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

December 2, 2024 41 mins

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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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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November 28, 2024 46 mins

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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November 27, 2024 42 mins

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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November 25, 2024 44 mins

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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November 23, 2024 46 mins

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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November 21, 2024 48 mins

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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November 19, 2024 44 mins

MSNBC’s The Weekend host Symone Sanders stops by to discuss the blind spots emerging in VP Harris's strategy. Run For Something’s Amanda Litman talks about how to build a strong Democratic Party.

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November 18, 2024 44 mins

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson examines Trump’s absolutely insane cabinet appointments and their path forward. The Brennan Center’s Katherine Ebright details Trump’s plans to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

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November 16, 2024 35 mins

Kurt Andersen examines the plotting, or lack thereof, in the upcoming Trump administration. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, reacts to Trump's attacks on America's education system.

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November 14, 2024 45 mins

On The Tape Podcast’s Dan Nathan examines the economic message of the election, and CNN’s Stephen Vladeck discusses how the courts could actually keep Trump in check.

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November 13, 2024 43 mins

CNN political analyst Ron Brownstein examines the voting numbers to provide a post-mortem on VP Harris's loss. Investigative reporter Miranda Green details the "pink slime" newspapers mailed to voters in swing districts that helped sway the election.

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November 11, 2024 40 mins

The Good Liars' Jason Selvig details what he saw on the road that led him to predict VP Harris’s loss. Mother Jones' Anna Merlan examines RFK Jr. and what we can expect if Trump actually adds him to his administration.

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November 9, 2024 45 mins

Semafor’s Dave Weigel examines the 2020 election. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson details how her state will fight back against a potential second term for Trump.

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November 8, 2024 44 mins

The Lever’s David Sirota examines VP Harris’s campaign and considers what we can do better in the future. Pollster John Della Volpe parses how Gen Z’s vote shaped the electorate.

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November 6, 2024 50 mins

Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick stops by to try to comfort us. Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone examines how MAGA out-organized Democrats and how we can counter it.

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November 3, 2024 41 mins

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson breaks down what the Des Moines Register’s Selzer poll reveals about VP Harris’s chances of becoming our next president. Emily’s List President Jessica Mackler examines how reproductive rights will affect this election.

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Vice-presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz details how we can help in the final days of the campaign. On Freedom author Timothy Snyder examines how the media is playing into a fascist handbook. The Economist’s Steven Mazie details the Supreme Courts' latest issues with voter rolls.

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October 31, 2024 45 mins

Former Senator Al Franken parses the last days of the election cycle. ProPublica’s Molly Redden details the leaked tapes of Project 2025’s Russ Vought discussing the Trump administration's plans if they are elected.

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October 30, 2024 47 mins

Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall parses why Trump’s MSG rally was so insane. CNN political analyst Ron Brownstein examines polling versus early voting.

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