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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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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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Episodes
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Joyce Vance & Laura Gamboa

4/3/2025
Civil Discourse Substack author Joyce Vance examines the Constitution's checks and balances keeping Trump in check. Professor Laura Gamboa examines her article for Foreign Affairs, "How to Save a Democracy," and the lessons from other countries' authoritarian crises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:25

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George Conway & Simon Rabinovitch

4/2/2025
The Atlantic’s George Conway examines Trump’s lawlessness and how our institutions hold up to it.The Economist’s Simon Rabinovitch details how Trump’s tariffs will actually affect the global economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:48

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Rick Wilson & Annie Karni

3/31/2025
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson dissects Signalghazi’s continued fallout.The New York Times' Annie Karni details her new book Mad House: How Donald Trump, MAGA Mean Girls, a Former Used Car Salesman, a Florida Nepo Baby, and a Man with Rats in His Walls Broke Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:03

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Josh Marshall & Anthony Walton

3/29/2025
Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall surveys the fallout of Signalghazi. Poet and writer Anthony Walton details his new book The End of Respectability: Notes of a Black American, His Life, and His Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:38

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Jeet Heer & Mallory McMorrow

3/27/2025
The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Signalgate and Republicans' failure to brush it off. Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow details her new book Hate Won't Win: Find Your Power and Leave This Place Better Than You Found It. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:08

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Charlie Sykes & Stephen Vladeck

3/26/2025
Charlie Sykes examines Pete Hegseth’s little group chat problem. The Shadow Docket author Stephen Vladeck details the dynamics of when the Supreme Court rules against Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:18

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Rick Wilson & Michael S. Roth

3/24/2025
Rick Wilson examines Donald Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education. Wesleyan University President Michael S. Roth details Trump’s attempts to bully universities into adopting his policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:12

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Dahlia Lithwick, Paul Krugman & Tim Miller

3/22/2025
Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick examines the Supreme Court’s mixed messaging. Legendary economist Paul Krugman analyzes Trump’s continued crashing of the markets. Plus, we have a bonus from our YouTube channel where I discuss how Democrats can effectively lead with The Bulwark Daily podcast host Tim Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:02

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Al Franken & Josh Cohen

3/20/2025
The Al Franken Show’s Al Franken discusses how changing leadership in the Senate would play out and his role in Netflix’s The Residence, which is out now! Ettingermentum editor Josh Cohen details the Democrats’ future strategy to regain power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:39

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Ron Brownstein, Jason Stanley & James Carville

3/19/2025
The Atlantic’s Ron Brownstein examines the odds of Trump’s unpopular policies leading to his midterm demise. Author Jason Stanley details what he sees beneath the veil of Trump’s authoritarian moves. Plus, we have a bonus from our YouTube channel where Molly debates Democratic strategist James Carville on how Democrats should fight against MAGA’s agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:56:28

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Rick Wilson & Trae Crowder

3/17/2025
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the Democrats' handling of the CR and their leadership’s strategies. Comedian Trae Crowder discusses his new comedy special, Trash Daddy, which is out now on YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:11

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Mary Trump, Rep. Robert Garcia & Kathy Hochul

3/15/2025
The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump skewers the Democrats' lack of leadership. Rep. Robert Garcia details the real-world cost of Donald Trump’s tariffs. Plus, we’ll have a bonus clip from our YouTube channel featuring an interview with NY Governor Kathy Hochul about protecting citizens from Trump’s aggressions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:52:22

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Andy Levy & Rep. Suhas Subramanyam

3/13/2025
The New Abnormal co-host Andy Levy examines the state of American democracy. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, the congressman representing the district with the most federal workers cut by DOGE, details the impact on his community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:48

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Dan Nathan, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam & Lawrence Lessig

3/12/2025
On The Tape’s Dan Nathan explains the stock market’s very, very bad reaction to Donald Trump’s policies. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, who represents the district with the most federal workers cut by DOGE, details the impact on his community. PLUS! Harvard Professor Lawrence Lessig explores how a populist DOGE could benefit the Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:38

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Rick Wilson, Amanda Zurawski & Randi Weingarten

3/10/2025
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines the infighting inside Trump’s White House. Amanda Zurawski discusses the life-threatening consequences of strict abortion bans, even in cases of inevitable miscarriage. PLUS! We have a clip from our YouTube channel where Molly interviews American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten about why fascists hate teachers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:11

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Mehdi Hasan & Rep. Jared Moskowitz

3/8/2025
Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan examines the deep dissonance between what Trump promised the American people and his current presidency. Congressman Jared Moskowitz details his complicated relationship with Rep. James Comer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:19

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Stuart Stevens & Gov. Muara Healey

3/5/2025
Legendary campaign manager Stuart Stevens examines how Trump shifts the goalposts to create the perception that his policies are popular. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey details the real-life implications of Trump’s careless cuts to the government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:54

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Rick Wilson, Dana Milbank & Justice Allison Riggs

3/5/2025
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson reacts to Trump’s mess of a Joint Address to Congress. The Washington Post’s Dana Milbank examines Trump’s trade wars and how badly they are going for him. Justice Allison Riggs details the continued chaos with the NC Supreme Court denying her a seat on the bench. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:55:57

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Rick Wilson, Ben Wikler & Robert Reich

3/3/2025
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Elon Musk’s actual motives for constantly hanging around the Capitol. Wisconsin Democrats Chair Ben Wikler details how the Democratic Party can improve its messaging. PLUS! A bonus excerpt from our interview on YouTube with Labor Secretary Robert Reich, which you can watch in full here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:54:42

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Charlie Sykes & Michael Wolff

3/1/2025
MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes takes the temperature on Trump’s Unified Executive Theory and his aggressions against our Constitution. Author Michael Wolff details his new book All or Nothing: How Trump Recaptured America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:22

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