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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Oct 2, 2023 • 55min
Mehdi Hasan, Daniel Squadron & Steve Inskeep
Mehdi Hasan criticizes GOP's impeachment hearing for Biden. Daniel Squadron explains how The States Project assists Democrats in state-level politics. Steve Inskeep discusses his new book on Lincoln's success in a divided America.
Oct 1, 2023 • 43min
BONUS: Dr. Peter Hotez @ Texas Tribune Fest
Dr. Peter Hotez talks to Molly at this year's Texas Tribune Fest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2023 • 54min
Tim Miller, Rep. Katherine Clark & Rep Robert Garcia
Tim Miller, from The Bulwark, provides a detailed account of the latest GOP debate. Minority Whip Katherine Clark informs us about the possibility of a government shutdown, while Congressman Robert Garcia delves into his thoughts on the GOP's impeachment inquiry into President Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2023 • 54min
Rep. Summer Lee, Ali Velshi & Heather Cox Richardson
Congresswoman Summer Lee emphasizes the importance of holding corrupt officials accountable, Ali Velshi highlights his new podcast and book on Trump's indictments, and historian Heather Cox Richardson discusses her book on the state of America.
Sep 26, 2023 • 17min
BONUS: Talking Feds X Fast Politics
In a special bonus crossover episode live from Texas Tribune Fest, Talking Feds' Harry Litman and Molly Jong-Fast discuss the latest in politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 25, 2023 • 41min
Rep. Ruben Gallego, Ryan Busse & Jason Rezaian
Rep. Ruben Gallego discusses his run for the Arizona senate. Ryan Busse talks about his run for Governor of Montana. Jason Rezaian examines imprisoned journalists locked up abroad. The challenges of winning in red states, impact of military service, AI in politics, running in Montana, and falling in love with Iran are discussed.
Sep 22, 2023 • 49min
Michael Wolff, Dan Nathan & Ben Tulchin
On The Tape Podcast, host Dan Nathan makes sense of our Goldilocks economy. Michael Wolff details his new book, 'The Fall: The End of Fox News and the Murdoch Dynasty.' Pollster Ben Tulchin explains how Biden can adopt a populist message to connect better with the voters he struggles to reach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 20, 2023 • 54min
Lawrence O'Donnell, Jeff Zients & John Della Volpe
Lawrence O'Donnell imagines TV from a Trump house arrest. Jeff Zients details Biden's moves to negotiate drug prices. John Della Volpe measures grains of salt with polls.
Sep 18, 2023 • 49min
Rick Wilson, Margaret Sullivan & David Leonhardt
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson tells how Minority leader Kevin McCarthy is playing into MTG and Matt Gaetz’s plans. Margaret Sullivan of The Guardian urges the media to serve the public by covering Trump and Biden effectively. David Leonhardt of The New York Times anticipates Mitt Romney's retirement and its potential impact on the GOP's future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2023 • 51min
Ronald Brownstein, Ben Wikler & Russet Perry
The Atlantic's Ronald Brownstein outlines the calculus on just how worried Democrats should be about Biden's re-election prospects. Wisconsin Democrats chair Ben Wikler details the Republicans' latest anti-democratic move to impeach a newly elected Supreme Court justice because they don't like her. Russet Perry explains the importance of her run in a crucial Virginia state senate race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
