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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Jun 10, 2024 • 50min
Rick Wilson, Justin Elliot & Jeff Goodell
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the fallout from Trump becoming a convicted felon. ProPublica’s Justin Elliot details his reporting that Donald Trump has bumped up the salaries for campaign employees who are witnesses in his trials. Author Jeff Goodell details his new book 'The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 7, 2024 • 51min
Jordan Klepper, Sen. Tammy Baldwin & Ian Dunt
"The Origin Story" podcast host Ian Dunt details the comedic turns the UK’s election keeps taking. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin examines the right's never-ending aggressions towards reproductive rights. The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper reports what he sees as he attends MAGA rallies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 5, 2024 • 44min
George Conway, Rep. Mikie Sherrill & Angelo Carusone
Atlantic columnist George Conway examines how we can end MAGA. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill details her move to hold Supreme Court justices accountable for their questionable ethics. Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone explains the Right’s new playbook to take down media outlets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 3, 2024 • 51min
Rick Wilson, Harry Litman & Ben Smith
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson roasts the Republicans' defense of Justice Alito's actions. Talking Feds' Harry Litman analyzes Donald Trump being a convicted felon. Semafor Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith examines the media's coverage of the election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2024 • 56min
Al Franken, Madiba Dennie & Steven Brill
Former Senator Al Franken weighs in on Justice Alito further eroding Americans' trust in the Supreme Court. Deputy Editor for Balls and Strikes, Madiba Dennie, details her new book, 'The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole The Constitution And How We The People Can Take It Back.' Newsguard founder Steven Brill examines his new book, 'The Death of Truth: How Social Media and the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen and Demagogues the Weapons They Needed to Destroy Trust and Polarize the World—And What We Can Do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2024 • 5min
Rick Wilson & MJF React To Trump Becoming A Convicted Felon
Rick Wilson & Molly Jong-Fast are here to give their takes on Donald Trump being guilty of all 34 counts in the hush money case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2024 • 58min
Charlie Sykes, Tom Steyer & David Leonhardt
MSNBC columnist and contributor Charlie Sykes weighs Trump’s chances of becoming a convicted felon. Former presidential candidate Tom Steyer stops by to talk about his new book, 'Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the Climate War.' New York Times columnist David Leonhardt discusses neopopulism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2024 • 55min
Rick Wilson, Mike Hixenbaugh & Melissa Walker
The Lincoln Project’s own Rick Wilson skewers Trump’s embarrassing appearance at the Libertarian Party’s convention. NBC’s Mike Hixenbaugh discusses his book, They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms. The States Project's Melissa Walker examines how they are helping Democrats win elections through giving circles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2024 • 55min
Dana Milbank, Rep Jim Himes & John Ganz
Dana Milbank, a columnist for The Washington Post, examines how Trump smears his opponents using the same method each time. Representative Jim Himes surveys Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s chaotic rule over the House. Author John Ganz details his new book, "When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2024 • 54min
Gov. Jared Polis, Sarah Longwell & Ari Berman
Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado talks about Democrats winning with marijuana, while Ari Berman discusses voter suppression tactics in his book. Topics include Biden's strategy, voter sentiment, AI regulation, and redistricting issues.
