Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast Mehdi Hasan & Cait Conley
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Feb 4, 2026 
Mehdi Hasan, journalist and founder of Zeteo who digs into national security and accountability. Cait Conley, former Army officer running for NY-17 focused on affordability and accountability. They tackle Trump’s election-meddling and DOJ interference. They examine redactions in the Epstein files and Conley’s plan to flip a swing district amid tech, housing, and accountability fights.
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Trump's Persistent Plan To Control Elections
- Donald Trump consistently seeks control over elections to vindicate the 2020 big lie.
- Mehdi Hasan warns this includes proposals to nationalize elections and intimidate institutions.
Epstein Files Show Systemic Elite Corruption
- The released Epstein files reveal deep, systemic elite corruption beyond individual crimes.
- Mehdi Hasan emphasizes the files expose networks linking politics, finance, and media internationally.
Selective Releases Undermine Credibility
- The DOJ's redactions and selective release of Epstein materials look politically driven, not victim-protective.
- Hasan notes released images include nude photos of potential victims while key financial documents are missing.