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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Dec 11, 2023 • 53min
Rick Wilson, Ryan Grim & Steven Levitsky
Rick Wilson discusses media's flaws in reporting polls. Ryan Grim details his book 'The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution.' Steven Levitsky examines why Republicans have turned against democracy.
Dec 8, 2023 • 52min
Sarah Longwell, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell & Maria Theresa Kumar
Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark discusses the ongoing embarrassment of the Republican presidential primary. Former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell details her Senate run against one of the Senate's most unlikable members, Rick Scott. Additionally, Maria Theresa Kumar from Voto Latino examines how the Democrats can reignite voter enthusiasm among Hispanics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 6, 2023 • 45min
Mary Trump. Rep. Ro Kanna & Mark Chiusano
The Mary Trump Show's Mary Trump examines Trump's quickly deteriorating mental state. Congressman Ro Khanna goes over the landscape now that Republicans' majority is one member slimmer. Author Mark Chiusano details his new book, 'The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 4, 2023 • 47min
Rick Wilson, Fred Krupp & Kelly Weill
The Lincoln Project's own Rick Wilson mocks Gov. Ron Desantis' astoundingly bad performance against Gov. Gavin Newsome. The Daily Beast's Kelly Weill, explains why the Seth Rich and Pizzagate conspiracy theories have resurfaced again. Environmental Defense Fund's Fred Krupp details the big news from this weekend, an agreement that will help hold gas companies accountable for methane leaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 1, 2023 • 48min
Tim Miller, Rep. Eric Swalwell & Rep. Robert Garcia
The Bulwark's Tim Miller discusses Rep. Kevin McCarthy's impending departure from Congress. Rep. Eric Swalwell tells us about how Democrats are actually running the government since the Republicans are too dysfunctional to do it themselves. Rep. Robert Garcia details the expulsion of Congressman George Santos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 29, 2023 • 49min
James Carville, Rep. Shontel Brown & Douglas Rushkoff
Democratic strategist James Carville tells us how Biden can win back the voters he's lost. Rep. Shontel Brown tells us about what she sees in her district in Ohio. 'Survival of the Richest' author Doug Rushkoff talks about Elon Musk's latest chaos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 27, 2023 • 56min
Rick Wilson, David Leonhardt & John Burn Murdoch
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson provides a reality check about the actual implications of The Project 2025. The Financial Times' John Burn Murdoch examines why life expectancy in the US is plummeting. The New York Times' David Leonhardt stops by to tell us about his new book, 'Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 24, 2023 • 37min
Ryan Reilly & Peter Salett
Ryan Reilly, NBC Justice Reporter, discusses his book 'Sedition Hunters: How January 6th Broke the Justice System.' Peter Sallet from The Hometown Project explains using celebrities to elect local officials.
Nov 22, 2023 • 53min
Jeet Heer, Ben Mezrich & Jon Ralston
The Nation's Jeet Heer discusses how Biden can improve his poll numbers with progressives. Author Ben Mezrich details his new book, 'Breaking Twitter: Elon Musk and the Most Controversial Corporate Takeover in History.' The Nevada Independent editor Jon Ralston about the threats facing Democrats in Nevada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 20, 2023 • 55min
Rick Wilson, Margaret Sullivan & Dave Weigel
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson discusses the inner workings of the Republican Party to support his fascist rhetoric. Semafor's Dave Weigel examines why 'woke-ism' didn't motivate people to vote in 2023. The Guardian's Margaret Sullivan assesses the media's recent failures in covering the 2024 election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
