Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
iHeart Podcast Network
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.
Location:
United States
Networks:
iHeart Podcast Network
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Ken Follett & Lili Anolik
12/25/2024
Vanity Fair’s Lili Anolik examines her book Didion Babitz, which delves into Joan Didion’s fascinating life and her relationship with writer Eve Babitz. Author Ken Follett discusses cathedrals and the reopening of Notre Dame.
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Duration:00:31:07
Rick Wilson & Tim Weiner
12/23/2024
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Donald Trump facing his own version of Donald Trump and what that means. Enemies: A History of the FBI author Tim Weiner details what a weaponized FBI could look like.
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Duration:00:46:03
Harry Litman & Ben Terris
12/21/2024
Talking Feds host Harry Litman examines Trump’s latest legal aggressions. The Washington Post’s Ben Terris discusses the DJ influencing Trump—and if you’re thinking Kid Rock, you need to listen.
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Duration:00:51:45
Dana Milbank & AG Andrea Campbell
12/19/2024
The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank details the obvious turmoil unfolding as Trump takes office. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell examines how attorneys general can protect citizens from Trump’s aggressions.
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Duration:00:42:11
Al Franken &Justice Allison Riggs
12/18/2024
The Al Franken Show's Al Franken examines how Trump's administration might get caught in the mechanics of the U.S. government. Justice Allison Riggs details her fiercely contested race in North Carolina, a critical battle for control of the courts.
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Duration:00:44:05
Rick Wilson & Rep. Mikie Sherrill
12/16/2024
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the political realignment following the 2024 election. Rep. Mikie Sherrill details her gubernatorial run in New Jersey.
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Duration:00:48:00
Sam Brodey & Robert Faturechi
12/14/2024
The Boston Globe's Sam Brodey gets us up to speed on the strange twists inside Congress. ProPublica’s Robert Faturechi examines Trump’s business conflicts of interest.
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Duration:00:40:45
Stuart Stevens & Alex Gibney
12/12/2024
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines the current state of American democracy. Director Alex Gibney details his new film The BiBi Files and its parallels between Trump and Netanyahu.
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Duration:00:43:41
Josh Marshall & Noah Schactman
12/11/2024
TPM’s Josh Marshall examines what the next Trump administration might look like. Rolling Stone’s Noah Schachtman analyzes Eric Adams's desperate pleas to Trump and the mockery they have received.
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Duration:00:42:27
Rick Wilson & Ben Wikler
12/9/2024
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the optimistic view of Trump’s incoming administration. Wisconsin Democrats chair Ben Wikler details his run to head the DNC.
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Duration:00:47:31
Sarah Longwell & Sen. Chris Murphy
12/7/2024
The Focus Group podcast’s Sarah Longwell examines her assumptions about the 2024 election and how they can be improved for the future. Senator Chris Murphy discusses how Democrats can appeal to the American people with a more populist message.
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Duration:00:44:43
Timothy O’Brien & Molly Redden
12/5/2024
Bloomberg Opinion’s Timothy O’Brien details what to expect from the next Trump administration. ProPublica’s Molly Redden examines how Trump plans to take powers from Congress to reshape the federal government.
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Duration:00:42:05
George Conway & Heather Williams
12/4/2024
The Atlantic’s George Conway shares his insights on President Biden pardoning his son, Hunter. DLCC’s Heather Williams details the Democrats' strategy in the years to come to reclaim a majority.
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Duration:00:41:08
Rick Wilson & Caroline Kitchener
12/2/2024
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines what Kash Patel’s appointment as FBI director means. The Washington Post’s Caroline Kitchener details the latest horrors of a post-Roe world.
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Duration:00:41:15
Rep. Brendan Boyle & Thomas Zimmer
11/30/2024
Congressman Brendan Boyle examines the incoming dysfunction in the 219th Congress. Historian Thomas Zimmer explores how we can prepare for Project 2025’s assault on the America we know.
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Duration:00:40:29
Jeet Heer & Rep. Becca Balint
11/28/2024
The Nation’s Jeet Heer talks to us about the Democratic Party’s rebuilding efforts. Congresswoman Becca Balint examines how to push back against Trump’s agenda.
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Duration:00:46:01
Mary Trump & Ryan Broderick
11/27/2024
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump examines how we prepare for the incoming Trump administration. Garbage Day’s Ryan Broderick details how politics is downstream from internet culture and what that means for our political future.
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Duration:00:42:55
Rick Wilson & Roger McNamee
11/25/2024
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the impending disaster of the next Trump administration. Zucked author Roger McNamee examines the dystopian goals of tech billionaires.
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Duration:00:44:53
Charlie Sykes & Skye Perryman
11/23/2024
To The Contrary newsletter author Charlie Sykes examines how to stay sane in this news cycle. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman discusses fighting back against Trump’s agenda through the courts.
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Duration:00:46:27
Dana Milbank & Julia Davis
11/21/2024
The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines what Donald Trump’s nominations signal for the future. Russian Media Monitor’s Julia Davis explores how Russia is reacting to Trump’s recent moves.
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Duration:00:48:59