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.

  • 50 minutes 29 seconds
    Jeet Heer, Dan Nathan & Jacob Rubashkin

    Jeet Heer of The Nation plays out how Biden can win back support from the left. Dan Nathan of the On The Tape Podcast examines the new economic numbers and what we can expect from the US economy in the coming months. Jacob Rubashkin of Inside Elections details the races that will determine the appearance of our government in 2025.

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    17 May 2024, 4:01 am
  • 56 minutes 50 seconds
    Ron Brownstein, Anne Applebaum & Nikki Fried

    Ron Brownstein of The Atlantic reads the tea leaves on the latest Biden vs. Trump polls. Anne Applebaum details her new book "Autocracy Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World." Nikki Fried, the chair of the Florida Democratic Party, examines how Democrats can win in Florida again.

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    15 May 2024, 4:01 am
  • 53 minutes 40 seconds
    Rick Wilson, Marc Elias & Caroline Kitchener

    Rick Wilson of The Lincoln Project ponders Trump's poor reelection strategies. Caroline Kitchener of The Washington Post gives a dispatch on the aftermath of a post-Roe America. Marc Elias of Democracy Docket details the GOP's new efforts to stop counting votes before all of them are counted.

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    13 May 2024, 4:01 am
  • 55 minutes
    Tim Miller, Frank Bruni & Tony Vargas

    Tim Miller of The Bulwark surveys the fickleness of centrists whenever Biden does something that makes them angry. State Senator Tony Vargas details his run for Congress against Congressman Don Bacon in Nebraska. Frank Bruni of The New York Times examines his new book, "The Age of Grievance.

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    10 May 2024, 4:01 am
  • 54 minutes 41 seconds
    Jen Psaki, Jennifer Palmieri & Jason Stanley

    MSNBC’s Jen Psaki details her brand new book, "Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World." Former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri explains how Democrats can win in 2024. Philosopher Jason Stanley shares his latest thoughts on America's creep towards fascism.

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    8 May 2024, 4:38 am
  • 53 minutes 31 seconds
    Rick Wilson, Fareed Zakaria & Ali Velshi

    The Lincoln Project’s Rick Wilson surveys Hope Hicks' damning testimony in Trump’s hush money trial. CNN’s Fareed Zakaria details his new book "Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present." CNBC’s Ali Velshi examines his new book "Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy.

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    6 May 2024, 4:01 am
  • 54 minutes 17 seconds
    Ian Dunt, Nandini Jammi & George Whitesides

    The Origin Story Podcast host Ian Dunt previews the massive victories Labor will soon achieve in the UK. Check My Ads' Nandini Jammi details her efforts to get the MAGA-loving disinformation site The Gateway Pundit kicked off ad exchanges. Congressional candidate George Whitesides details his run against extremely vulnerable Rep. Mike Garcia.

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    3 May 2024, 4:37 am
  • 49 minutes 31 seconds
    Mary Trump, Sen. Tammy Duckworth & Sarah Burd-Sharps

    The Mary Trump Show’s Mary Trump skewers Donald Trump’s courtroom antics. Senator Tammy Duckworth stops by to talk to us about Republicans' war against IVF. Everytown’s Sarah Burd-Sharps examines Tennessee’s horrifying new law that puts guns in schools.

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    1 May 2024, 4:01 am
  • 52 minutes 58 seconds
    Rick Wilson, Nina Jankowicz & Daniel Nichanian

    The Lincoln Project’s own Rick Wilson skewers the Supreme Court’s handling of the Trump immunity case. American Sunlight Project’s Nina Jankowicz tells us how she is fighting disinformation. Bolts Magazine’s Daniel Nichanian examines state-level politics that can have a big impact on our future.

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    29 April 2024, 4:01 am
  • 52 minutes 59 seconds
    Dahlia Lithwick, Justin Wolfers & Dave Weigel

    Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick examines the Supreme Court’s hearing on what care pregnant patients can be provided in emergency rooms in states with draconian anti-abortion laws. Think Like an Economist’s Justin Wolfers explains how inflation in insurance markets is affecting the economy. Semafor’s Dave Weigel details the weird Electoral College move Republicans are trying in Nebraska.

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    26 April 2024, 4:45 am
  • 53 minutes 25 seconds
    Charlie Sykes, David Roberts & Jonathan Levin

    MSNBC contributor Charlie Sykes breaks down congressional Republicans doing the right thing in Ukraine. Bloomberg Opinion’s Jonathan Levin makes sense of what is going on with the American economy and rising insurance prices. Volt's David Roberts examines the Biden administration's progress on fighting climate change.

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    24 April 2024, 4:01 am
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