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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Mar 13, 2024 • 52min
Mary Trump, Nick Corasaniti & Frank McCourt
Mary Trump criticizes Lara Trump's leadership at the RNC. Nick Corasaniti examines GOP efforts to clear voter rolls. Frank McCourt discusses reclaiming liberty in the digital age. Podcast explores personal stories and challenges in the current political landscape.
Mar 11, 2024 • 56min
Rick Wilson, Rep. Lori Trahan & Maxwell Stearns
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson breaks down the many failures of Sen. Britt’s SOTU rebuttal speech. Congresswoman Lori Trahan explores how she's fighting the Republicans' insane war on IVF. Author Maxwell Stearns details his book 'Parliamentary America: The Least Radical Means of Radically Repairing Our Broken Democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 8, 2024 • 56min
George Conway, Rick Wilson, Ben LaBolt & Dana Milbank
The Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank tells us about his month being a Republican. White House communications director Ben LaBolt details the state of the union and what lies ahead for President Biden in the general election. Plus! A clip from our sold-out show at City Winery featuring Rick Wilson & surprise guest George Conway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 6, 2024 • 49min
Rep. Andy Kim, Gov. Howard Dean & Jim Acosta
Gov. Howard Dean weighs how Biden should approach the general election season. Congressman Andy Kim details his Senate run and the bizarre NJ ballot structures that allow party insiders to have advantages. CNN anchor Jim Acosta examines the media's failures in covering the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 4, 2024 • 49min
Rick Wilson, Noah Shachtman, Michael Liroff & Peter Shamshiri
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson roasts the GOP’s failure to land a punch on Hunter Biden in their closed-door hearing. Rolling Stone’s Noah Shachtman details the prescription drug abuses in the Trump White House. The 5-4 Podcast hosts Michael Liroff & Peter Shamshiri about the Supreme Court's latest descent into being a vehicle for MAGA activism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 1, 2024 • 51min
Jeet Heer, Sen. Tammy Baldwin & Sue Altman
The podcast discusses Mitch McConnell's retirement impact on the Republican Party, IVF legislation battles in Wisconsin, and Sue Altman's candidacy for Congress in New Jersey's seventh district. It also covers consumer frustration, political activism for better representation, and analysis of redistricting in New York.
Feb 28, 2024 • 52min
Josh Marshall, John Avlon & Daniel Lurie
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines the likelihood of Speaker of the House MAGA Mike Johnson botching another government funding deal. Former CNN analyst John Avlon tells us why he is leaving punditry to run for Congress in Long Island. SF mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie details his run against an incumbent in his party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2024 • 58min
Rick Wilson, Barbara McQuade & Carlos Lozada
The podcast discusses Republicans targeting IVF, disinformation's impact on America, and the importance of reading politics. It also delves into cultural attitudes towards pornography, dangers of disinformation, manipulative tactics in politics, and insights from lesser-known books.
Feb 23, 2024 • 51min
Stuart Stevens, Mary Pat Hector & Dr. Uche Blackstock
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines the divisions in the Democratic Party from an outside view. Rise’s Mary Pat Hector tells us how to get out the Gen Z vote for Dems in the 2024 election. Dr. Uche Blackstock details her new book, 'LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2024 • 55min
Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Rep. Colin Allred & Catherine Rampell
Senator Debbie Stabenow examines the complexities of Michigan politics as their presidential primary looms. Rep. Colin Allred updates us on his run against Sen. Lyin' Ted Cruz in Texas on the three-year anniversary of the senator's trip to Cancun. The Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell makes the argument for why immigration is good for the American economy in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
