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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Jul 26, 2024 • 1h
Symone Sanders, Michael Steele, Skye Perryman & Justice Allison Riggs
Symone Sanders and Michael Steele discuss Kamala Harris's presidential campaign. Skye Perryman talks about fighting Project 2025. Justice Allison Riggs details her race in North Carolina. The episode covers politics, democracy, and legal challenges.
Jul 24, 2024 • 56min
Josh Marshall, Justin Wolfers & AG Andrea Campbell
Josh Marshall discusses Kamala Harris path to presidency, Justin Wolfers analyzes Biden's strong economy. AG Andrea Campbell talks about curbing assault weapons in Massachusetts.
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Jul 21, 2024 • 53min
Rick Wilson, Stuart Stevens & Dave Weigel
Rick Wilson, Stuart Stevens, and Dave Weigel discuss Biden's exit from race, uproar at RNC, and on-the-ground reporting. Includes analysis of RNC speeches, Dana White controversy, and navigating political chaos.
Jul 19, 2024 • 50min
Rick Wilson, Al Franken & Gloria Johnson
Political strategist Rick Wilson criticizes Trump's RNC moderation attempt. Al Franken reacts to RNC. Gloria Johnson discusses Senate run vs. Blackburn. Topics: chaotic RNC reactions, 2024 election, hope in recovery, women's rights, voter turnout importance.
Jul 17, 2024 • 54min
George Conway, Kate Shaw & Jason Stanley
George Conway discusses Merrick Garland's strategy post classified documents case dismissal. Jason Stanley examines fascism parallels in Europe and the US. Kate Shaw details the Supreme Court's damaging rulings this term.
Jul 15, 2024 • 45min
Dahlia Lithwick, Dave Eggers, Arthur Bradford & Jill Westbrook
Molly Jong-Fast speaks to the audience about political violence. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick examines the further implications of the Supreme Court's recent rulings. Author Dave Eggers, director Arthur Bradford, and public school teacher Jill Westbrook detail their new documentary To Be Destroyed, which covers book banning in Rapid City, South Dakota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2024 • 56min
Jeff Sharlet, Marc Elias & Dave Weigel
Author Jeff Sharlet provides a sobering look at Trump’s fascist promises and how they would change America as we know it. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias fact-checks Republican claims that the Democrats cannot nominate a different candidate. Semafor’s Dave Weigel examines the lessons from 2016 that are coming back to haunt 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 10, 2024 • 56min
Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Kurt Andersen & Ian Dunt
The Origin Story podcast host Ian Dunt comes by to gloat after the UK finally elects a left-wing government to clean up the mess of the past decade plus. Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen stops by to talk about the fun prank he played on Donald Trump and how it haunts him to this day. Author Ruth Ben-Ghiat examines the bad week fascists have had across the globe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 8, 2024 • 54min
Rick Wilson, Joe Conason & Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson discusses the stakes of the 2024 election and why Trump’s denouncement of Project 2025 is unfounded. National Memo editor Joe Conason details his new book, The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism. NextGen America’s Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez examines how to motivate young people to vote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 5, 2024 • 32min
Maria Theresa Kumar & Garrett Graff
Author Garrett Graff details his new book "When the Sea Came Alive: An Oral History of D-Day." Voto Latino President Maria Theresa Kumar examines organizing Hispanic voters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
