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, 2023 • 57min
Rick Wilson, Eric Swalwell & Danika Severino Wynn
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to talk about the cards stacked against Governor Ron DeSantis ever becoming president. Congressman Eric Swalwell details the failures and incompetence of Jim Jordan as committee chair. Plus, Planned Parenthood's VP of Abortion Access, Danika Severine Wynn, talks to us about the horrors of a post-Roe America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2023 • 56min
Lawrence O'Donnell, Sen. Doug Jones & David Folkenflik
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell tells us how to look at Fox after this week’s explosive leaks. Former Senator Doug Jones tells us how the Democrats regain power in the south. NPR’s David Folkenflik breaks down the greater implications of Fox & Dominion’s lawsuit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 8, 2023 • 43min
Luke Broadwater, James Downie & Haraldur “Halli” Thorleifsson
The New York Times Luke Broadwater details Jim Jordan’s comical missteps heading the committee investigating the “weaponization” of the federal government. Former Twitter employee Haraldur "Halli" Thorleifsson shares his story of becoming the latest victim of Elon Musk's villainous rage. Plus, James Downie of MSNBC analyzes Ron DeSantis' thought process behind running against Donald Trump and his belief that he can win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 6, 2023 • 59min
Samantha Power, Rep. Jim Himes & Hugo Lowell
Congressman Jim Himes explains to us why Washington, DC should make laws for itself. Then USAID's Samantha Power talks to us about the war in Ukraine as it enters year two and a post-earthquake Turkey. Plus, Hugo Lowell gives us a wrap-up of CPAC and Trump's controversial speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 3, 2023 • 1h 2min
Angelo Carusone, Sarah Longwell & Dave Weigel
Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone walks us through the latest revelations from Dominion’s lawsuit against Fox News and what the future holds for the network. The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell talks about the little-discussed polling questions that speak volumes on the Trump v. DeSantis rivalry. Plus, Semafor’s Dave Weigel sends us a dispatch from CPAC’s increasingly divided circus show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 28, 2023 • 54min
Mehdi Hasan, Lydia Polgreen & Jordan Weissmann
MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan stops by to talk about his new book Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating. The New York Times Lydia Polgreen talks to us about the political realignments she’s seen across the globe. Plus, Semafor’s Jordan Weissmann explains to us the nuances of what is really going on with our railways and regulations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 27, 2023 • 51min
George Conway, Douglas Brinkley & Michael Tomasky
George Conway explains to us Donald J Trump’s increasingly bleak legal troubles. The New Republic Editor Michael Tomasky stops by for a brief history lesson on how we get to our partisan political climate. Plus, Silent Spring Revolution author Douglas Brinkley talks to us about what Biden can learn from past environmental disasters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2023 • 50min
Greg Sargent, Ruth Ben Ghiat & Aaron Blake
The Plum Line’s Greg Sargent talks about the weaponization of 1/6 footage and how the Dems can respond to Speaker McCarthy handing the footage to Tucker Carlson. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author of Strongmen: How They Rise, Why They Succeed, How They Fall explains to us the reckless conversation around a national divorce. Plus, The Washington Post’s Aaron Blake outlines how the Georgia grand jury forewoman’s media tour could cause problems for prosecuting Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2023 • 50min
Mary Trump, Will Sommer, Joanna Schwartz
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines the bleak Republican challenges to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential run. The Daily Beast’s Will Sommer talks about his new book Trust The Plan The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America. Lastly, UCLA professor Joanna Schwartz gives us a wider scope of her new book Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2023 • 55min
Erin Brockovich, Stuart Stevens & Adam Frisch
Legendary activist Erin Brockovich explains to us how the Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio is being handled improperly. The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens explains what will happen to any of Trump’s challengers once they go into a debate with him. Plus, Adam Frisch who barely lost to Congresswoman Lauren Boebert in 2022 tells us how he will defeat her in 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
