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
Rick Wilson & Josh Miller-Lewis
2/10/2025
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Trump’s voters learning what his agenda actually is. More Perfect Union’s Josh Miller-Lewis details the lobbying firm funneling massive influence into Donald Trump’s White House.
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Duration:00:46:33
Preet Bharara & Molly White
2/8/2025
Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara examines the legal obstacles that can keep Trump in check. Citation Needed’s Molly White details the tech bro oligarchy’s plans for America.
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Duration:00:45:36
Jeet Heer & Skye Perryman
2/6/2025
The Nation’s Jeet Heer tries to make sense of Trump’s plans to expand America across the globe. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman examines the lawsuits they are filing to stop Trump and Musk’s agenda.
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Duration:00:47:15
Thomas Zimmer & Theda Skocpol
2/5/2025
Historian Thomas Zimmer parses the inner workings of why Trump and Musk are rushing through their demolition of government institutions. Harvard’s Theda Skocpol examines what helped shape the right’s urge to dismantle government.
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Duration:00:45:36
Rich Wilson & Thomas Frank
2/3/2025
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson details Trump’s many assaults on the rule of law.
What's the Matter with Kansas author Thomas Frank examines why Democrats fear embracing populism.
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Duration:00:40:35
Angelo Carusone & Eoin Higgins
2/1/2025
Media Matters’ Angelo Carusone examines the media's reaction to Trump’s shock-and-awe legislation strategy. Eoin Higgins details his new book, Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left.
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Duration:00:41:44
Alex Wagner & Dana Milbank
1/30/2025
The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines Republicans' chaotic confirmation hearings. MSNBC’s Alex Wagner details Trump’s immigration shock and awe and her new show, Trumpland with Alex Wagner
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Duration:00:46:32
Josh Marshall & AG Rob Bonta
1/29/2025
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall examines how Trump’s spending freezes impact everyday American life. California Attorney General Rob Bonta details how AGs can fight back against Trump’s aggressions.
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Duration:00:43:32
Rick Wilson, Davey Alba & Leon Yin
1/26/2025
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines Trump’s first week back in office. Bloomberg’s Davey Alba and Leon Yin detail how Trump’s outreach to YouTubers helped him win the presidency.
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Duration:00:41:38
Ryan Broderick & Nick Bilton
1/25/2025
Garbage Day’s Ryan Broderick details how Democrats are navigating the new governing order, while Vanity Fair’s Nick Bilton examines Trump’s pardon of Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht.
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Duration:00:43:11
Dave Weigel & Faiz Shakir
1/23/2025
Semaphore’s Dave Weigel analyzes President Trump’s first days back in office, while More Perfect Union’s Faiz Shakir discusses his bid to lead the DNC.
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Duration:00:49:03
Charlie Sykes & Alexis McGill Johnson
1/22/2025
MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes analyzes the shock and awe of Trump’s first day back in office. Planned Parenthood President Alexis McGill Johnson outlines strategies to protect reproductive rights in this new era.
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Duration:00:46:51
Marc Elias & Michael Waldman
1/20/2025
Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias examines the legal battles of the Trump 2.0 era. The Brennan Center’s Michael Waldman details the Unified Executive Theory and how it might unfold under Trump 2.0.
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Duration:00:44:00
Stuart Stevens & Skye Perryman
1/18/2025
The Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens examines the lessons learned as Biden leaves office. Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman details how they plan to push back against the Trump administration.
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Duration:00:45:37
Dahlia Lithwick & Evan Osnos
1/16/2025
The New Yorker’s Evan Osnos examines Republican's compliance with Trump’s agenda. Slate's Dahlia Lithwick details Pam Bondi's confirmation hearing.
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Duration:00:43:38
George Conway & Ryan Mac
1/15/2025
The Atlantics George Conway Eamines Bidens final days and what he should do with pardons The New York Times Ryan Mac Details the tech bros rebellion against being woke
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Duration:00:46:29
Sen. Ron Wyden & Gov. Matt Meyer
1/13/2025
Senator Ron Wyden details his new book It Takes Chutzpah. Newly minted Governor of Delaware Matt Meyer examines his journey from teacher to governor in under a decade.
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Duration:00:51:43
Jeet Heer & Sen. Tammy Duckworth
1/11/2025
The Nation’s Jeet Heer explores why Trump is so eager to annex Canada. Senator Tammy Duckworth details her Article II responsibilities in confirming Trump’s cabinet.
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Duration:00:41:59
Kurt Andersen & John Ganz
1/9/2025
Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen provides a historical perspective on how Pat Buchanan paved the way for today's Trump. When the Clock Broke author John Ganz examines the path that led to our current political moment.
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Duration:00:45:52
Mary Trump & Stephen Vladeck
1/8/2025
The Mary Trump Show's Mary Trump stops by to discuss the incoming vision of Trump 2.0. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck examines the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision on corporate transparency.
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Duration:00:47:09