewis details the lobbying firm funneling massive influence into Donald Trump’s White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 8, 2025 • 46min
Preet Bharara & Molly White
Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara examines the legal obstacles that can keep Trump in check. Citation Needed’s Molly White details the tech bro oligarchy’s plans for America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 6, 2025 • 47min
Jeet Heer & Skye Perryman
The Nation’s Jeet Heer tries to make sense of Trump’s plans to expand America across the globe. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman examines the lawsuits they are filing to stop Trump and Musk’s agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2025 • 46min
Thomas Zimmer & Theda Skocpol
Historian Thomas Zimmer parses the inner workings of why Trump and Musk are rushing through their demolition of government institutions. Harvard’s Theda Skocpol examines what helped shape the right’s urge to dismantle government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 3, 2025 • 41min
Rick Wilson & Thomas Frank
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson details Trump’s many assaults on the rule of law.What's the Matter with Kansas author Thomas Frank examines why Democrats fear embracing populism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 1, 2025 • 42min
Angelo Carusone & Eoin Higgins
Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the media's reaction to Trump’s shock-and-awe legislation strategy. Eoin Higgins details his new book, Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 30, 2025 • 47min
Alex Wagner & Dana Milbank
The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines Republicans' chaotic confirmation hearings. MSNBC’s Alex Wagner details Trump’s immigration shock and awe and her new show, Trumpland with Alex WagnerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
