Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast

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

September 25, 2025 57 mins

Talking Feds’ Harry Litman examines the distrust of the administration’s press during a horrific shooting. Congresswoman Haley Stevens details her run for the open Senate seat in Michigan.
Plus, we have a bonus conversation with Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer about the upcoming government shutdown showdown.

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The Bulwark’s Tim Miller examines Trump’s disastrous speech at the UN. Abortion Everyday’s Jessica Valenti details how some Democrats are floating the idea of running pro-life candidates.

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September 22, 2025 52 mins

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines the insane accusations of bribery against Tom Homan.
Then The Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer details how Trump’s reckless monetary policy is playing out on the world stage.

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September 20, 2025 43 mins

The New Republic’s Meredith Shiner examines how to push back against Trump’s increasingly disturbing rule. The Bulwark’s Will Sommer details the chaos in MAGA World following the killing of Charlie Kirk.

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September 18, 2025 43 mins

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines Kash Patel’s jaw-dropping congressional hearing. The Financial Times’ Ed Luce details how Trump’s immigration war is hurting our economy.

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September 17, 2025 51 mins

Media Matters Angelo Carusone examines Trump’s increasing threats to media organisations.American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten details her new book Why Fascists Fear Teachers.

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September 15, 2025 46 mins

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson parses the right’s escalating rhetoric of revenge for Charlie Kirk’s death. Former chair of the Wisconsin Democrats Ben Wikler discusses how the Democratic Party effectively builds to counter the GOP.

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September 12, 2025 51 mins

CNN’s David Axelrod parses the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The New York Times' David Enrich examines his blockbuster report about JPMorgan Chase Co.'s ties to Jeffrey Epstein. 

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September 11, 2025 42 mins

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell parses Trump’s allies trying to cope with Trump’s obvious ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Former HHS Secretary Xavier Beccera details the dangers of his former office being turned into a fever swamp of conspiracies. 

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September 10, 2025 45 mins

Evil Geniuses Author Kurt Andersen explains how the 90s brought us the deranged Republican nightmare we’re in now. Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek about his run for the open Iowa Senate seat. 

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NOTUS’ Evan McMorris-Santoro examines Trump going to war with an American city.
Dr. Peter Hotez and Michael E. Mann detail their new book Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World.

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September 6, 2025 50 mins

MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle examines the disappointing job numbers the Trump administration just received. The Brennan Center’s Dan Weiner details the congressional stock ban now being reconsidered.

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September 4, 2025 49 mins

John Fugelsang details his new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. Rolling Stone’s Nikki McCann Ramirez examines Trump’s use of the military as a show of force.

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September 3, 2025 50 mins

Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers examines the latest developments in Trump’s tariff war.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed details his run for the Senate in Michigan.

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September 1, 2025 44 mins

George Conway examines Trump’s lawlessness. Yale Budget Lab’s Natasha Sarin details the effects of tariffs on our economy.

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August 30, 2025 51 mins

The Nation’s Jeet Heer examines the damage caused by dismantling the U.S. government.
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill details her run for New Jersey governor.

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August 28, 2025 47 mins

The New Republic’s Greg Sargent examines how Democrats are pushing back against Trump.
Senator Sherrod Brown details his run for the Senate in Ohio.

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August 27, 2025 55 mins

The Jim Acosta Show’s Jim Acosta examines Trump’s escalating authoritarian actions. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias details how they are pushing back legally against Trump.

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August 25, 2025 49 mins

The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson examines why Democrats are failing to register voters.
Graham Platner details his run for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine against Senator Susan Collins.

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