The Al Franken Podcast

Molly Jong Fast, Host of the Fast Politics Podcast

May 5, 2024

Special correspondent for Vanity Fair and host of the Fast Politics podcast, Molly Jong Fast, discusses Congress, abortion, protests, Trump hush money scandal, and the Presidential election in a wide-ranging conversation on the podcast.

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Quick takeaways

The ongoing Trump hush money scandal in NYC may lead to a guilty verdict for Trump.

Discussions on abortion laws in Florida and Arizona highlight impacts on women's reproductive rights.

Deep dives

Discussion on Student Protests and Israel's Right to Self-Defense

The podcast episode delves into various topics, including student protests on college campuses. The speaker expresses support for peaceful protests but condemns hate speech and harassment. Additionally, there is a discussion on Israel's right to self-defense amidst conflicts in the region, highlighting the complexity and differing perspectives on the issue.

Advocating for the Use of Resources and Anti-War Sentiment

01:21

Observing Discomfort and Restrictions

01:26

Introduction

2min

Reflections on Student Protests and Israel-Palestine Conflict

2min

Trump's Controversial Policies and Stances

3min

Political Turmoil and Legislative Conflicts

23min

Political Analysis and Critique of Social Programs in Minnesota

3min

Trump's Trial and Legal Proceedings Analysis

16min

Democratic Candidates in New York 19th District and Election Anxiety Discussion

3min

Molly Jong-Fast, special correspondent for Vanity Fair and host of the Fast Politics podcast joins us for a wide ranging conversation covering Congress, abortion, the protests happening around the country and the Presidential election. She also discusses the ongoing Trump hush money scandal happening in NYC. She says the trial is "over-delivering," which could mean a guilty verdict for Trump.

Read Molly's latest pieces for Vanity Fair! https://www.vanityfair.com/contributor/molly-jong-fast

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