Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast
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.
Episodes
Platypus Economics’ Justin Wolfers stops by to update us on Trump’s economy.
The Economist’s Steven Mazie joins us to discuss the Supreme Court’s terrible instincts.
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Platypus Economics Justin Wolfers joins Molly to unpack a surprisingly strong jobs report—172,000 new jobs on top of upward revisions—arguing it’s a moment to retire “recession” talk while still acknowledging the economy’s uneven reality. They dig into why solid headline employment can coexist with a tough market for recent college graduates, using a “musical chairs” framing: low layo...
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s latest bumbling.
Wired’s Hugo Lowell joins us to discuss what he’s seeing inside Trump’s chaotic White House.
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Jim Acosta and Molly engage in a lively discussion that spans a variety of political and media-related topics. They touch upon the potential for a peace treaty spearheaded by Donald Trump, the complexities of international relations with countries like Iran and Israel, and the media's role in portraying such narratives. The conversation delves into the intricacies of media influence, specifically examining Barry Weiss’s impac...
To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump wanting out of Iran and his slush fund.
Comedian Rosebud Baker joins us to discuss how Trump has changed America and her new memoir, Fully Baked: A Messy Memoir.
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Molly Jong-Fast and Charlie Sykes dig into a series of fast-moving political and media controversies, starting with reports that Donald Trump may retreat from a proposed “slush fund” tied to legal defenses while still seeking extraordinary protections from IRS scrutiny—an idea they argue reflects both corruption and legal overreach. They discuss how public and institutional pushback can force reversals, why Democr...
The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Trump kneecapping JD Vance presidential aspirations. Then we'll talk to The Center For American Progress Tom Moore about his plan to overturn Citizens United that one state has already passed.
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Rick Wilson joins Molly for a wide-ranging political conversation that frames Donald Trump’s inner circle as a constant “survival contest,” arguing that figures like J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio are being positioned against each other as Trump tests loyalty and searches for a future MAGA heir while floating ideas like a controversial “weaponization fund” that even many Republicans reportedly dislike; Wil...
Katie Phang joins us to talk about her lawsuit to get more of the Epstein files released, as well as the latest in Trump’s vendetta against E. Jean Carroll.
Wired’s Daniel Boguslaw joins us to discuss the DOJ going after anti-data center activists.
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Molly Jong-Fast welcomes back independent journalist and attorney Katie Phang to unpack Phang’s newly filed federal lawsuit against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, which she describes as the first brought under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, arguing the Department of Justice has made illegal and improper redactions that shield key names and details from public scrutiny. Fang explains her motion for a preliminary in...
MSNOW’s Ali Velshi stops by to talk about Trump heading into another election year of picking bad candidates.
Semafor’s Dave Weigel joins us to discuss the trends he’s seeing as the primaries shake out.
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Ali Velshi joins Molly for a fast-paced conversation about the Texas primary runoff and what it suggests about Donald Trump’s influence on Republican politics, including whether Trump drives outcomes or simply aligns himself with candidates already poised to win. They dig into the party’s drift toward increasingly extreme primary contests, the implications of low-turnout runoffs for November, and the possibility that so...
The Nation’s Jeet Heer stops by to talk about Trump’s Vietnam problem in the Middle East.
NBC News’ Joanna Stern joins us to discuss her new book, I Am Not...
The Nation's Jeet Heer and the Molly Jong-Fast argue that Donald Trump’s signature political pattern is to manufacture crises—then pivot to declaring victory when he partially retreats—before warning that Iran may be the kind of conflict he can’t easily escape, given Tehran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and the wider regional fallout. They discuss how Trump’s renewed push to fold Iran into...
The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss the latest chaos surrounding the Trump administration.
Pod Save the World’s Ben Rhodes joins us to talk about his new book, All We Say: The Battle for American Identity.
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The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner stops by to talk about our ungovernable Congress not governing.
MSNOW’s Andrew Weissmann joins us to discuss his new book, L...
The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta stops by to talk about Trump’s reckless spending.
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford joins us to discuss his run for governor.
Plus, we have a special bonus interview with Yale’s Ian Shapiro about his new book, After the Fall:...
I’ve Had It’s Jennifer Welch stops by to talk about how the swing voters who gave Trump a chance are now the most likely to have Trump remorse.
Representative Jason Crow joins us to discuss Trump’s MAGA slush fund and the new levels of robbing the federal government he has reached.
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The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson joins us to discuss Senator Cassidy losing his seat and what it means for Trump’s support.
Assemblyman Micah Lasher joins us to talk about why he’s the candidate to choose in New York’s 12th District’s crowded congressional race.
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To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump using the Iran war to enrich himself with stock tips.
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer joins us to discuss his plan to make California a better place to live.
Plus, as a bonus, Elevate Utah’s Gabi Finlayson and Jackie Morgan ...
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