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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Jan 26, 2024 • 52min
John Heilemann, Greg Sargent & Dave Weigel
NBC national affairs analyst John Heilemann examines Nikki Haley’s dwindling options in her primary bid against former President Trump. The New Republic's Greg Sargent analyzes how the media is covering the 2024 election and highlights its numerous failures. Semafor's Dave Weigel provides an on-the-ground report from the 2024 GOP Presidential Primary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2024 • 56min
Karine Jean-Pierre, Rep. Brendan Boyle & Sarah Longwell
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre examines the achievements of the Biden administration. Representative Brendan Boyle offers a contrarian perspective on dealing with Speaker of the House, MAGA Mike Johnson. Sarah Longwell from The Bulwark details the rampant sexism she has observed in her focus groups on the GOP primary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 22, 2024 • 50min
Rick Wilson, Robert Reich & Jay Willis
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson mocks Trump's increasingly demented speeches. Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich details the impact of the child tax credit and other policies Biden can enact in a second term. 'Balls and Strikes' editor Jay Willis previews the Supreme Court's horrifying next move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 19, 2024 • 48min
Jeet Heer, Jon Allen & Heather Williams
The Nation's Jeet Heer discusses how Biden can get progressives to turn out in November. NBC News' Jon Allen joins us from New Hampshire for an update on the Republican presidential campaign trail. DLCC President Heather Williams examines the crucial state houses that could help keep the Republican legislature in check.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2024 • 55min
Lawrence O'Donnell, Amanda Litman & Ian Bassin
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell explains how the 2024 presidential election's consequences will come into focus for American voters. Run for Something's Amanda Litman examines the down-ballot races that will make a difference in the 2024 election. Then, we'll talk to Protect Democracy's Ian Bassin about how we can actually defend democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2024 • 55min
Katie Phang, Jonathan Feinblatt & Simon Rosenberg
Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg discusses indicators for predicting the 2024 election and challenges the conventional wisdom of a red wave. Everytown for Gun Safety's Jonathan Feinblatt talks about combatting gun manufacturers. MSNBC's Katie Phang previews the Iowa caucuses showdown.
Jan 12, 2024 • 53min
Alicia Menendez, Rep. Jared Moskowitz & Sam Brodey
MSNBC's "The Weekend" co-host, Alicia Menendez, breaks down how the start of the Republican primaries also marks the beginning of the general election. Rep. Jared Moskowitz recaps his latest battle with the inept House Oversight Chairman, Rep. Jim Comer. The Daily Beast's Deputy Politics Editor, Sam Brodey, details the never-ending chaos in Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2024 • 51min
Mary Trump, Sen. Barbara Boxer & Rick Perlstein
The Mary Trump Show's Mary Trump examines how we got the disorder that made Trump who he is. Former Senator Barbara Boxer tells us about her big idea on how we can fix immigration in America. Nixonland Author Rick Perlstein examines the pitfalls of covering the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 8, 2024 • 52min
Rick Wilson, Joshua Green & Brad Meltzer
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson gives the media covering the 2024 election a well-deserved tongue-lashing. Joshua Green details his latest book, "The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the Struggle for a New American Politics." Author Brad Meltzer tells us about the latest in his series of children's books, "Ordinary People Change The World: I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 5, 2024 • 31min
Matt Dixon & Yaroslav Trofimov
NBC's Matt Dixon examines his new book, "Swamp Monsters: Trump vs. DeSantis." The Wall Street Journal's chief foreign affairs correspondent, Yaroslav Trofimov, details his new book, "Our Enemies Will Vanish: The Russian Invasion and Ukraine's War of Independence."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
