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 3, 2024 • 32min
Griffin Dunne & Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunt
Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunt examines the Tulsa, Oklahoma massacre and the quest to honor it. Actor Griffin Dunne details his new book "The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 1, 2024 • 38min
Mallory McMorrow & Anna Eskamani
Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani gives us a boots-on-the-ground report from Florida, where the Democrats are making gains rebuilding their party. Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow surveys what's happening in Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2024 • 34min
David Wallace-Wells & Brian Klass
David Wallace-Wells updated us on what he's seeing on the climate change front. Brian Klaas, author of "Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters," examines the current state of democracy in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2024 • 36min
Chuck Rocha & Ramin Setoodeh
Solidarity Strategies founder Chuck Rocha examines Biden’s path to victory. But first, we’ll talk to Ramin Setoodeh, who details his new book "Apprentice in Wonderland: How Donald Trump and Mark Burnett Took America Through the Looking Glass."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2024 • 49min
Rick Wilson, Sen. Martin Heinrich & Deirdre Schifeling
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson surveys the extremely bad Republican Senate candidates. Senator Martin Heinrich examines how we ban bump stocks. The ACLU’s Deirdre Schifeling details how they are fighting back against some of the worst rulings in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2024 • 58min
Justin Wolfers, Jared Huffman & Simon Rosenberg
Think Like an Economist podcast host Professor Justin Wolfers details Trump’s disastrous plan to shift from income taxes to tariffs. Congressman Jared Huffman details the preemptive steps he's taking to stop Trump from having executive power to institute Project 2025 if he is re-elected. The Hopium Chronicles' Simon Rosenberg examines the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2024 • 48min
Jeet Heer, Will Rollins & Michael Waldman
The Nation's Jeet Heer discusses how President Biden brings the left back into his coalition. Will Rollins details his run in California's Palm Springs area against Ken Calvert. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman discusses the continued corruption of our Supreme Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2024 • 55min
Rick wilson, Janelle Stelson, Lisa Lerer & Elisabeth Dias
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson skewers the Supreme Court's continued descent into insanity. Janelle Stelson details her congressional run in Pennsylvania against Scott Perry. Authors Lisa Lerer and Elisabeth Dias detail their new book, The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2024 • 53min
Lawrence O'Donnell, Margaret Sullivan & Sam Brodey
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell examines Trump’s inability to expand the electorate. The Guardian's Margaret Sullivan parses the consequences of the newsroom changeover at The Washington Post. The Boston Globe’s Sam Brodey details Trump stopping by to talk to Congress today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2024 • 54min
Stuart Stevens, Adam Carlson & Sarah Ellison
Legendary campaign manager Stuart Stevens stops by to talk to us about how he thinks Biden’s voters will come home to him as the campaign season heats up. Former pollster Adam Carlson gives his analysis of 2024 polls. The Washington Post’s Sarah Ellison explains how disinformation circulates through our media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
